Everest Base Camp Trek
Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek is the adventurous trekking route of Nepal. This region is one of the most popular trekking destinations for tourist in Nepal. This trekking offers you a great opportunity to have unique experiences which are situated in the eastern part of Nepal. Trekking of the base camp of Nepal also provides us an opportunity to enter on an epic journey. While having trekking in this region we get chance to explore Sagarmatha national park. It is one of the most impinging destinations for those inexpert of the nature lover and trekking as it is taken as one of the best trails that must have to experiences at least once. At the time of trekking, we will pass through some of the beautiful surroundings of this heavenly country Nepal. The trek is filled with an amazing experience. Those trekkers if they have more then two weeks they can make Everest Cho La Pass Trek and Gokyo lake and also Gokyo Ri. which is More View than Kalapathar. Because of shortly Trekkers interest select to Gokyo Valley Trekking in Nepal.
Everest Base Camp Trek is quite challenging trekking trails of the Nepal which lies at the heart of the Khumbu region. This trek is completely fun, memorable. The trekking trails sparkle through the amazing mountainous landscape. The views of the many Himalayan peaks of the Khumbu region can be seen while trekking. The trekking is for those whose dreams soar higher than even the cloud. And the other attraction of this region is rhododendrons blooms and splash colors in magical mountains which make our journey more attractive and more interesting. The starting point of this route is Lukla. Everest Base Camp Trek offers us the most wonderful scenery of the mountain like Mt Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and more than 150 other high mountains. It is one of the most elating journeys on the earth. The best season for this trekking is from March to May and October to December. This trekking trail is one of the pleasure trekking routes of the Everest region.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu TIA and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and preparation for the trip
Day 03: Drive to Phaplu and trek to Ringo (2500m) 7 hours
Day 04: Trek to Kharikhola (2330m) 6/7 hours
Day 05: Trek to Payu (2850m) 6/7 hours
Day 06: Trek to Phakding (2650m.) 6/7 hours
Day 07: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 5 – 6 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)
Day 09: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours
Day 10: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 – 6 hours
Day 11: Dingboche: Acclimatization
Day 12: Dingbche to Lobuche (4400.) 2 – 4 hours
Day 13: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m/17,594 ft): 6-7 hrs
Day 14: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) to Pherice (4,288m/14,070ft): 7-8 hours
Day 15: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft): 6 – 7 hours
Day 16: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m/9,186ft): 6 – 7 hours
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu 30 minute
Day 18: Final international departure
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
A delegate will be meet you at the arrival gate of Tribhuwan international airport then you will transfer to the hotel which you have chosen for relax and freshen up. In the evening we will have our welcome dinner with you and your trekking guide.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
The second day of our trekking we will be taken for a full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley after having breakfast. In this day we will visit center of pilgrimage Pashupatinath temple and Swaymbunath which are enlisted in UNESCO world heritage sites. After sightseeing we come back to hotel.
Day 03: Fly to Phaplu 30 minute and trek to ringmo
After breakfast flight to Phaplu takes 30 minute by domestic air. Then continue to Ringmo 3-4 hours not much hard first day and entering Sherpa villages join jiri to everest base camp trail stay overnight at lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Kharikhola
After Breakfast trek to Khari khola is a climb up to deurali and biggest downhill to dudh khori among river several climb up khari khola. The day is long up and down pass Sherpa, Rai and Magar village to reach khari khola stay overnight at lodge.
Day 05: Trek to Payu
After breakfast trek to payu is biggest climb up pass among the some little villages and across to bamboo forest and blue pine forest. Third trek is also moderate and long destination reach to Payu stay overnight at lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Phakding
After Breakfast trek to Phakding, the trail is up and down to reach at chouri kharka join lukla to Everest Base Camp Trail. Very busy trekkers and trail continue to Phakding takes 6 hours stay overnight at lodge.
Day 07: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After having breakfast in the morning we will slowly starts our trek towards Namche bazaar after spending one night in the Phakding. It takes almost 5 to 6 hours to reach Namche Bazaar from Phakding which lies at the height of 3440m from the sea level and spend overnight in Namche bazaar.
Day 08: Acclimatize at Namche Bazaar
Today we don’t start our trekking because today is for rest. We will hike up the syangboche airport and the Everest views hotel which is one of the highest placed hotels of the world and day and hike one of the hiking destinations in the area and back to the hotel and spend overnight in the namche bazaar.
Day 09: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
After having breakfast in the morning we will slowly starts our trek towards Tengboche after spending one night in the Namche bazaar. It takes almost 6 hours to reach Tengboche from Namche bazaar which lies at the height of 3860 meter from the sea level and spend overnight in this place.
Day 10: Tengboche to Dingboche
After having breakfast in the morning we will slowly starts our trek towards dingboche after spending one night in the Tengboche. During the time of trekking we will passes through the lush forest of birch, confer and rhododendron trees and it takes almost 5 to 6 hours to reach Dingboche from the Tengbouche and spend one night in this place.
