You will land at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Our Airport
representative will be standing with a sign of our company. Our private tourist
bus will be waiting for you too. We will receive you and will escort you to your
hotel. (Day for self-shopping, sightseeing around Kathmandu)
Flight Duration: 30 to 40 Min
Trek Duration: 3 to 4 Hrs.
Trek Distance: 5 KM
Max Altitude: 2860 M
(Our staff will get you to the Tribhuvan International Airport)
Board on the domestic plane to Lukla airport. The flight is a short duration
flight. You will see the aerial views of different cultural monuments in the
Kathmandu valley. Also, you will see splendid views of the mountains. The
flight is adventurous. The moment when the flight lands over narrow airstrips
in Lukla airport is thrilling.
(After arriving in Lukla, you will have a Breakfast and Trip meeting at the
hotel. You will meet with your trek- guide and the fellow trekkers)
Now, we will start to trek from Lukla to Phakding. After walking for a couple of
hours from Lukla, we will reach the DudhKosi River. The river comes from the
glaciers and the water has a milky color. We will see the first major
snowcapped mountain KUSUM KANGARU on the right side of thadokoshi.
We will walk on the trail following the river till we reach Phakding. The trek to
Phakding is easier as the road is flat with little ups and downs. On the way, we
will see more mule and Jopkyo, which is a means of transportation in khumbu
valley. They carry loads up for trekkers and climbers up to the Everest base
camp.
Overnight in Phakding.
Trek Duration: 6-7 Hrs
Trek Distance: 10 KM
Max Altitude: 3500 M
From Phakding, we set off north to Monjo. We continue to trek uphill, passing
through several villages. We will see small shops and tea houses along the
way. From Phakding, we walk through toktok and Benkar to Monjo. We will
walk on the suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River twice. Finally, we
will reach Monjo. Monjo is a small village in the Everest region. It lies towards
the north of Phakding. It sits in the Dudh Koshi river valley towards the south
of Jorsale. Now, we walk towards the south of the Monjo village entering the
Sagarmatha National Park area. The national park is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. We will follow a trail to Jorsale.
Enjoying the sunrise view over the mountains, we start walking uphill. We will
walk through the forest of Rhododendrons. We will take a short break in the
town of Jorsale. From Jorsale, it’s a 600 M climb to Namche. The trail is quite
steep, rugged, and tough. We will reach the Khumbu River. The river is
beautiful with clean blue water. We will walk across the Khumbu River over a
suspension bridge. We will see Tabuche Peak. We start ascending uphill after
crossing the bridge. This part of the walk is the hardest of today. It will take
almost 2 hours to reach the first viewpoint of Everest.
On walking further, we will finally reach Namche. Namche is a great town in
the Khumbu region. We will see lots of small stores in Namche. They sell a
wide range of items. You can get anything, from souvenirs to trekking gear.
The place is also famous for its local Nak (female yak) Cheese. We will also
see people selling general groceries. There are many restaurants, coffee
shops, and bars also. Overnight in Namche.
Trek Duration: 4 to 5 Hrs
Trek Distance: 800 M
Max Altitude: 3800 M
Today is an acclimatization and exploration day. Rest days aren’t for lying in
and rest. During acclimatization days, we trek high during days and sleep low
during the nights. We will ascend above Namche towards the Sangboche
airport, Khumjung Hillary School then Everest View Hotel. The climb is steep
at first but it becomes easier after a while.
We will see beautiful views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and Lhotse, Mt
Khumbilla. We will spend some time at the hotel and will return back to
Namche Bazaar for an overnight stay.
Trek Duration: 5 to 6 Hrs
Trek Distance: 9.5 KM
Max Altitude: 3950 M
We will depart early in the morning from Namche Bazaar towards Tengboche. Today, we will see lots of amazing sceneries. Today, we will meet an altitude of 3900 m. While trekking along the trail, we will see lots of Buddhist monuments, monastery and Buddhist Stupas.
The trail follows contour from Namche. We will get the most real views of Mt. Ama Dablam. We will descend towards the Dudh Koshi River. After arriving at the river, the trail again ascends uphill. After a few hours climb, we reach the Tengboche Village. The trail is beautiful. We will walk through the lustrous Rhododendron forests. After we reach the Tengboche village, we will check into a tea house. Now, we again trek uphill towards the Tengboche monastery.
Tengboche monastery is the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region. The Monastery opens at 3:00 pm. The evening chants and prayers in the monastery are spiritual. After observing the Buddhist ceremony and prayers, we watch out for the sunset views. The monastery site exhibits a fantastic panorama of the surrounding Himalayas. The sugar coated peaks like Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku looks enchanting during sunset.
After viewing the marvelous vistas, we will walk down to the Tengboche village. Overnight in Tengboche.
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Trek Duration: 5 to 6 Hrs
Trek Distance: 11 KM
Max Altitude: 4350 M
Today, we will continue trekking through the lush alpine forests. We will walk across several small villages en-route. Walking across the villages, you can witness the lifestyle of the locals. The people are cheerful and ready to help. Our trek begins with a descent through the rhododendron forests. Now, an uphill path follows the descent. We ascend through the lush forests of Birch, Conifer, and Rhododendron.
We will pass the Pangboche Village. The surrounding landscapes are awe striking. We will also see Mt. Tabuche, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cholatse, and many others.
While trekking we can admire the good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Before arriving at Pangboche, we walk downhill to Debouche and cross the Imja Khola.
