14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with Kalapathar

• Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. 
• Familiarize yourself with the shopping areas closest to your hotel and catch up on shopping for the equipment. 
• Get a brief introduction about the trek in the evening. 
• Meet the rest of the group for a welcome dinner at a local Nepali restaurant.

Stay overnight.

• Meet your guide at the hotel early in the morning and head towards the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes around 35 minutes, time enough to take in the spectacular views of the Himalayas. 
• Land at Tenzing-Hilary airport and meet your porter who will carry your luggage. 
• Begin your journey with a relatively easy trek passing a Kani (ceremonial gatehouse) before the trail descends then leads above Kyangma village with its large gompa (monastery) and school. 
• Continue to Cheplung village where the trail passes through community forest within sight of the Dudh Koshi River.  
• Cross the suspension bridge and climb across the ridge to Ghat and then pass a school and complex of Mani walls, Chortens and prayer wheels. 
• Reach Phakding. 

Overnight at a mountain lodge (full board).

• Trek north on a path leading to Monjo. This small town serves as the gateway to Sagarmatha National Park, a formally protected area that takes its name from Mt. Everest (called Sagarmatha in Nepali).  As it doubles back and forth across the Dudh Koshi River, your trail winds its way past tiny settlements called Tok Tok and Jorsale. 
• Cross a final suspension bridge at the junction of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers and hike uphill for about two hours before reaching what’s regarded as the unofficial capital of the Khumbu region: Namche Bazaar. 

Overnight in one of the town’s many popular guesthouses (full board).

• Reserve the day for acclimatization: as you ascend to higher elevations, it’s important to let your body adapt to the smaller amount of available oxygen in the atmosphere. 
• Get to enjoy your first unobstructed view of Everest itself. Many neighbouring peaks are also visible from town, including the mighty Thamserku, the sprawling massif of Kongde RI, and the distinctive summit of Ama Dablam. 
• Visit the Sherpa Culture Museum to learn more about their vibrant traditions; this will help you understand some of the cultural sights you’ll encounter along the trail in the days to come. 
• Make a short hike to the Syangboche Airport just above the town. You can capture stunning photographs of Namche Bazaar from above—not to mention the wall of Himalayan peaks surrounding the town. 
• Propel to the Hotel Everest View. It’s regarded as the highest hotel in the world and offers great vistas of its namesake mountain from each window. 

Overnight at a guesthouse in Namche Bazaar (full board).

• Begin today's hike at a leisurely pace. Leaving Namche Bazaar, your path winds uphill through fragrant rhododendron woodlands and passes alongside quiet Himalayan villages. Many trekkers regard this route as the most scenic section of the entire Everest Base Camp Trek. 
• Continue hiking past the Imja Khola; this river drains the slopes of Everest and is actually a tributary of the Dudh Koshi. Your destination for today lies where the two rivers converge at the spiritual centre of the Khumbu: Tengboche. This village is best known as the site of the important Tengboche Monastery. 
• Step inside to check out the monastery’s exquisite murals and statuary. 

Overnight at a guesthouse in Tengboche (full board).

• Have a delicious breakfast in Tengboche and begin your morning hike by descending through forest-clad hillsides towards the tiny hamlet of Deboche.
• Cross a handful of suspension bridges over the Imja Khola before approaching the next notable settlement on today’s route: Pangboche. This is a good place to rest and enjoy a snack while taking in tremendous views of Ama Dablam. 
• Start climbing along a trail lined with prayer flags and bordered by mani walls. Mani walls are comprised of many stone tablets, each of which is inscribed with a Buddhist mantra, and should always be passed on the left. 
• Continue past the village of Orsho, you’ll finally arrive at the small Sherpa village called Dingboche. Known as the “summer valley” of the region, Dingboche experiences summer rains from the monsoon, contributing to its farming livelihood. 
• Check-in at an internet café or enjoy a bite to eat from one of the local bakeries before turning in at your guesthouse. 

Overnight stay (full board).

• Reserve the day for acclimatization since you’ve reached altitudes greater than 4,000 meters, you’ll need more time to adjust to the rarified air. 
• Head towards the south of Dingboche to the top of Nagarjun Hill, from where you can obtain gobsmacking views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Lobuche, Taboche and  Island Peak, etc. Trekking to this rewarding vantage point also offers a panoramic vista of the entire Imja Khola valley. 
• Return to Dingboche to explore its many guesthouses, restaurants, bakeries, and shops. Dingboche is also noted for hosting one of the world’s highest billiards parlors.

 Overnight at your guesthouse in Dingboche (full board).

• Hike through the windswept pastures and past the lonely huts of yak herders. As you trek towards the tiny settlement of Lobuche, you’ll notice changes in the local terrain. Your route will afford you a good look at the now-familiar peaks of Lhotse and Ama Dablam, but there are even more mountains to be identified from here. Ask your guide to point out Lingtren, Pumori, and Khumbutse. 
• End your trek at Lobuche, a small village nestled in the shadow of the mountain which shares its name. Lobuche is comprised almost entirely of guesthouses, so it’s the ideal spot to spend the night. Make sure to get plenty of rest so you’re ready for the hike to Everest Base Camp in the morning. 

Stay overnight (full board).

• Commence the trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp through the vast Gorak-Shep.
• Pass the Indian army mountaineers' memorials along the trail. At this point the path can be confusing, so following your guide is important. The thin air at this high altitude can be exhausting. 
• Traverse through rocky dunes, moraine, and streams before reaching the Mt. Everest Base Camp. From Everest Base Camp you will see some of the world’s highest peaks, in stark contrast to the grey surroundings - especially in the spring.  
• Head back to Gorak Shep. 

Overnight stay (full board).

• Begin your trek at around 4 a.m. in the pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). Towering peaks, such as Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Changtse loom before us to the east as Everest comes into view. 
• Reach Kala Patthar (5550m) and experience a 360 degree up-close and bird’s eye view of Mount Everest. 
• Take in the panoramic views and click memorable pictures. 
• Return back to Lobuche and then to Pangboche for a good night's rest. 

Stay overnight (full board).

• Retrace your steps from Pangboche, descending to the Imja Khola and then up through the Rhododendron forest to Tengboche monasteries. 
• Have lunch at Tengboche and continue the trek across the hillside, blanketed by colourful rhododendron and juniper trees. 
• Cross the bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail continues through the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through the pine forests before reaching Sansa.
• Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, such as (Himalaya Thar) mountain goats, snow leopards, and colourful pheasants while passing through the forest. 
• Reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar. 

Stay overnight (full board).

• Reach Lukla on your final day of trekking.
• Relax and enjoy as you are free in the afternoon.
• Celebrate with a few drinks and dance in the evening.

Stay overnight (full board).

• Take an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. 
• Arrive in Kathmandu, you can take a rest or do some shopping. This is also a time to catch up on visiting the places you missed on arrival in Kathmandu. Our guides will continue to assist you with souvenir shopping or sightseeing. 
• Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant along with a traditional cultural dance show.

Stay overnight (full board).

• Wake up to enjoy your last breakfast in Kathmandu while reflecting on all the memories you’ve made on the Everest Base Camp Trek over the past two weeks. 
• Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. 

Breakfast included.