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Everest Base Camp Trek - 17 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek
Trip-costfrom us$ 1500 ( Per Person )
  • Duration: 17 Days
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Grade: Moderate
  • Min. Age: 1 ( Minimum) – 15 (Maximum)
  • Maximum Height: A climb up Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft)
  • Trek Starting Point : Kathmandu-Lukla
  • Trek Ending Point : Lukla- Kathmandu
  • Recommended Season : Spring, Autumn and Winter
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Mt. Everest/The top of the world 8848 m. (29029ft), is located in eastern part of Nepal. Everest Base camp is the camp just to the base of the Mt. Everest where the climber set their camp before start to conquer the Mt. Everest (29029ft). Nepal has encompassed this region in the Sagarmatha National Park, which has established to protect the fragile environment of this alpine region. Besides Mt. Everest there are three other 8000 meter peaks in this region, Lhaotse, Cho Oyu and Makalu, in addition numerous other peaks of lesser altitude. Add to this; glacial lakes, rhododendron forests, native flora and fauna, traditional villages, Sherpa Culture and customs, ancient Buddhists monasteries all go to make this region a spectacular destination to all tourist around the globe. You may also dreamt / dreaming to be once to this heavens place!

To achieve your life time dream to see The top of  the world and reach to Mt. Everest Base Camp and feel personally about this world famous and real adventure trek in a safe and proper way is a big  issue. No doubt, trekking with trusted, reputed and experienced company, leading trip into Himalayas since 2 and half decades; assure safe and great adventure trip of your lifetime.

Walkers Expedition offers 14(14+3 days for preparation and city) days Everest Base Camp trek ; flying early morning to Lukla and start walking towards to Everest Base Camp. Our trek route follows the regular Everest Expedition routes via Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche and finally reaches to Gorekshep (5,364m/17,598ft)    for the last night.  A climb up Kalapatthar Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft)  to view the surrounding peaks and superb view of Mt. Everest, the South Col, Nuptse, Lhotse and the glacier Khumbu glacier and Ice lakes.  Our trek itinerary includes 2 acclimatization rest days at Namche and Dingboche for proper acclimatization of the body. We will stay at local lodge/tea house with private twin bed room with all meals.

This is a trek for all enthusiasts but due to the difficulty level of the route and short of time duration, we recommend to physically fit trekkers to join the trip.

We also customize this trip to the family members, group of friends, Students and +60 age people who can effort more than 2 weeks for this adventure holiday in the Himalays.

Trip Highlights

  • More than 25 lofty snow capped Mountain Peaks
  • World’s highest located Sagarmatha National Park
  • World’s Most Extreme Airport
  • Spectacular Himalayan Sunrise View
  • Adventurous Journey
  • Life time experience
  • Remote and semi wilderness area
  • Close view of Mt. Everest and other 3 over 8000 Meter peaks
  • Home of legendary Sherpas ( known as climbers)
  • Reach to alpine area
  • High glacial Lakes, Rhododendron forest and with native flora and fauna
  • Camp at (5,545m/18,192ft  at Gorakshep )
  • Maximum elevation to reach (5,545m/18,192ft) Kalapathar 

Day to day outline itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation

Day 03: Kathmandu – Lukla (2,642m/8,668ft) – Phakding (2,562m /8,700ft): 35 min flight, 8km, 3-4 hrs

Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280ft): 10km, 5-6 hrs

Day 05: Namche Bazaar: Rest, acclimatization and exploration day

Day 06: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 8 km, 5-6 hrs

Day 07: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360m/14,300ft): 10 km, 5-6 hrs

Day 08: Acclimatization day in Dingboche

Day 09: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft): 7 km, 4-5 hrs

Day 10: Lobuche – Gorak Shep (5,545m/18,192ft) EBC (5,364m/17,594ft): 15 km, Gorak Shep 7-8 hrs

Day 11: Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) Pheriche (4,280m/14,070ft): 15 km, 7-8 hrs

