Everest Base Camp Trek

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Standard to Deluxe Hotel's Option in Kathmandu & Tea Houses During Trek
Grade:	Moderate
Max Altitude:	5,545m/18,190 ft
Meals:	As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Transportation:	Private Vehicle/Flight
Duration:	16 Days
Group Size :	1 to 15 People

Highlights of The Trek

Enjoy World's Adventurous Flight to Tenzing Hillary Lukla Airport
Trek to the World's Inspirational Khumbu, Everest Region and enjoy Sherpa Culture
Step into Everest Base Camp (5,360 m) and Kalapatthar (5,545 m)
Witness closely World's tallest Mt. Everest (8,848.86 m) and neighbors from Kalapatthar
Visit Sacred Tengboche Monastery, Khumjung Monastery and Pengboche Monastery
Witness Purported Yeti Scalp in Khumjung Monastery
Visit Khumjung School and Hospital made by Sir Edmund Hillary
Enjoy being in the busting and old salt trade route, Namche Bazaar
Visit Sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
Pay Homage to living goddess, Kumari in Kathmandu Durbar Square
Enjoy Nepali Food, Hospitality and Culture

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,880m/9,450 ft)-35 minutes and trek to Phakding (2,650m/8,695 ft)-4 hours

Day 04: Trek to Namche (3,450 m/11,320 ft)-6 Hours

Day 05: Day at Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3,860 m/12,665 ft)-6 Hours

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft) - 6 Hours

Day 08: Day at Dingboche for Acclimatization

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m/ 16,110 ft)-5 Hours

Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,360 m/17,585 ft) & Return to Gorakshep (5,160 m/16,930 ft)-8 Hours

Day 11: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,195 ft) & descend to Pheriche (4,243 m/13,920 ft)-8 hours

Day 12: Trek Back to Namche Bazaar-6 hours

Day 13: Trek back to Lukla-7 hours

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 15: Reserve Day in Kathmandu

Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

The Legendary Everest Base Camp Trek on the Northeast in Nepal takes you to the Roof of the World and has no comparison for the adventure lovers. This is the home for mesmerizing glaciers, Sherpa settlement with deep culture and the majestic mountains and often called as journey close to the Nirvana. The world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848.86 m) also called Sagarmatha and other epic mountains like Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Thamserku, and Mt. Amadablam and the rivers like Dudhkoshi, Lobuchu River, added the beauty of the Khumbu Region. Khumbu, other name of Everest Region is also a habitat for rare and endangered species like snow leopard, red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black deer, Himalayan wolves and the well popular Yeti. The view from Kalapatthar (5,545 m) of Mt. Everest and its neighbors is something you need to witness in your life.

Everest Region is the home of Sherpa people whose stories are taller than mountains and bigger than glaciers. Trekking in Everest makes you encounter with long back history of Sherpa Culture, their tale of mountains, beautiful landscapes and inspiration for the entire life. One of the biggest homes for Everest Submitters, Khumjung village with Mt. Khumbila in the background has a monastery with purported Yeti Scalp. The scenic and most adventurous flight to Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla offers the best inspiration experience. Tengboche Monastery, a major Buddhist Center in Everest Region is one the famous monasteries in Nepal with residing Guru Rinpoche who blesses trekkers and mountaineers has a strong link with its mother monastery known as Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet.

EBC Trek starts with the city tour in Kathmandu and a lovely Nepalese Dinner with cultural programs. 35 minutes morning flight, which is considered as the most adventurous flight of world takes you to Lukla at 2,860 m where we prepare for the trek with our support team. After, we continue our easy day of trek to Phakding. The next stop Namche Bazaar amazes every trekker with its beauty and is a Tourist Hub. And we continue to the Everest Base Camp (5,380 m) and to Kalapatthar (5,545m) passing by few stay over. From Lobuche towards Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar are bit challenging because of high altitude but greatly rewarding. From Gorakshep, Everest Base Camp is 3 hours further and Kalapatthar is 1 and 1/2 hours.

