Everest Base Camp Trekking
15 Days
Highest Altitude : 5643 m (Kalapatthar)
Min People : 2
Difficulty : Moderate to Extraneous
Best Season : Mar-May | Sep-Nov
Routes : Kathmandu | Lukla | Namche Bazar | Tengboche | Dingboche | Lobuche | Gorakshep | Everest Base Camp | Pheriche | Namche Bazar | Lukla | Kathmandu |
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Nowhere in the world is more spectacular than in the Everest region. It is where four of the worlds six tallest peaks Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Cho Oyu rise above everything else, crowning the towering ridges that straddle the forbidding Himalayans. The Everest Base Camp trek is the grandest walk in the land of the Himalayas. Trekking through the Everest region offers astounding mountain views, and opportunities to get a glimpse into the life of world famous climbers (the Sherpas). The trek further offers the opportunities to go sightseeing around Sagarmatha National Park, a world heritage site that is home to a variety of Himalayan floras and faunas, to get a closer look at the highest Buddhist monasteries in the world, and, of course, the most gratifying of them all, the trip to Everest Base Camp itself. It is an opportunity to embark on an epic journey that Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay set off on in 1953. But nothing beats the thrill and sense of accomplishment that grips travelers on seeing the power and grace of the mighty Everest up close.
Summit Adventures 17-day Everest Base Camp Trek begins with exploring temples, shrines, bazaars and restaurants in the capital city of Kathmandu. The following day we take a flight to Hillary Airport at Lukla, which is itself a breathtaking experience as we get a bird’s-eye view of the entire Himalayan range. The same day, Summit Adventures escorts us on a trek around Sagarmatha National Park and through the colorful surrounding landscapes, Gompas and monasteries enclosed by the soaring peaks. Next will be a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar, the capital of Sherpas, where spectacular mountain vistas greet us. The two days’ rest at Namche is important not just because it gives our body the time it needs to acclimatize, but also because we get a chance to stroll around the village that is home to legendary Sherpas and get acquainted with their culture and monasteries. As we pass through rocky trails, the crisp mountain air, the sprightly pine and fir forests, the gurgling glacial rivers, and the views of Everest and other mighty mountains begin to look more familiar and friendly every day. We continue our journey to reach the famous vantage point, Kala Patthar, from where we get a marvelous 360-degree panoramic view of the world’s tallest mountains. Having completed our mission to reach the Everest Base Camp, we descend to Lukla and take a return flight to Kathmandu.
The 17-Day Everest Base camp itinerary is actually designed for novice trekkers who are in good health with normal physical fitness. Summit Adventures itinerary would be ideal if we are young, energetic, physically fit and have a limited amount of time.
- Departure & Return Location
- The Trekking Group
- Accommodations & Meals
- Price Includes
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- Complementaries
Kathmandu (Google Map)
Summit Adventures can run the Everest Base Camp trek for group of any size. But generally it will be better to have a maximum of twelve to fifteen people, as we have found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if we would like to make a group booking for more than twelve people together, Summit Adventures can arrange this too.
Accomodation
All accommodations for Everest base camp trek are in local lodges on twin or multiple sharing bases included in the trip cost. During the trip, we will spend three nights in a Deluxe category hotel in Kathmandu and during our trek we will spend 17 nights at standard tea house or at lodge or at hotel in which there are unheated rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses. However tea houses or lodges of some places are basic with shared washing and toilet facilities. If we are a solo traveler, we will share a room with someone else of same sex of our group or from other group also. If we prefer a single room, we may indicate our preference and get single rooms on request by paying single supplement with additional cost. There are several places that do not allow single accommodations in the Everest Region.
Meals
During this trek, we can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, and Indian.) from pizza and Chips to apple pie. We can even enjoy hot chocolates, variety of breads, variety of drinks, and snacks. Breakfast of a day will be served from the tea house or lodge menu where we spend the night. Lunch will be served on the way to destination and dinner and breakfast will be served at the tea house where you spend the night. A Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served during our stay in Kathmandu.
