| Group size: | Minimum 2 pax | Max-Altitude: | 5550 m/18315 ft. |
| Destination: | Nepal | ||
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meals: | All meals during trek | ||
| Accommodation: | Hotel/Mountain lodge | ||
| Fitness level: | Moderate | ||
Everest Base Camp via Phaplu -20 Days is the most exciting and an altered experience of Everest Trek with a drive along remote roadway till Phaplu. Jeep drive to Everest is a unique trip designed with an intention to explore the countryside life taking you to the base of highest Peak- the Mt. Everest. As you will experience the rich culture, village life along with the beautiful landscape and the Himalayas.
This trek begins with a bumpy ride to Phaplu as you will head toward the Off beaten trail taking you to the Phaplu for Everest Trek. On the way, you will see the beautiful farmland, the welcoming and hospitable villagers. You will be stopped at Phaplu from where you will commence a trek to Solu region. It will be a smooth and relaxing walk along the Dudh Koshi River after crossing Trakshindo La. On the way, you can view some of the mountains including Thamserku, Kwangde, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam as well as Mt. Everest. The colorful flags flattering all the way to the Everest along with the sacred mani- walls, chorteins, monasteries and welcoming Sherpas will demonstrate the Himalayan culture and tradition.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Spare Day
Meal: B
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Phaplu
Altitude: 2413 m | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Rest day
Altitude: 2413 m | Meal: BLD
Day 05: Trek to Nuntala
2230 m | Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek to Paiya
Altitude: 2730 m | Meal: BLD
Day 07: Trek to Phakding
Altitude: 261m | Meal: BLD
Day 08: Trek to Namche
Altitude: 3440 m | Meal: BLD
Day 09: Rest day in Namche
Altitude: 3440 m | Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek to Tengboche
Altitude: 3860 m | Meal: BLD
Day 11: Trek to Dingboche
Altitude: 4410 m | Meal: BLD
Day 12: Rest day for acclimatization
Altitude: 4410 m | Meal: BLD
Day 13: Trek to Lobuche
Altitude: 4930m | Meal: BLD
Day 14: Trek to Everest Base Camp, back to Gorakshep
Altitude: 5357m, Gorekshep: 5140 m | Meal: BLD
Day 15: Trek to Kalapatthar (5550 m), back to Dughla
Altitude: 4620 m | Meal: BLD
Day 16: Trek to Pangboche
Altitude: 3930 m | Meal: BLD
Day 17: Trek to Namche
Altitude: 3440 m | Meal: BLD
Day 18: Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2840m | Meal: BLD
Day 19: Flight to Kathmandu
Meal: B
Day 20: Departure transfer
Meal: B
Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Our airport representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. He/she will escort you to the respective hotel in a private vehicle. Your prior trip meeting will be scheduled on the very day at the hotel before dinner. However, our airport representative will give you a brief idea about the second day’s schedule on your way to the hotel. During this meeting, we will introduce you to your leader/guide. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about your trek or anything that is related to your trip. To make you feel comfortable, we host a welcome dinner for you in a popular restaurant in the city where you can enjoy authentic Nepali meal along with cultural programs including ethnic dance and songs. And the night you will be spending at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Note: If you happen to arrive after 4 pm you would be briefed about the trip by our guide, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions. But if you arrive earlier than 4 pm, your pre-trip meeting would be on that very day at our office. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.
Day 02 - Spare Day
The spare day is your time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials.
Day 03 - Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m)
Total duration: 3 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
An early morning start takes us to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804 m). On arrival at the airport, the guide will brief you and introduce your porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding (2,610 m). After landing you’ll have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sort and load our trekking equipment. Then the trek begins by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where you’ll join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2,713 m). This walk is considered to be a short hike that will help you to acclimatize. After almost three to four hours of walk, you will reach Phakding. There are many beautiful monasteries to visit, beautiful Lukla village and a breathtaking terrain to view. There are many resting places and lodges in Phakding and you will be staying in one of these lodges tonight.
Day 04 - Rest day (2413 m)
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After your hilarious drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu, you will get a full day to rest at Phaplu. If you are well enough, you can also explore the Phaplu village as well as the airport. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Day 05 - Trek to Nuntala (2230 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, your trek starts with a gently ascend towards Tak Shindo-la pass, from where you can view some of the mountains including Thamserku, Kantega, Kusum, Kangaru and Mera Peak. Then, starts to walk in steeply downhill through small hamlets of Sherpas’ and green forest to the small town called as Nunthala. Spend overnight at local lodge.
Day 05 - Trek to Paiya (2230 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, starts walking in downhill through the Dudh Koshi River and cross a suspension bridge of 109 m long. Then, climb up to the village Jubing through the field of barley, wheat, and corn. The trail continues to ascend till you reach the village of Khari Khola. Here, you will cross a wooden bridge and continue to walk in the uphill trail where you can see some water-driven mills. You will then reach to Paiya where you will spend your overnight.
Day 07 - Trek to Phakding (2610 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will finally reach the main entrance to Khumbu. Following the up and down trail crossing several villages and suspension bridge following Dudh Koshi River, you will head your journey to Phakding. On the way, you will pass several mani-walls and boulders engraved with Buddhist prayers. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Day 08 - Trek to Namche (3440 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
The trek chases the northern trial up the Dudh Kosi valley to Monjo. At Monjo, the trek officially enters Sagarmatha National Park where you have to issue Sagarmatha National Park Permit Card. Continuing the trail along the steep uphill climb while savoring the first glimpse of Everest; you will arrive at the hub of Sherpa- Namche Bazaar. Spend your overnight at local lodge.