We will start walking over the Pangboche trail. The Himalayan vista is admirable. We will continue walking to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River. Now comes the final ascent to Dingboche village. We will notice a varying landscape as we reach Dingboche. There are no trees, but low shrubs. Dingboche is a famous summer settlement. We will see lots of yaks grazing over the sloppy cliffs.
It is a picturesque village. We will see the fields of Barley, Potato, and Buckwheat. There are stone walls built around the fields in Dingboche. The walls protect the crops from icy winds and grazing animals.
Also, we will see some amazing views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Khangteka and Tabuche.
Overnight in Dingboche.
Congratulations! You’ve made it over 4000 meters. We will have our second acclimatization day in Dingboche. On this day, you can go hiking to the Chukung village. From the village, you will see incredible Himalayan Views. Or you can hike to the nearby Nagarjuna Hill. The hilltop is popular for sightseeing.
After the 3 to 4 hours acclimatization hike, we will trek back to Dingboche and will spend the rest of the day there. You can do your laundry on this day.
Overnight in Dingboche.
Trek Duration: 5 TO 6 Hrs
Trek Distance: 11 KM
Max Altitude: 4950 M
We set off after a warm breakfast in Dingboche. The trek starts with astonishing views of the mighty Himalayas. As we begin to trek, the Himalayas surround us on all sides. The trek route is wider in the beginning. But as we get close to Dusa, the valley begins to get narrower. We will then walk past the campsite of the first successful Everest Expedition. The majestic view of Mt. Pumori comes into the display as we trek further.
We will continue seeing Mt. Pumori till the trail descends and curves. In this part of the trail, there is a stream. We will cross the stream and ascend to Thukla.
Thukla is a small village with garlands of prayer flags hung across the valley. From Thukla, we will head towards Lobuche. On the way we will ascend over the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We will walk across the huge boulders displaced by the glacier. The top of the ridge has lots of colorful prayer flags and stones. This is the Memorial Shrine. There, we will see hundreds of cairn memorials. They are memories of those who died in the mountains. We will spend some time there.
Now, we will start to walk again. The trail drops to the Khumbu glacial moraine. From there, we will be facing towards splendid vistas of several snowy peaks. Some of them are Khumbutse, Lingtren, Lobuche, Pumori, and Changche. We can also see a great view of Mt. Nuptse.
Finally, we will reach Lobuche. Lobuche a small Sherpa settlement at the foot of Lobuche peak. We will get breathtaking views of mountains, highlighting the Lobuche peak itself. There is a high altitude research center in Lobuche. You can communicate for the rescue operation from there. Overnight in Lobuche
Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapathar (5554m). Trek down to Pheriche (4371m)
Trek Duration: 7 to 8 Hrs
Trek distance: 13 KM
Max Altitude: 5554 M
We will start very early in the morning. An early morning hike for 3 to 4 hours will take us to Kala Pathar. Kala Pathar is the best viewpoint of Mt. Everest, Khumbu Glacier, and Khumbu Icefall.
During clear weather, the sunrise view over the snowy peak is magical. The entire Himalayan ranges glow with the touch of infant sun rays. You will feel like heaven is nowhere, but here. From Kala Pathar, you will see 360 degrees panorama of the enchanting peaks. You will feel the Himalayas so close, almost at the tip of your nose. Capture your moment in photographs.
Kala Pathar is at high altitude. Staying there for longer increases the risk of altitude sickness. So, we will take some time to enjoy and will return back to Gorakshep and down to Pheriche, Overnight in Pheriche,
Trek Duration: 7 to 8 Hrs
Trek distance: 13 KM
Max Altitude: 5554 M
We will start very early in the morning. An early morning hike for 3 to 4 hours will take us to Kala Pathar. Kala Pathar is the best viewpoint of Mt. Everest, Khumbu Glacier, and Khumbu Icefall.
During clear weather, the sunrise view over the snowy peak is magical. The entire Himalayan ranges glow with the touch of infant sun rays. You will feel like heaven is nowhere, but here. From Kala Pathar, you will see 360 degrees panorama of the enchanting peaks. You will feel the Himalayas so close, almost at the tip of your nose. Capture your moment in photographs.
Kala Pathar is at high altitude. Staying there for longer increases the risk of altitude sickness. So, we will take some time to enjoy and will return back to Gorakshep and down to Pheriche, Overnight in Pheriche,
Today is one of the longest days of Everest Base Camp trek. The trail includes much steep downhill climbs followed by equally steep ascents. Throughout the day, we will be walking tiring ups and downs. The trail from Pheriche to Namche is a busy trail. We will meet lots of trekkers, climbers, and porters. Mostly in trekking and seasons, the trail sees lots of traffics. There are many bridges along the path. We will walk through dense forests, and varying landscapes. The several ups and downs are difficult. But the beautiful sceneries, diverse flora, and fauna will keep you motivated.
After the strenuous hike today, we will finally arrive at Namche. Namche is the busiest Sherpa hub in the Everest region.
Overnight in Namche.
After having a nice and warm breakfast in Namche, we start trekking through the beautiful trekking trails. We will head down the steep climb. Be more careful! Walking down the steep trail is hard. Walk down slowly, take your time. Enjoy the inspiring views of some of the highest mountains in the world. Today, we will walk back to Lukla, the gateway to Everest. Our EBC trek is now on its tail. We will walk all the way through Monjo, Benkar, Phakding, and finally to Lukla.
We will cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi River. Walking across the bank of the river along the forests feels amazing. We will see some small Sherpa settlements on our way back.
The trek is rejoiceful. Finally, we will arrive at Lukla. Tomorrow, we will return to Kathmandu via an early morning flight from Lukla airport. It’s now time to wrap up the trek.
Enjoy your last night in Lukla.
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