Everest Base Camp Trek 15 Days
Trip Overview Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is a legendary and remarkable adventure walking journey in the world. It is the wilderness thrill experience at an abode of the world’s tallest peak Mt. Everest. Relish the incredible mountain sanctuary in 2022. Witness the intrepid Sherpa people in their own courtyard. Moreover, step on the foothill of Mt. Everest Base Camp. Thousands of trekkers’ high-priority bucket lists of things to do includes a hike to Everest Base Camp. After 1953 the trial became a worldwide phenomenon. If you are looking for Himalayan treats on your vacation, look no further than the Everest Base Camp. It is undoubtedly the most astonishing adventure to do once in a lifetime.
WHY IS EVEREST BASE CAMP TRAIL FAMOUS? The 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Trail is not an ordinary walking route and it is a legend in itself. Nowhere in the world will you find the Himalayan sanctuary like in this region. Trekkers surely get the chance to knit together splendid mountain stories.
Throughout the trekking, trekkers keep on getting outstanding scenery and iconic moments. Be it the trailhead or be it the final destination. Everest Base Camp Trekking never fails to hook trekkers with its grandeur and beauty. Walking begins from Lukla. A joyous flight to Lukla is an adventure of a different blend. A short runway, narrow valley to navigate and incredible landscape make the entire flight a marvelous experience. Three distinct forest types make it diverse too. The start of the journey is at the temperate forest belt, the middle phase is at alpine, and finally the tundra vegetation. Diverse vegetation is home to diverse wildlife too. Therefore, Everest Base Camp Hike is more than just a mountain thrill. The trail passes by numerous Sherpa hamlets, towns, rivers, and moraines. In every hour of a journey the surrounding landscape and scenery change. It is rare for any trekking route other than those in Nepal. Khumbu region of Nepal is particularly outstanding for its diverse walking experience in terms of attractions. The Buddist Chorten, Monasteries, Manes, and prayer flags endow the spiritual boost to the journey. Moreover, an entire region of Everest seems like a mythical as well as a mystical place.
Stunning Kalapathar Vantage Point (5545 M) Do not miss to visit the Kalapathar viewpoint (5545m) and it’s one of the supreme spots throughout the trek. Where you can observe mount Everest too near and discover the popular mountains like Pumori, Nuptse, Amadablam, Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu Icefall, Khumbtse, Thamserku, Labuche Peak, Mera peak with an amusing view of the Himalayas. Moreover, The Classical Everest Trekking trailhead is Jiri. However, the opening of Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla revolutionized the entire trekking scenery of the Everest region. The journey begins from Lukla and it’s the major gateway of the Everest trekking region. After two days of trekking, trekkers reach the magnificent Namche Bazaar. It is one of the highest altitude towns in the world. The second day of the journey provides the first sight of Mt. Everest. It is from a few meters before reaching the Namche Bazaar. The place is where trekkers do the first acclimatization activities and the second acclimatization at Dingboche village.
Detail Itinerary of the Everest Base Camp Trek Day 01: Reach Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel On reaching Kathmandu International Airport received by our staff and guide with warm welcome than a short drive to your hotel in the main areas of Kathmandu city, here joining with other members of Everest Base Camp Trek, our guide will brief with full information about the trek – hotels-culture with do’s and don’ts, include welcome dinner in a nice Nepali restaurant with folk programs. Day 02: Fly to Lukla 2,820m and trek to Phakding village 2,640 m – 04 hrs. Everest Base Camp Trek begins with the sweeping short flight to land at Lukla, during 30 minutes on air view of a stunning mountain range with Mt. Everest, as the plane lands at Lukla named as ‘Tenzing-Hillary Airport’ in honor of legendary climbers’ first summiteers of Mt. Everest. From Lukla, our first-day walk starts on a winding downhill