- Airport/ Hotel/Airport pick up and drop by Private AC Vehicle as per group size.
- 03 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu at Hotel Le Himalaya or Similar on MAP.
- 02Nights accommodation in Pokhara at Hotel Lakeside Retreat or Similar on MAP.
- Jomsom / Pokhara/Kathmandu Airfare.
- Accommodation during the trekking at the best available guest house or trekkers’ lodges.
- English/Hindi speaking experienced trekking guide.
- One porter for 2 person’s luggage (up to 25 kgs).
- Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Fee.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS).
- All related insurance of guide & porters.
- Domestic airport taxes of Jomsom and Pokhara.
- All related taxes and service charges.
- Lunch at Kathmandu.
- Journey up to Kathmandu & From Kathmandu.
- Transit food in Air jorney.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Entry fees of different sightseeing places at Kathmandu.
- Any personal nature cost, Beverages, Excess baggage charges.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, Hot Water, bottle
or boiled water, shower, Soft Drink etc) - Tips for Guides and Porters.
- GST 5% Additional on Total Billing.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return
- Company travel diary and pen
- Down jacket in returnable basis
- Duffal bag for luggage
Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,350M/4,428FT)
Arrive at KATHMANDU Airport. After landing at the Tribhuvan
International Airport, we will be greeted by a representative of Summit
Adventures who will drop us off at our hotel. We then check-in at the hotel,
freshen up and take a rest. In the evening a welcome dinner. Overnight in
Kathmandu.
Included Meals: Dinner
DAY 02: KATHMANDU: SIGHTSEEING AND TREK PREPARATION
Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most
historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks
are considered World Heritage Sites; including the sacred Hindu temple of
Pashupatinath Nath & famous (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine
(BouddhaNath) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. At the noon,
there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader.
Summit Adventures briefs us regarding our trek as well as provides us
opportunity to ask any questions we may have regarding our upcoming
adventure. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 03: FLY TO LUKLA, TREK TO PHAKDING (2,651M/8,700FT):40 MIN FLIGHT; 8KM TREK/4-5 HRS
After breakfast, we will be escorted to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu
airport for morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), a gateway destination
from where our trek begins. After an adventurous 40 minute flight above the
breathtaking green and white mountains, we reach the Tenzing-Hillary
Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world
culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high
mountains peaks. Upon arrival at Lukla, we meet our other crew members
and after some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the
prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. To assist in
acclimatization, we only have a short hike today. However, if interested in additional activities we can take a
side trip to a nearby monastery. Overnight in Phakding at Tea House.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 04: PHAKDING TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,440M/11,280 FT): 11KM, 6 - 7 HRS
Walking through a beautiful pine forest, the track leads us along the Dudh
Koshi River through many suspension bridges, one of which is the famous
Hillary Suspension Bridge. First, we catch wonderful prospect of the
glistening Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). Through the settlement of Banker,
Chumoa, Monjo, we come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha
National Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale before reaching
Namche Bazaar. The trail climbs through the forests and bridges until we
reach the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi rivers.
After a final steep ascent of about two HRS we get first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Upon this juncture, we stop at Chauthara to admire the view. We still need to hike about 1.5 HRS to reach Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Mt. Everest, capitol of Sherpa and main trading centre of Khumbu region. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar at Tea House. After a final steep ascent of about two HRS we get first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse
ridge. Upon this juncture, we stop at Chauthara to admire the view. We still need to hike about 1.5 HRS to reach Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Mt. Everest, capitol of Sherpa and main trading centre of Khumbu region. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar at Tea House.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 05: NAMCHE BAZAAR: ACCLIMATIZATION
This is the first of the two days set aside for "acclimatization". Health
experts recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest day too
instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day's hike to Thame
or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche
Bazzar is the main centre of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has
government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a
colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. If we trek a few hundred
vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Our
guides take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the
Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest
ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 06: NAMCHE BAZAAR TO TENGBOCHE (3,870M/12,694FT): 10KM, 6 - 7 HRS
Upon breakfast in Namche, we set out towards Tengboche, enjoying
superb view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and
close up view of Thamserku. Our trek follows more or less smooth trail
with few ups and downs which will not bother us as the magnificent view
of the Himalayas keeps our company all through the journey. Along the
way, we can spot wildlife musk deer, a herd of Himalayan Thar and
multicolored Pheasants. The trail goes gradually down up to Kyangjuma.
