16 Day- Everest Base Camp

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Everest Base Camp Trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu to the small airport in Lukla. From Lukla, you will trek to Phakding, Namche bazar, Pangboche, Dingboche, Chhukung, Lobuche, Gorakshep, Kalapatthar, Pheriche before taking you back to Lukla via Namche Bazaar. The peaks that can be seen during the trek are Mt. Everest (8848 m), Thamserku (6618 m), Amad...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Kathmandu Highlights
    • Everest National Park
    • Enjoy the highlighst of Kathamndu
    • Biggest glacier in the world (khumbu Glacier)
    • Himalaya mountain views includng top of the world mountain everest
    • Perfect for Trekkers and young people

What's this trip about?

    Everest Base Camp Trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu to the small airport in Lukla. From Lukla, you will trek to Phakding, Namche bazar, Pangboche, Dingboche, Chhukung, Lobuche, Gorakshep, Kalapatthar, Pheriche before taking you back to Lukla via Namche Bazaar. The peaks that can be seen during the trek are Mt. Everest (8848 m), Thamserku (6618 m), Amadablam peak (6856 m) and Mt. Kalapatthar (5555 m). The trek takes you along the Khumbu glacier and many settlements where you can explore the local culture and traditions. The Everest region offers surprising and hidden mountain views, and opportunities to get a glimpse into the culture and lifestyle of Sherpa’s.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Bhaktapur
  • Kathmandu

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • All Land transportation by private vehicle.
    • 4 Nights 4* Hotel Yatri Suites & Spa or Similar in Kathmandu with Breakfast basis.
    • Accommodation in best available hotel throughout the trek including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
    • Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu or Ramechhap – Lukla – Ramechhap
    • Trekking Permit, National park Entrance fee, TIMS Card & Local Government fee.
    • An experienced, English speaking and government-licensed holder Tour/ trekking guide.
    • Porter Service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
    • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, and accommodation
    • All government and local taxes
    • First-aid Kit

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival, Asian Heritage Treks & Travel representative welcomes you at the Airport. Then, you will be transferred to the hotel. On the way to the hotel, you will pass by the Open cremation Place (Pashupatinath temple), Royal Palace Museum i.e. Narayanhity...

Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Our tour guide will pick you up in a private vehicle. Firstly you will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, the UNESCO world heritage site. Here, you can observe the typical wood-carved temples and buildings. These structures reflect the history and culture of Kathmandu cit...

Day 3: Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2610 m), Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours

Your trek commences with a flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport. It is located in Lukla, Solukhumbu. The flight takes you over the Himalayas giving you a breathtaking panoramic view of the higher mountains, including the famous Mt. Everest. It stands there...

Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3840 m), Hiking duration: 5 to 6 hours

The trail will start relatively easy but will gradually become harder. You will be able to get your first glimpse of Everest as you cross the mighty Dudh Koshi. As you proceed further, the trail will lead you to Monjo, where you could have a stopover for lunch.

Day 5: Rest day at Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar is also known as the Sherpa Capital. You can use your time to acclimatize, relax and explore the surrounding places. Most of the trekkers prefer to get up before sunrise for the magnificent views of Mount Everest. You can also enjoy the view of Thamserku...

Day 6: Namche Bazar to Pangboche (3930 m), Hiking duration: 6 to 7 hours

After having breakfast, we will start trekking towards Pangboche. We walk along the old but still used, Everest Expedition Trail. The trail is a winding smooth path that offers a fantastic view of Thamserku (6,618 m), and Amadablam peak (6,856 m). The trail leads you ...

Day 7: Pangboche to Dingboche (4350 m), Hiking duration: 3 to 4 hours

Early morning, we start our trek to the quaint village of Dingboche. The village offers exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Amadablam. Meanwhile, during the trek, we will walk slowly to avoid altitude sickness.

Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.

Day 8: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,710 m) & Trek Back to Dingboche, Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours

We will spend a day here to acclimatize and adjust to the thinner air pressure. We will have a trip to Chhukung valley, via the Imja Khola valley. From Chhukung valley, we get a marvelous view of the surrounding mountains. In the evening, we return to Dingboche.

Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.

Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910 m), Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours

Due to the climate at this altitude, the trail that leads to Lobuche is sparse. The trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. It passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. From this high vantage point, you will b...

Day 10: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) & Back to Gorak Shep (5,180 m), Hiking duration: 8 hours

In the early morning, you will continue your trek to Everest Base Camp at 5365 m. This is the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. After spending some time at Everest Base Camp, we return to Gorak Shep for the night.

Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.

Day 11: Gorak Shep to Kalapatthar & Trek Down to Pheriche (4371 m), Hiking duration: 7 to 8 hours

This will be another big and rewarding day of the trek. In the early morning, you will start climbing Mt. Kalapatthar, a small peak (by Himalayan standards) at 5555 m.

The ascent is demanding but worth the magnificent mountain panorama view of Mt. Everest. You ...

Day 12: Pheriche to Namchebazaar (3840 m), Hiking duration: 6 to 7 hours

From Pheriche, you leave the mountains behind us. You descent through the Tengboche Monastery, located at an elevation of 3,860 m. Then, you return towards the town of Namche Bazaar. We will arrive back in Namche Bazaar in the afternoon.

Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.

Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla, Hiking duration: 6 to 7 hours

After Breakfast, you will continue the trek through the Chumoa village. It's a beautiful village to stop for lunch. After lunch, you will walk along the riverside to Phakding and then head towards Lukla. After a few hours of walking, you will reach Lukla. In Lukla, yo...

Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu , Flight duration: 25 minutes

Enjoy a final glimpse of the mountains as you set off to the airport. The flight to Kathmandu leaves before 10:00 am. But it might differ according to weather conditions. On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight accommodation will be in a Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 15: Sightseeing tour around Patan and Bhaktapur

You will visit two ancient cities near Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. In Patan, you will be visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites i.e. Krishna Temple and Patan Durbar Square. Later on, visit the Patan Museum, where you can learn more about the history of Patan and th...

Day 16: Departure

Your trip will come to an end today. First, you will be advised and assisted with your onward travel arrangements. Then, we shall transfer you to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. You will reach the airport 3 hours before your flight schedule.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal Expense, Additional Food and drinks/ Beverage bills not included in the cost
    • Entrance Fees for Heritage Sites.
    • Tipping (Tips) (For Guide, Porter & Driver)
    • Travel Insurance
    • International Flights
    • Extras cost for upgrading rooms and services at hotels
    • Donation in temples, schools, monasteries, etc.
    • Personal Hiking gear, personal kits
    • Extra costs for upgrading rooms and services at hotels.
    • Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind
    • What is not mentioned in Included

Accommodation

,Overnight in standard +3* hotels in double or twin sharing rooms in Kathmandu. Overnight in Best available lodge as a twin sharing room during the trek
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Meals Included
  • Daily breakfast in Kathandu
  • Full board During the treks (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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