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The journey
During this 14-day trek from Kathmandu, walk in the lap of the Great Himalayas with crystal-clear views of majestic mountains right before your eyes. Trek through Phakding, explore Namche Bazaar, and continue via Tengboche, Pheriche, and Lobuche to reach Everest Base Camp. Along the way, enjoy a memorable flight to Lukla, experience the local lifestyle in the Khumbu region, and take in remarkable views of Mount Everest and other Himalayan peaks.
During this 14-day trek from Kathmandu, walk in the lap of the Great Himalayas with crystal-clear views of majestic mountains right before your eyes.
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Day by day
Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Receive a pre-briefing about the program.
Stay at the hotel or enjoy a night out at Thamel and Kingsway, especially famous for clubs and bars.
Have breakfast.
Reach Kathmandu's domestic airport early in the morning to board your flight to Lukla. It will be a memorable journey, allowing you to fly over beautiful mountains and hills.
Arrive in Lukla and begin your trek to Phakding, a beautiful place with a green landscape, and enjoy views of Kusum Kanguru Peak.
Stay overnight at the guest house and enjoy full-board meals.
Have breakfast.
Trek through Himalayan pine and deodar forests, following the Dudh Koshi River to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar was famous as a trade centre, as it was the common ground for Nepalese and Tibetan traders to exchange salt, dried meats, textiles, and more.
Spend two days exploring the local lifestyle in this area, shopping, and acclimatizing.
As this is a frigid place and the climate here is unpredictable, you should be physically and mentally prepared to face it.
Have breakfast.
Move towards Everest View Hotel/Khumjung. We have to go above Namche Bazaar and pass through Syangboche. From the top of the hill above Syangboche, you will get a view of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, and many other peaks like Tangboche Peak (6367 m), Lhotse (8414 m), and Amadublam (6856 m).
After reaching Khumjung, you can visit the school established by Hillary.
After lunch, start the next trek, passing along the footpath of Khimde.
After spending some leisure time here, return to Namche.
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and an overnight stay at the guest house.
Have breakfast.
Begin your trek to Tengboche and head to the Dudhkoshi Valley at Punki Thanka.
Climb to Tengboche Monastery, known as the spiritual centre of Khumbu. From here, on a clear day, you can see an awesome view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, and other peaks.
Spend the night at the guest house, inclusive of full-board meals.
Begin your trek to Pheriche.
Hike through a beautiful forest and then, after crossing Imja Khola, walk through the village of Pangboche.
On this day, you will first see the view of Mount Pumori.
Reach Pheriche, known as the windy valley.
Stay overnight at a guest house inclusive of full-board meals.
Have breakfast.
Trek to Nagarjun. It may take about 5 hours to reach there.
From Nagarjun, you can see beautiful views of Lobuche East, Lobuche West, Lobuche Peak, Thamserku, Kangtega, and Amadablam. You can even see Makalu, the world's fifth-highest mountain.
Trek back to Pheriche.
Stay overnight at a guest house inclusive of full-board meals.
Trek along a broad valley floor to Dungla.
The main speciality of Lobuche is yak pasture, with beautiful views of the mountains.
Stay overnight at a guest house inclusive of full-board meals.
Climb through meadows and moraine stone steps, then reach Gorakshep.
Trek ahead to Kala Patthar or continue heading to Everest Base Camp. Everest Base Camp does not offer views of Mount Everest. However, from Kala Patthar, we can see the entire south face of Mt. Everest, and the peak stands on the skyline of Tibet.
Spend the night at a guest house.
Continue your journey to either Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar. Do not forget to carry enough drinking water and some packed lunch with you.
Enjoy views of the Khumbu Glacier and icefall. Base Camp is the beginning of Everest expeditions.
On the same day, we will trek back to Pheriche and Lukla.
Trek back to Namche, about 6 hours from Pheriche.
Stay overnight at Namche with full-board meals.
Trek continuously back to Lukla along the Dudh Koshi River, about 7 hours from Namche.
Stay overnight at Lukla with full-board meals.
Have breakfast early in the morning.
Head towards the airport for a scenic 35-minute flight to Kathmandu.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Drive to the international airport to catch your flight back home.
Where this trip takes you
Lukla flight, Namche Bazaar, Kala Patthar views, Everest Base Camp
The route
The fine print
Hindi/English-speaking tour guide
All airport and hotel shuttles as per the itinerary
2 nights' hotel accommodation in Kathmandu city inclusive of breakfast
Round-trip domestic airfare and airport taxes (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
All essential trekking permits and entrance fees for the trek
Daily full-board meals while on the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Twin-sharing local lodge accommodation while on the trek
First-aid medicines for the trek (carried by our guide)
Sleeping bag and company duffel bag for the trek (to be returned after the trek)
Company adventure appreciation certificate after trip completion
Farewell dinner at a typical local restaurant in Kathmandu
International airfares and Nepal entry visa
Alcoholic beverages, bottled mineral water, hot/boiled water, soft drinks, and snack foods
Extra costs caused by natural disasters
Tips and gratuities
Porters are available at an extra cost
Extra costs for helicopter charter, meals, and accommodation in Kathmandu or Lukla if your flight gets canceled due to unpredictable weather
A fleece jacket
Down jacket
Thermal underwear
Two pairs of long pants
Two or three T-shirts
Broken-in boots
Trekking socks
Sneakers or sandals for evenings
Raincoat, gloves
Woollen hat
Sunhat
Polarized sunglasses
A good sleeping bag (rated to -20°C/0°F) is essential; if it's winter, a thermal liner makes it extra toasty.
Opt for travel-size toiletries.
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Travel towel and tissues
Baby wipes
Medication for diarrhoea
Antibiotics for a chest or sinus infection
Adhesive bandages for blisters
Use two 1L water bottles
Water purification tablets
When should I make the trek?
From March to June and September to December is the best time to do the Everest Base Camp trek.
How do I get ready for the trek?
Prepare by cycling, swimming, hill climbing, and doing a lot of walking if you have time. Walk five hours once a week, three months before starting the Everest Base Camp Trek. Seek out hills or find a tall building and repeatedly walk up and down the stairs.
How can I trek safely?
Hike slowly and easily.
Altitude sickness can affect anybody - even an extremely fit person. Usually, you will acclimatize at Namche and Dingboche.
Symptoms of altitude mountain sickness are headaches, dizziness, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, and breathlessness. Diamox is used for treatment, but if symptoms persist, descend downhill.
Eat vegetarian food. As tempting as it is to try a juicy yak steak or 'buff burger,' be aware that porters carry up all meat from Lukla due to the no-killing policy in Sagarmatha National Park, so by the time you have it, it is not that fresh. The safest, healthiest option is to eat dal bhat (lentil soup and rice) - it is fresh and a great protein and energy source. As the Nepali saying goes, 'Dal bhat' power equals 24-hour energy.
Logistics
Your 14 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.
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