The path eventually reaches Sansa, which is the major trail junction to
Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the
pine forests and after we cross the prayer flags festooned bridge over the Dudh Kosi River, we reach Phunki Thenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods. After having a relaxed lunch at Phunki Thenga, we gear up for a slightly tougher climb through the pine forests before we reach Tengboche. Tengboche is a great place for close up views of Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Nuptse, and Mt Everest, and it has the biggest Buddhist Monastery of the Khumbu region. We pay our visit to the monastery the same day at around 3 pm to witness the ceremony in the principal and popular monastery of Everest region. Overnight stay at a Trekkers lodge at Tengboche.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 07: TENGBOCHE TO DINGBOCHE (4,360 M/14,300 FT): 9KM, 6 - 7 HRS
We spend our second day of acclimatization at Dingboche. A refreshing
breakfast while admiring a looming Ama Dablam (6856m/ 22493 ft) to
the south is really fantastic. To better appreciate Mt Ama Dablam, Mt
Lhotse and numerous other peaks visible from Dingboche; we climb the
ridge on the north behind the village. This will be an ideal acclimatizing
excursion. Upon this juncture, we can see three of the world’s six highest
peaks, Mt Lhotse, Mt Makalu and Mt Cho Yu. To the west, loom the
towering peaks of Cholatse (6440 m/21,126 ft) and Taboche (6542 m/
21,463 ft). As we look northwest, we see an array of peaks rising at the
head of the Khumbu Khola valley. The Lobuche West and Lobuche East peaks are most dominant along with Lhotse which stands over 8500 meters (8501m/27, 890 ft). From a vantage point high on the ridge, we can scan the sweeping Imja Khola valley as well as the picturesque fields and pastures of Dingboche. Overnight at Dingboche.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 08: DINGBOCHE: ACCLIMATIZATION
Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt.
Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. The village is beautiful with an array of
fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes
from the cold wind and grazing animals. We spend a day at Dingboche for
acclimatization. We take day hikes to either Nagarjun Hill for great views
of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache Ama Dablam and Island Peak.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 09: DINGBOCHE - DUGLHA (4,600 M/15,090 FT) –LOBUCHE (4940 M/16,207 FT):7-8 HRS
We start the day with a climb to Duglha through the Khumbu Khola
valley. The walk along the arid terrace is rewarding with awesome views
of mountains on all sides. As we come to a yak herder's place called Dusa,
the valley begins to narrow and we continue through Phulung Karpo, the
camp site of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953. Above Phulung
Karpo is Chola Lake. As we move on, the majestic view of Mt. Pumori
(7138 m/ 23418 ft) comes into view. As the trail descends and curves, Mt.