NOTE ON LUKLA FLIGHT:
Due to the congestion in Kathmandu International Airport, Nepal Government has issued notice of flight operation to Lukla Airport from Ramechhap Manthali Airport until further notice to avoid Airport Traffic in Kathmandu. Lukla Flights from Ramechhap (Both ways) will operate from March to May and September to November every year. In other months, Lukla flights will operate from Kathmandu Airport itself. Please write us for the latest updates. Ramechhap Manthali Airport is 136 kms from Kathmandu and can be reached in around 4 hours. Alternatively, we can arrange Helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla if you do not want to drive.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,430 ft)

Once you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, our representative from Alpine Holidays will receive you after you collect your baggage and exit the main terminal building. Then we will drive to the hotel. Check-in and rest. In the evening, Our trek manager along with trek guide will brief you about the trek and check your equipment. Later on, we will take you to the Nepalese Restaurant to introduce you with Nepalese food habits and culture.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

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Day 02: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu

This day, our city tour guide takes you for sightseeing of Kathmandu valley to see few monuments. First, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square and pay homage to living Goddess, Kumari and walk around the square. Then we drive to Pashupatinath Temple which is a Hindu Temple for Lord Shiva at the bank of Holy Bagmati River. Then we end our day by visiting Boudhanath Stupa which is the biggest Stupa of Asia. In the evening, you can buy or hire equipment at Thamel if you need.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,880m/9,450 ft)-35 minutes and trek to Phakding (2,650m/8,695 ft)-4 hours

After early breakfast, we drive to the domestic terminal to take a 35 minutes flight to Lukla. Lukla is a gateway to Everest Region. After landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport, we will manage our loads among the porters and start our trek to Phakding. This is the first day of our trek which is the easiest flat trail takes you to the beautiful village of Phakding.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Phakding.

Meals: B L D

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Day 04: Trek to Namche (3,450 m/11,320 ft)-6 Hours

We follow the level path along the bank of river and climb towards the Dudh Koshi valley. We will pass villages of Benkar, Monjo and Jorsele. There is a beautiful waterfall at Benkar. We trek though so many ups and downs, forests and passing by the view of Mt. Thamserku. After a short climb, we will have lunch at Jorsele. Soon, we will be at V shaped valley where Dudh Koshi (on left) and Bhote Koshi (on right) meet. After crossing the high suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi, we make a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. Just 30 minutes below the Namche Bazaar, we see the Mt. Everest for the first time.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Namche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 05: Day at Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization

This day, we will be staying at Namche Bazaar to get acclimatize and have an excursion to Everest View Lodge (3,800 m) at Syangboche. We also visit Khumjung Village (3,790 m) to see Khumjung School and Hospital founded by Sir Edmund Hillary. In Khumjung Monastery, we will witness the purported Yeti Scalp. After returning back to Namche, we may walk around the bazaar area.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Namche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 06: Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3,860 m/12,665 ft)-6 Hours

After we leave Namche and climb to the top of the ridge, we get to a level mountain path which offers an excellent view of Thamserku, Kangtega and Kusum Kang. We continue our trail via Thasingo to Phunki Tenga. Enroute, we see the magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and Tawetse. We descent to the river bank at Phunki for lunch. After rest, we continue steep ascent until the half way and gradually ascent until the stone gate appears build by the Lamas. We are here at Tengboche where a famous Tengboche Monastery is. We visit the Monastery and get blessings from Rimpoche. The view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Mt. Amadablam during the sunset time is magnificent.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/ Lodge in Tengboche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft) - 6 Hours

After breakfast, we descend through rhododendron forest and long Mani wall to Debouche. We cross Imja Khola (River) and after a short climb, we get to Pangboche (3,885m). After lunch, we may go to the Old monastery where we see Yeti Scalp. Then we make our moderate way to enter Imja valley. We continue until we reach to the confluence of Lobuche River and the trail goes uphill from the river to Dingboche. As soon as we enter Dingboche, we get to see beautiful fields guarded by stone walls to protect crops like barley, potatoes and buckwheat from cold and animals. Dingboche is surrounded by Mt. Amadablam, Nuptse-Lhotse Ridge, Cholatse, Tawatche and other peaks.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Dingboche..

Meals: B L D

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Day 08: Day at Dingboche for Acclimatization

This day, we will be staying at Dingboche for the proper acclimatization. We will hike to Chukung (4,730 m). Our trail leads us on a barren wide valley. Before walking on Glacier moraines, we will have surrounded views of Amadablam and Lhotse. After crossing Bibre village, we see Island peak just above us. After a while of walking, we arrive at Chukung which is a small settlement and from here, we see magnificent view of Amadablam and Amphu Lapcha. Then we will trek back to Dingboche for overnight.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Dingboche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m/ 16,110 ft)-5 Hours

After breakfast, we continue our trek up to the valley to the tiny settlement of Dungla on the adventurous moraine of the great Khumbu glacier, and then we climb steeply up and on to Lobuche. Evening, we enjoy the Sunset over Nuptse peak.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Lobuche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,360 m/17,585 ft) & Return to Gorakshep (5,160 m/16,930 ft)-8 Hours

This will be the most challenging yet rewarding day of the trek. To go to the Everest beyond Lobuche, the trail follows through besides the Khumbu Glacier. From a high point here, the rubble-covered hill of Kalapatthar in the front of Mt. Mount Everest can be seen as it passes a lake of often frozen. And continue to witness the Everest Base Camp of world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest. After spending few time, we return back to Gorakshep.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Gorakshep.