Day 12: Pheriche –Phortse

Day 13: Phortse – Monjo

Day 14: Monjo - Lukla (2,642m/8,668ft): 18km, 6-7 hrs

Day 15: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft): 35 min flight

Day 16: Free and Leisure / shopping day in Kathmndu

Day 17: Final departure

Cost Details

Cost Includes
  • Air tickets ( KTM-LUK-KTM)
  • Airport transfers 
  • Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu
  • City tour by private transport 
  • Transportation City –airport-city
  • Sagarmatha National Park  permit and TIMS Permits
  • Trekking equipment such as down filled sleeping bag and duffel bag.
  • An English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide
  • Local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers : 1 porter)
  • Guide and porter salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food and lodging
  • 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) along the way to trek 
  • Hot drinks (Tea and Coffee) during the meal time.
  • Purified/Iodine  Drinking water
  • All lodge accommodations on twin sharing basis ( private room share toilet) 
  • A comprehensive first aid medical kit
Cost Excludes
  • City entrance fees in Kathmandu city
  • Tour guide 
  • Food in Kathmandu
  • Boiled  / bottled water
  • Hot shower 
  • Net / Wi-Fi charges
  • Electronic device recharge 
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance and evacuation charges
  • Heli transport or other private transport
  • Tips

Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)Our Airport Representative will meet you just outside of exit gate of the Terminal. Please, look for Walkers Expeditions play card with your Name! Transfer to hotel, introduce your trekking guide and check the necessities. Afternoon visit Thamel.
Overnight in Kathmandu at Hotel with breakfast

Day 02Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparationAfter breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tours to world heritage sites of Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of sacred Bagmati River, Bodhanath Stupa Buddhist Stupa. Swayambhunath Stupa-the 2500 years old legendary stupa on the hillock also famous to tourist as a monkey temple. Your day tour ends Kathmandu Durbar Square Showcasing living goddess Kumari Temple, Nautale Durbar, the Kaal Bhairav, the Swet Bhairav, Indra chowk and Local market Ason and preparation for trekking.
Overnight in Kathmandu at Hotel with breakfast

Day 03Kathmandu – Lukla (2,642m/8,668ft) – Phakding (2,562m /8,700ft): 35 min flight, 8km, 3-4 hrs Early morning transfer to the Airport for the flight Lukla: gateway to the Khumbu/Everest region. After short and last preparation after meeting the local porters and start walk downhill to Cheplung. The trail then, follows the Dudh Khosi Valley before ascending to Ghat and Phakding.
Overnight in Phakding at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280ft): 10km, 5-6 hrsThe trail meanders through pine forest, crossing suspension bridges and several Sherpa villages to Jorsale: entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park and permit checkpoint. First glimpse Thamserku (6,618m/21,714m) above the village. The trail continue to the Dudh Khosi Rivers then climb steadily via the high Tenzing- Hilary suspension bridge with inspiring glimpses of Everest and the Nuptse – Lhotse ridge. After final three hour forest ascent reaches to the local town Namche Bazaar. Th is fascinating market has ATMs, cyber cafés, delicious restaurant food and bakeries, plus a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05Namche Bazaar: Rest, acclimatization and exploration dayAcute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and health experts recommend a stop for at least one extra night. Be active: This is a acclimatization day, climb high and sleep low is the acclimatization advice. Visit the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor’s Centre where you may collect informative displays on Sherpa culture, local flora and fauna and walk to the traditional Sherpa village of Khumjung (3,780m/12,402ft): with fine views of Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam and Everest.
Return to Namche Bazaar for the night
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 8 km, 5-6 hrsThe trail climbs, then contours around the hillside, offering great views. Look out for spotted deer, Himalayan thars and birds – including the colorful (male) Danphe pheasant (Nepal’s national bird). From the river bank the trail enters the Imja Khola Valley and rises, through rhododendron forest few hours uphill to Tengboche.
Famous Tengboche Gompa is set against the backdrop of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Everest and other peaks. At full moon in October/November they hold the colorful Mani Rimdu festival with masked dancing and Tibetan Opera in the courtyard. You may visit the monastery during the afternoon.
Overnight in Tengboche at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360m/14,300ft): 10 km, 5-6 hrsShort descends to Debuche: a scattered stone village the trail Crosses the Imja Khola and ascends to Pangboche with closer views of towering Ama Dablam (6,856m/22,495ft). The trail then follows the river as it rises to the Lobuche Khola and continues Imja Khola up to Dingboche the Sherpa settlement. Different views of Ama Dablam rise above terraced fields of barley, buckwheat and potatoes.
Overnight in Dingboche at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08Acclimatization day in DingbocheThis second scheduled acclimatization day will assist your fitness and oxygen intake at the higher altitudes to follow. An enjoyable 3-4hr, 400m climb to Nangkartshang Gompa, north of Dingboche affords views of Makalu (8,463m) the fifth highest mountain and awesome views of Ama Dablam and the valley floor.
Return from the rarefied air to Dingboche for the night
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 09Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft): 7 km, 4-5 hrsThe trail climbs to a ridge and views of Taboche and Cholatse. Continue through yak pastures to a wooden bridge – and Zunlha (4,620m/15,158ft). The trail then ascends steeply for an hour, up the gravely terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the summit is a large group of stone-pile memorials to lost Sherpas and climbers. It also affords great border-views including Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori. The trail follows the valley upstream for an hour to Lobuche.
Overnight in Lobuche at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10Lobuche – Gorak Shep (5,545m/18,192ft) EBC (5,364m/17,594ft): 15 km, Gorak Shep 7-8 hrs We will climb Lobuche Pass and trek through moraines beside Khumbu Glacier until we reach Gorakshep. Walking on rocky rough terrain might be tiresome. Along the way you may splendid with the view of main peaks Pumori, Lingteren, Khumbutse and Nuptse. . After brief stop and set the room and some food/drinks at teahouse in Gorakshep we walk towards Everest Base Camp. Take as many pictures as possible in base camp. We will again return back to Gorakshep for overnight. Overnight at Teahouse/Lodge

