Everest Base Camp Trekking (EBC)
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Duration
14 Hours
Tour Type
Trekking
Group Size
16 persons
Overview
Everest Base Camp (EBC), this journey reaching the foot of world’s mightiest mountain with no doubt offers mesmerizing and highly rewarding experiences. The most breathtaking mountain trail passes through the gorgeous valleys & rivers, gompas & chortens, and world famous Sherpa settlements. Enriched with stunning views, fascinating and unique Sherpa culture and lifestyle, friendly and hospitable people who live in harmony with nature, Everest base camp trekking offers more than just an experience of trekking. For world trekking lovers, stepping on the base of highest mountain on planet and getting insight into the legendary Sherpas is truly a dream. To realize that there wouldn’t be better way than undertaking this marvelous journey of EBC.
Getting to the base of the Everest is one such dream that the trekkers from around the world would like to realize at least once in their lifetime. With us, you are always assured of quality and personalized services that are essential for the success of a journey as demanding as Everest base camp trekking. Besides the standard itinerary, the trekking can be customized to address the need of the trekkers.
EBC Outlined Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, pick-up and transfer to hotel, introductory briefing
Day 02: The trek starts. Fly to Lukla, 2804m. Trek to Phakding (2610m), 3 – 4 hours
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar, The Sherpa capital (3440m), 5 – 6 hours
Day 04: An acclimatization and exploration day at Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Trek to Tyangboche (3860m), 5 – 6 hours
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4350m), 5 – 6 hours
Day 07: Acclimatization and excursion day
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4910m) 5 – 6 hours
Day 09:Trek to Gorakhshep(5180m) – EBC (5360m) and back to Gorakhshep, 6 – 7 hours
Day 10: Trek to Kalapatthar (5545m) – Gorakhshep – Pheriche (4210m), 6 – 7 hours
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar, 6 – 7 hour
Day 12: Trek back to Lukla, 6 – 7 hours
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu,transfer to hotel
Day 14: Departure day
Included/Excluded
All International and domestic airport arrivals and departures
Accommodation in cities on BB basis
National Park/Conservation Area Trekking entry permit
Accommodation in Mountain lodges during the trek
Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) a day during the trek (as stated in the itinerary)
Government-licensed and highly experienced trekking guide and porter services
Accommodation, meals, transportation, daily wages and insurance for all trekking staffs
All international flight tickets and visa fees
Meals other than breakfast while staying in cities
Your personal and travel insurance, rescue expenses in case of emergency
Any of the expenses of the personal nature like laundry, Wi-Fi, hot shower, drinks, power charging facility
Tips & gratuities for Trekking staffs
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Overnight: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Overnight: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
Upon arrival you will be greeted and welcomed by our representative at the airport. You will then be transferred to the hotel booked for you. A pre-departure meeting will be scheduled as time permits. During the meeting, you will be introduced to the leader/guide who will be guiding you all throughout the trek. You will also be briefed about the program that starts from the next day.
Day 02: The trek starts. Fly to Lukla, 2804m. Trek to Phakding (2610m), 3 – 4 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 02: The trek starts. Fly to Lukla, 2804m. Trek to Phakding (2610m), 3 – 4 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The trip starts with an early morning flight to Lukla. A scenic and memorable flight of approx 35 minutes will take you to the Lukla, the gateway to Everest. From here the trek starts with an initial descent towards Dudhkoshi River to Cheplung village. The trail then gradually ascends through villages of Chaurikharka and Ghat to reach Phakding where you spend your night.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar, The Sherpa capital (3440m), 5 – 6 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar, The Sherpa capital (3440m), 5 – 6 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Crossing stunning suspension bridges time and again over gorgeous Dudhkoshi River, as you ascends the gorgeous views, beautifully carved Mani walls, colorful prayer flags along the trail will only make your trip more enjoyable and rewarding. It’s not only the mountains and rivers but also the flora and fauna that you come across while walking through the beautiful pine forest in Everest national park are also praiseworthy. The later part of the trek today will make you experience the quite demanding uphill trekking that takes us the Sherpa Capital where you will be spending two nights.
Day 04: Day 05: An acclimatization and exploration day at Namche Bazaar with day excursion to Syangboche
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04: Day 05: An acclimatization and exploration day at Namche Bazaar with day excursion to Syangboche
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
A trek to Everest region is generally not considered to be complete if one misses to explore the beautiful Sherpa town of Namche. And it’s also important for you to get acclimatized to higher altitudes that you are reaching. A day excursion to Syangboche is a very good option to enjoy the magnificent views of the mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Nupse, Thamserku and more. It offer equally great opportunity to experience Sherpa lifestyle and culture more closely. And visits to Everest photo gallery and Sherpa cultural museum can be included.