Meals: B L D

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Day 11: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,195 ft) & descend to Pheriche (4,243 m/13,920 ft)-8 hours

Early morning, we steep ascend to Kalapatthar or Black Hill. This might be the most challenging but the trekkers get the most magnificent panoramic views of the mountains. Mt. Everest(8,848.86m), the highest point in the earth towers directly ahead and all the sides loom the giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chantse, Lhotse and countless other peaks. Afterward, we descend to Pheriche, a nearby village to Dingboche on other side.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Pheriche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 12: Trek Back to Namche Bazaar-6 hours

From Pheriche, we trek down to Pangboche and cross a bridge over Imja Khola. As soon as we reach Debuche, we make ascend for an hour to get to Tengboche . We may spend some time at the Monastery and descend down to the River at Phunki for lunch. After lunch and rest, we ascend up for around 2 and half hours passing by small villages to another side of the valley. We continue along the side of mountain to get to the Namche Bazaar.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Namche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 13: Trek back to Lukla-7 hours

After we leave Namche Bazaar, we make steep descend until the bridge and cross Bhote Koshi River. Our way follows ups and downs, forest and rocky trails. We will have our lunch at Benkar or Phakding. After lunch, we continue gradual and gentle uphill trail to Lukla. This is our last day of the trek. After much deserving long shower, you may consider treating trekking crews in Lukla.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Lukla.

Meals: B L D

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Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu

After early breakfast at Lukla, we fly back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, you can rest whole day unless you have any plan. In the evening, we will host farewell dinner to mark the great success of Everest Base Camp Trek.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

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Day 15: Reserve Day in Kathmandu

Lukla flight highly depends on weather. So, we keep one day extra if in case flight to/from Lukla get cancelled because of weather. If the flight happens as planned, we may do some extra sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

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Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast, we will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your flight time.

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Meals: B

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Cost Info

Cost Includes:

Garland welcome, arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu with Office Representative.
4 Nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of Taxes and Service Charges.
11 Nights/12 Day All Inclusive Trek in Everest Region with breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee each time in meals in Local Tea Houses and Lodges.
Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu or Ramechhap/Lukla/Ramechhap flight with necessary transfers.
Meals as indicated in the Itinerary.
English Speaking Trek Guide with a reliable team of porters (2:1 Ratio) and additional Sherpa as per the group size.
Insurance for Guide, porters and Sherpa with their meals, accommodation and daily allowances.
First Aid Kit and Duffel Bag.
Kathmandu full day sightseeing with English Speaking Tour Guide with all applicable Entrance Fees.
Welcome and Farewell Dinners in Kathmandu.
All necessary permits for Everest Base Camp Trek (Everest National Park Permits and Trekkers Information Management System/TIMS Fees)
Village Municipality charge for Everest Khumbu Region.
Bottle Drinking water in vehicle for sightseeing drives and transfers.
All drives, sightseeing and transfers by Deluxe Vehicle as per the group size.
24/7 hours Assistance.

Cost Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal Visa fees on Arrival at Airport (USD 50/- for 30 Days).
Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu except welcome and farewell dinners.
Donation to the Monasteries.
Bottle drinking water, hot beverages, charges for hot shower, mobile/camera charges during the trek.
Personal nature of expenses like tips, bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Charges in case of emergency.
Other than in our include section.

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Reviews for the Trip

Thanks to Gopi and his team for their efforts,care,hospitality and big heart

(5/5)

Our one of a life time dream became true with Alpine Holidays and of course huge thanks to Gopi and his team for their efforts,care,hospitality and big heart.Starting from our arrival to the airport till they drop us back the attention was nothing different than a family. Me and my boyfriend became sick due to cold weather in Namche Bazaar and they managed to get all sorts of medicines which is very difficult at that part of the trek.

Review By: Ms. Ozge Dogan

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