The Everest Base Camp trek is without no doubt one of the most famous trekking destination of the world. This Everest Base Camp trek takes you into the heart of the Nepalese Himalaya, with awe-inspiring views of many of the world's highest and most beautiful mountains. Our Everest Base Camp trek itinerary is differently tailored & designed including some remote trails along the hidden valleys which provide an opportunity to feel with dramatic scenic mountain villages, local peoples, their richest culture and traditions and Himalayan valleys with beautiful views of the high snow capped peaks of the Khumbu region. This Everest base camp trek itinerary is carefully designed with keeping maximum acclimatization days en route to ensure you that you would have plentiful time to acclimatize and adopt the altitude comfortably, thereby enjoying the trekking experience to the full. Everest Base Camp trek is not the technical trekking but required good health with moderate fitness.
After exploring some heritage sites in Kathmandu, we take a Trans Himalayan flight to the mountain airstrip at Lukla from where your wonderful journey to Everest Base Camp begins. This itinerary will takes you passing through many typical Sherpa villages, including the famous trading town of Namche Bazaar, as well as visiting the biggest Buddhist monastery and finally takes you up to the famous view point of Kala Patther (5,550m/18,204ft) and incredible Everest Base Camp (5360/17,580ft) itself.
Sample day on "Everest Base Camp Trek"
Our trek is managed by a team of professionally trained Leader/guide responsible for all aspects of the running of the trek. Our special departure trek is well versed in the culture and natural history of the Himalayas. Your day starts with a cup of hot tea served in your room by early morning. A member of the trekking staff followed by a bowl of hot washing water, after which you will be required to pack your luggage and the porters loaded whilst we are having breakfast. After breakfast we set off on the trail, enjoying the pleasant cool of the morning. Your day's trek involves navigating numerous picturesque forests, hills, mountains and the local villages for approx the next three hours. Around mid-day we usually stop for a pleasant spot along the way for lunch. Your midday lunch break usually lasts around an hour and is a time to relax, pop the boots off and air those feet! Plenty of time is allowed for photograph in the route. After lunch you'll walk another two to three hours or so, before you stop for the night. You have enough time to change, freshen up, before exploring an area in evening.
Each evening is spent as per your interest, reading or chatting with the fellow trekkers and crew members or a pack of cards is an advantage; the crew love teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Our porters and Sherpa's also like to have singing and dancing competitions in which they love you to join in! After dinner, our trek leader will brief you about your next day plan and finally, it's off to bed for a well deserved night's rest before you start it all again.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), 3-4 hrs walk
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Namche to Khumjung (3,790m/12,431ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Day 07: Khumjung to Phortse (3,840m/12,595ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 08: Phortse to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 09: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Day 10: Dingboche to Dungla (4620m/15,158ft), 3-4 hours walk
Day 11: Dungla to Lobuche (4,928m/16164 ft), 2-3 hrs walk
Day 12: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) & hike to Kalapatthar (5,550m/18,204ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 13: Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp (5,316m/17,437ft) to Gorekshep, 4-5 hrs walk
Day 14: Gorekshep to Pheriche (4,200m/13,776ft), 5-6 hrs walks
Day 15: Pheriche to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Day 16: Tyangboche to Monjo ((2680M/8791ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Day 17: Monjo to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19: Leisure at Kathmandu
Day 20: Departure from Kathmandu
Detail Itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trek
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon on your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening we'll meet and brief you about your trip and take you for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
After breakfast the day will start with our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley; the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Bouddhanath stupa and visit Swyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with temple, unique architectures and Kumari (living goddess). Evening pre-trip discussion and introduce our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip. Over night at Kathmandu hotel
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), 3-4 hrs walk
Early morning we fly from Kathmandu to the tiny airstrip at Lukla for about 40 minutes scenic flight; you will have time to stroll around, while the guide sort and divide the load baggage to be carried by porters. After we start our walking from Lukla passing through several Sherpa villages and few suspension bridges and reach Phakding, a dense settlement of Sherpa peoples for overnight. As this is your first day of the trek at Everest, we hike only for 3 to 4 hours and take time for adopting walking. Evening relax or explore remaining time strolling around this Sherpa village. Over night at Phakding
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hrs walk
After breakfast we will continue up the bank of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. When enter the National park boundary we descend, a gradual walk brings us to the suspension bridge over the Bhote-Koshi river to Jorsalle village, the last village till Namche Bazaar. After walking for sometimes in riverside, we will reach Hilary suspension bridge and walk ascent to a top of big hill Namche for few hours which is our stop for this day. Namche is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu Region. Over night at Namche
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
We do required a acclimatization day at this altitude to adopt high altitude before heading up to high elevation so today will be our first acclimatization day in this trek. You will have full day leisure or visit Everest View Point hotel for wonderful panoramic view or take a short hike to Thame village or stroll around the market as per your wish. If this is a Saturday; one can see the lively & colorful market of Namche as Saturday used to be a typical days for peoples for shopping, exchanging and sailing their goods. Also you can visit Sherpa Museum as well a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and stroll back to hotel for overnight.