Day05: Trek to Tyangboche (3860m), 5 – 6 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day05: Trek to Tyangboche (3860m), 5 – 6 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
From Namche Bazaar, the initial part of trek takes you rather close to striking Everest view but the trail soon follows quite steep descent to Dudhkoshi valley. The walk is rewarded with stunning views of Amadablam, Lhotse, Everest, Nuptse, Kwangde etc. The ascent from Dudhkoshi valley through rhododendron forest takes you to Tyangboche. Upon reaching, visit popular Tyangboche monastery, the biggest monastery in the region with a view of Everest in backdrop.
Overnight: Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4350m), 5 – 6 hours
The trek from Tyangboche descends to Debuche first. And crossing another beautiful suspension bridge over Imja Khola, the trail goes uphill to Pangboche which is situated amongst the hundreds of Mani wall spreading prayers for world peace, love and harmony. The trail further ascends to the charming and old Settlement of Dingboche which bestows stunning views of Amadablam, Lhotse and Island peak.
Day 06: Acclimatization and excursion day
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06: Acclimatization and excursion day
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The trek from Tyangboche descends to Debuche first. And crossing another beautiful suspension bridge over Imja Khola, the trail goes uphill to Pangboche which is situated amongst the hundreds of Mani wall spreading prayers for world peace, love and harmony. The trail further ascends to the charming and old Settlement of Dingboche which bestows stunning views of Amadablam, Lhotse and Island peak.
Day 07: Acclimatization and excursion day
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Acclimatization and excursion day
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Another acclimatization day is taken here to get better acclimatized to ever increasing altitude. Optionally, an excursion day to Chhukung valley via Imja Khola valley can be enjoyed. The view of surrounding mountains specially of massive massif of Lhotse south wall is simply awesome. Back to Dingboche for overnight.
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4910m) 5 – 6 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4910m) 5 – 6 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The trail starts with a gradual climb to Dughla at the lateral terminal moraine of Khumbu glacier. The trail then ascends steeply to Chupki Lhara when we come across several stone memorials with ever fluttering prayer flags prying for the eternal peace of souls of those who lost lives while conquering the majestic Himalayas. The trail further ascends to reach the beautiful village of Lobuche. As the altitude climbing, you will expect colder nights.
Day 09: Trek to Gorakhshep(5180m) – visit Everet base camp, (5360m) and back to Gorakhshep, 6 – 7 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09: Trek to Gorakhshep(5180m) – visit Everet base camp, (5360m) and back to Gorakhshep, 6 – 7 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Here comes the most awaited day of the trip, the majestic experience of stepping on the base of the world’s highest mountain. Walking gently for around 2 hours along the Khumbu glacier and crossing Changri glacier, you will be at Gorakhshep. You will then head to realize your dream of reaching the base camp of Mount Everest. The stunning views along the way won’t make you feel exhausted. Once you reach the base camp, you simply soak in the majestic beauty of the place. The views of Khumbu icefall, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Nuptse and Pumori are awesome. The fluttering sounds of innumerous prayer flags and the equally uncountable arrays of stones built to mark the visits make it a sight of different world. After reveling in the most cherished moment, trek back to Gorakhshep for overnight stay.
Day 10: Trek to Kalapatthar (5545m) – Gorakhshep – Pheriche (4210m), 6 – 7 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Trek to Kalapatthar (5545m) – Gorakhshep – Pheriche (4210m), 6 – 7 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early morning hike to Kalapatthar for the most spectacular view of the Everest and other gigantic mountains. The trail is pretty steep but you will be walking at a comfortable pace and your effort is greatly paid off when you can’t help yourself from appreciating the most impressive Himalayan Panorama. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Chagatse, Pumori are a few to name among many others. Trek back to Gorakhshep and further to Pheriche.
Day 11: Trek back to Namche Bazaar, 6 – 7 hour
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinne
Day 11: Trek back to Namche Bazaar, 6 – 7 hour
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinne
The trail passes by a lot of ups and downs. We walk through the villages of Pangboche where there is the oldest monastery of the region where it’s said to have the bones of legendary Yeti. Through rhododendron, junipers and pine forest when you come across many wild animals like mountain goats like Ghoral, Tharal and pheasants. The trail further goes through Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar.
Day 12: Trek back to Lukla, 6 – 7 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Trek back to Lukla, 6 – 7 hours
Overnight: Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The trail today is mostly downhill on a rocky terrain that goes alongside Dudhkoshi river. As we did while going up, we will pass by many monasteries and cross several suspension bridges. Along the way you will still admire the views of plains, rhododendron and pine forest as well as the snow capped mountains. Upon reaching Lukla everyone will have a sense of victory that is achieving the goal of reaching the base camp. Enjoy and celebrate in your own style and relax and stretch your tired legs.
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Overnight: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Overnight: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
By the early flight, you will flight back to Kathmandu. Upon landing at Kathmandu airport, you will then be transferred to hotel. The afternoon is for you to explore and relax. If you have further planning, we can make the arrangement. In the evening enjoy farewell dinner hosted by Grande Adventures.
Day 14: Departure day
Day 14: Departure day
After your successful trip, it’s time to go back home. You will be transferred to airport and bid farewell.
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