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Nepal · Trekking
The journey
Take this 12-day trek from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar Peak for an alpine adventure that is challenging and rewarding in equal parts. Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Everest from Kala Patthar and witness the Sherpa people in action in the Solu Khumbu region, where Everest and its attendant lesser peaks are located. This route combines high-altitude trekking, acclimatisation stops, and overnight stays in teahouses along the trail.
From here, you will trek towards Everest Base Camp, which stands at an altitude of 5364 metres.
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Meet your tour guide in Kathmandu and take a 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
Set off on a trek to Phakding, which sits at an elevation of 2610 metres above sea level. Overnight stay at Phakding.
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, an important stop on this hike located in Solu Khumbu at an elevation of 3446 metres. Overnight stay at Phakding.
Enjoy a free day exploring Namche Bazaar and acclimatising to the high altitude. You will get to witness the Sherpa people in action. Get enough rest to prepare for the next day.
Set off on an early-morning trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860 metres). Overnight stay in Tengboche.
Set out on a trek from Tengboche to Dingboche, which is located at an elevation of 4410 metres above sea level. Spend the night at your Dingboche accommodation.
Enjoy a free day for rest and exploration in Dingboche as you acclimatise to the high altitude of these regions.
Set out on a trek from Dingboche to Lobuche, located 4910 metres above sea level. Spend the night in Lobuche.
Set out on a trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep. From here, you will trek towards Everest Base Camp, which stands at an altitude of 5364 metres. Stay overnight to get a feel of the place.
Wake up early in the morning and hike up to Kala Patthar, an important destination at an elevation of 5550 metres.
Rest awhile and trek back to Pheriche (4270 metres) on the same day. Overnight stay in Pheriche.
Begin making your way back to Kathmandu on Day 10 with a trek down from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Trek back from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840 metres above sea level). Stay overnight in Lukla.
Take a 40-minute flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu. This will be the end of the trek.
Where this trip takes you
Lukla flights, Namche Bazaar acclimatisation, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar
The route
The fine print
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Trekking permit (Sagarmatha Conservation Area Project permit)
TIMS (Trekker's Information Management System)
All meals 3 times during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Experienced government-licensed guide and porters
All insurance and equipment for your guide and porters
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
First aid kit
Flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla and return for the passengers as well as the guide
Personal expenses
Personal trekking gear and equipment
Travel insurance
Meals in Kathmandu before the trek begins
Tips and gratuities for guide and porters
Any drinks and bar bills
Trekking gear
Warm clothing
This trek takes about 12 days and reaches a maximum height of 5,545 meters at Kala Pattar, a small peak offering a fine view of Mount Everest. Although the final part of the trek passes through essentially uninhabited areas, a small lodge operates during the trekking season for the convenience of travelers.
This is a difficult trek, as it does not follow valleys, as in the Annapurna treks, and instead cuts across them. This involves climbing up and dropping down steep valleys. By the time you reach the base camp, your ascent will total almost 8845 meters, the full height of Everest from sea level.
Logistics
Your 12 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.
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