Everest base trek with Hiker Himalaya leads you to the heart of the world's highest, Mt. Everest, within adjoining giant peaks. A great adventure to experience standing beneath towering mountains close to massive Khumbu ice-falls and glaciers. Scenic views of the snow-capped mountain range will follow you from the start of the trek to the end of Lukla. Everest base camp trek begins with a smooth, exciting short flight from Kathmandu to land at Lukla 2, 820 m high. A prime Sherpa town where many great adventures and treks start and conclude this lively town in Lukla.The only active and busy airport around the district of Solu-Khumbu, where the airport is named Tenzing & Hillary.
A tribute to legendary mountaineers, the first conqueror of Mt. Everest in 1953. From Lukla, our adventure starts, heading towards Dudh Kosi River on an easy downhill with gradual walks from one village to another. An interesting, scenic trek following the river and crossing several exciting bridges to reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. The name Sagarmatha is a Nepalese word for Mt. Everest, the country's landmark, while the local Sherpa calls it Chomolungma. The park was established in 1976 and listed in world heritage sites, one of the world’s highest parks with the world's tallest peaks.
Walk to the last Jorsalle village, then on a river bed covered in dense woods of tall rhododendron, pine, and hemlocks.
The climb begins undulating uphill to the famous Namche Bazaar, a perfect height of 3,440 m high for rest and acclimatization day. Namche Bazaar is situated on the mid-ways to many trekking destinations and is the main hub for trekkers and local villagers. Where once a week Saturday market is held, an exciting bazaar to witness Sherpa’s of Khumbu and their colourful cultures and traditions. The Sherpa is famously known for their warm traditional hospitality, interwoven with Buddhism religion, similar cultures to Tibetan predecessor.
After an enjoyable time at Namche, carry on trekking on a pleasant scenic trail to our destination's Everest base camp. The trek progress with a climb to beautiful Tengboche, a scenic spot with a famous monastery overlooking grand views of Everest. Includes an array of high snow-capped peaks with magnificent looking Mt. Amadablam; enjoy a tour of the monastery interior. Adorned with tall idols of Buddha with colourful religious paintings, truly an impressive place to be and well worth a visit. From Tengboche, after an enjoyable stay within the backdrop of high peaks and lovely forests, the adventure continues towards the high mountain wilderness. Route follows on arid and barren terrain, where tree lines fade for short bushes of juniper and rhododendrons as a walk leads past Pangboche and Dingboche to reach Lobuche, a day hike from here to reach Everest Base Camp.
From Lobuche towards our main target and highlight, as walk follows on rocky moraine sections to Gorakshep. A small settlement with few good lodges, located en route to Everest base camp and climb to Kalapathar scenic hilltop. After Gorakshep, a few hours of trek to our final destination at Everest Base Camp, enjoy the most exciting moments. Stand beneath mighty Mt. Everest 8884.86, Lhotse, and Nuptse, from here next adventure to Kalapathar, the highest point of the trek. A steep climb from Gorakshep reaches atop the grand view spot of Kalapathar, facing closet views of Mt. Everest.
The panorama includes adjoining giant peaks that surround this high point which is 5,545 m high. On completing our dream destinations, walk back down to Lukla for the last overnight stop around the high Khumbu region. Where next early morning, a sweeping scenic flight brings you to busy Kathmandu city after a glorious adventure and experience on the Everest Base Camp trek.
Best Seasons for Everest base camp trek:
Everest base camp trek can be visited throughout the year, except for the monsoon wet rainy season of mid-June to the early week of September.
Best in springtime from March to May, and in autumn starts from September to November. Springtime is lively, with longer daylight hours for pleasant walks and scenic views when flowers are in seasonal bloom. Cold morning and nighttime, it could snow sometimes.
Next, the best season is autumn, from mid-September to November to pre-winter in December. When days are clear with blue sky, but short sunlight hours, it can be freezing cold in the morning, late afternoon, and nighttime. It can get snowed sometimes, but a beautiful day for walks and to marvel at the grand views of the mountains.