16-Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with Kala Patthar

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Welcome Dinner

• Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, meet the guiding staff and transfer to the hotel.
• Refresh and relax in the afternoon, followed by a welcome dinner in the evening.
• In the meantime, get introduced to your trekking guide.

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Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

• Enjoy a guided tour of Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
• Prepare for the trek by buying or renting any necessary equipment.

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Day 03

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

• Early morning pick-up from the hotel and drive to Kathmandu's domestic airport. Take a 35-minute scenic flight to Lukla (2804 meters).
• From Lukla, commence the trek to Phakding (2610 meters).

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Day 04

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

• Continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi River, crossing it several times on exciting suspension bridges.
• After entering Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply up to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is known as the Gateway to Everest and is one of the biggest towns along the entire Everest trail.

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Day 05

Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar

• Spend a day at Namche for acclimatization.
• After breakfast, go on a short hike to Syangboche and enjoy splendid views of Kwandge Amadablam from there.
• Return to Namche Bazaar and visit museums and monasteries to gain more knowledge about the traditions and culture of the Sherpa people.
• Also, visit coffee shops and bakeries with free Wi-Fi connection.

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Day 06

Trek to Tengboche Monastery

• Continue trekking toward Tengboche through less paved and narrower paths.
• Cross a couple of long suspension bridges and lush pine forests.
• Reach Tengboche at 3860 meters. Since Tengboche Monastery is the biggest monastery in the Khumbu Region, the village is also called the monastery village.

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Day 07

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

• Descend along a fairly wide path lined with well-grown green trees.
• While trekking uphill, see wide valleys and speeding streams far below.
• Finally, arrive at Dingboche after a long hike.

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Day 08

Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak

• It is important to have a few rest days along the way to appropriately acclimatize your body to the altitude.
• Do a day hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5083 meters) to acclimatize well. View snow and ice formations all over the valley and enjoy the scarce flora and fauna of the Everest Region.
• Climb back down to Dingboche and take a stroll around the monastery.

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Day 09

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

• After breakfast, start trekking up and arrive at a yak farm. Enjoy the fascinating views of Tawache Peak (6,542 meters) and Cholatse Peak (6,440 meters) on the left from here.
• Then the trail goes directly to the Khumbu Glacier, following Duglha, before reaching the village of Lobuche with views of the Khumbu ice, Pumori, and many smaller peaks from the ridge.

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Day 10

Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp Excursion

• The trail continues to Gorakshep. Along the way, view the Khumbu Glacier by crossing the north rim of Everest, next to Khumbutse and Pumori, and finally head to Gorakshep.
• Check in at a lodge in Gorakshep.
• After lunch, continue trekking to Everest Base Camp by passing several uphill and downhill sections. No climbing gear is needed.
• Get views of the Khumbu Icefall, Khumbu Glacier, and a close view of Mt. Pumori, Khumbutse, and several other peaks. The base camp is also filled with many Buddhist prayer flags.
• Spend some time at Base Camp to get a good look at all the magnificent sights.
• Return to Gorakshep.

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Day 11

Sunrise at Kala Patthar and Trek to Pheriche

• Early in the morning, start climbing Kala Patthar to enjoy the sunrise over Mt. Everest. Kala Patthar is a pile of large rocks and dust, famous for its incredible panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
• Return to Gorakshep for breakfast and then move towards the village of Pheriche. The trek is quite easy as it is downhill.
• The day is long and challenging, as you ascend a thousand meters and descend another thousand meters.

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Day 12

Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

• Trek down to Pangboche village to see the oldest monastery in the region, which contains what is said to be the scalp and bones of a Yeti.
• From here, the trail drops to the riverside and, across a bridge, continues up through the pine and juniper forest to Tengboche village.
• The trail then drops sharply down to the Dudh Koshi River and the village of Phunki. Cross the river and trek up toward Namche Bazaar.

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Day 13

Final Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

• Last day of trekking. The entire trail drops sharply down to Lukla by following the Dudh Kosi River.

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Day 14

Flight Back to Kathmandu

• Take a scenic flight to Kathmandu in the morning.
• Transfer to the hotel.
• The rest of the day is at leisure for rest.
• Enjoy dinner with a Nepali cultural program in the evening.

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Day 15

Leisure Day in Kathmandu

• Spend a day at leisure in Kathmandu, going shopping and resting.
• If time permits, visit the beautiful medieval town of Bhaktapur.

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Day 16

Departure from Kathmandu

• Transfer to the airport for departure.