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Exciting 16-Day Trek To The Everest Base Camp From Kathmandu
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Nature, Trekking

  • Duration

    16 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on an adventurous trek on one of the most famous routes to the Everest Base Camp. Enjoy the bustling village of Namche, admire the scenic beauty of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam to learn more about the local people who live there. Beautiful monasteries, stunning views of the Khumbu Glacier, and an entire day of sightseeing around Kathamandu Valley are some main attractions of this jam-packed 16-day tour! 

Highlights
  • Enjoy the lively Namche Bazaar with its many facilities
  • Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery as you walk along the Dudh Koshi river
  • Pay your respects to the fallen climbers at the memorial site en route to Lobuche
  • Admire the panoramic views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam & Kusum Kangaru
  • Get a look at the wonderful view of Ama Dablam mountain
  • Feast your eyes on the Khumbu Icefall, Pumori and many smaller peaks
  • Hike up to Kalapatthar to observe spectacular mountain views
  • Relax with an entire day of sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
  • Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu Airport expand_more
    • Meet the airport representative who will be waiting for your arrival with your name placard, after which you will be transferred to your hotel by private car/van/bus, which takes about 20 minutes. They will inform you about the trip and fix the appointment with your trekking leader for the next afternoon.
  • Day 2: Rest and preparation day in Kathmandu expand_more
    • Today, you will rest and prepare for your trip, like sorting your equipment for the trek. 
    •  Your trekking guide will meet you in the afternoon and will give detailed information about your trip. If you need any help, feel free to ask your guide, he would be happy to settle your problem.
  • Day 3: Fly to Lukla expand_more
    • Depart for Lukla early in the morning and arrive at Tenzing and Hillary Airport. On your arrival at the Lukla airport after a 35-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu, you will meet your guide, who will brief you shortly about today before you begin your trek towards Phakding.
    • Here, you can explore the town and take some pictures of the shortest and most technical airstrip in the world while the small planes are landing and taking off. 
    • Then begin your trek by walking along the Dudh Kosi River, descending gently until Thado Koshi and passing through Chaurikharka and Ghat to approach Phakding. 

    Overnight at lodge.

  • Day 4: Trek 6 hours to Namche Bazaar expand_more
    • Now you head on to Namche Bazaar, walking along the bank of the Dudh Koshi River and crossing it many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. 
    • After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail ascends steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar is the Gateway to Everest and is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange, internet cafes and a bakery. It is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail.

    Overnight at lodge.

  • Day 5: Hike up to Everest View Hotel expand_more
    • After breakfast, hike up to the Hotel Everest View, from where you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Himalayas, including Everest. 
    • You will pass through the Syangboche airport before returning to Namche Bazaar for your lunch. 
    • You can explore the town on your own for the whole afternoon. 

    Overnight at lodge.

  • Day 6: Trek 6 hours to Tengboche Monastery expand_more
    • Head towards Tengboche at the elevation of 3868m, 15 minutes up to Chorkyang as a starter, continue the trek along the western slope of Dudh Koshi River while enjoying the magnificent views of the mountains and drop down Funki Tenga at the elevation of 3200m, followed by a steep climb after lunch to approach the famous Tengboche Monastery. 
    • After reaching the Tengboche monastery, you can see stunning views of the Himalayan panorama from the top of the hill, where Hillary and Tenzin get blessed on the way to their historic summit of Mt. Everest. 
    • The regular prayer ceremony in the Monastery will commence at around 3-4 in the evening, where you will be taken to observe the ceremony.

    Stay overnight at the lodge.

  • Day 7: Trek 6 hours to Dingboche expand_more
    • Continue walking down the trail to Debuche, passing along the dense rhododendron forest, and crossing a modern iron bridge on the Imja Khola from where the trail rises to Pangboche, passing by several Mani walls and Manis. 
    • The trail continues gently to Somare, and after walking for 2 more hours up to Dingboche, you can enjoy superb views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam.

    Stay overnight at Lodge. 

  • Day 8: Hike up to Nangkartshang Peak expand_more
    • After breakfast, hike up to Nangkartshang peak (5100m), from where you get the first sight of Mount Makalu and a 360-degree view of the Himalayas, and then return to Dingboche. 
    • You can explore the town independently the whole afternoon.
  • Day 9: Trek 5 hours to Lobuche expand_more
    • Climb towards Lobuche, gaining 500m vertical height, beginning with a 15-minute steep up to a Chorten. The trail climbs through the valley gradually to Dugla at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. 
    • After an hour-long climb, you will reach the emotional ridge where there are hundreds of memorials in praise to the climbers who have died in this region, and from where you will find yourselves surrounded by beautiful peaks.
    • Continue up the trail to Lobuche, a small town with just a few lodges, from where you can enjoy the beautiful view of sunset on Nuptse.