Day 09 - Rest day in Namche (3440 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
It is a day to acclimatize you with higher elevation. On this day, you can go for a short hike to Khumjung, a beautiful settlement of Hospitable Sherpas. OR, you can roam around the Namche that offers Internet Cafes, restaurants, ATMs, and colorful markets. Even, you can enjoy the traditional living of mountain dwellers that is even beautified by the awe-inspiring surrounding and high altitude flora/fauna.
Day 10 - Trek to Tengboche (3860 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
With a delightful breakfast in Namche, you will walk on the side of the valley above the Dudh Koshi River. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, you will descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga; you can see water-driven prayer wheel. Also, it is an ideal stopover for lunch where you will take rest for a while before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Along the trail, you can enjoy the beautiful rhododendron bushes, birds and superb mountains that let you forget about the tiring zigzag trail. You will get the first view of spectacular mountains including Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Tawache, Kangtega, Thamserku, Nuptse. Once you reach Tengboche, you can explore the Khumbu largest monastery- the Tengboche Monastery.
Day 11 - Trek to Dingboche (4410 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Starts your trail passing through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. On the trail, you can have mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. You can slowly steep down to Deboche, then cross the Imja River to Pangboche. Ascend toward the upper Pangboche, you will visit one of the oldest monasteries of Khumbu- the Pangboche Monastery. You will continue your hike to the Imja valley and Lobuche River on the way to Dingboche. It is an attractive village that is beautified with the field of barley, potatoes, and buckwheat along with grazing animals.
Day 12 - Rest day for acclimatization (4410 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
It is a day to acclimatize you in the high altitude. Today, considering your physical fitness, you will be taken to Chhukung valley following the Imja River. From here, you can view the stunning mountains and Glacier lakes including Island Peak (6189m), Amphulapche (5663m), Lhotse Shar (8382m) and Lhotse (8516m). The main aim of today is to acclimatize you properly for more challenging days onwards.
Day 13 - Trek to Lobuche (4930 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, the trek will continue up the village from where you can enjoy the mountains including Mt. Makalu. You will take a steep climb towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier and reach Dugla. You will rest for a while after taking lunch at local lodges. Then, you will walk on the trail zigzags up through the boulders of the glacier's terminal moraine. At the top of this climb, there are many stone cairns, 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. It is situated in the beneath of Lhotse ridge.
Day 14 - Trek to Everest Base Camp, back to Gorakshep (5140 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
It is the most interesting and challenging day of this trip as the day starts with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Today, you will hike up to the Everest base camp at an altitude of 5364 m. You will head through the horizontal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the way to Gorekshep, you will witness the north ridge of Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Nuptse and many more. Further climbing through the Changri Glacier, you can have the first glimpse of Kalapatthar. You will stop at Gorekshep for a lunch; then continue to walk for your ultimate destination- the Everest Base Camp. The splendid views of the mountains and scenarios make the journey livelier, even snubbing the entire tiresome walk in the steep route. The trail will last for approximately 3 hours from Gorekshep. Once you reach base camp, you can actually see the deadliest route to the Everest that makes the journey more adventurous. You will get to spend quality time exploring the base camp and surrounding areas and return to Gorak Shep to spend the night.
Day 15 - Trek to Kalapatthar (5550 m), back to Dughla (4620 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Next, to Everest Base camp, this day is too exciting and adventurous hiking to Kalapatthar. You will get an early morning call from our guide to get ready to hike first at Kalapatthar. The reason is to catch the sparkling yellowish snowcapped over the mountains especially Mt. Everest by the strike of every ray during sunrise. Every second becomes an exciting moment of a lifetime; well, don’t forget to capture in camera. Then, you will return back to Gorekshep with refreshing mood and descend back towards Dugla where you spend your overnight.
Day 16 - Trek to Pangboche (3930 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will mostly trek downhill. As you retrace your steps from Duglha, you will descend to Pheriche. You can visit The Himalayan Rescue Association, a trekker’s aid post. You will stay for a while for your lunch. Then, you will cross the Khumbu River by a wooden suspension bridge and follow the Imja River to the village of Pangboche where you will spend your overnight.
Day 17 - Trek to Namche (3440 m)
Total duration: 4-5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
It will be the steep down following the River, crossing the bridge and enjoying the route decorated with birch and rhododendron forest. Your sight will even keep on catching few Himalayan giants including Everest, Kwangde, Tawache, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku. Overnight will be refreshing at Namche.
Day 18 - Trek to Lukla (2840 m)
Total duration: 4-5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today is the final day of the trip. You will walk following Dudh Koshi River down to Lukla. You will have a celebration with the involvement of the Guide, Sherpa and Porters as well. They will serve some local’s beer called “CHANG” and enjoy party learning some dance step from traditional Sherpas.
Day 19 - Flight to Kathmandu (1350 m)
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
You will board a plane back to Kathmandu. Arriving at Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel and rest of the day will be your leisure time. You can go shopping, message, or rest at the Hotel. Evening time, we invite you for a farewell dinner at an authentic restaurant. You can share your experience, feedback us and give us a chance to make your evening a wonderful time.
Day 20 - Departure transfer (1350m)
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will depart Kathmandu carrying lots of adventurous memories of the Everest Base Camp trek.
During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered, if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
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Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes, however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is important that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the Everest Base camp trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Treks Planner Nepal before booking the trek.
Trekking in the Himalayan region goes through unexpected complication like natural and health challenges resulting changes in the itinerary for your own security reason, If such incident happens during the trek our professional Guide, Porters and leader take you to final point safely for evacuation so, please be friendly with your guide for more achievements and protections. Flights in the Himalayan region often get canceled even in the best season due to bad weather so we request our travelers to carry luggage for extra days.
Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip but if you want, we can still customize the itinerary according to your wish and preferable time for the visit. Feel free to write to us or you can even give us a call if you would like to discuss any aspect regarding the trip.
During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered, if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.