Day 11: rest in Dingboche
Today we don’t start our trekking because today is for the rest and explore around the Dingboche. From here we can see the beautiful scenery of the nature and wonderful views of the mountains and spend overnight in this place.
Day 12: Dingboche to Lobuche
After having breakfast in the morning we will slowly starts our trek towards Lobuche after spending one night in theDingboche. While having trekking in his route we passes through the or facing several great peaks of mountains which takes almost 2 to 4 hours to reach Lobuche from Dingbche and at the height of 4400 meter from the sea level and spend one night in the Lobuche.
Day 13: Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp
After spend one night Lobuche we will slowly start our trekking towards Gorak Shep after having breakfast in the morning. This trek is not very difficult trek where we can enjoy the amazing views of world highest mountain and stay overnight in the Gorak shep.
Day 14: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pherice
After one night in Gorak shep we will slowly start our trekking towards Kala Patther after having breakfast in the morning. After reaching Kala patthar we slowly walk towards Pherice which takes almost 7 to 8 to reach Pherice from the Kala patthar which is at the height of 4288 meter from the sea level and spends one night in this place.
Day 15: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
After having breakfast we will start our trekking come downward to the Namche bazaar after spending one night in the Pheriche. We get an opportunity to see the beautiful views of mountain and natural beauty of the nature while doing trekking in this route and spend overnight in the namche bazaar.
Day 16: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
After having breakfast we will start our trekking come downward to the lukla after spending one night in the Namche bazaar. It takes almost 6 hours to reach lukla from the Namche bazaar which is at the height 2804 meter from the sea level and spend overnight in lukla.
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
We will come back to Kathmandu valley by flying from the lukla airport. After reaching in the Kathmandu valley you will transfer to the hotel and take some rest and evening walk in the Thamel bazaar.
Day 18: Final departure
We will proudly drop you to the airport to catch your flight back to your home.
Cost Details
Here is details of what's include in the trip
- Flight ticket Kathmandu to Lukla/ Lukla to kathamndu
- 13 days adventure in mountains
- 11 of days which included 3 meal a day with hot drinks
- 2 Breakfast in Kathamandu
- All grounded transportation
- 2 night accommodation in kathamandu
- Accommodation while trekking
- Trekking permit and TIMS
- Fully- licensed, English speaking Guide
- Farewell Dinner
- Local and government taxes
- Porter service
Cost Excludes
- Meals and Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Deserts (cakes, bakes and pies)
- Additional size of Pots Hot Drinks
- Bottled drinks
- Boiled water
- Electronic device re-charge
- Hot shower
- On the trekking Wi- Fi
- Personal expenses any type
- Travel insurance and evacuation insurance
- Tipping for Guide and Porter
Equipment List
There are many type of multiple trekking routes and selected depend on high altitude and Necessary Equipment. but all list Items area here.
Sleeping
- Tent (necessary for treks with camping)
- Sleeping bag (–15° bag will suffice on most treks)*
- Sleeping pad
- Silk liner
Hiking
- Backpack (size depends on whether or not you have porters)
- Hiking boots* (break them in beforehand)
- Camp shoes (your reward after a long day)
- Wool socks (bring a few pairs of varying thickness)
- Lightweight trekking pants
- Trekking shorts
- T-Shirts (lightweight wool is great)
- Underwear
Cold Weather
- Long underwear/Wool thermals
- Sweater
- Fleece
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Heavyweight pants for high elevations (also good for camp)
- Heavy down jacket (can be rented in Kathmandu)
- Winter hat
- Winter gloves
Accessories
- Water purification (pump, tablets, or Steris Pen; bring from home)
- Water bottles (at least 3 liters total capacity)
- Baseball cap (the sun is strong at all elevations)
- Hiking poles (lessen the impact on your joints)
- Sunglasses (essential when you cross snow line)
- Head lamp with extra batteries
- Reading materials (Kindle may be best)
- Journal and pens
- Camera with extra batteries
- Day pack (for your rain jacket, snacks, camera, etc.)
- Heavy-duty duffle bag (preferred by porters)
- Gators (many people wear them but they are not mandatory)
Personal Supplies
- Sun screen
- Hand sanitizer
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, floss, etc.)
- Biodegradable bar soap
- Face/body wipes
- Biodegradable washing liquid
- Throat lozenges, lip balm
- Medications (Ibuprofen, others if necessary)
Extras
- Duct tape (fixes just about everything, at least temporarily. To avoid carrying an entire roll wraps the desired amount around a pencil)
- First aid kit (with moleskin for blisters)
- Extra passport photos and photocopies of your passport
According to actual official Itinerary and cost if any thing will adding date or staff, or condition bad weather take helicopter, Rescue about these thing the price will be adding.
If you have any more day extra we will organized different type of Activities as Mountain Flight, Helicopter, Jungle Safari, River Rafting, Bungee Jump, and Many other programs.
