14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek From Kathmandu
Description
During this 14-day trek beginning from Kathmandu, walk on the lap of the Great Himalayas with the crystal clear view of majestic mountains just in front of your eyes. Trek through Phakding, explore Namche Bazaar and surpass Tengboche, Pheriche, Lobuche to reach the Everest Base Camp.
Highlights
- See the local lifestyle in Namche Bazaar
- Trek through Phakding, Tengboche, Pheriche and Lobuche
- Witness the beauty of Mount Everest
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
Meet your guide at the airport, and then you will be transferred to the hotel.
Get a pre-brief about the program.
Stay in the hotel or enjoy a night out at Thamel, Kingsway, especially famous for clubs and bars.
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Day 2: Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding expand_more
Have your breakfast.
Reach the domestic airport of Kathmandu so that you can board your flight to Lukla early in the morning. It will be a memorable journey as it will enable you to fly over beautiful mountains and hills.
Reach Lukla and take a trek to Phakding, a beautiful place with a green landscape and enjoy the views of the Kusum Kanguru Peak.
Stay overnight at the guest house and enjoy full board meals.
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Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar expand_more
Have your breakfast.
Trek through the Himalayan Pine and Deodar forests, following the Dudh Koshi River to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche bazaar was famous as a trade centre as it was the common ground for Nepalese and Tibetan traders to exchange salt, dried meats, textiles, etc.
Spend two days exploring the local lifestyle in this area, shopping, and acclimatisation.
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Day 4: Acclimatisation Day expand_more
As it is a frigid place and the climate here is unpredictable, you should be physically and mentally prepared to face it.
Have breakfast.
Move towards Everest view Hotel/Khumjung. We have to go above the Namche Bazaar and pass through Syangboche. From the top of the hill above Syangboche, you will get a view of the world's highest peak Mount Everest and many other peaks like Tangboche Peak (6367 m), Lhotse (8414 m), Amadublam (6856 m). After reaching Khumjung, you can visit the school established by Hillary.
After having lunch, we would start with our next trek, passing the footpath of Khimde.
After spending some leisure time here, you will get back to Namche.
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and overnight stay at the guest house.
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Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche expand_more
Have breakfast.
Begin your trek to Tengboche and head to Dudhkoshi Valley at Punki Thanka.
Climb for Tengboche monastery, known as the spiritual centre of Khumbu. From here, we can see an awesome view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Amadablam on a clear day and other peaks.
Spend the night at the guest house inclusive of full board meals.
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Tengboche to Pheriche - (4410m) 5 hrs walk expand_more
Begin your trek to Pheriche.
Hike through a beautiful forest and then, after crossing Imja Khola, walk through the village of Pangboche.
On this day, you will first see the view of Mount Pumori.
Reach Pheriche, known as the windy valley.
Stay overnight at a guest house inclusive of full board meals.
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Day 7: Hike up to Chhukung Valley expand_more
Have your breakfast.
Trek to Nagarjun. It may take about 5 hrs to reach there.
From Nagarjun you can see the beautiful views of Lobuche east, Lobuche west, Lobuche peak, Thamserku, Kangtega, and Amadablam. You can even see Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain.
Trek back to Pheriche.
Stay overnight at a guest house inclusive of full board meals.
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Day 8: Trek to Lobuche expand_more
Trek along a broad valley floor to Dungla.
The main speciality of Lobuche is Yak pasture, with beautiful views of mountains.
Stay overnight at a guest house inclusive of full board meals.
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Day 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp expand_more
Climb through meadows and moraine stone steps, then reach Gorakshep.
Trek ahead to Kala Pathar or continue heading to Everest Base Camp. Everest base camp does not offer views of Mount Everest. However, from Kala Pathar, we can see the entire south face of Mt. Everest, and the peak stands the skyline of Tibet.
Spend the night at a guest house.
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Day 10: Trek to Pheriche expand_more
Continue your journey to either Everest Base Camp or Kala Pathar. Do not forget to carry enough drinking water and some packed lunch with you.
Enjoy views of Khumbu Glacier and ice-fall. Base Camp is the beginning of Everest expeditions.
On the same day, we will trek back to Pheriche & Lukla.
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Day 11: Trek to Namche expand_more
Trek back to Namche, about 6 hours from Pheriche.
Stay overnight at Namche with full board meals.
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Day 12: Trek to Lukla expand_more
Trek continuously back to Lukla along the Dudh Koshi river, about 7 hours from Namche.
Stay overnight at Lukla with full board meals.
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Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu expand_more
Have breakfast early in the morning.
Head towards the airport for a scenic 35-minute flight to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
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Day 14: Drive to the International Airport expand_more
Drive to the International airport to catch your flight back home.
What's Included
Hindi/ English-speaking tour guide
All the airport and hotel shuttles as per the itinerary
2 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu city inclusive of breakfast
Both way domestic airfares and airport taxes (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
All the essential trekking permits and entrance fees for the trek
Every day full board meals while on the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Twin-sharing local lodges accommodation while on the trek
First aid medicines for the trek (carried by our guide)
Sleeping bag and company duffel bag for the trek (It should return after the trek)
Company adventure appreciation certificate after trip completion
Farewell dinner at a typical local restaurant in Kathmandu
What's Excluded
International airfares and Nepal entry visa
Alcoholic beverages, bottled mineral and hot/boiled water, soft drinks and snack foods
Extra cost on natural disaster
Tips and gratuities
Porters are available at an extra cost
Extra cost for helicopter charter, meals and accommodation in Kathmandu or Lukla hotel if your flight gets canceled due to unpredictable weather
What to bring
A fleece jacket
Down jacket
Thermal underwear
Two pairs of long pants
Two or three T-shirts
broken-in boots
Trekking socks
Sneakers or sandals for evenings
Raincoat, gloves
Woollen hat
Sunhat
Polarized sunglasses
A good sleeping bag (rated to -20°C/0°F) is essential; if it’s winter, a thermal liner makes it extra toasty
Opt for travel-size toiletries
Sunscreen
Lip balm
travel towel and tissues
Baby wipes
Medication for diarrhoea
Antibiotics for a chest or sinus infection
Adhesive bandages for blisters
Use two 1L water bottles
Water purification tablets
Know before you go
When should I make the trek?
From March to June and September to December is the best time to do the Everest base camp trek.
How do I get in ready for the trek?
Prepare by cycling, swimming, hill climbing and do a lot of walking if you have time. Walk five hours once a week, three months before starting Everest Base Camp Trek. Seek out hills or find a tall building and repeatedly walk up and down the stairs.
How can I trek safely?
Hike slowly and easily.
Altitude sickness can affect anybody – even an extremely fit person. (Usually, you will acclimatize at Namche and Dingboche)
Symptoms of altitude mountain sickness are headaches, dizziness, sleeplessness, loss of appetite and breathlessness. Diamox is used for treatment, but if symptoms persist, descend downhill.
Eat vegetarian food. As tempting as it is to try a juicy yak steak or ‘buff burger, be aware that porters carry up all meat from Lukla due to the no-killing policy in the Sagarmatha National Park; so by the time you have it, it is not that fresh. The safest, healthiest option is to eat dal bhat (lentil soup and rice) – it is fresh and a great protein and energy source. As the Nepali saying goes like this, ‘Dal bhat’ power equals 24-hour energy.
Meeting Point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 14 | USD 1250 Per Person |
This is a private tour |