path with a short climb passing many traditional Sherpa farm villages with views of peaks, after a pleasant walk reaching at Phakding for an overnight stop near the glacierfed Dudh Kosi (river). Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 06 hrs. After a pleasant overnight stop in Phakding, morning walk starts following Dudh Kosi, and crossing bridges to reach Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo village, from here walk to last Jorsalle village before Namche Bazaar and then on crossing a last high bridge climb leads with beautiful views of Everest and other peaks, walk finally ends at famous Namche Bazaar for two overnights in this prosperous town or large village with facilities of ATMs, Cybercafes, stores, shops, restaurants, banks and fresh bakery with a busy colorful Saturday market. Day 04: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. Namche an ideal spot for rest and acclimatization, free day with morning short hike up to park museum with the necessary information of mountaineering, flora/fauna with Sherpa culture and Buddhist religions, this scenic spot offers grand views of mountains Mt. Everest and stunning Amadablam, for interested people hike uphill to Everest View Hotel for best views of Mt. Everest and other mountains. Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m – 05hrs. After a wonderful stop with free days at Namche in morning walk leads to the nice winding path through rhododendron and pine tree forest with views of Amadablam, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Kwangde peak. After a few short ups walk descends to Imjatse River at Phung Tenga, for lunch and then the afternoon walk leads to a climb of a few hours into the pristine forest to reach Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche Monastery is located on a small plateau with wonderful views of Amadablam, Kangtenga, Thamserku, Kwangde, and Mt. Everest. A holy spot as the head lama (Rinpoche) resides in this famous monastery, where mountain expedition climbers receive a blessing from a high priest (Rinpoche) for a successful and safe climb. Day 06: Trek to Dingboche 4,260 m – 05 hrs. Morning with eye-catching views of mountains, our journey starts with a long descend through beautiful birch-rhododendron and pines forest, and then crossing a bridge over Imja Khola. From here tree lines stop for short bushes of juniper and dwarf rhododendron bushes (azalea), after the bridge, a slow climb brings you at Pangboche, this is the last permanent village further up are temporary settlements to cater to the needs of travelers with fine cozy lodges.
The walk leads slowly into exposed areas of windswept landscapes with grand close views of Mt. Amadablam with gradual up and crossing the last small bridge reaches you at Dingboche for another town night stops. Dingboche is located on scenic Imjatse valley a summer grazing area for yaks, at present with many good lodges with the great panorama of mountains with views of Island peak, Lhotse-Nuptse, and North Face of Amadablam. Day 07: Rest day in Dingboche for acclimatization and a short hike. Rest day in Dingboche for better acclimatization, morning take a slow walk uphill to Nagarjun hill for best views of surrounding peaks including Mt. Makalu towards the east, one can take a walk to Chukung the last human settlement with beautiful views along the trail, taking more than 4-5 hours and back. Day 08: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m – 05 hrs. After Dingboche, climb uphill for an hour then a nice good walk to Thugla ( Dugla) on the midway of Pheriche-Dingboche and Lobuche, with views of Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Amadablam. Thukla is a popular lunch spot for people heading up the hill to Everest base camp, after a lunch break an hour’s climb to a ridge known as Thugla pass festooned with many memorials of unfortunate climbers, who died on EverestLhotse-Pumori expeditions. From this lovely spot, an hour more of pleasant walk brings you at Lobuche on route Everest base camp. Day 09: Trek to Gorakshep 5,170 m, Everest Base Camp 5, 364 m – 06 hrs. Morning walk leads on the gradual trail with a few short steps up gaining high altitude with superb views of Mt. Pumori, Lingerie, Khumbutse, and Mt. Everest. After a few hours of scenic trekking reaching at Gorakshep after walking past moraine and glaciers, Gorakshep with a few nice lodges for an overnight stop, this isolated spot located beneath Kalapathar Hill and Pumori peak on route Everest base camp. Gorakshep was the earlier and original base camp in the 1950s to 1970s, from here our journey continues walking over moraines and glaciers trail to reach our main highlight of the adventure at Everest base camp.
Everest Base Camp is located beneath massive Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers, this super spot with immense views can be crowded during peak expedition season around April and May months, here enjoy surrounding views with Mt. Everest hidden behind
high peaks of Lho-la and Nuptse. On reaching our destination and highlight return back to Gorakshep for last overnight stop around high and beautiful Khumbu Valley. Day 10: Hike to Kalapathar 5,545 m and trek to Pheriche 4, 240 m – 05 hrs. Starting early morning to reach Kalapathar with the steep climb for a few hours, on reaching the top of the black rocky ridge, enjoy super panorama views of giant peaks including Mt. Everest at close distance, on top of Kalapathar highest point of the adventure at 5,545 m / 18,192 ft.
