Everest Base Camp Trekking
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: Kathamandu-Lukla- Ghat- Phakding ( 2650m./8745 ft.) 3 hours walk.
A magnificent 35 minute flight to Lukla (2800m./9240ft.) and an exciting landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek. We head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to our first stay at a lodge in Phakding.
Meals included : Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Phakding-Manju-Joresalle-Namche Bazzar ( 3440m./11352ft.) 5 hours walk.we continue north following the Dudh Kosi river and on to Jorsale where we enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here it is a short walk to the confluence of two rivers, the lmja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Kosi) followed by a steep climb (for about 2hrs.) to Namche Bazaar, the main town in the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town and an important trading centre with a weekly Saturday market. Stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Rest day for Acclimatization in Namche Bazzar Rest day and overnight. Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amongst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. Once named the ‘Trekkers Mecca of Nepal’ Namche now boasts plenty of lodges and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Everest Base Camp. Options for acclimatization walks include a visit to Khumjung Village and Khumjung gompa which has a Yeti skull, and also an hour walk up to the Everest Hotel (3850m./12705ft.) above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. Stay at same Lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Namche Bazzar-Phunki Tenga -Tyangboche ( 3750m./12705ft.) 5 hours walk .The trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. Now we get our first really good views of the great peaks – Khumbu, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam, including Everest. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga. The village is an excellent lunch spot, and here we can rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although tiring, the hike up the zigzag path has numerous distractions, with rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. We stay near the monastery with Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam framed in the doorway of our lodge. Stay overnight there at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Tengboche- Pangboche- Somare- Dingboche (4350m./14355ft.) 5 hours walk
It is a 5/6 hour trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. The trail leads past the tiny village of Devuche, crosses the Imja Khola and, after passing beautifully carved mani stones and a few chortens, we reach Pangboche. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as we make our way to the village of Dingboche where we stay for two nights at a lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Rest day – Acclimatization
Dingboche is a good place to rest and acclimatize. There are magnificent mountain views and many options for acclimatization hikes. We need to ensure you will be successful on your trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar. Today we hike to Nagarjun hill and see the stunning views of Makalu, Island Peak, Ama Dablam and Tawache. Stay in same lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Dingboche-Thukla- Lobuche ( 4900m./16170ft.) 4 hours walk
We continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and Tawache on the left. We then turn right and climb more steeply towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier and Lobuche east peak. At the top of this climb, there are many stone Pyramids, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche. Stay overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Lobuche-Gorakshep ( 5130m./16929ft.) 2 hours walk – Excursion to EBC ( 5364m./17701ft.) 5 hours round trip
We continue our trek along the Khumbu Glacier in the early morning for a wonderful walk to the Everest Base Camp (5364m./17701ft.). From Lobuche, it is two hours trek to Gorak Shep where we leave our bags at the Lodge. After lunch, we hike for 2 hours up the Khumbu Glacier to the EBC. After spending time viewing the famous Khumbu Icefall and wandering through the ‘village’ of climbing groups, we return to Gorak Shep and stay overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Gorak Shep – Kala Pattar – Pheriche (4250m./14025ft.) 5 hours walk
We rise very early in the morning for the hike to Kala Pattar (5550m./18315ft.) Our objective is to reach the summit of Kala Pattar just as the sun rises. After 2 hours of hiking, you will stand on Kala Pattar, just beneath Pumori (7165 m/23644 ft). From here, you have an unobstructed view of the Everest south face, Nuptse and many other peaks. The scenery is breathtaking and you will want to extend your stay as long as possible to take picture after picture and enjoy the vast array of mountains that surround you. And, at some moment while you stand looking out over the scene below, you will realize the significance of your achievement and the great feeling of satisfaction of a job well done. Soon, however, we have to leave Kala Pattar and make our way back to Gorak Shep, then trek to Pheriche and stay overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Pheriche- Namche Bazzar ( 3440m./11352ft.) 6 hours walk
Our trek takes us downhill from Phortse to the Dudh Kosi river. We cross the river and make our way through Phortse Thanga and from there, after many steep switchbacks uphill . Again, the views from this elevation are outstanding as you look down the valleys to the west and admire the surrounding peaks. We pass through Kenjoma on our way to Namche Bazzar and stay overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Namche bazzar-Manju-Phakding- Lukla ( 2800m./9240ft.) 6 hours walk
From Namche Bazaar the trail descends steeply to the village of Jorsale. Passing the villages of Phakding and Choplung, we reach Chaunrikharka and the trail that leads up to the airport at Lukla. This is a long, but pleasant day of trekking and after 7 hours of walking you will be glad to reach the lodge in Lukla! This will be the final day of your trek and an opportunity to gather with your comrades, guides and porters to celebrate your achievement! Enjoy your last evening in the Khumbu region by relaxing at the lodge .
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Lukla- Kathmandu ( 1400m./4620ft.) 35 minutes flight
In the morning, we rise early for breakfast, then walk to the airport. Before boarding the flight to Katmandu, you say goodbye to the porters and also goodbye to the mountains. The plane rolls down the short runway, then soars across the Dudh Kosi River and makes its way back to Katmandu .
Meals included : Breakfast
Trek Ends
Cost Includes:
- Airport transfer ( Airport + Hotel + Airport ) in Kathmandu.
- Lodge (Twin share) accommodation during the trekking.
- All meals ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee three times in a day in a cup ).
- One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in Everest region and government authorized trekking guide and required porters (One porter for two persons).
- Guide’s food, accommodation, salary, flight, insurance, transportation and equipments.
- Sagarmatha National park fee and Local government tax .
- Porter’s food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment etc.
- Kathmandu/ Lukla/Kathmandu round trip by flight.
- Overland transportation as per mentioned in itinerary.
- Trekking map, duffle bag, first aid kit box, company T-shirt, trekking completion certificate.
Cost Excludes:
- Hotel accommodation and mealsin Kathmandu.
- Hard and soft table drinks as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer, hot shower, hot water, laundry, phone bill etc.
- Personal Travel insurance.
- Tips for guide and porters .( Highly suggested).
For below the quality services, our price is US $ 975 per person.
with best regards
Thal man gurung
