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16-Day Trek To The Base Of Everest
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Culture

  • Duration

    16 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Set on this challenging trek to the EBC. During this journey, spend the nights and relax at various lodges, observe the prayer session at a monastery and take in the majestic view of the towering Himalayas. Return to Nepal's capital for a day or a couple of days to explore the valley.  

Highlights
  • Trek to the base of Everest to take in the blissful scenery
  • Day 1: Kathmandu expand_more
    • Arrive in Kathmandu and meet your Nepali tour guide for a transfer to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing in your hotel or sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley.

  • Day 2: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2652m), 8 km expand_more
    • Early morning, pick up from the hotel and drive about 20 minutes to Tribhuwan International Airport to catch your flight.

    • After a 45-minute flight to Lukla, begin your trek to Phakding, which will take you approximately three hours.  

    • Stay overnight at a lodge.

  • Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3520m, 5.1 km, 5-6 hrs) expand_more
    • Begin the trek, head towards Dudhkoshi and then cross the bridge at Phakding. After about 3 hours of trek, you would reach Jorsalle. During this trek, you get the chance to see the peaks of Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru.

    • Reach the Hillary Bridge to get a view of the Taboche peak. 

    • Trek half an hour further to catch the first view of Mt Everest's peak.  

  • Day 4: Acclimatization day expand_more
    • Begin the day with a hike to Thame valley or Khumjung Khunde valley via world highest airport at Syangboche (3790 m). 

    • Above Namche, visit a museum in the military campsite and watch a video show at the Sherpa cultural museum. (Additional charges).   

    • Return to Namche to spend the night.

  • Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3862m, 9.3 km, 4 hrs) expand_more
    • Leave Namche Bazaar via the gradual climb of the trail to Kyangjuma. On the way, you get an incredible view of the Himalayas.

    • Take the path that leads you down to Dudhkoshi and immediately ascends to Tyangboche.

    • Visit the Tengboche monastery, where you get to observe a prayer ceremony.

    • Stay overnight at a lodge.

  • Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4345m, 11.1 km, 4Hrs) expand_more
    • Take the trail that gradually goes down through the rhododendron forest and dwarf conifers to the Imjatse River.

    • Cross the bridge and start the ascend to Pangboche (3860 m). Here, alongside the Ama Dablam mountain, you can see the oldest monastery of the Khumbu valley. 

    • Cross Shomare and Orsho, from where you can see the peak of Pumori mountain. 

    • From a junction, you can choose to take the ascending trail to Pherichethere and the descending trail Dingboche. 

    • Stay overnight at a lodge.

  • Day 7: Acclimatization Day expand_more
    •  Spend the day acclimatising on your hike to Dingboche viewpoint (5 hours) or Chhukung (3-4 hours).

  • Day 8: Trek to Lobuche ( 4925m, 8 km, 6 hrs) expand_more
    • On this trek, walk at a slow pace and make sure to carry enough drinking water. You may have some hot tea or coffee at Dhugla. 

    • After 40 minutes to an hour of steep ascent, reach the top of the ridge. Here, take in the superb view of Pumori mountain 

    • Reach your lodge where you can catch glimpses of Mount Nuptse.

    • Stay overnight at the lodge.

  • Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep (5172m, 4.3 km, 3 hrs) - Everest Base camp expand_more
    • Take the path that follows the Khumbu Glacier towards Gorakshep. 

    • Have lunch and rest a couple of hours. 

    • Continue towards Mount Everest base camp. From the base camp, you will not be able to see the Everest.

    • Head back to Gorakshep for a night.

    Overnight at the lodge.

  • Day 10: Trek to Kalapathar - Pheriche (12.5 km, 7 hrs) expand_more
    • Early morning, take the hike uphill to Kala Patthar which provides you with an excellent viewpoint to observe the Mount Everest.

    • Return to Pheriche.

  • Day 11: Descend to Namche Bazaar expand_more
    • Set on the trek that will take you back to Namche Bazaar.

  • Day 12: Trek Back to Lukla expand_more
    • Take the trek that will take you back down to Lukla.

  • Day 13: Flight to Kathmandu expand_more
    • Take the flight to Kathmandu.

    • Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the valley.

  • Day 14: Kathmandu Sightseeing expand_more
    • Spend the day sightseeing in Kathmandu. Visit heritage sites like Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Darbar Square and Swayambhunath.

  • Day 15: Spare day expand_more
    • A spare day, due to regular delays and cancellations of the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

  • Day 16: Departure expand_more
    • Transfer to the airport to mark the end of your trip.

What's Included
  • All ground transports by private vehicle as per itinerary required.

  • Kathmandu accommodation (3 star or similar category) and inclusive breakfast as per itinerary.

  • All entry fees as per itinerary – Sagarmatha National Park fee, Trekker’s Information Management System Card fee.

  • Domestic flight to and from Lukla with a guide.

  • Accommodation at local guest houses/lodges with breakfast and a cup of tea/coffee.

  • Experienced English speaking highly trekking (Nepali) guide.

  • One porter for two members (Max. weight 25 Kg), one assistant guide above 7 persons and 2 assistant guides for 10 persons.

  • Guide salary/food/accommodation/insurance and required transports.

  • Porter salary/food/accommodation/insurance and required transports.

  • Sleeping bag and down jacket if needed.

  • Rain protection duffel bag for luggage.

  • First aid kit including oximeter.

  • The company guarantees the rescue services if needed; please hand over your insurance policy copy to us. 

  • Government taxes and office service charge.

What's Excluded
  • Nepal visa.

  • International airfare.

  • Extra nights in Kathmandu and Lukla due to flight cancellation.

  • Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks bottle of mineral/hot water.

  • Hot shower and snack, lunch and dinner during the trek.

  • Battery charge, and WiFi during trekking

  • Extra porter.

  • Horse riding along the trek.

  • Excess baggage charges at the domestic airport.

  • Personal trekking equipment.

  • Tips and gratuities.

  • Any other expense which is not mentioned in the itinerary.

Know before you go
  • For any personal medical or evacuation expenses, it is strongly recommended to have international travel insurance.

  • The given price is based on at least two paying pax (per person).

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 2USD 3700 Per Group
3 To 4USD 6870 Per Group
5 To 6USD 10040 Per Group
7 To 8USD 13430 Per Group
9 To 10USD 16820 Per Group
11 To 12USD 19990 Per Group
13 To 14USD 23160 Per Group
15 To 16USD 26520 Per Group
17 To 18USD 29720 Per Group
19 To 20USD 32890 Per Group

This is a group tour

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USD 3700 / group