Guide

An English speaking experienced trekking guide licensed by Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM), Ministry of Culture. Tourism and Civil Aviation.

Hygieneprotocol

Get vaccinated Wear masks all the time while in group Wash your hands frequently using soap or use sanitizer Maintain physical distance while in group Do not touch things unnecessarily

Meals

Three Main Course Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Transport

Airport transfers (domestic and international both).

Flights

Flight Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu inclusive with taxes.

Accommodation

Guestthouse accommodation in trekking.

Not included:

Insurance

We recommend to travel with insurance in case of emergencies. We can recommend the companies if required.

Others

Hotel in Kathmandu (we can book or recommend upon request) Porter for carrying luggage (adon when booking). Your international flight ticket. Your travel insurance. Your personal nature of expenses, water, tea, coffee, bar and beverages. Tip to guide, porter and driver.

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Day 1 Day 1: Fly To Lukla And Start Trek To Phakding, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Fly To Lukla And Start Trek To Phakding, Overnight At Guesthouse

We will drive to airport to catch our flight to Lukla.

We fly to the mountain airstrip of Lukla (2,800m); and relish what we see on one of the most beautiful air routes on earth, which stunningly concludes on a sharp ridge surrounded by high mountainous peaks. Lukla is a gateway to the Khumbu region and our trek begins from hereabouts. We meet our other crew members and begin sorting out our equipment with help from them. We then hit the trails for a brief leg of our trek, heading northwards up the valley of the Dudh Kosi (or ’Milk River’ known so because of the gushing streams that look white and milky). We descend from the small plateau, down into the lush forested valley. The trail offers some teasing views before reaching the small settlement of Phakding at (2,652m), where we spend our first night in a Tea-house lodge (our sleeping altitude is 2,652m).
Day 2 Day 2: Trek To Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Trek To Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse

After a hot breakfast, we head out of Phakding and follow the Dudh Kosi northwards. Today’s hike takes us through splendid forests with lovely vistas of the mountains ahead. We criss-cross the river several times by airy bridges as we pass through the villages of Benkar, Monjo and Jorsale. The last bridge brings us to the foot of the sharp climb to Namche. Halfway up this ascent, we are likely to get our first views, if the clouds are kind, of the summit of Everest which appears regally behind the great rim of Nuptse-Lhotse. A last 300m of clambering brings us to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital and the main town in the area. Namche is a flourishing Sherpa town and an ancient trading centre.

It has a weekly market on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning but the town buzzes everyday with trekkers, coffee shops, bakeries, ATMs, internet cafes, government offices, a bank, great restaurants and stores selling all kinds of trekking and climbing gear as well as Tibetan souvenirs. You will have enough time to stroll around and strike up a bargain for something you like. We will bunk out in a hotel or teahouse lodge (our sleeping altitude is 3,440m).
Day 3 Day 3: Acclimatization At Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Acclimatization At Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse

After breakfast, we begin our acclimatization hikes. It is important walking to higher altitudes during your two day stay in Namche Bazaar. There are options here to trek to Khumjung where you can visit the local school and hospital or to Thame village, home to Sherpa Everest expediters, namely, the great Everest climber Tenzing Norgay. We can also hike to the airstrip in Shyangboche at (3720m), above the airstrip is the Everest view hotel, which was set up by the Japanese to bring affluent tourists into the region for a prime view of Everest. The scheme was brought down by the fact the hotel was at nearly 4000m and many suffer from altitude sickness. For much of the walk, we have great views of Ama Dablam and other Himalayan giants. We walk back down through Khumjung to a monastery. Sadly, it was damaged in the earthquake but is now being repaired. Inside is a small box and after paying the entry fee (which goes towards the repairs) - we will be shown the only Yeti skull in the world! Descending to the main trail we spend the night at Namche.
Day 4 Day 4: Trek To Tyangboche, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Trek To Tyangboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

This morning after breakfast, we descend to the river line; and cross it at the small settlement of Phunki Tenga at 3,250m, then climb steeply through the forest to Tengboche at 3,870m. We ought to arrive here by lunchtime and at high noon we will visit the famous monastery. The sunset and sunrise on these unbelievable panoramas of mountains we behold is something we will never forget for some time to come - Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Ama Dablam provide a spectacular backdrop to our teahouse. As we hike we look out for Himalayan Tahr in the lush forest surrounding the monastery. We crash out in our tea-house (sleeping at an altitude of 3,870m).
Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Dingboche, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trek To Dingboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

After breakfast, we descend and hike through dense forests filled with a variety of abundant trees – birch, conifers and rhododendrons. This walk wonderfully rewards us with fabulous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The quaint trail dips down to Deboche, crosses the Imja River and takes us to pretty village of Pangboche. The upper Pangboche trails welcome us with more immaculate views of the big peaks and the old Pangboche Monastery, one of the oldest in the Khumbu. The hike then goes ahead towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and finally begins clambering up to Dingboche. At Dingboche, we see a fine display of fields surrounded by stone walls to protect crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. We spend the night here in a tea-house lodge (sleeping at an altitude of 4,350m).
Day 6 Day 6: Acclimatization At Dingboche, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Acclimatization At Dingboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

