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16-Day Everest Base Camp Trekking From Kathmandu

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    16 Days

  • Activity Level

    Challenging

  • Language

    English, French, Hindi

Description

Conquer breathtaking views on the iconic Everest Base Camp trek. Witness the mighty Mount Everest and surrounding giants as you traverse Sherpa villages, rhododendron forests, and stunning high-altitude landscapes. This unforgettable adventure captures the essence of the Himalayas.

Highlights
  • Witness Everest and capture breathtaking panoramas of the world's highest peaks
  • Immerse in Sherpa life in the traditional villages and connect with the local culture
  • Stand at the foot of the world's tallest mountain in Everest Base Camp
  • Witness unparalleled Himalayan vistas from a panoramic viewpoint at Kala Patthar
  • Conquer high passes and rugged terrain for an unforgettable achievement
  • Day 1: Arrival At Kathmandu airport (1345 meters) expand_more
    • Upon arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, meet the guiding staff and transfer to the hotel.
    • Refresh and relax in the afternoon, followed by a welcome dinner in the evening. 
    • In the meantime, get introduced to your trekking guide.
  • Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley expand_more
    • Guided tour of Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
    • Prepare for the trek, buying or renting any necessary equipment.
  • Day 3: Lukla (2804 meters) - Phakding (2610 meters): 3 hours. expand_more
    • Early morning pick-up from the hotel and drive to Kathmandu's domestic airport. It's a 35-minute scenic flight to Lukla (2804 meters).
    • From Lukla, commence the trek to Phakding (2610 meters).
  • Day 4: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3441 meters): 5.30 hours expand_more
    • Continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi River, crossing it several times on exciting suspension bridges. 
    • After entering Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply up until Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is known as the Gateway to Everest and one of the biggest towns along the entire Everest trail.
  • Day 5: Acclimatization expand_more
    • Spend a day at Namche for acclimatization. 
    • After breakfast, go on a short hike to Syangboche and enjoy splendid views of Kwandge Amadablam from there.
    • Return to Namche Bazaar and visit museums and monasteries to gain more knowledge about the traditions and culture of the Sherpa people. 
    • Also, visit coffee shops and bakeries with free wifi connection.
  • Day 6: Namche - Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters): 5 hours expand_more
    • Continue trekking toward Tengboche through less paved and narrower paths. 
    • Cross a couple of long suspension bridges and lush pine forests. 
    • Reach Tengboche at 3860 m. Since Tengboche monastery is the biggest monastery in the Khumbu Region, the village is also called the monastery village.
  • Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m - 6/7 hrs) expand_more
    • Descend in a fairly wider path with well grown green trees. 
    • While trekking uphill, see wide valleys and speeding streams far below.
    • Finally, arrive at Dingboche after a long hike.
  • Day 8: Acclimatization day expand_more
    • It's important to have a few rest days along the way to appropriately acclimatize your body to the altitude.
    • Do a day hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5083m) to be well acclimatized. View snow and ice formations all over the Valley and enjoy the scarce flora and fauna of the Everest Region. 
    • Climb back down to Dingboche and take a stroll around the monastery.
  • Day 9: Dingboche trek to Lobuche (4930m): 5 hours. expand_more
    • After having breakfast, start trekking up and arrive at a yak farm. Enjoy the fascinating views of Tawache Peak (6,542m) and Cholatse Peak (6,440m) on the left from here. 
    • Then the trail directly goes to the Khumbu Glacier, following the Duglha, before reaching the village of Lobuche with views of the Khumbu ice, Pumori and lots of smaller peaks from the ridge.
  • Day 10: Lobuche - Gorakshep - Everest Base Camp (5357) - Gorakshep (6-7 hours) expand_more
    • The trail continues to Gorakshep. Along the way, view Khumbu glacier by crossing the north rim of Everest, next to Khumbutse and Pumori, and finally head Gorakhshep.
    • Check-in at a lodge in Gorekhshep.
    • After lunch, continue trekking (need not use climbing gear) to the Everest Base Camp by passing several up and down hills. 
    • Get views of the Khumbu icefall, Khumbu glacier, and a close view of Mt. Pumori, Khumbutse, and several other peaks. The base camp is filled with many Buddhist prayer flags too. 
    • Spend some time at the Base Camp to get a good look at all the magnificent sights.
