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15-day Adventurous Trek To Everest Base Camp From Kathmandu
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Glacier

  • Duration

    15 Days

  • Activity Level

    Challenging

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a thrilling trek to Everest Base Camp via pine forests, river valleys, waterfalls, rocky terrains, glaciers and marvel at some of the world's most dramatic skylines. Take a steep climb up to the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar, pay a visit to the Tengboche Monastery and witness stunning sunrises over Khumbu, Pumori, Lhotse and Munzu. At last, Take in the views of the Everest Base Camp.

Highlights
  • Walk through the beautiful Pine forest to get the first view of Mt. Everest
  • Visit Namche Bazaar, the trading hub of the region
  • Go to visit the magical rebuilt of Tengboche Monastery by Edmund Hillary
  • Traverse through the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche
  • Tread along Khumbu Glacier and pass by stone memorials 
  • See the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp 
  • Get captivated by the beauty of snow-capped Mt.Everest  
  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
    • Pick-up from the airport and transfer to the hotel for stay.

    No meals included.

  • Day 2: Gear checks and sightseeing tour expand_more
    • Go on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city.

    Stay overnight at the hotel.

    No meals included.

  • Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2,860 m) & Trek to Monjo (2,835 m) expand_more
    • Take a flight to Lukla. 

    • Reach Lukla and trek to Phakding over an arresting, green landscape alongside views of Kusum Kangraru. 

    Stay overnight at Yeti Mountain Home.

    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

  • Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) expand_more
    • Have an early breakfast and begin with a slight climb to Munzu, passing by waterfalls and other culturally and naturally occurring items of interest. 

    • Walk through the beautiful Pine forest and from some point can be seen the first view of Mt. Everest. Thamserku (6,648 m), Kwangde Ri (6,187 m) and Khumbila (5,707 m) surround the natural bowl that Namche sits in. 

    • Take a steep climb up to the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar (3,440 m). Namche Bazaar is a gateway to Mt. Everest and the main trading centre of this region. 

    Stay overnight at Yeti Mountain Home.

    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

  • day 5: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day expand_more
    • Spend a day here to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air pressure. 

    • Take a short trek in and around Namche Bazaar and see the rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.

    Stay overnight at Khumbu lodge or Yeti Mountain/ Guesthouse. 

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

  • Day 6: Namche - Tengboche Monastery (3,860 m) - 6-7 hours expand_more
    • Make a descent to the small hamlet of Phunki Tenga beside the Dudh Kosi.
    • Cross a suspension bridge before beginning a steep ascent for about an hour. This trek part is quite heavily forested by rhododendron and pine, so it is well shaded and cool. Once out of the forest, the trail becomes gentle and gradual for another 1.5 hours, all the way up to the monastery.
    • The setting of Tengboche is magical, and it is incredible to think that the temple was burned down a few years ago and re-built primarily through the efforts of the Sir Edmund Hillary Trust.
    • Please return to the accommodation after lunch and exploration of the monastery and its surroundings. 

    Stay overnight at Summit Lodge.

    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

  • Day 7: Trek to Dingboche (4,410 M) expand_more
    • Continue the uphill trek.

    • Reach the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam views. 

    Stay overnight at the Hotel Country Site.

  • Day 8: Rest Day in Dingboche expand_more
    • Enjoy another day for acclimatization.

    • Take a trip to Nagajang viewpoint to get a marvellous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse’s massive south wall.

    • Return to Dingboche in the evening.

    Stay overnight at the Hotel country site.

  • Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) - 5 Hours expand_more
    • Continue along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and pass by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. 

    • Head to the altitude of 4,910 m at Lobuche, which is really just a few huts at the foot of a giant Lobuche peak. 

    • Stay at Hotel Oxygen or a similar class guesthouse. Accommodation with common toilet and bathroom. 

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

    Breathing problems may arise today due to the altitude.

  • Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) - Gorakshep (5,180 m)- 8 Hours expand_more
    • Walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5365 m.

    • See the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp.

    • Return to Gorakshep for the night.

    Stay overnight at Hotel Yeti or a similar class Guesthouse. Accommodation with shared toilet and bathroom. 

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

  • Day 11: Hike Up to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) & Trek Down to Pheriche - 7 Hours expand_more
    • Climb Mt. Kalapatthar, a small peak (by Himalayan standards) at 5555m. The ascent is demanding, but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8848 m, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse countless others. 

    • Make a quick descent to Gorak Shep, a tiny hamlet at 5180 m.

    • Trek down to Pangboche village.

    Stay overnight at the best available lodge. 

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

  • Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,840 m) - 7 Hours expand_more
    • Make a descent that will take you through Tengboche Monastery at an elevation of 3,860 m.
    • Continue back to the town of Namche Bazaar at 3441 m.
    • Return to Namche Bazaar in the afternoon.

    Stay overnight at Yeti Mountain Home or Khumbu lodge.

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

  • Day 13: Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) - 6 Hours expand_more
    • Return to Lukla.

    • Explore the town.

    Stay overnight at Paradise Lodge or a similar lodge.

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

  • Day 14: Flight Back to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner expand_more
    • Enjoy the last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35-minute scenic and adventurous flight back to Kathmandu. 
    • On arrival in Kathmandu, get transferred to the hotel.
    • Attend the farewell dinner program at a Nepali restaurant.
    • See some cultural performances.

    If you want to extend the trip, you have options such as Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure and more.

  • Day 15: Transfer to the Airport for Flight Departure expand_more
    • Drop off at Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

    Breakfast included.

What's Included
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop-offs within Nepal

  • Flight fare for both ways (KTM-LUA-KTM)

  • All trekking permits, Government and local taxes for the trek

  • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ) during the trek

  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast

  • All ground transportation on a comfortable vehicle as per the itinerary

  • Experienced English-speaking and government-licensed trekking guide

  • Porter Services (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter)

  • Medical kit

  • Insurance for Nepali staffs

  • Welcome and Farewell dinner

  • Staff cost includes their salary, food, accommodation and equipment

What's Excluded
  • Nepal Visa Fee
  • Personal trekking gears

  • International flight fare

  • Lunch and Dinner in the city

  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival or late departure and early return from the trek due to any reason

  • Any rescue cost

  • Tips for guide and staff
  • Personal travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses

  • Helicopter charter flight

  • Excess baggage charges (only 15 kg including airfare)

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 4 USD 2500 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 2500 / person