12-Day Trek To The Everest Base Camp From Kathmandu
Description
Hike in the Everest Region, the north-eastern part of Nepal, also known as the Khumbu region, offers a trek, one of the world's most adventurous activities. Enjoy the majestic views of Ama Dablam, Pumori and Island Peak and much more in this 12-day trek!
Highlights
- Traverse Namche Bazaar, also known as the gate of Everest
- Explore Lukla, a popular place for visitors to the Himalayas
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Fly to Lukla &Trek to Tok-Tok (2840m) expand_more
Catch the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
Trek from Lukla (2880 m) to Tok-Tok (2840 m) with your Nepali mountain guide.
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Day 2: Tok-Tok to Namche Bazaar (3440m) expand_more
Trek from Tok-Tok to Namche Bazaar (3440 m).
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Day 3: Acclimatisation Day expand_more
Use the day for acclimatisation in Namche Bazaar. Do 3/4 hrs day hike for acclimatisation.
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Day 4: Trek to Tengboche expand_more
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,867m/12,684ft).
5 hours walk.
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Day 5: Trek to Dingboche expand_more
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m/14,495ft).
5-6 hours walk.
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Day 6: Acclimatisation Day expand_more
Spend the day in Dingboche, the 2nd day for acclimatization.
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Day 7: Trek to Lobuche expand_more
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft).
5 hours walk.
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Day 8: Trek to Gorakshep to EBC expand_more
Trek to Gorakshep and then to Everest Base Camp.
Return to Gorakshep (5,320/17,450 EBC) /(5,160m/16,929 Gorakshep).
7-8 hours.
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Day 9: Trek to Pheriche expand_more
Hike to Kala Pattar and then to Pheriche (5,550m/18,204ft Kala Pattar)/ (4,358m/14,295ft Pheriche).
7-8 hours walk.
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Day 10: Trek to Namche expand_more
Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,400m/11,283ft).
7-8 hours walk.
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Day 11: Trek to Lukla expand_more
Trek from Namche to Lukla (2,652m/8,700ft).
7-8 hours walk.
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Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu expand_more
Catch the flight back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft).
What's Included
Tea house accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
All ground transportation
English-speaking Nepali mountain guide
Domestic Airport drop off and pick up
One porter for two guests (2:1 porter)
Domestic flights (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu) for guest and guide
Experienced trekking guide and porters
Sagarmatha National park fee
All necessary paperwork
Trekking permits, TIMS Card
All government and local taxes
What's Excluded
Nepal visa fee
Airport pick up and drop
International flights
Kathmandu hotel
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu Hotel
Travel insurance
Mountain rescue service
Personal expenses (phone, laundry, water, bar drinks, battery recharge, extra porters, hot water shower, etc.)
Tips
Know before you go
Note: Please be responsive that taking a smaller aircraft for the flight to the mountains region, where located Everest Base camp Trek. Sometimes it could be bad and critical weather might delay your journey to and from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu. Himalayan and Hilly Region weather can be changeable sometimes. But, will try to make the best itinerary days as it is possible. In case of flight delay and cancellation situation arises, there you need to extra few days before and after the trekking days from the itinerary.
The trekking starts after a short flight to Lukla Airport from Kathmandu. The flight cost is included in the price.
Then trekking continues upward from Lukla altitude (2800m) to the base camp (5364m). Good health with walking and physical fitness is needed.
Acclimatisation days are included in the itinerary to allow for rest and for travellers to slowly adjust to the increasing altitude.
The safety and well-being of our travellers are our priority.
You will be passing the villages while trekking and staying overnight in village tea houses. The taste of delicious food and the warm hospitality of the people will warm you up in the cold weather.
Meeting Point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 10 | USD 1405 Per Person |
This is a group tour |