| Group size: | Minimum 2 pax | Max-Altitude: | 5550m/18315 ft. |
| Destination: | Nepal | ||
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meals: | All meals during trek | ||
| Accommodation: | Hotel/Mountain lodge | ||
| Fitness level: | Moderate | ||
Join us on exhilarating Everest base camp trek 16 days trek to the southern Base Camp of the Everest through the most incredible mountain landscapes of the world. Prior to the Everest Base Camp Trek, explore the historic opulence of the Heritage Valley, Kathmandu. While on Everest Base Camp Trek, accommodate yourselves in the tea houses of the villages nestling in the foothills of gigantic Himalayan peaks; observe the unique culture of the Khumbu natives, Sherpas; and tread the trails lined with mani wall, inscribed with the holy Buddhist prayers. Every mile walked in the region is a new discovery. Sacred mountain monasteries and the Sherpa’s spiritual point of view on the Himalayas they call home are bonus rewards of the Everest Base Camp Trek.
In addition, Treks Planner Nepal also offers a number of choices for trekking in Everest region to have more opportunity to enjoy its natural beauties, enhance cultural experiences; you could join our Gokyo valley and Everest Circuit Trek. You could also join our challenging trekking route to Everest Region by joining our Everest 3 Passes Trekking-19 Days. If you want to add day/s climbing experience while trekking in Everest Base Camp, you may join our Island Peak. Similarly, if you have a time limitation, then you can also join Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek or Everest Base Camp 2 Weeks Trek.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m
Day 02: Spare Day
Meal: B
Day 03: Fly to Lukla - Altitude: 2840m and trek to Phakding
Altitude: 2610 m | Flight: 30 Minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Trek to Namche
Altitude: 3440 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 05: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization
Altitude: 3440 m | Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Altitude: 3860 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche
Altitude: 4410 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization
Altitude: 4410 m | Meal: BLD
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche
Altitude: 4910 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp
Altitude: 5357m, back to Gorakshep - Altitude: 5140 m | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 11: Trek to Kalapatthar
Altitude: 5550 m), back to Dughla (4620 m) | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 12: Trek to Pangboche
Altitude: 3930 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 13: Trek to Manjo
Altitude: 2850m/9405 ft. | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 14: Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2840 | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu
Meal: BLD
Day 16: Departure
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 for the very day at the hotel. 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. And the night you will be spending at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02 - Spare Day
This day is a spare day in Kathmandu and 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 Phading. 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 - Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
You’ll continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering the Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. You can find many good restaurants, hotels, lodges shops, money exchange, bakeries and teahouses as Namche is the biggest village along the whole Everest trail. Major attractions of this day are an amazing view of Mt. Kusum, Lhotse, Nuptse and the first Glimpse of Mt. Everest. You will stay in a guesthouse tonight.
Day 05 - Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Total duration: 3 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
The entire day will be spent in Namche so as to adjust with the thin air and the environment. Namche is an important acclimatizing spot. It is always advisable to remain active instead of sitting ideal during the day. Today, you will go for a short trek to Thame, an old Sherpa village, to celebrate and watch the Sherpa Tradition or you can visit the peripheral villages offering you a lot more to see and cherish. You can also visit the National Parks headquarter, monasteries or the museum. Evening time can be spent by roaming around the market areas. This night will also be spent in a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Day 06 - Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Total duration: 5-6 hrs
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 at Tengboche, you can explore the Khumbu largest monastery- the Tengboche Monastery.
Day 07 - Trek to Dingboche
Total duration: 5-6 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Starts a 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 monastery 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 08 - Rest day for acclimatization
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 09 - Trek to Lobuche
Total duration: 5-6 hrs
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 10 - Trek to Everest Base Camp, back to Gorakshep
Total duration: 6-7 hrs
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 at 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 11 - Trek to Kalapatthar, back to Dughla
Total duration: 5-6 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Next, to Everest Basecamp, 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 12 - Trek to Pangboche
Total duration: 5-6 hrs
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 13 - Trek to Namche
Total duration: 4-5 hrs
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 14 - Trek to Lukla
Total duration: 4-5 hrs
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 15 - Fly to Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 16 - Departure
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you will depart Kathmandu carrying lots of adventurous memories of the Everest Base Camp trek. Our office representative will help you to check-out from hotel and escort you to the International Airport to catch your flight. Additionally, if you are staying more days and willing to do tour or adventure activities, please let us know, we shall arrange it for you.
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 to 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.