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Description
Climb the highest mountain on Earth and explore Sherpa villages, monasteries and their unique culture. This fascinating land surrounded by high mountains is a real paradise for mountaineers & trekkers.
Highlights
- Experience the adventure of climbing the highest mountain on Earth
- Explore the Nepalese culture
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Kathmandu expand_more
Get a pick-up from the airport and transfer to hotel.
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Kathmandu to Phakding (2610mtrs/8563ft) expand_more
Eat breakfast.
An early start takes you to Tribhuwan International Airport for the 30-minute flight to Lukla (2804 meters).
Trek to Phakding (2640mtrs/3 hours).
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Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3441m/11286ft). expand_more
Continue your trek heading towards Namche Bazaar, which is at an altitude of 3441m/5:30 hours.
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Namche Bazaar(3441m/11286ft). expand_more
Known as the ‘Gateway to Everest’ you will spend today here in order to acclimatise and adjust to the thinning air.
As well as a short trek there is a museum celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people to visit.
More importantly, from here you will get the first proper glimpse of Everest and the surrounding mountains; the day allows time to observe and reflect on the journey ahead. 5 hours.
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Namche Bazaar to Tengboche(3860m/12664ft) expand_more
Trek to an altitude of 3850m today.
On reaching Tengboche, your Everest trekking guide will tell you about the local monastery situated here.
The group will be taken to observe the prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning, depending on how the day’s trekking went. Duration will be 5:30 hours.
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Tengboche to Dingboche(4410m/14468ft) expand_more
Continue to climb as you head to the altitude of 4310m taking your time so as not to be affected by the thinning air. Duration of 5:30 hours.
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Dingboche(4410m/14468ft) expand_more
Second acclimatisation day includes a visit to the nearby Chhukung Valley where the group will be taken to Chhukung Ri (5546m). This point offers fantastic views of the fifth highest mountain Makalu.
After appreciating the surrounding scenery, trek back to your camp in Dingboche, relaxing in the evening. Duration will be 5 hours.
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Dingboche to Lobuche(4910m/16108ft) expand_more
Today the trek climbs to 4910m. Duration of 5:30 hours.
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Gorak Shep expand_more
Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5153m/16906ft). Duration of 4 hours.
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Everest Base Camp(5363m/17595ft) expand_more
Hike to Everest Base Camp(5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorak Shep. Today you reach our goal by trekking to Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5363m.
After appreciating your efforts and photographing the achievement, return to Gorak Shep. Duration of 5 hours.
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Hiking up Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) expand_more
After reaching Base camp, your aim today is to trek Kalapathar (5545m).
Start early to reach the viewpoint that offers some of the best views of Mount Everest as well as other panoramas of the surrounding mountains.
Then descend to Pherbuche. Duration of 6 hours.
Hiking up Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Pheriche(4210m/13812ft).
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Namche Bazaar(3440m/11286ft) expand_more
Continue your descent to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft) for 6 hours.
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Namche Bazaar to Phakding expand_more
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2610m/8563ft). Duration of 4 hours.
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Phakding to Lukla(2840m/9317ft) expand_more
The final day of trekking returns you to the town of Lukla, where the overnight stay gives you time to explore the town as well as reflect upon the mountains you have recently visited for one last time before heading back to Kathmandu. Duration of 3 hours.
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Lukla to Kathmandu expand_more
After breakfast, walk about 5 minutes to the airport to catch your return flight to Kathmandu. Duration of 35 minutes.
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Departure expand_more
After breakfast, drive to the airport for departure.
What's Included
English speaking tour guide.
Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and drop services and all grounded transportation by private vehicle.
2 night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast plan at a 3-star hotel.
Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and all accommodations during the trekking.
A highly experienced, well trained and government license holder Everest trekking guide and one porter (1 porter between 2 people) and their meal, accommodation, salary, insurances, and equipment.
Round trip flight tickets (Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu) with domestic airport taxes.
Sagarmatha National Park Permit and TIMs (Trekkers information management system).
Duffle bag, sleeping bag, down jacket and walking pole (if needed).
First Aid kit.
All government taxes.
What's Excluded
Meals in Kathmandu apart from breakfast.
Travel insurance.
International flight tickets to and from Kathmandu.
Nepal entry visa fee, which is easily issued upon your arrival at Tribhuwan international airport at Kathmandu.
Your personal first aid kit, equipment, and items of personal nature.
All kind of drinks (Water/Coke/alcoholic beverage and hot drinks) and hot shower during the trek.
Note: Tips for field staff (tipping is expected).
Know before you go
Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal: Climb the highest mountain on Earth-Everest/Sagarmatha & explore Sherpa villages & monasteries and their unique culture. This fascinating land surrounded by high mountains is a real paradise for mountaineers & trekkers.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 1299 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |