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Nepal · Trekking
The journey
Embark on one of the most popular trekking routes from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. Behold the spectacular snow-clad mountain vistas of Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku as you pass through several Sherpa culture villages of the Khumbu region and trek along the breathtaking Dudh Koshi River. This 14-day journey also includes acclimatization hikes, a visit to Tengboche Monastery, and unforgettable views from Kala Patthar.
Walk ahead from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar early in the morning to witness the magnificent sunrise view over Mt. Everest.
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Land at the airport, where you will meet your English-speaking Nepali tour guide, who will pick you up and further explain the program for the trip.
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Take a beautiful morning flight to Lukla.
Then begin your trek with an easy walk, passing through the village of Chaurikharka and walking down towards Dudh Koshi Ghat, lying at an altitude of 2,530 m.
Trek along the shore of the Dudh Koshi River and reach Phakding, where you shall stay overnight at a guesthouse with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Climb for some time and get your first glimpse of Everest if the weather is clear.
Ascending further, you will reach Namche Bazaar, a flourishing Sherpa village and an administrative hub of the Khumbu region.
Stay overnight at a guesthouse with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
At Namche Bazaar, you will rest to acclimatize and avoid altitude sickness. It is also recommended to take a short hike on this day to help your body adjust to the higher elevation. You will therefore climb to Everest View Hotel, which presents magnificent views of Mount Everest, Mount Ama Dablam, and more of the surrounding peaks.
Walk to the Khunde and Khumjung villages located beneath Khumbila, the rock-strewn mountain considered holy by all Sherpa people. In Khunde, you can make a trip to the Edmund Hillary Hospital and visit the monastery in Khumjung.
Trek back to Namche.
Overnight at a guesthouse with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Move ahead from Namche Bazaar and continue walking along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi. On the way to Sanasa, you will pass by ethereal rhododendron forests. You may also see fauna such as multi-coloured pheasants, musk deer, and the Himalayan Thar.
From Sanasa, walk vertically up to reach the famous Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region and presents magnificent peak views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.
Overnight at a guesthouse with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
On this day, trek for around 5 hours to reach Dingboche. Your trek begins along a route beside rhododendron forest from Tengboche to Debuche. You will also traverse the raging Imja River by a suspension bridge.
Pass by Pangboche village, the biggest village occupied by Sherpa people in the region. Here, you can walk to the Pangboche Monastery, an ancient monastery.
Have another acclimatization day in Dingboche.
To get accustomed to the high altitude, you will also take a short hike to Nagerjun, set at a height of 5100 m just above Dingboche. You will have a pretty demanding day as the path is steeper. It takes around 5 hours to reach Nagerjun, where the stunning views of Lobuche East (6119 m), Kangtega (6685 m), Toboche Peak (6367 m), Lobuche West (6145 m), Thamserku (6608 m), and Mount Ama Dablam (6856 m) will mesmerize you.
Then, return to Dingboche.
Overnight at a guesthouse with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Leaving Dingboche behind, climb steeply up to Lobuche, passing a Chorten. You will also pass by Dugla, located at the tip of the Khumbu Glacier. With a vertical and short climb, you will move to Chukpo Lari and see memorials put up in tribute to those who lost their lives in the Khumbu region. The stunning vista of the huge mountains also cannot be ignored.
With a trouble-free walk, finally reach Lobuche (4,910 m).
Overnight at a guesthouse with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Departing from Lobuche, you will walk towards Gorakshep. This is an important day of the trek, as you will be reaching Everest Base Camp.
Upon reaching the foot of Mt. Everest, the views of Everest, Mahalangur, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Mt. Pumori, and Mt. Nuptse will enthral you. You will also walk further up, passing the gush of Changri Glacier, to get the sight of Kala Patthar, which translates to "Black Rock" in Nepali.
Walking further ahead, reach Everest Base Camp, where you shall have an amazing time immersed in the majestic Sagarmatha.
Then, return to Gorakshep.
Overnight at a guesthouse with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Walk ahead from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar early in the morning to witness the magnificent sunrise view over Mt. Everest. Additionally, the spectacular views of Changtse, Nuptse, Lhotse, and the surrounding peaks will be completely alluring. At Kala Patthar, you will also spend some rewarding time that will remain in your memories forever.
Then, walk down to Gorakshep, from where you will trek further to Pheriche.
Overnight at a guesthouse with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Walk back to Namche Bazaar, which takes around 7 hours. Pass several ups and downs of the terrain on the way and also go by hillsides brimming with juniper and rhododendron trees. Traversing the Dudh Koshi River by bridge, you will descend to an area where you may have the chance to sight wildlife such as pheasants, mountain goats, and many others.
From Namche, walk downhill to travel along the Dudh Koshi River. Then you will head to Monjo, where you need to complete the formalities at the Sagarmatha National Park check post.
Subsequently, you will walk towards Phakding and continue on to Lukla. In Lukla, you can relax and remember the awesome memories of trekking.
Overnight at a guesthouse with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Board a short and scenic flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu. Upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel with breakfast included.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport before the time of your scheduled flight.
Depart for your home destination, and the tour ends.
Where this trip takes you
Kala Patthar sunrise, Everest Base Camp, Tengboche Monastery, Dudh Koshi River
The route
The fine print
All ground transport in private vehicles, including airport transfers
Two nights' accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
Three meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Twin-sharing lodge accommodation during the trek; the trek provides private bathrooms with hot showers at Phakding, Namche, and Lukla
Seasonal fruits during the trek
Round-trip flights Kathmandu - Lukla and Lukla - Kathmandu, including departure taxes
English-speaking Nepali trekking guide
Meals not specified in the itinerary under meal inclusions
Travel insurance
International airfare
Cold drinks, including Coke, water, Fanta, etc.
Snacks and other personal expenses
Hot showers during the trek, except in Phakding, Namche, and Lukla
Personal trekking equipment
Nepal Entry Visa: You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. A multiple-entry tourist visa valid for 30 days can be obtained by paying US$ 40 or the equivalent in foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US$ 100. Please bring two copies of passport-size photos.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is an opportunity to scale the magnificent Mount Everest along with its surrounding peaks in a secure and safe environment with a team of experts and guides. Not only does it offer landscapes of bright and sparkling mountains and valleys, but it also provides the chance to experience different diverse groups of people, their ethnicity, their tradition, and their way of life in the Himalayas.
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