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17-Day Everest Base Camp Trek From Nepal
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Camping

  • Duration

    17 Days

  • Activity Level

    Challenging

  • Language

    English, German, Hindi, Spanish

Description

Take up this tour specially designed for global adventurers who prefer trekking to this Base Camp Trek, the mother of all treks. Stand in front of the highest peak in the world - Mt. Everest. Enjoy scenic views along the way with your expert guide.

Highlights
  • Trek to the Everest base camp
  • Panoramic views of some of the highest peaks in the world
  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
    • Welcome to Kathmandu, the city of temples. Get received at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

    • Briefing about the trek and introduction with your trek guide.

    • Stroll around Thamel.

  • Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing expand_more
    • Your Nepal tour guide will lead you to all UNESCO listed Cultural Heritage sites located in the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu.

    • Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Kathmandu Durbar Square, a historic site whereas the remaining three are religious sites. Bouddhanath and Swoyambhunath are key religious sites for Buddhist and Pashupatinath for Hindu. 

    • Brief you about next day's plan

    • Give a final inspection to things required for trekking

  • Day 3: Flight to Lukla/Trek to Phakding expand_more
    • Finally, here comes a much-awaited day! Early in the morning, leave for Lukla from the domestic terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport. It is a scenic flight of 25 minutes.

    • By the time you enjoy a coffee watching Lukla Airport, we will manage porter. This airport—Tenzing-Hillary Airport—is one of the oldest airports in the country and Sir Edmund Hillary constructed it in 1964. The airstrip with lush green hills in the background will capture your heart.

    • Once we arrange porters, head toward Phakding. The walk is relatively easy as the path is flat. The views of Gompas and Chaityas along with Buddhist scripts on the rocks will fascinate you.

  • Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar expand_more
    • Today’s walk is going to challenge your stamina at an altitude of about 3450m, so get ready to challenge the challenges! Despite the difficulty, the walk is rewarding as it will unfold the beauty of the winding Dudh (Milk) Koshi river and the greenery of the area.

    • Walk through the woods—birch, pine, and rhododendron. Enjoy the lush green vegetation and the beauty of the winding Dudh Koshi river.

    • Before entering Namche Bazar, pass through the hill of Top-danda (Cannon Hill). This hike will test your endurance.

    • If the weather is clear, you will get a distant view of Khumbila, Kusum Kangaroo, and Thamserku.

    • Stroll around Namche Bazaar and enjoy the scenic beauty of Kwangde mountain.

  • Day 5: Acclimatization Day expand_more
    • Spend leisure day and acclimatise with the elevation gained. This will minimise the chances of being affected by altitude sickness. However, we will not spend it idly as we have a lot of things to do on this day.

    • We will hike to Everest View Hotel which is located at 3,880m. There we will enjoy a cup of coffee with the curtain-raiser view of Mt. Everest from the hotel.

    • Visit the Sherpa museum with your Trekking guide.

  • Day 6: Trek to Khumjung expand_more
    • The 3 hours hike today is relatively easy and comfortable. A walk of a few hours will lead you to Khumjung at an altitude of 3,780m, which is claimed to be the origin of the Sherpa people. The calmness of the village will deliver a kind of peace within you.

    • Observe Khumbu Monastery and the Yeti scalp kept there.

    • Visit yak farm and enjoy local food.

  • Day 7: Trek to Phortse village expand_more
    • Now, the route that we are following to EBC is not a regular one. Then, why we are following it? It is because you will be experiencing the inner beauty of Khumbu, a relatively easy walk at an altitude of 3810m, and the trail is crowd-less.

    • A walk of 6hrs will bring us to Phortse village from where you can spot musk deer in the Gokyo gorge.

  • Day 8: Trek to Dingboche expand_more
    • Ah, what a hike it is going to be today! Observe harmonious peaks piercing the sky. The view of Mount Amadabalam from Dingboche will capture your heart. You will be at an altitude of 4,360m.

    • Spot mountain goats, musk deer, and rare species of birds.