After a fantastic time on top of the scenic Kalapathar, return walk downhill to Gorakshep and then continue trek to reach Pheriche valley for an overnight stop, walk leads on the same trail to Thugla, after crossing a small bridge then down to Pheriche windy valley. A nice walk of a few hours to reach at the end of the valley at Pheriche for an overnight stop, this windy spot has many good lodges with HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) medical post. Day 11: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m – 05 hrs. leaving Pheriche with super morning views of Amadablam, and then on the downhill walk with a short climb then losing altitude heading past Pangboche and from the bridge back into tree lines with an hour climb to Tengboche Monastery. Day 12: Trek to Monjo 2,880 m through Namche Bazaar – 06hrs. Morning walk leads to long descend reaching at Imjatse River in Phunge Tenga, after crossing a bridge with short steep uphill and then on a gradual winding trail to Namche Bazaar, after a short break at Namche, continue to walk on the downhill to Dudh Kosi River valley, and then with short ups and downs to reach at the entrance and exit gate of Sagarmatha National Park, a short walk from brings you at Monjo village for an overnight stop. Day 13: Trek back to Lukla for last overnight in Khumbu area – 04 hrs walk. After a marvelous and enjoyable time on high Khumbu valley and ridges with super Everest base camp trek, our last day walk of this adventure leads back on the same trail to Lukla, arriving in Lunch by lunchtime with last overnight stop within Everest region, after lunch free and celebrate dinner with fellow members, staff and guides. Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Waking early morning to catch the flight back to Kathmandu, transfer to Lukla airport terminal and then board in a small aircraft either twin otter or Dornier, for a super scenic
flight to reach at Kathmandu, on arrival in Kathmandu airport, transfer to your respective hotels with rest of day free for individual activities and souvenirs shopping. Day 15: International departure for homeward bound. Your last day in Nepal, an amazing country of Himalayan wonders, as per your flight time leaving your hotel where our staff transfers you to the airport, after a great memorable adventure with enjoyable time on Everest base camp trek.
COST INCLUDES: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
All ground transportation. Meals During Trek: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). Three-night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast. Everest National Park Permit. Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Ticket. All necessary paper works. Domestic Flight Ticket From Kathmandu to Lukla / Kathmandu. Good Accommodation on the trek. Fresh fruit during the trek NHTE’S Dawn jacket, sleeping bag & duffle bag. (If required ) An experienced, expert, helpful and friendly Guide and Their well-paid Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation, and Insurance for the Guide. Adventure Certificate: NHTE provides Adventure Certificate. An arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company. Medical kit bag. Farewell dinner.
COST EXCLUDES: ❖ Your Travel and rescue insurance. ❖ Personal Porter ❖ All the Food in Kathmandu. Also in the case of early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled Itinerary. ❖ All the expenses in mountain over than scheduled itinerary (due to strike, delay, or canceled flight) ❖ Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu if arrive early or late departure than scheduled Itinerary.
❖ All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, shower. ❖ Tips for the guide and porter.
Compulsory Equipment List Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, voucher, and passportsized photos. Duffel Bag & Company T-shirt: We supply complimentary duffel/Company T-shirts, but one extra big duffel bag is necessary for non-trek goods left at the hotel in Kathmandu. Sleeping Bag: Nepal High Trek will supply a complimentary down jacket that needs to be returned after the trek. Down Jacket: Nepal High Trek will supply a complimentary down jacket that needs to be returned after the trek. Day Pack: (with waist straps), refillable water bottle (Approximately 15- 20 Ltrs) Head: Warm Head, Sun Cap, headlamps, sunglasses, alarm clock, torch/flashlight/ earplug, and eye mask. Feet: Thin, lightweight inner socks, Thick, warm wool hiking socks, Hiking boots with spare laces, Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)Gaiters for hiking in winter Hands: Lightweight gloves, Heavyweight gloves or mittens, With a waterproof shell outer (Seasonal Lower Body: Under Garments, Hiking shorts. Lightweight cotton long pants, Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms, fleece or wool pants (seasonal), Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants Upper Body: T-shirts, Light and expedition weight thermal tops, fleece jacket or pullover, Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (Optional), Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket Accessories: Sleeping bag inner liner, Batteries, Kindle, First aid kit, Trekking Poles, Water bottles, Toiletries, Small wash towel, Toilet papers, Hand sanitizer, lip balm, face and body moisturizer, Ear Plug, Sewing kit, knife, lighter, a small padlock. Toiletries: Nail cutter, Small mirror, Toothbrush/paste, multipurpose soap
Extras: Wet wipes (baby wipes), Tissue /toilet roll, Anti-bacterial hands wash, book, Trail Map/Guide book, Pencils and small notebooks, Regular Medicine, sanitary pads and play cards.
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