Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Trek 17 Days/ 16 Nights

Overview

Trekking to base camp of the world’s tallest peak, the Mt. Everest (8848m) is a thrilling experience in itself. Starting from Kathmandu with a short flight to Lukla, the aerial views of some of the highest mountains Langtang, Jugal Himal, Gaurishankar, Melungtse are spectacular before the flight enters the Khumbu region. The trekking course follows through the Khumbu region from the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar and it passes through forest of rhododendron, pine juniper and Gompas (monasteries), Chorten (stupas) and mani walls (prayer walls of stone) that are abundant in this area. The views from almost anywhere on Kalapather of Everest, Lotse and Nuptse are spectacular.You have the option of continuing to Everest Base Camp after the sunrise viewing at Kalapather or proceed to descend.

Itinerary

Arrive Kathmandu:

Upon Arrival, meet, greet and transfer to hotel. Check in and trek briefing. Late afternoon leisure walk in Thamel, a popular tourist district in Kathmandu Valley and a bustling bazaar which offers a glimpse of Nepal’s vibrant ethnic culture. Evening Welcome dinner and Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding (2640m, 4 hrs trek):

After early breakfast, transfer to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport for an early morning flight to Lukla a gateway destination from where our trek begins. After an adventurous 40 minute flight above the breathtaking green and white mountains, we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culmination in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. We meet our other crew members and after some packing and arrangements we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding.Overnight at tea house.

Phakding – Namche Bazzar (3440m, 6 hrs trek) :

After breakfast start trek to Namech Bazzar. The trail will be gradual flat till Manjo (2.5 hrs). We will have lunch here and then continue to Jorsale and after crossing bridge the trail will be uphill all the way to Namche. This will be the bit difficult part as it is up hill for 3 hours. Overnight at tea house.

Namche Bazzar (Acclimatization Day) :

This is the scheduled acclimatization day for this trek. It is advisable to stay active during the day instead idling. You have the option of relazing and exploring Namche Bazzar itself with its internet cafes, shps, restaurants and bakeries or take a short hike up to the famous airstrip as Syangboche. Overnight at tea house.

Namche - Tengboche (3860m, 6 hrs trek):

After breakfast trek further to Tengboche. Trail will be gradual flat till Sanasa. This is the easiest trekking part of 3 hours. Along the way you will have many chances to see Mt. Everest, Thankerku, Ama Dablam and Lotse. Aster Sanasa trail will ne downhill till Phunki Tanga. Lunch at Phunki Thanga. After lunch continue trek to Tengboche for another 3 hours. Overnight at tea house.

Tengboche – Pheriche (4400m, 5 hrs trek):

Walking northeast through groves of juniper, rhododendron and fir, under a spectacular view of majestic Ama Dablam you arrive Pangboche (3860) for lunch and continue trek to Pheriche. Pheriche is home to numerous yak pastures and potato fields, is located in a wide, windswept part of the valley. Overnight at tea house.

Pheriche (Acclimatization Day) :

Full day rest for acclimatization Himalayan Rescue Association. The Himalayan Rescue Association runs a clinic/health post in Pheriche for trekkers and porters during peak trekking months. Talks on how to avoid altitude sickness are given daily. The HRA clinic can provide emergency communications (not as a public service) through their radio contact with Kathmandu and a satellite phone. Overnight at tea house.

Pheriche – Lobuche (4920m, 4 hrs trek) :

Leaving Pheriche the trail heads up the drainage of the Khumbu across a fairly level windswept outwash plain. After about an hour it starts to climb steeply up the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The trail now continues on fairly level on the west side if the lateral moraine before reaching Lobuche.

Lobuche – Gorakshep (5100m, 3 hrs trek) :

We start early form Lobuche and trel along the western side of the broad Khumbu Valley, through meadows and over screed slopes, as we continue beside the moraine of the huge creaking glacier. The trail is rough in parts and it is important to progress slowly as we are now above 5000m for the first time. Shortly the pyramid peak of Pumori (7145m) comes into view and underneath this, dwarfed by its more exotic neighbor, we see the small black peak of Kala Pattar (5545m). This is the best vantage point for views of Everest and is our objective for Tomorrow. Overnight at tea house.

Gorekhshep – Kala Pattar – Lobuche (4920m, 6 hrs trek):

The ascent takes approx. 2 hours of steady walking, stopping occasionally to take in the view of the increasing bulk of Everest. From the summit it is possible to see many of the key features of this great mountain – the South Col from which Hillary and Tenzing made their first ascent in 1953 is clearly visible. After spending time taking photographs and experiencing the greatest Mountain View in the world we descend back to Gorekshep for breakfast. After breakfast continue trek down to Lobuche. Overnight at tea house.

Lobuche – Pangboche (3930m, 5 hrs trek) :

We can now look forward to a reduction in altitude and easier going as we descend back down the trail that we trekked up only a few days ago. There is sometimes a sense of anti-climax about the return trek, however it is a chance to relax now that the hard part os over and concentrate on those aspects of mountain life that may have been overlooked on the way up. The walking now seems easier due to the fact that our bodies are acclimatized. Overnight at tea house.

Pangboche – Sanasa (3500m, 5 hrs trek) :

On the walk back to Namche we can take our time and relax and enjoy the views acress to Kwangde ahead of us and to Thamserku (6808m) and Kantega (6685m) to our left. From Pangboche we make our way back to the monastery at Tengboche. From Tengboche the trails drops steeply to the river at Phunki Thanga and then rises again to traverse high above the river on the winding trail that leads to Sanasa. Overnight at tea house.

Sanasa – Jorsale (2850m, 5 hrs trek) :

From here we have an easy walk back to Namche and then Jorsale where we can tell the newly arrived trekkers how easy it was over a cool beer! Overnight at tea house.

Jorsale – Lukla (2800m, 6 hrs trek):

The final day of our trek, we retrace our steps along the trail above the Dudh Koshi before turning off the main Jiri route and rising up to Lukla. Overnight at tea house.

Lukla – Kathmandu (1300m) :

After breakfast tale a short flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival meet and transfer to hotel and rest and relax. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu :

After breakfast city tour visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and if you are lucky, you will get a glimpse of the famous Kumari, the world’s only living Goddess. After Lunch visit Bouddhanath Stupa one of the world’s largest Stupa built in the fifth century AD. Late afternoon explore Asan Tol, the colorful local market area and shopping. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Departure :

After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to Airport for final departure.

Include

  • International arrival departure including domestic transfer
  • Welcome drinks
  • Return domestic Air Ticket KTM-LUK-KTM
  • 03 nights in Kathmandu at 3 star category hotel on twin/double sharing basis.
  • All Meal as per the itinerary.
  • Accommodation is on double/Twin sharing basis
  • 13 nights on trek at Normal Tea house.
  • All meals as per mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All transfer, drive and sightseeing as per above itinerary will be by private a/c vehicle. 1English speaking Trek Guide ( 1 Assistant guide included for above every 5 pax)
  • Porter to carry baggage (1 porter to every 2 trekkers, each trekker’s bag max 15 Kg) Insurance for trekking crew.
  • Trek permit and National Park fee.
  • 1 trekking map to each person provided in Nepal. All hotel applicable taxes.

Exclusions

  • Nepal Visa (Apply upon Arrival)
  • Travel Insurance
  • 1 English speaking city tour guide including entrance fees
  • Alcoholic and other beverages
  • Personal and trek expenses such as tips, hot shower, drinking water, battery charging etc…
  • Liabilities of loss, theft and damages.
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned above.
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A$ 2482.8375/-

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