    • Get a majestic view of Amadabalam along with several other minor peaks.

  • Day 9: Acclimatization Day expand_more
    • Today’s leisure day will reveal to us the beauty of Imja Valley. You will also get an opportunity to acquaint yourself with local Sherpa culture and traditions.

    • Get a 360-degree view of minor and major peaks and spot mountain goats, musk deer, and rare species of birds.

  • Day 10: Trek to Lobuche expand_more
    • From today, we will be walking above the treeline area at an altitude of 4910m. The hike is so blissful as you will be rewarded with the view of mountains such as Cholatse, Pumori, and Lobuche.

    • A walk of nearly 5 hrs surrounded by the beauty of the mountains.

  • Day 11: Trek to Gorak Shep/Hike to EBC expand_more
    • Finally, we will materialise our dream to be in the EBC (Everest Base Camp).

    • Following an uneven rocky trail, reach Gorakshep. The hike will unfold the beauty of Pumori (7,145), Nuptse (7,745), Lingtren (6,697), and Mt. Everest.

  • Day 12: Hike to Kalapatthar /Trek to Pheriche expand_more
    • Reach Kalapatthar(5545m) and a 360-degree view of mountains along with Mt. Everest from here is enthralling for any trekker. It is one of the prominent walks of our trek. We will be spending nearly an hour here. The moment is going to be one of the precious moments of your life. Head toward Pheriche(4240m), where we will spend the night.

    • Nearly a walk of 4 hrs to Kalapatthar from Gorakshep takes roughly 5 hrs to get in Pheriche from Kalapatthar.

    • Sunrise view from the peak of Kalapatthar is mesmerising along with a 360-degree view of mountains.

  • Day 13: Trek to Namche Bazaar expand_more
    • Today, we will enter the treeline area. Following a downhill and passing through Pangboche and Tengboche, enter into Namche Bazar.

    • This will be a relatively easy walk of nearly 6 hrs.

    • Visit Tengboche Monastery—the biggest monastery of the entire Everest region.

  • Day 14: Trek to Phakding expand_more
    • The trek gets much easier with the downhill walk. On this day, we will spend a night in the same place—Phakding.

  • Day 15: Trek to Lukla expand_more
    • An easy walk of nearly three hours will bring us to Lukla. Do not forget to take a coffee while on the way to Lukla from Phakding.

    • Enjoy the night for the successful completion of your trek.

  • Day 16: Flight to Kathmandu expand_more
    • On this day, catch an early flight to Kathmandu. We will be in the capital by 9/10 am and will transfer you to the hotel. 

    • In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner for the successful completion of your trek. 

    • During the noon, you can stroll in the streets of Thamel and purchase souvenirs for your friends and family members. 

  • Day 17: Departure expand_more

    Finally, here ends your Nepal trip. We hope you enjoyed your Nepal stay and will recommend us to your friends.

    Drop off at the airport three hours prior to your scheduled flight. See you again!

What's Included
  • Transportation cost incurred in between your arrival to Nepal and departure from Nepal

  • Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu. It is under the Bread and Breakfast (BB) plan

  • Accommodation in a tea house throughout the trek days

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner throughout the trek days

  • Wages to a potter. Guest porter ration will be 2:1 and he will be carrying not more than 25kgs

  • Insurance of porter as per Nepal Government rule

  • Provide a map related to Everest Base Camp Trek

  • All required permits such as Trekking Information Management Service (TIMS), national park or conservation area permit, entry fees, and all taxes

  • City tour in Kathmandu covering all UNESCO listed World Cultural Heritage sites—Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath, and Bouddhanath

  • Assign an experienced tour guide

  • Trip gears such as sleeping bag, liner, and a raincoat

  • An experienced trek guide with a first aid kit

What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses such as drinks and food

  • All costs related to personal expenses such as mobile charges, hot shower, beverage, etc.

  • Nepal entry visa fee, international flight fare, and travel insurance

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Per person
1 To 15 USD 1560 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 1560 / person