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

• Connect with your tour guide early in the morning and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for a 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804 m).
• Upon landing at the airport, your guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin the trek towards Phakding (2,610 m).
• After landing, we have enough time to explore the town while our Sherpa team sorts and loads our trekking equipment.
• We then begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Koshi River, where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2,713 m). The walk is easy. After passing through the small village of Ghat (2,550 m), it is a short walk to Phakding.

• We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing the grand river several times on exciting suspension bridges draped with prayer flags.
• After entering Sagarmatha National Park, the trail becomes steeper and rewards us with stunning views.
• Reach Namche Bazaar, considered the 'Gateway to Everest,' home to many quality cafés, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange services, internet cafés, and bakeries. Namche is the biggest town along the Everest trail.

• We spend an acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar to adjust to the thinning air.
• We will take a short trek to a museum that is known for its displays of the traditional customs of the Sherpa people.
• We will also hike up to Syangboche Airport and the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed hotels in the world.
• From here, we can enjoy rewarding views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest.

• Today, we head towards Tengboche village, home to Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. On clear days, enjoy breathtaking views of Everest and the surrounding peaks.
• Along the way, if we are lucky, we may spot rare wildlife such as musk deer, Himalayan thar, pheasants, and more. You will descend and cross the Dudh Koshi River.
• We then walk through a deep forest to reach Tengboche village.

• From Tengboche, the trail descends, crosses another exciting suspension bridge over the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche among many mani stones.
• Our challenging trek then leads us to the fascinating traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche, with magnificent views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time so that we are not affected by the altitude.

• This day is set aside for acclimatization. We do not make progress towards Everest Base Camp. Instead, we hike to Nangkartshang Peak just above Dingboche. The peak is a special viewpoint, especially for the elegant Ama Dablam.
• If the weather is clear, we will have the chance to enjoy outstanding views of Ama Dablam. You can spend the evening walking around the village or resting.

• Today, the trail follows the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes stone memorials for climbers who died on nearby summits.
• We continue ascending as we make our way to the village of Lobuche, which lies at the foot of the massive Lobuche Peak.

• This is an important and challenging day as we walk alongside the Khumbu Glacier and continue up to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 m, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering gear.
• During spring, there will likely be expedition teams preparing to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is magnificent.
• We return to Gorak Shep for the night.

This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. Most of the morning is spent climbing Kala Patthar, a small peak at 5,555 m.

From here, you will enjoy some of the most beautiful mountain views - Everest, the highest point on earth at 8,848 m, rises directly ahead, while giants such as Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse, and countless others surround you on all sides.

We then make a short hike back to Gorakshep for a hot breakfast, and after that, we trek down to Pheriche.

• Leaving the high mountains behind, we hike through Pangboche and Tengboche before continuing to the town of Namche Bazaar.
• We arrive back in Namche by the evening.

• This is our final day of trekking as we return to Lukla, where the trek began. We take this opportunity to reflect on the journey as a group and on the personal achievement of everyone who took part.
• The evening is free, so you can wander around, relax, and enjoy a hot shower.
• Have a few celebratory drinks at night and enjoy time with your trekking companions.

• Board a 35-minute scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
• Upon landing, we are met and transferred back to our hotel.
• If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options, such as a Chitwan jungle safari, a river rafting adventure, a Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking, and other activities.

Tour ends.