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

• Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and transfer to the hotel. You can spend the day resting after a long flight.

• Take an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2850 m), a 30-minute flight with amazing views of the Langtang and Annapurna Himalaya ranges.
• Trek down from Lukla to Phakding, crossing a few suspension bridges.

Overnight at Phakding (2650 m).

• After breakfast, start trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m), walking along the Dudh Koshi River and crossing a few suspension bridges, including the Hillary Suspension Bridge.
• Walk through Monjo village, where we register our permit.

Overnight at Namche.

• Take a short acclimatization hike to Kunde (3800 m) and enjoy panoramic mountain views. Visit some of the ancient monasteries and the world's highest secondary school, which was established by Sir Edmund Hillary.

Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

• Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3855 m). From here, the difficult treks begin. This is one of the most important acclimatization treks.

Overnight at Tengboche.

• Today, in the morning after breakfast, we will head towards Dingboche (4410 m). After hiking for 20 minutes from Tengboche, a great view greets us.
• After reaching Dingboche, enjoy a much closer view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse.

Overnight at Dingboche (B/L/D).

• Wake up early and, after an early breakfast, head towards Lobuche. From Dingboche, the trail leads to the Khumbu Valley. Lobuche is situated beside the Khumbu Glacier.

Overnight at Lobuche (4900 m).

• Today, you will see the breathtaking views of Mt. Everest. The trails leading to Gorak Shep are extremely beautiful.
• You will see lots of glaciers on the way. After reaching Everest Base Camp, we will take a short break and enjoy the scenery.
• Then, we will head back to Gorak Shep.

Overnight at Gorakshep.

• Early in the morning, we will climb to Kala Patthar (the Black Rock), located at 5,545 m and marked by a tangle of prayer flags. At this viewpoint, one of the best in the region, you get a 360-degree panorama of Himalayan giants from Pumori and Lobuche West to Nuptse, Lhotse, and Everest.
• We will make a quick descent to Gorak Shep and have a hot breakfast before trekking down to Pheriche.

• Now, we are heading back down to oxygen-rich air. Any effects of the higher altitudes will start disappearing from this point.
• We will start our trek with a short climb and then descend to the Imja River before joining the classic Everest Base Camp Trail. The trail passes through rhododendron forests and smaller settlements and crosses several suspension bridges to Pangboche.
• We will then rejoin the Musk Deer trail to reach Tengboche.

• After breakfast, the trek continues along the Dudh Koshi with magnificent views of the mountains.
• We will have trekked to an altitude of 3,440 m upon reaching Namche Bazaar.

• Today, we shall make a long descent to Lukla, the endpoint of our trek. This is your last chance to view the world's greatest peaks: Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and others.
• Starting with a steep descent to Larja Dobhan, we leave Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo and contour through dense forests, culturally rich villages, lush hills, and valleys. We'll also cross several suspension bridges and pass ancient chortens, monasteries, and Mani walls.

If you need time to shop for souvenirs and celebrate our successful adventure in the Everest region, today is the day.

• After breakfast, we will fly back to Kathmandu. Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
• After a long trek, you may be tired. You can choose to enjoy a nice spa experience with a massage in Kathmandu for extra charges.

Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

• Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport as per your schedule.