16-Day Everest Base Camp Trekking From Kathmandu

• Today we’ll arrive at Kathmandu international airport. Our agent will pick you up and take you to the respective hotel, where you will refresh and rest. 
• All the necessary information on the tour is provided in the hotel. 
• In the evening, a welcome dinner will be hosted. 

Overnight stay at hotel.

• We will visit Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Bouddhanath Stupa, all of which are World Heritage Sites. The Durbar Square highlights the life of royalty in antiquity. The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the monkey temple, and the Baudhanath stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. 
• We will introduce ourselves to our fellow participants and discuss our trip to the Everest Base Camp in the evening. 

Overnight in Kathmandu.

• We will take an early morning flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, where our trek to Everest Base Camp begins. 
• We will meet the rest of the team in Lukla and start walking from there. 
• We will walk along a path that gradually descends to Cheplung village, from where we can see the Mountain Khumbila, a sacred mountain that has never been climbed. 
• From there, we will descend gradually towards Phakding. 

Overnight at Phakding.

• Our path crosses through a magnificent pine forest, and we continue our way on the path that leads north into the Benkar Valley. We will cross the Dudh Koshi River and the villages of Chumoa and Monjo before arriving at the entrance to Everest National Park. 
• After crossing a suspension bridge, we will cross the village of Jorsale and skirt the rivers Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi. 
• We will climb a steep path and arrive at the Namche Bazaar, probably the largest city in the Everest region.

Spend the night at Namche Bazaar.

• We will visit Namche Bazaar, the central city of the Everest or Khumbu region, which has various government offices, ATMs, cybercafés, local shops, restaurants and a colourful market. 
• We can hike to the Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. 
• If you are interested in a day hike, we can walk to the village of Khumjung. 
• Today, we will also visit the Hillary School and a monastery in Khumjung that houses a purported Yeti scalp. 

Spend the night in the Namche bazaar.

• The walk to Phunki is an easy walk for all of us. From here, we will climb to Tengboche City, home to the famous Tengboche Monastery, which is the largest monastery in the Everest region. It is located in Sagarmatha National Park, which falls under a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery has a panoramic view of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 15:00. So if we arrive by 3 pm, we can attend a Buddhist religious ceremony. 

Overnight in Tengboche.

• Our path descends through leafy birch forests and rhododendrons trees. During the trek, we can admire the beautiful mountain views. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. 
• We will descend to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. 
• We will choose the upper Pangboche trail and admire the view of the Himalayas and the Pangboche Monastery. 
• We will continue our hike in the Imja Valley and the Lobuche River before climbing to Dingboche. It is a picturesque village with beautiful barley fields, potatoes and buckwheat with grazing animals scattered throughout these fields.

• Spending a day in Dingboche will help us get used to the altitude as we walk furthermore for the next day. 
• Instead of staying inactive, we will climb a ridge behind the village and see six of the highest peaks in the world, including Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. 
• In addition, we can also admire the peaks of Cholatse and Taboche. 
• We will see more Himalayan peaks overlooking the Khumbu Khola Valley in our northwest. Of these summits, Lobuche West, Lobuche East and Lhotse are the most dominant. 
• From another location on the ridge, we can also admire the picturesque valley of Imja Khola and the beautiful village of Dingboche. 

Overnight in Dingboche.

• It is a relatively short trip from Dingboche to Duglha. We are going through a wide passage that is the desired change to walking in a straight line. 
• At the beginning of our walk today, we will enjoy the company of the mighty Himalayas on all sides. The valley begins to shrink as Dusa approaches. 
• We will start to see Mt. Pumori as we continue our journey. 
• As our path descends and bends, we will say goodbye to the mountain, Pumori. 
• We will cross a stream and climb to Duglha, a small town with a vast row of prayer flags hanging in the valley. 
• Once we reach Duglha, we can walk between 45 minutes and an hour and visit the Memorial Sanctuary. 

Overnight in Duglha.

• We will climb up to the Moraine terminal of the Khumbu Glacier. The path leads over rocky slopes up the Chupki Lhara, with spectacular mountain views. The ridge summit is full of prayer flags and stones that are memorial shrines for mountaineers who have lost their lives on Mount Everest. 
• As the road to Khumbu Glacier Moraine descends, we are standing in front of some peaks such as Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. Crossing the Khumbu Glacier, we can also see Mount Nuptse. 

Overight in Lobuche.

• Hiking to Everest Base Camp is not very difficult. However, we will go up and down mainly on a glacier trail, and there are also many meanders in rugged terrain. 
• Upon arrival at the base camp, we will enjoy the incredible fusion models and admire the slightly rounded ice towers at the top of the Khumbu Glacier. The Everest Base Camp is incredibly beautiful. 
• We can enjoy incredible views of the Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori Mountains from the base camp. 
• After immersing ourselves in beauty, we will return to Gorakshep. 

Overnight in Gorakshep.

• We will wake up early here to go to Kala Patthar. It is dark outside with cold temperatures and most likely cold winds. 
• We will walk on a fairly steep path at a comfortable pace. 
• Going up the hill, we can see the mountains Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse. The view from the top is exceptional, and you can see the highest mountain in the world, Everest, and other peaks of the Himalayas. 
• After spending some time at the top of Kala Patthar, we will return to Gorakshep, which is relatively easier than climbing to Kala Patthar. Hikers visiting Everest Base Camp today will have an early breakfast, as the walk to Everest Base Camp takes longer than Kala Patthar's. 
• After their return to Gorakshep, both groups will have lunch together. 
• After lunch, we will go down to Pheriche to spend the night. 

Overnight at Pheriche.

• We will descend a slope full of rhododendrons and junipers and cross a bridge over the river Dudh Koshi. 
• We will walk quickly through the pine forest, where we can easily see mountain goats, pheasants and other common animals and birds in the area. The road finally reaches Sansa from where we can admire the views of the Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. 
• Then, we will continue along winding paths, followed by another hike in a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. 

Overnight in the Namche bazaar.

• We will begin our walk to Namche Bazaar today on rocky terrain, and it is mainly a descent on a path along the Dudh Koshi River. 
• We shall pass through several hanging bridges, and we will cross several monasteries and towns before arriving at Lukla. 
• After arriving in Lukla, we spent the rest of the day resting because it would be our last day in the mountains region. 

Overnight in Lukla.

• We will fly early morning to Kathmandu after our long trek. 
• Once we arrive in Kathmandu, we can take a break or buy souvenirs. 
• If you want to explore other parts of Kathmandu, we can do it today, and our guides can help you with the purchase of souvenirs or sightseeing. 
• Enjoy a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the success of our trip. 

Overnight in Kathmandu.

• Transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport to board your return flight.