Everest Base Camp Trekking

17 Nights 18 Days Everest Base Camp Trek:

The Everest Base Camp trek on the south side is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayas and is visited by thousands of trekkers each year. Trekkers usually fly from Kathmandu to Lukla to save time and energy before beginning the morning trek to this base camp. From Lukla, climbers trek upward to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, 3,440 metres (11,290 ft), following the valley of the Dudh Kosi river. The village is a central hub of the area, and food, sundries and even mountain climbing equipment maybe purchased here. This takes about two days. Typically at this point, climbers allow a day of rest for acclimatization. They then trek another two days to Dingboche, 4,260 metres (13,980 ft) before resting for another day for further acclimatization. Another two days takes them to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep, the flat field below Kala Patthar, 5,545 metres (18,192 ft) and Mt. Pumori.

The Everest Base Camp trek has been voted the 10th most popular destination and a once-in-a lifetime experience which will be etched in the trekker's mind forever. It is also one of the most challenging treks and highly recommended for those who seek the ultimate challenge. Gokyo Lake, Chola Pass and Mera Peak, Louboche Peak Popular Trekking Circuits in Nepal and various other peaks in the region are highly acclaimed by climbers and trekkers alike.

Everest Base Camp Treking Facts

Trip duration: 18 days
Trek duration: 14 days
Walking hours: Approx 6-7 hrs/day
Activities: Tour, Trekking
Grade: Fairly Strenuous ***
Type: Tea House
Max. Altitude: 5,555m
Season: Sep-Dec, Feb-Jun

Everest Base Camp trekking Itinerary for 18 days.

• Day 01: Kathmandu arrival & transfer to Hotel
• Day 02: Full day Kathmandu Sight seeing by car (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square, Swyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square)
• Day 03: Early morning fly to Lukla, you will land to Lukla airport at the elevation of 2860 m. from sea level after 50 minutes flight, you will have about an hour acclimatize rest with cup of tea and proceed walking to Phakding through Dudhkosi valley takes about 4 and half hours of walking and finally you will be at Phakding a small village bank of the Dudhkosi river at the elevation of 2680 m from sea level.
• Day 04: You will start the walking after breakfast, after couple of minute you will cross the river through a suspension bridge and the trail follows with pine forest and numerous villages. After couple of hours of walking you will have lunch either at Banker or Monjo. After lunch we will enter to Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsalle. We will walk the bank of the river for about half an hour we will reach at Thadekosi river and starts ascends for Namche. This will take about 3 hours of ascend and we will reach at small town at the elevation of 3440 m it is Namche bazaar. Where you can find all basic needs for trekking if you forgor to manage from Kathmandu.
• Day 05: This is the acclimatize day at this elevation during the day you can visit Syangboche, Thame monastery and Khumjung village as a day trip.
• Day 06: This day your wlaking tour starta like wise the second day after breakfast. Firt step you will ascend to the top of Namche and goes almost flat for about an hour here the trail divides for two different areas. Left goes to Gokyo lake and right goes to Everest Base Camp. Now the trail goes step descend to the bank of Thadekoshi and you will reach at Phunitaga, this will be the lunch place for the day. The walking distance will be about three and half hour from beginning. After lunch the trail goes ascend to Tengboche at the elevation of 3840 m. Here you will visit the biggest monastery and you will spend the night there with the magnificent view of Himalayas specially Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest and many more.
• Day 07: The trekking will start as usual and the first part of the trail goes descend up to Deboche and a bit further. After crossing a rive the trail goes again ascend and you will reach at the place called Pangboche where you can visit the oldest Busshist monastery and trail falls almost flat till Somare. This will be the lunch place. After lunch you you will enter to Trans Himalalyan zone you may feel difficulty on breathing no trees still you will surround with the bushes. The trail meets two intersections after left goes to Pheriche and we are taking the right one. Today we are spending our night at Dingboche at the elevation of 4300 m which is gate way to Island Peak (6100 m). The day will be about 5 hours of walking.
• Day 08: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatize and day excursion towards Chhukung which is the kind of base camp for Island Peak.
• Day 09: The day will start as usual and the trail is ascending all the way to Lobuche now are close to 5000 m elevation, walk slowly but continue it. When you reach at Lobuche at the height of 4930 m the day will be off and you will have lunch there after lunch you will take rest and evening you can visit near by for acclimatize. The walking will be about 4 and half hours.
• Day 10: The trekking will start as usual or as per your guide’s decision. This is the hardest day of walking you may visit different glaciers on the trail step gently on the stones it may lies different directions and may causes accident. We will walk for about 4 and half hours and reaches at the elevation of 5200 m at Gorakshape. This will be our final destination for sleep we will be there by lunch time. After lunch take and nap for couple of hours and proceeds to Everst base camp it takes about 2 hours from lodge. You can spend you time as long as you want and back to lodge for diner. Overnight at the height of 5200 m
• Day 11: Early morning wake up call followed by your guide and goes to the height of 5545 m at the top of Kalapathar with the stunning view of sunrise at Everest and back to lodge for breakfast. Then continue back ward trek to Lobuche.
• Day 12: Lobuche to Pheriche (5 hours of walking down)
• Day 13: Pheriche to Namche (5 hours of walking down)
• Day 14: Namche to Phakding (4 hours of walking down)
• Day 15: Phakding to Lukla (3 hours of walking down)
• Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu (45 minutes of early morning flight)
• Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu
• Day 18: Transfer to the airport for final departure from Kathmandu.

The above trekking cost includes.

• Everest National Park Permit
• All land transportation with bus,
• One Guide insured registered, experienced, salary, food and accommodation paid.
• Accommodation on tea houses
• 3 Meals a day B/f, Lunch, Dinner
• Equipments (Sleeping bag and down jacket)
• Flight Ticket (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu)
• All taxes and Company service charge.
• Accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan basis.

The above trekking cost excludes.

• Bar and beverage bills, bottled water, desserts, personal expenses, personal cloths
• Personal insurance for health and evacuation and Tipping.
• Entrance fees for Kathmandu sight seeing
  

Fixed departure date:
September 03, 07, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27
October 01, 05, 10, 14, 19, 25, 27
November 02, 06, 09, 14, 20, 25, 30

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