Follow The Mountain Trails To EBC
Description
Follow the trail to a number of stunning attractions and on your way cross multiple Sherpa settlements and even spend a couple of nights at cosy tea houses. Ultimately, reach the base camp for a stunning view of the highest mountain peak in the world, Mount Everest.
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
Your Nepal guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 2: Rest and Arrangement day expand_more
Full day rest and we introduce your guide as an option to do the sightseeing in Kathmandu.
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Day 3: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding expand_more
Board the 30-minute scenic flight to Lukla. Landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla [2850m].
After meeting the supporting crew, we head up the Dudh Kosi Valley on a well-marked trail and then stay overnight in Phakding.
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Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar expand_more
After breakfast at Phakding, we set out for the mountain junction town of Namche.
Cross and re-cross the river on high airy suspension bridges.
Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set up to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment.
Then take a steep hike to Namche Bazar. If the weather is clear, we get our first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market - a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La. Namche is the gateway to the Khumbu.
This is where we crash out for the night.
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Day 5: Acclimatization day in Namche expand_more
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops, and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Syangboche.
To acclimatize, you visit Khunde Hospital set up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or take a one-hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Everest.
Then go to Khumjung where we visit a school established by Hillary.
Begin the hike after enjoying lunch, bypassing the route of Khimde. There are also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum just above the town.
After going through our acclimatization drills, we head down to our lodge for some beers and good sleep.
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Day 6: Trek to Tengboche expand_more
After breakfast in Namche, we start our trek towards Tengboche enjoying the superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and a close-up view of Thamserku.
Our trek follows on the gradual trail with few ups and downs overlooking a magnificent view of the great Himalaya.
Along the way, we can spot wild lives like pheasant, musk deer, or a herd of Himalayan Thar.
Follow the trail that goes gradually down up to Kyangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sanasa which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp.
The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer flags festooned bridge over Dudh Kosi River, we reach Phunki Tenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods.
After having a relaxed lunch at Phunki Tenga we then have a little tough climb steep up through the pine forests before we reach Tengboche. Tengboche is a great place for close-up views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest and it has the biggest Buddhist Monastery all over in the Khumbu region. Overnight stay at the lodge in Tengboche.
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Day 7 : Hike to Dingboche region expand_more
Starting with a descent for 55 minutes to the bridge, from here tree lines fade for shorter junipers and alpine rhododendron with mixed bushes which shows a big change in high altitude.
Continue to another beautiful sherpa settlement, Pangboche, which is the biggest permanent settlement in this region.
Afterward, visit other villages like Pheriche, Thukla, Dingboche that are active only between spring to autumn to serve the travelers. Climb the path to Somare and crosses the Imja stream with the beautiful view of Nuptse, Lhotse, and Amdablum mountains.
Finally, the trail leads to another beautiful Sherpa village Dingboche. Here, enjoy the prayers wheels and stones, and yak farms.
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Day 8: Acclimatization day in Dingboche expand_more
It is mandatory to spend another night at this altitude. Choose any hiking like towards Ama Dablam or Island peak or Lobuche. If you climb to Nagarjuna peak you can see Makalu on a clear day.
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Day 9: Trek to Thukla to Lobuche expand_more
After breakfast, start climbing towards Thukla, enjoy the prayers wall, and mane wheels along the trails. You may see yaks grazing and some mountain goats enjoying sunbathing. Do not forget to look back and take pictures of Mount Ama Dablam.
Take a short rest at Thukla hilltop for drinks or even lunch and continue to Lobuche for the overnight stop.
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Day 10: Trek to the Mount Everest Base Camp expand_more
Zig-Zag trails take you to the actual base camp of Everest, depending on your walking speed it may take 5-7 hours round trip. This adventurous trip will be a memorable experience. The famous Ice-falls of Khumbu are very long, follow the proper tails with your guide and experienced staff only.
After a marvelous and exciting time retrace the journey back to Gorakshep for the overnight stop.
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Day 11: Hike to Kala Patthar expand_more
In the morning, take a steep uphill hike to reach on top of Kalapathar at 5,545 meters, the highest point of the adventure with fabulous and unique views of mountains including Mt. Everest at its closest.
After the greatest thrill with the best view walk down to Gorakshep then to Pheriche for the overnight
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Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar expand_more
Take a walk through dense forests, and varying landscapes. The several ups and downs are difficult. But the beautiful sceneries, diverse flora, and fauna will keep you motivated.
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Day 13: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla expand_more
We will walk back to Lukla, the gateway to Everest. Our Everest Base Camp trek is now on its tail. We will walk all the way through Monjo, Benkar, Phakding, and finally to Lukla.
Cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi river. Walking across the bank of the river along the forests feels amazing. We will see some small Sherpa settlements on our way back.
The trek is rejoiceful. Finally, we will arrive at Lukla. Lukla is a quite busy place. There are various lodges, tea houses, and shops in Lukla.
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Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu expand_more
Today is our last day in the Everest region. We will get on the early morning flight from Lukla airport to Kathmandu.
Get a window seat for an enchanting aerial view of the entire region.
What's Included
Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private vehicle
Two-night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
Your entire stander Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek, A Cup of Tea/ Coffe During the Breakfast
Seasonal Fruits
Tea House accommodation during the trek. Attached bathroom Namche and Lukla
A highly experienced, helpful, and friendly Government license holder Nepal mountain guide, his food, accommodations, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine
A Strong Porter among the two trekkers ( one porter sharing among two-member ) including all his expenses including full insurance during the trek
Round Trip flight fare Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu for member and Guide
Kathmandu & domestic airport taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla airport for Group and crews
Medical supplies, first aid kit box, including Oximeter and pulse meter checker
An arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance company) If in case
Sleeping bag, down Jacket, Duffel bag, and walking Poles (if you don’t have your own, to be returned after trip completed)
Sagarmatha National Park permits
Trekking route map
TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
All ground transportation
All our government taxes
Official expanse
What's Excluded
Your travel insurance (Compulsory)
International airfare
Nepal entry visa fee
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Personal trekking equipment
Extra hotel night in Kathmandu
Activities in Kathmandu
Know before you go
Things you need to pack- There is a long list of things you will need for trekking. The things you carry can affect the entire experience of your journey. So make sure that while purchasing any gear, make no compromisation on the quality or the brand of the equipment.
Clothing
Quick-drying long base layer shirts
trekking shirts short sleeve
Thermal underwear – base layer
liner socks
3 pair woolen blend trekking socks
2 pair trekking pants with zipping off bottoms
2 fleece sweaters – one lightweight, one heavier
Sandals
Outer layers
wind/rainproof overlayer- jacket and pants
down jacket (-20 D.C )
down vest
warm winter hat
lightweight thermal layer hat
peak hat
pair of gloves
Pair trekking boots
Headlamp with extra batteries
sleeping bag heavy (-20 D.C)
watch with alarm
Sunglasses (UV protection)
camera with, extra batteries
2-3 portable chargers
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 4 | USD 1350 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 4 | USD 1350 Per Person |
This is a private tour |