12-Day Everest Base Camp Tour From Kathmandu
Description
Go for Everest base camp trek, which has been listed as the number one trekking trail and the best trekking destination by National Geographic. The trek takes you to the base of Mt Everest, the highest peak in the world, while you enjoy meeting the Sherpa people and understand their culture. Explore local villages as you make your way up the most exciting trek in the world!
Highlights
- Trek to Phakding, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Traverse Namche Bazaar, also known as the gate of Everest
- Explore Lukla, a popular place for visitors to the Himalayas
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Day 1: Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding expand_more
- Early morning, after breakfast, take a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and commence to Phakding.
- Enjoy views of landscape of Dudh koshi, Kongde, Numbur, and Kusum Kanguru.
(35 minutes fly in and walk for 3-4 hrs)
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Day 2: Phakding to Namche expand_more
Have breakfast and be ready for Namche.
Walk 5-6 hrs through Dhudh koshi river bed and climb 2:30 minutes after crossing the suspension bridge.
Reach the gateway to Everest.
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Day 3: Namche / Acclimatising expand_more
You need well acclimatisation so that you can hike and walk around side trip of Namche.
Climb till the Everest view hotel in Syangboche.
Take a glance at the panorama of Khumbu region and pastures.
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Day 4: Namche to Tyangboche expand_more
Visit the Buddhist shrines in Tyangboche to witness the monk lifestyle. Feel the spiritual and natural significance of the land of Sherpa and Tibetan costumes.
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Day 5: Tyangboche to Dingboche expand_more
Trek upwards to Dingboche. Witness the wildlife and livestock in highland.
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Day 6: Dingoche to Lobuche expand_more
Watch as your movements and pace slow down as you push to attempt the highland and its fantasy towards Lobuche.
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Day 7: Lobuche to Gorakshep to EBC expand_more
This is a big challenge as you move forward in your attempt for optimum serenity and tranquillity of your journey to the abode of snow and god.
Trek from Lobuche to the Everest Base Camp.
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Day 8: Gorakshep to Kalapatthar to Pheriche expand_more
Measure the steps while glancing at the highest top in the sky. Feel the goal of your whole journey, conquering the trip to Everest.
Hike up to Kalapatthar and then down to Pheriche.
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Day 9: Pheriche to Namche expand_more
Get down to yet another destination towards the ancient civilization and see its western transformation in the lap of the Himalayas.
Trek from Pheriche to Namche.
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Day 10: Namche to Phakding expand_more
The trip comes almost to the end as you reach Phakding from Namche.
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Day 11: Phakding to Lukla expand_more
Prepare to pack up and return.
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Day 12: Lukla to Kathmandu expand_more
Enjoy the wonderful Himalayan flight as you fly over the massive snow-capped mountains from Lukla to Kathmandu.
What's Included
Flight to and from Lukla
English-speaking guide
Accommodation and 3 meals while on the trek
Fully escorted trek with English speaking a Guide and a Porter for every two persons
National Park Fees
TIMS card/ local tax
Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
What's Excluded
Hotel Accommodations in Kathmandu
Items of personal nature, ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc
Travel Insurance. (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
Personal spending money
Down jacket
Tips
Know before you go
About clothing
Footwear: Good Quality/tough walking shoes, thick socks, camp shoes.
Clothing: Down or fibre filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, tracksuit.
Other equipments: Sleeping bag (4 seasons), trekking hold all or stash sack with lock, daypack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve.
Other items: Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, tie cord, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit.
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 1 | USD 1550 Per Person |
2 To 2 | USD 1360 Per Person |
3 To 5 | USD 1560 Per Person |
6 To 10 | USD 1350 Per Person |
11 To 14 | USD 1150 Per Person |
This is a group tour |