10-Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu
Highlights
Kala Patthar, Kathmandu, Lukla, Monjo, Mount Everest, Namche Bazaar, Phakding, Sagarmatha National Park, Tengboche
Locations Covered
Kala Patthar, Kathmandu, Lukla, Monjo, Mount Everest, Namche Bazaar, Phakding, Sagarmatha National Park, Tengboche
mountaineering, trekking, camping
Group Tour
10 Days
Hard
English, German
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.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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