    • Return to Gorakshep.
  • Day 11: Gorakhshep - Kalapathar (5545m) - Pheriche (4240m) – 5/6 hrs expand_more
    • Early in the morning, start climbing Kalapathar to enjoy the sunrise over Mt. Everest. Kalapathar is just a pile of large rocks and dust, famous for its incredible panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. 
    • Return to Gorakshep for breakfast and then move towards the village of Periche. The trek is quite easy as it is downhill. The day is quite a long and challenging one, as we ascend a thousand meters up and descend another thousand meters.
  • Day 12: Pheriche - Namche Bazaar (3440m - 7 hrs) expand_more
    • Trek down to Pangboche village to see the oldest monastery in the region, which contains what is said to be the scalp and bones of a Yeti. 
    • From here, the trail drops to the riverside and across a bridge continues up through the pine and juniper forest to Tengboche village. 
    • The trail then drops sharply down to the Dudh Koshi River and the village of Phunki. Cross the river and trek up toward Namche Bazaar.
  • Day 13: Namche Bazaar trek - Lukla (2810 m) 6-7 hours expand_more
    • Last day of trekking. The entire trail drops sharply down to Lukla by following the Dudh Kosi River. 
  • Day 14: Flight back to Kathmandu expand_more
    • Take a scenic flight to Kathmandu in the morning. 
    • Transfer to the hotel.
    • Rest of the day is at leisure for rest.
    • Dinner with Nepali cultural program, in the evening.
  • Day 15: Leisure Day at Kathmandu expand_more
    • Spend a day at leisure in Kathmandu, going shopping and resting.
    • If time permits, visit a beautiful and medieval town called Bhaktapur.
  • Day 16: Departure expand_more
    • Transfer to the airport for departure.
What's Included
  • International Airport pick up and drop off
  • All land transfers as per itinerary
  • Two 1/2 day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
  • Flight to and from Lukla
  • 4 nights accommodation in Kathmandu at 3* category  hotel
  • Accommodation and 3 meals while on the trek
  • Fully escorted trek with English speaking Guide and a Porter, for every two persons
  • Trekking permit and National Park Fees
  • TIMS CARD
  • Wages, equipment, insurance, and other facilities to staffs
  • Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
What's Excluded
  • Items of personal nature 
  • Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition for booking)
  • Medical evacuation in case of emergency
  • Personal spending money
  • Sleeping bag and Down jacket
  • Tips
What to bring
  • Trekking Gears: What to pack for the trek is one of the important questions. Not having proper gears can prove troublesome, cause health issues or just simply ruin your mood. So, here is a general idea of what you should bring to Annapurna Base Camp trekking.
  • A light weight trekking boots. It is not impossible to do this trek in sneakers or trainers. Many people have. Just that you will be walking in snow for some part of the trek and boots offer more safety.
  • If you will be trekking this one time only, no need to spend on hiking boots. Just make sure that your shoes are well fitting, light and comfortable.
  • A pair of crocs 
  • Four pair of liner socks. Two pair for warm climate and two pair for cold climate. Trekking/liner socks are better but it is okay if you only have the normal ones.
  • Few pairs of underwear. There is trekking underwear that you could buy in home. They are good for other outdoor activities as well. Normal ones can be bought in Nepal.
  • A high-quality best ultra light packable down jacket and a down pant. You can buy or rent a good down jacket and a down pant in Nepal for cheap for a $1 or less per day.
  • T-shirts and trousers keeping in mind both cold and warm temperature you will be traversing.
  • A set of thermals. Or, you could layer up.
  • A light sleeping bag. This can be bought or rented in Nepal too.
  • A trekking pole. Though relatively easy, there are many ups and downs in this trek and a trekking pole can assist you. Else, you could find a sturdy stick en route and use it to support yourself.
  • Two pairs of Gloves. One for warm weather and one for cold. 
  • A woollen hat
  • Sunglasses
  • A torchlight or a head torchlight
  • A First aid kit including Diamox and Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) 
  • Toiletries Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, water purifiers, sunscreen, moisturizer, toothpaste and toothbrush. 
  • A waterproof map of Annapurna Base Camp 
  • Snacks you like and entertainment such as books, cards, an iPad etc.
Know before you go
  • Weather
Meeting Point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 2899 Per Person
2 To 4 USD 2599 Per Person
5 To 9 USD 2199 Per Person
10 To 15 USD 1999 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 2899 / person