| Trip code | |
| Package name | Everest Base Camp Trek |
| Duration | 13 |
| Max. elevation | 5645 m |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | All ground transportation and domestic flight as per itinerary |
| Accomodation | 3*** Hotel in Kathmandu and teahouse / Lodge during the trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu-Lukla-Namche-EBC-Namche-Lukla-Kathmandu |
| Cost | USD 1,199 per person |
Following your arrival at Kathmandu airport, you'll be driven to the hotel Stay overnight at hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Today our guide will pick us up from the hotel and drive us to the domestic airport terminal. Receive our boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886 m), which takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers us up-close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms, and rivers.
On arrival in Lukla, we will begin a 3-hour trek to Phakding (2640 m). We start our trek from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885 m), which can be seen in the distance, is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. We descend a mountainside path that merges into our route to Everest, with views of a wonderful valley to our right and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367 m) to the far end. At the end of the day, we stay overnight at the lodge.
On the second day, we'll trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m) for approximately five hours. Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and faces the Bhote-Koshi to the south. At the end of the day, we'll stay overnight at the lodge.
On the third day, we take a day of rest at Namche Bazaar (3440 m) for acclimatization. It is an ideal place to spend time acclimatizing to the high altitude. For acclimatization, we walk up to Khumjung, where we can visit a monastery. We can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, Kwangde, etc. Or we can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800 m), where the Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kusum Kangaru. At the end of the day, we stay overnight at the lodge.
On day four, we trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3867 m) for about five hours. As we climb through the forested woods, the incline eases, and a splendid view appears. We continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until we come to the stone gate built by the Lamas, which marks our entry into Tengboche (3860m). At the end of the day, we stay overnight at the lodge.
On day five, we trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4260 m) for approximately five hours. Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls, protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. At the end of the day, we stay overnight at the lodge.
On day six, we take a day rest at Dingboche (4260 m.) for acclimatization There are some breathtaking views of the north face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as we explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak. The walk is short, giving you a good chance to relax in the afternoon. Another option is to hike up to Chhukum, where we can enjoy the panoramic view of Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Tawoche Peak, and others. At the end of the day, we stay overnight at the lodge.
On the seventh day, we trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m), which takes about five and a half hours. The onward journey leads north for up to 50 minutes until we come to a mani-prayer stupa. The trail follows a downward path to Pheriche village. Today's walk offers views of Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam, and to the north, Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820 m), and the great wall of Nuptse. After a two-hour walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of the Khumbu glacier. At the end of the day, we stay overnight at the lodge.
On day eight, we trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5486 m) via Gorakshep (5180 m) and again back to Gorakshep for about seven hours. Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path and view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below the Khumbu glacier. Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp, with the new camp being further up the valley. Now the trail winds through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. The view of Nuptse, Lho-La, and Khumbu Tse appears in front of us. At the end of the day, we'll be back in Gorakshep and stay overnight at the lodge.
On day nine, we trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545 m) and then to Pheriche (4243 m) for about six hours. We accomplish an early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545 m) and enjoy the views of the sunrise. From Kala-Patthar, we can have a panoramic view of Mt.Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt.Khumbu Tse, Mt.Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt.Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, and many more. Yaks are normally used as four-legged porters in this area. At the end of the day, we'll stay overnight at the lodge.
On day thirteen, we trek from Phakding to Lukla (2886 m) for about three hours. Our final day's trekking follows the Dudh-Koshi back down to Lukla. At the end of the day, we stay overnight at the lodge.
Finally, on that day, we take a 35-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. We take an early-morning flight back to Kathmandu. Pick-up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Includes accommodation on this final day. We will exchange our experiences and pictures of the trip.
Today is your final day here in Nepal. This morning, after breakfast, one of our delegates will drive you to the airport in a private vehicle 3 hours prior to your flight as per the regulations, and upon reaching the airport before the flight, the delegates will take your feedback regarding the trip.