Pumori disappears from view and we come across a roaring stream. After
crossing a small wooden bridge, we ascend to Duglha. We can see the tip
of Mt Nuptse from here as well as Mt Cholatse, Mt Thamserku, and several other magnificent peaks. Beyond Duglha, we climb up the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We pass through boulder-strewn slopes as we ascend Chupki Lhara, an eerie ridge top with dramatic mountain views. At the top of the ridge, we will find an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) and 10 times Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa (a Nepali mountain guide) who perished on a mission to climb Everest. As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we find ourselves facing several great peaks Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur of Mahalangur Himal. We are now in the vicinity of Everest but the great mountain still remains elusive. Mt Nuptse towers to the right as the trail crosses the Khumbu Glacier. As we pass along a murmuring stream leaving the Khumbu Glacier behind, we now begin to feel a little out of breath due to high altitude. Overnight at Lobuche.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 10: LOBUCHE TO GORAK SHEP (5,180 M/17,094 FT), - KALA PATTAR (5,545 M / 18,298 FT) VISIT EVEREST BASE CAMP (5,364 M/17,594 FT): 13KM, 6-7 HRS
After breakfast, start trek to Gorakh Shep. Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu Glacier. Reach Gorakh Shep check into the hotel. After Lunch and a short rest. Start Climb to Kala Patthar (5545m), the walk is steeply ascending until reach a rocky spot Kala Patthar. From Kala Patthar one can see panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kusum Kangaroo, Mt. Konde, Mt. Barun-Tse in the east and many more. After a short excursion and Photography, return back to Goprakh Shep. Dinner and overnight stay.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 11: GORAK SHEP-KALA PATTHAR(5545M/18,192FT)-PHERICHE (4280 M/14,070FT):8-9 HRS
Today is the climax of our trip. We start early in the morning to catch the
dramatic views from Kala Patthar and witness the first light of day caress
the peaks of the mountains, particularly, Mt. Everest. However, we need to
be prepared for an early morning departure, admire dawn darkness and
cold temperature (-10 to -14 C). Further, there is always the potential for
chilly winds which are quite common. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren,
Khumbutse, and Changtse tower to the east even as Everest begins to reveal
itself. During the ascent to Kala Patthar, we can pause to catch breath atseveral outstanding view points from where we can snap great pictures. After several HRS of ascent, we reach Kala Patthar. From kala Patthar, we scramble up to the top of a rocky outcrop marked by cairns and
prayer flags. Mind-blowing Himalayan panorama unfolds before our eyes as they wander from one mighty massif to another. We can take as many pictures as we want with our camera but do not forget to imprint the vista into our mind's eye so that it lasts a lifetime. On being back to Gorak Shep, we have breakfast and wait other participants to return. Upon return to Gorak Shep, the group will have lunch together. We descend in the afternoon and arrive at Pheriche in time for a good night’s rest.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 12: PHERICHE – TENGBOCHE
From Pheriche a short walk brings you to the bridge, after the bridge it is nearly downhill all the way with few ups in between to Pangboche and Thyangboche, on reaching the bridge back to the woodlands and vegetation with an hour uphill to Tengboche for the overnight stop.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 13: TENGBOCHE - MONJO [2,840M/9,315FT]: 6 - 7 HRS
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 14: MONJO - LUKLA: 5 – 6 HRS
Today we enjoy the last walk at lower altitude in the Everest region. Most tracks today is flat although we will have some descend and brief ascents too. Today, we further enjoy a combo of open plains,
Rhododendron and Pine forests, and in the distant background Kwangde peak. As we walk through the Sherpa villages, we notice impressive display of faith in Buddhism and cultural practices associated with it as prayer stones dot the landscape and prayer flags flap in the wind. We cross the Dudh Kosi River three times through the prayer flags strewn suspension bridges and also cross one of its tributary, Thado Kosi once. The final ascent of about 45 minutes from Chheplung takes us to Lukla, where we stretch our fatigued legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. Our fantastic trek culminates on a happy note with everyone back safe and sound with faces that show happiness! This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity to spend some relaxing moments with whole crew as the porters will not accompany with us to Kathmandu. Overnight at Lukla.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 15: LUKLA- KATHMANDU FLY & AT KATHMANDU FOR SHOPPING
Today, we fly back to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. The morning flight drops us in Kathmandu. We can rest and relax throughout the day at hotel. If we get interested to take some gifts home from Nepal for friends and relatives, we can visit to some nearby shops or venture out in Thamel for typical Nepalese goods. If we want to explore any other areas in Kathmandu, we have managed time for this today as well! At the evening we will be at a fantastic celebration dinner together for successfully completing our trek to Everest Base Camp. Overnight in Kathmandu at hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 16: KATHMANDU DEPARTURE
Morning After Breakfast as per flight schedule will drop us off at the Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight. Tour End!!
Included Meals: Breakfast.
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