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13-Day Trek To Everest Base Camp From Kathmandu

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Climbing

  • Duration

    13 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

Description

Embark on a trek to Everest Base Camp to explore the wonderful Everest region. This adventurous trail takes you to the isolated villages of Khumbu valley where you can see the intact cultures and traditions. Admire the villages like Nangpa La Valley, Marlung Village and Thame, where you will see different monasteries. 

Highlights
  • Visit the isolated villages of Khumbu Valley 
  • Explore a few places in the Kathmandu Valley
  • Enjoy the spectacular beauty of landscapes and villages of Monjo and Jorsale
  • Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu1350M/4428FT expand_more
    • On the first day, when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, your travel agency's representative will greet you. You will go to your hotel and settle down. 
    • Your agency will give you the details about your trek. You can rest and prepare for your Everest Base Camp trek.
    • Once you are prepared, you can explore a few places in the Kathmandu Valley if you have some free time.
  • Day 2 : Kathmandu to Lukla (Flight) to Phakding(2800m) expand_more
    • You will board a flight to Lukla Airport on your second day. Lukla is that village where you will start your trek journey.
    • Once you land at Lukla airport, you will meet our professional guide and a porter. They will lead your way to Phakding. Phakding is around 6.2km away from Lukla. You can get there in around a 4-5 hour trek.
    • You will reside in a beautiful teahouse where you will enjoy food and rest.
  • Day 3 : Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3450m) expand_more
    • On the way to Namche from Phakding, you will pass through two more beautiful villages, Monjo and Jorsale.
    • Namche Bazar is around 7.5 KM away from Phakding. In 5-6 hours, you will get your first glimpse of Mount Everest. 
    • You will enjoy the spectacular beauty of landscapes and villages.
    • You will settle down in a comfortable teahouse and take a rest from your trek for a day.
  • Day 4 : Acclimatization Day in Namche expand_more
    • You can get altitude sickness once you are above 2500m above sea level. So, on the fourth day, before starting the genuine trek expedition, you must allow your body to get used to the altitude.
    • You stay for a day and explore this beautiful, exotic Sherpa city, Namche Bazar. It is the wealthiest city in the whole country. 
    • You can interact with people or take a stroll/hike around the area. You will enjoy the view of the Himalayas from this village.
    • Be energetic and let your body acclimatize to that region.
  • Day 5 : Namche to Tengboche expand_more
    • The fifth day is trek day again. You will start your trail from Namche Bazar. You can enjoy the magnificent views on the way.
    • Tengboche Monastery is the main attraction point of the Tengboche village. Flying prayer flags and moving prayer wheels will captivate you for a while. You can even offer butter lamps while you are here. 
    • This 5-6 hours trek from Namche to Tengboche also offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas.
    • You will have your food and take accommodation in a lovely teahouse there.
  • Day 6 : Tengboche to Dingboche expand_more
    • After staying a night in Tengboche, you will go to Dingboche village. This village is probably the last Sherpa village in this trek expedition.
    • About 12 KM away, it will take around 4-5 hours to reach this village with a remarkable view of the mountains.
    • Once you reach here, you can rest and interact with locals or simply gaze at the majestic view that will make your heart skip a beat every time.
    • You will stay at a teahouse and retire for a day.
  • Day 7 : Dingboche to Lobuche expand_more
    • Once you leave Dingboche on your eighth day, you will trek to the small settlement area near Everest called Lobuche. 
    • To arrive at Lobuche, you will pass by an exotic Dugla Valley. The trail is full of beautiful views of the Himalayas height of more than 7000m. 
    • Lobuche, sharing the name of nearby peaks, isn't as pleasant as it has a stone hut for lodging. But the beautiful and splendid surrounding makes it unique. 
    • You will get basic lodging and food service here. You will retire and rest here after your 4-5 hour trek.
  • Day 8 : Lobuche to Gorakshep & hike to Kalapatthar expand_more
    • Finally, on your ninth day, you will reach the original base camp for Mount Everest. It takes around 3 hours to reach Gorakshep from Lobuche.
    • At the height of 5,200m, this campsite is not inhabited mostly. This place is the final stop for Everest. You should be careful about your health at this point. 
    • On arriving at Gorakshep, you will rest and prepare for the Kalapatthar. You will hike to Kalapatthar and enjoy the most spectacular and closest view of Everest from here. 
    • The close-up view from here is very breathtaking and worth it.
      Whether you want to go to the Everest Base Camp or not, where mountaineers are preparing to ascend the highest peak, is your decision.
    •  So, you may want to return to the Gorakshep and spend your night after that enjoying your time in Kalapatthar.
  • Day 9 : Gorakshep to Pheriche expand_more
    • On your tenth day, you can have breakfast on Gorakshep and start your journey of descending. You will walk down to the Pheriche on this day. It takes around 7-8 hours to climb down to Pheriche. You will find here a hospital invested in preventing altitude-related problems. 
    • You can get yourself treated here if you think you might have some health issue because of altitude. You will take accommodation in a teahouse. Have food and stay the night. 
  • Day 10 : Pheriche to Namche expand_more
    • The eleventh day is to return to Namche Bazar from Pheriche. It takes 6-7 hours to climb from this village to the beautiful Namche Bazar. Once you reach Namche Bazar, your trek expedition is completed. 
    • You can celebrate your successful trek here in the pubs of the Namche streets. You may even trek yourself with luxury and good food.
  • Day 11 : Namche to Lukla expand_more
    • After your remarkable trek journey, you will leave Namche Bazar on your twelfth day. You will trek for 5-6 hours to reach Lukla. Lukla is a small village, and you will spend your night here.
    • An affordable teahouse is suitable for the last night in the Everest region. You can stroll around the streets and enjoy the beautiful airport view.
  • Day 12 : Lukla to Kathmandu (Flight) expand_more
    • You will board a flight to Kathmandu from Lukla on your thirteenth day. It will take 30-40 minutes to arrive in Kathmandu Valley. You will go to your hotel from the airport. You can explore Kathmandu city and buy souvenirs. You can retire to your hotel room after dinner.
  • Day 13 : Airport departure expand_more
    • On the last day, you will visit the Tribhuwan International Airport with your travel agency's representative. 
    • You can decide to stay in Nepal for a few more days. If not, you can board the plane and officially end your stay in Nepal.
What's Included
  • Pick & Drop to the Airport/Hotel by our Private Car
  • Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu 3 star level hotel with BB
  • 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
  • Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
  • Trekking Guides(Government Licensed holder) and Porters with good English during the trek 2 guest: 1 porter
  • The facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
  • First Aid medical kit
  • Everest(Sagarmatha) National Park permit fees
  • Guide airfare Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu.
  • TIMS(Trekker's Information Management System) Card
  • Seasonal fresh fruits like (oranges, apples, bananas, mango, grape, and other local Nepali fruits etc.)
  • All administrative works (If necessary) related to a government body
  • Government Taxes, legal expenses
  • Kathmandu –Lukla- Kathmandu flight ticket
What's Excluded
  • Meals in Kathmandu
  • International flights
  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • All alcoholic drinks, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internet
  • Extra Tea and Coffee.
  • Personal trekking equipment, medical and travel insurance
  • Any extra transportation except itinerary (we can arrange if request)
  • Any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue due to cause of out of our control.
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the inclusive price
  • Some extra assistance like (if you cannot walk properly our guide will arrange you horse, to came back, if applicable this you have to pay them directly)
  • Tips to trekking staffs ( Amount depends upon you)
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 1460 Per Person
Child
1 To 1 USD 1360 Per Person

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USD 1460 / person