    Stay overnight at Lodge.

  • Day 10: Trek 5 hours to Everest Base Camp expand_more
    • Begin walking early in the morning from Lobuche to Gorakshep, along the left side of the well-known Khumbu glacier.
    • After lunch, march on to Everest Base Camp, which takes about 5 hours round trip from Gorakshep. 
    • Head back to Gorakshep after enjoying the spectacular view of Khumbu Icefall.

    Stay overnight at Lodge.

  • Day 11: Climb up to Kala Patthar expand_more
    • Start the day with the steep ascent to Kalapatthar, a small peak with the most magnificent mountains and the closest view of Everest. 
    • Now descend to Pheriche via Gorakshep, picking our stuff up from there, taking a slightly different route from Dugla to Pheriche. 

    Stay overnight at Lodge.

  • Day 12: Trek 6 hours to Namche Bazaar expand_more
    • Head down to Namche Bazaar while taking almost the same route you took on your ascension, and pass through the Tengboche monastery, where you can taste a piece of fresh-baked bakery.

    Stay overnight at the lodge.

  • Day 13: Trek 7 hours to Lukla to reach Everest Base Camp expand_more
    • Walk all the way to Lukla from where you had started your trek.
    • Stop in Phakding to finish your great trip to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. 
    • Enjoy a party at night.

    Stay overnight at the lodge. 

  • Day 14: Fly out from Lukla to Kathmandu expand_more
    • Today, you can fly out to Kathmandu on a 35-minute scenic flight and enjoy a relaxed afternoon there.

    Stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 15: A full day of sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley expand_more
    • You can spend the day on a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu Valley. The notable places to visit are -
      • Pashupatinath Temple
      • Boudhanath Stupa
      • Swayambhunath Stupa
      • Patan Durbar Square
      • Golden Temple 
      • Kumbheshwar 
      • Krishna Mandir 
      • Jagat Narayan 
      • Mahaboudha 
      • Ashokan Stupa 
      • Machchhendranath Temple 
      • The Tibetan Camp
  • Day 16: Transfer to international airport for your final departure expand_more
    • Today, you can do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. 
    • You'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination if departing.
What's Included
  • Pickup and drop from and to the airport by private vehicle.

  • Hotels in Kathmandu on BB plan.

  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu.

  • All standard meals during the trek (B/L/D).

  • All twin sharing accommodation in lodges during the trek.

  • Government license holder English speaking local (Nepali) guide.

  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage and assist you during the trek.

  • Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for all trekking staff.

  • All fees for national parks and conservation areas.

  • Down Jacket and sleeping bag by Broad Adventure (which have to be returned after the trek).

  • Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.

  • All our government taxes.

  • Official expenses.

  • Farewell Dinner.

What's Excluded
  • Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu, Pokhara and other major cities.

  • Travel Insurance covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation.

  • International airfare and airport departure tax.

  • Nepal entry visa (you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu).

  • Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu.

  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.

  • Personal trekking equipment.

  • Tips for trekking staff and drivers. (Tipping is expected.)

  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section.

Know before you go
  • Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the famous trekking routes in the Everest Region of Nepal. Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world which is located at an altitude of 8,848 meters from sea level. Located within Sagarmatha National Park, the mountain stands as a testimony to the spirit of the human race and their attempt to conquer nature’s challenges. Among eight mountains crossing the line of eight thousand meters, Mt Everest bears a big name to introduce Nepal in the global map. Named after Sir George Everest, the British surveyor-general of India, Everest is known as Chomolungma in Tibet and Sagarmatha in Nepal.

  • Scenic mountain flight to and Lukla.

  • Explore mountain People life.

  • Visiting Tengboche Monastery.

  • The magnificent view of Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu icefall.

  • Everest Base Camp and Hiking to Kalapatther at elevation 5555 mts.

  • The notable attractions in Patan include -


Pashupatinath Temple: Situated 5 kilometres east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati river, the temple built in pagoda style has jilted roof and richly carved silver doors. Visitors will be permitted to view the temple from the east bank of the Bagmati River; entrance to the temple is strictly forbidden to all non-Hindus. Pashupatinath is the center of the annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temple are the cremation grounds.

Boudhanath Stupa: This Stupa, 8 kilometres east of Kathmandu City, is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity. This Buddhist Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priests.

Swayambhunath Stupa: Swayambhunath is located approximately 4 kilometres and this Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The Stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples.

Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting melange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former royal palace complex is the center of Patan's religious and social life and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone

Meeting Point

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Ring Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 2 USD 1925 Per Person
3 To 6 USD 1732.5 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 1925 / person