10-Day Everest Base Camp Trek From Kathmandu
Description
Enjoy an adventurous Everest Base Camp trek via the popular Lukla route and witness the beautiful Dudh Koshi River flowing beside. Follow the hike trails to get the views of snow-clad mountainscapes of Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse-Lhotse ranges, Mt. Thamserku, and Khumbu glacier from the Gorakshep trail. Also, visit the famous Tengboche Monastery midway.
Highlights
- Admire picturesque views of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Tabuchi and Mt. Thamserku
- Stand beneath Mount Everest- World’s highest peak
- Spot several yaks grazing over the pasture slopes of the cliffs
- Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Khumbu glacier
- Offer you prayers at Tengboche Monastery
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding expand_more
- Today would be our first exciting morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. If possible, take left side seats to overview snowy mountain peaks along the way to Lukla. After landing, a small air script at Lukla takes around an hour. To start our trek, meet the mountain crew already waiting for us.
- Proceed to Phakding via Sherpa Settlements Cheplung, Thado Koshi, and Ghat Get an incredible glimpse of Khumbila peak and the east part of Thamserku peak.
(Service included meals: Transport to airport, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
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Day 2- Phakding - Namche Bazaar expand_more
- After breakfast, gradually continue through Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo villages passing a pine forest along the Dudhkoshi River valley.
- Stay another night for acclimatization before heading towards a higher altitude.
(Service included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Day 3- Tengboche Monastery expand_more
- Today's trek gradually passes around National Park Headquarter above the ridges overviewing Dudhkoshi Valley, passing Kyanjuma, gradually downhill to riverside spot Phunki.
- Then, climb to Monastery land Tengboche, blessed with panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Nuptse-Lhotse ranges, Thamserku, and snow peak Himalayas.
- Around 3 o'clock, visit the monastery for a Buddhist religious ceremony.
(Service included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with tea or coffee)
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Day 4- Tengboche Monastery - Dingboche village expand_more
- Today, slowly descend through rhododendrons from the monastery, confer trees and lush forests of birch, along with the fantastic views of Amadablam, Lhotse, and Everest to Imja valley. Crossing Imja Khola, we ascend Pangboche village for Closet Himalayan Vista.
- After Pangboche, climb Somare and continue to Dingboche valley where crosses Lobuje river to Imja river valley. This is the last Sherpa settlement of a picturesque village with potatoes fields, buckwheat fields, barley fields, grazing animals, and dotted fields.
(Service included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with tea or coffee)
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Day 5- Dingboche - Lobuje expand_more
- Wake up early in the morning and follow the trail from Dingboche to Thukla gradually ascend after the ridge, and a steep climb to the top of the ridge is filled with mountain prayer flags.
- Now, walk as slowly as possible, rest, and make sure you drink enough water—another one hour from the top of the ridge to camp side Lobuje where we will overnight.
(Service included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )
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Day 6- Lobuje - GorakShep expand_more
- Eat light breakfast and continue to Everest Base Camp. The trail is not steep hard but long day due to walking up/down on a glacier rock path.
- After a few minutes, enjoy the views with some snicker bars and cookies, taking some beautiful shots on a camera.
(Service included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Day 7- Gorakshep - Kala Patthar - Pheriche expand_more
- Wake up early in the morning to climb our final destination Kala Pathar and continue ascent after a hot cup of tea or coffee. It takes around two/three hours to reach the top, and the Kala Pathar viewpoint is one of the best ways to overview the tallest mountain Everest.
- Now, get ready to go down as soon as possible to Pheriche.
(Service included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Day 8- Pheriche - Namche Bazaar expand_more
- Today, cross Dudhkoshi river bank then continue to Namche Bazaar for celebrating a successful trip. Today, legs and knees could be sore after a long descend.
(Service included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Day 9- Namche Bazaar - Lukla expand_more
- In the morning, continue the final downhill destination to Lukla. Crossing several suspension bridges and monasteries.
Overnight at Lukla.
(Service included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Day 10- Departure expand_more
- After breakfast, early in the morning, go to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel, rest and have lunch.
(Service included meals: Breakfast)
What's Included
- All ground transportations
- Two-night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Meals During Trek: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trekking
- Trekking permit: ‘Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS)
- Everest National park permit
- Khumbu Entrance fee (Khumbu Village Municipality Entrance Fee)
- Domestic Flight Ticket From Kathmandu to Lukla / Kathmandu, including airport Tax
- Suitable accommodation on the Trek
- Fresh fruit during the Trek
- Three cups of hot tea during the Trek
- NHT’S Dawn jacket, sleeping bag, and duffle bag
- English-speaking Nepali tour guide
- Porter services: (1 porter for 2 clients). included his salary, meals, accommodation, and travel insurance
- The arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service, which your Travel insurance company will pay
- Medical kit bag
- Welcome and farewell dinner
What's Excluded
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Katmandu)
- Your Travel and rescue insurance
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- All the Food in Kathmandu. Also, in the case of early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- All the expenses in mountain over than scheduled itinerary (due to strike, delay or cancelled flight)
- Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu if arrive early or late departure than schedule Itinerary
- All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, shower
What to bring
- Hiking boots and trekking socks
- Jacket and slacks
- Towel and toilet paper
- Sunglasses and strap
- Sun hat and woollen hat
- Water bottle
- Head torch
- Trekking poles
- Base layer shirts
- Sleeping bag
- Down jackets
- Personal first aid kit
- Gloves and Mittens
- Pocket knife
- Rainwear and umbrella
- Slipper and sandals
Know before you go
- The EBC Trek is a high adventure trip that you should well prepare for mentally and physically
- The Lukla flight is quite complicated flight due to weather so better to keep extra days
- Altitude sickness is a real risk
Meeting Point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, 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 1220 Per Person |
2 To 4 | USD 1170 Per Person |
4 To 8 | USD 1120 Per Person |
8 To 12 | USD 1050 Per Person |
12 To 16 | USD 990 Per Person |
16 To 20 | USD 920 Per Person |
20 To 25 | USD 870 Per Person |
25 To 30 | USD 820 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 4 | USD 1150 Per Person |
This is a group tour |