Trek back to Gorak Shep for the night
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) Pheriche (4,280m/14,070ft): 15 km, 7-8 hrsThis is the best and closest view point to see your dream. So, a very early 2-3 hours climb to Kala Patthar, offers awesome/breathtaking mountain views. First Everest (8,848m/29,028ft), then its surrounding vassals: Pumori (7,145m/23,443ft), Lingtren (6,697m/21, 973ft), Khumbutse 1(6,623m/21,730ft), Changtse (7,550m/24,772ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,941ft) and Nuptse (7,861m/25,792ft). Plus Cho Oyo (8,201m/26,907ft) in the west and Ama Dablam to the south; many other peaks at the horizon.
Back to Gorak Shep for breakfast and continue the trek to through the Khumbu glacier, dropping down the the village of Pheriche for a lower and warmer night.
Overnight in Pheriche at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12Pheriche –PhortseToday’s trail descends to Phortse, through the Pangboche and the trail is easy.
Overnight in Phortse at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13Phortse – MonjoAfter 2 hours climb the trail starts gentally down to Namche and follows the steep down way to Jorsale and ends to Monjo for over night. This day have to care your knees, which may hurt during the descending. .
Overnight in Phortse at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14Monjo - Lukla (2,642m/8,668ft): 18km, 6-7 hrsFrom Monjo the trail descent shortly and climbs through to Cheplung round off the adventure with the final 700m, 35min ascent to Lukla: and say goodbye to your porters.
Overnight in Lukla at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft): 35 min flightAfter an early breakfast / tea, take the return flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of day is free.
Overnight in Kathmandu at Hotel with breakfast

Day 16Free and Leisure / shopping day in KathmnduOvernight in Kathmandu at Hotel with breakfast

Day 17Final departure After breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport and farewell!

Trip Note

Please note that cloud and turbulent weather may cause domestic flights Kathmandu/Lukla and from which may have to be delayed for a few hours or even cancelled for a day or more. Fortunately this does not happen frequently during the high seasons of March – May or September – November, but you need to plan for this possibility.

As a safeguard, we recommend that you add couple of buffer days after trek before your onward destination flight. 

 

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