Day 06: Namche to Khumjung (3,790m/12,431ft), 4-5 hrs walk
After strolling enough time at Namche; we take a short hike up to Syangboche airstrip passing through the Thamo village and take a easy walk enjoying the superb scenery of the beautiful Mountains till reaching Khumjung. Here we can visit Khunde Hospital running by Sir Edmund Hillary of Canadian foundation, which is the biggest hospital in Khumbu region. You have time to explore the surrounding area as visit Hillary school and Monastery with Yeti scalps and enjoy the beauty with Sherpa people. Over night at Khumjung
Day 07: Khumjung to Phortse (3,840m/12,595ft), 5-6 hrs walk
This day we start our walking down for half an hour and take a separate trail than the busy trail of Everest towards to Phortse village which is the gat way for Gokyo lake and Gokyo Ri. Phortse which is quite out of touristic areas but can be found some lodges with beneath the towering majestic beautiful peak Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse and Lhotse Shar towards north east and more peaks all around you. Machharmo & Kyajo Ri peak can be seen beautifully from this village and the best Himalayan wildlife can be seen from your hotel windows eg Pheasant, Musk deer and Thar.
Day 08: Phortse to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Our walk of today start with the pleasant forested hills side, enjoying the wonderful Mt views on right hand side of us. The great view of the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Lhotse with view of the eastern snow capped mountains including the Island peak (Imjatse 6,189m), which is a popular peak amongst all the trekking peaks in Nepal. Dingboche is the gateway to Chukung and further beyond for the most challenging traverses towards Makalu area and Hinko Valley via Sherpani col 6,100m and Amphu Laptsa pass 5,780m.
Day 09: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Today is another rest day for acclimatization at Dingboche. You may explore Dingboche itself or take a day hike to Chhukung (4,730m) which is worthwhile which takes 3-4 hours from Dingboche, towards east within the Imjatse Valley, although the trek is gradual, however you can feel the thin air as the altitude gains slowly coming towards Chhukung. At Chhukung, there are few teahouses overlooking superb view of the snow capped peaks and glaciers of Lhotse, Ama-Dablam and Imja glacier, Chhukung valley is the last settlement in eastern Khumbu region. Return back to Dingboche for overnight.
Day 10: Dingboche to Dungla (4620m/15,158ft), 3-4 hours walk
Our walk from this stage is more smooth and slow as we are already in a high elevation walk. We take a short hike to Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft) where we will stay for overnight today. Remaining time relax and acclimatize. From here you would have stunning views of Tawachee and Cholatse (64440m).
Day 11: Dungla to Lobuche (4,928m/16164 ft), 2-3 hrs walk
Today we climb steadily to reach a ridge with a line of memorial cairns, built in memory of Sherpa?s and other climbers who have died on various Everest expeditions over the last 50 years. From here the view is spectacular; Pumori (7145m), Lingtren (6697m), Khumbutse (6623m), and, across the border in Tibet, Changtse (7550m) are seen at the head of the valley, whilst Everest is hidden behind the towering walls of Nuptse and Lhotse. We then follow the valley stream for an hour to reach Lobuje for overnight. Altitude effects can be seen here.
Day 12: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) & hike to Kalapatthar (5,550m/18,204ft), 5-6 hrs walk
From Lobuche; we continue our trek in a windy and rocky path for some hours to reach Gorekshep. After check in the hotel at Gorekshep we continue climb to the top of Kalapatthar (the famous view point). This small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori, Lhotse and Nuptse and Ama Dablam in your touching hands. Stroll back to Gorekshep for overnight.
Day 13: Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp (5,316m/17,437ft) to Gorekshep, 4-5 hrs walk
Today after breakfast our adventure continues towards Everest Base Camp and to the Khumbu Ice-fall. The trail passes through over rocky dunes and moraine and streams, till you reach the base camp. In Everest Base Camp the climbers gather for summiting Everest during the high expedition season. You will have plenty of time to explore around at this highest base camp of Mt. Everest & its wonderful surrounding. Evening; we return back to Gorakshep for overnight.
Day 14: Gorekshep to Pheriche (4,200m/13,776ft), 5-6 hrs walks
If any one interested; they can make an early hike up to Kalapathar once again or if your previous hike to Kalapathar was not clear due to weather conditions; we hike to this hill once again in this morning for the stunning sunrise views of Everest and its surrounding mountain views. After breakfast we walk down to Pheriche for the overnight.
Day 15: Pheriche to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 4-5 hrs walk
After breakfast we follows on the gradual downhill with overlooking magnificent view of the great Himalaya. The last trail leads 30 minutes uphill through the forested path to reach Tyangboche. This is one of the most beautiful places in the Himalaya the first thing that comes to your eye is the big Tyangboche Monastery, with its stunning background of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest and other peaks. Explore monastery and its surrounding and over night at Tyangboche.
Day 16: Tyangboche to Monjo ((2680M/8791ft), 5-6 hrs walk
After breakfast trek down to Phunkethanga a small settlement with couple of teahouses. From here the trail leads uphill through the forested path with great memories and after crossing the local wooden bridge over the Dudh Koshi river trek onwards to steep climb to Sanasa to Namche bazzar and trek further down to Monjo for overnight stay.
Day 17: Monjo to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Today our hike is very easy, little up and down hills, follow the same way we trekked at the 1st day to reach Lukla. It will take about 4 to 5 hours to be back to Lukla. Refreshed up; your guide will re-confirm your flight of next day morning. You will have time to stroll around. Evening enjoy the last celebration dinner with your trek crew member and overnight at Hotel.
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu
This is a day to exit yourself from mountain after this wonderful hike to Everest. An early morning flight will take you back to Kathmandu airport and our guide transfer you to your hotel. You may have time to relax after long journey and take back your breath and rest at your hotel. Evening we meet, commence about your trip.
Day 19: Leisure at Kathmandu
It is also a spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. At this pleasant day, you may have full day leisure at your own. Explore the Thamel main down town for last day shopping and evening Nepal Vision will meet you again and host a last farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant. Over night at Kathmandu
Day 20: Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination. And our trip ends here.
We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
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