Dingboche is a well known haul up point for trekkers and climbers making a beeline to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam or Island Peak [Imja Tse]. The chocolate box village is attractive with an assortment of fields surrounded by stone walls to protect precious crops like barley, buckwheat and potatoes from strong winds and grazing animals. We hang around for a day at Dingboche to get used to the thin air we will experience in the days ahead. We take day hikes to either Nangkartshang Peak or Chukkhung Valley for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Cholatse, Tawache and Ama Dablam. Those adapting well to the altitude can climb Nangkartshang Peak at 5,100m. There is the option to climb halfway to the peak or for the energetic it takes about 3.5hrs to the top. It’s a tough and steep climb but well worth the effort for the amazing views. We bunk out at the same altitude for the night.
Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Lobuche, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trek To Lobuche, Overnight At Guesthouse

After breakfast, we set out on the trail as it climbs steeply out of Dingboche past a chorten and ascends the valley gradually to Dughla at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We haul up hereabouts for a tea break and munch on some snacks before the sharp climb up to Chupki Lhara, a beautiful, yet touching place where you will find a line of memorials in honor to the climbers who died on Everest and from where we have beautiful views of the peaks lying on the Nepal-Tibet border. Our trail then cools off as we go by the valley to Lobuche, a pretty little hamlet with a few teahouses. Late afternoon we get options to hike up onto the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier to witness a breathtaking sunset on Nuptse which you will not forget in a hurry. We then spend the night in a tea-house sleeping at an altitude of 4,940m).
Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Everest Base Camp And Back To Gorakhshep, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trek To Everest Base Camp And Back To Gorakhshep, Overnight At Guesthouse

Today after breakfast, we must be prepared for a grueling, challenging day and for this we must hit the trails very early. We head for the Khumbu Glacier northwards to Gorak Shep. The trail goes up and down the moraine with some short steep sections. The path is stony as we are now on the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We take something like 2-3 hours to reach Gorak Shep where we haul up for a breather and something to eat. Between base camp and back no lodges are available, so we will fill our water bottles and carry some snacks for the journey to Everest Base Camp. We start by walking across a grimy flat at Gorak Shep and climb onto the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier. The trail ascends the side of the glacier for several hours before finally descending onto the rocky glacial moraine itself. The trail winds up and down through interesting ice seracs to the area we call Everest Base Camp. In spring, we might see in the distance some of the expedition teams gearing up to climb the mountain. From the Base Camp we get stunning upfront views of the Khumbu Ice Fall as we understand just how difficult it is for the climbers to negotiate a route through the huge blocks of ice. Nuptse towers above us and Pumori rears up behind us.

After a brief halt to get some great pictures by the Base Camp rock we retrace our steps to Gorak Shep. We stop here for a night in tea-house lodges sleeping at an altitude of 5,170m.
Day 9 Day 9: Climb Kalapaththar And Trek Down To Pheriche, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Climb Kalapaththar And Trek Down To Pheriche, Overnight At Guesthouse

We get set for an early morning departure, real early at the break of dawn in darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). Plus, we must brace up for biting winds which are quite common. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower to the east even as Everest begins to reveal itself. Nevertheless, it is upon reaching Kalapaththar that we get to see 360 degree close-up and gripping, breathtaking views of Mt. Everest. Our video cams go on overdrive; we enjoy the glorious mountain panorama, and then return back to Pheriche for a well earned night’s rest. The early afternoon time is used to descend down to Pheriche for a good night’s rest.
Day 10 Day 10: Trek To Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Trek To Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse

After breakfast, we begin our trek down to Pangboche. Pangboche is a great village to spend the day because of its ancient monastery. We also interestingly get to know that all the ice doctors who prepare Everest summiteers for the big climb hail from this pretty village. We spend our night at a teahouse lodge sleeping at an altitude of 3985m. We will continue trek down through a ridge carpeted by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the airy prayer-flag festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail clings to the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly, but pleasantly through pine forests. While in the forest, we may come across colorful pheasants and mountain goats. The route finally reaches Sanasa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. We also pass meandering trails and then cut through a forest before reaching the bustling Namche Bazaar. We do an Overnight in Namche Bazaar at an altitude of 3,440m.
Day 11 Day 11: Trek To Lukla, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Trek To Lukla, Overnight At Guesthouse

Today the trail descends sharply downward so we need to take care as our tired wobbly legs continuously navigate the rock-strewn terrain. After crossing some airy suspension bridges over the gushing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the trail gets a bit easy going and natural. When we finally touch down at Lukla, we relax our aching legs and reminisce on the wonderful experiences of the last couple of weeks. We arrange for a special celebration because this is our last day on these mountains that have given us so much of joy all these days. We then go to bed after a wonderful day in Lukla.
Day 12 Day 12: Fly To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Fly To Kathmandu

We hop an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our almost 2 weeks mountain odyssey. On reaching Kathmandu, we can take some rest or do some last minute souvenir shopping. If we want to participate in any other activities of ancient Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with some shopping or sightseeing. We will enjoy a farewell dinner at a good restaurant in the evening. While enjoying our meals, we’ll be entertained to some scintillating cultural dances performed by the local belles to celebrate the successful conclusion of a fantastic trip.

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12 Day Everest Base Camp Trek

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Itinerary of your trip 12 Day Everest Base Camp Trek

Day 1: Fly To Lukla And Start Trek To Phakding, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 2: Trek To Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 3: Acclimatization At Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 4: Trek To Tyangboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 5: Trek To Dingboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 6: Acclimatization At Dingboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 7: Trek To Lobuche, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 8: Trek To Everest Base Camp And Back To Gorakhshep, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 9: Climb Kalapaththar And Trek Down To Pheriche, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 10: Trek To Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 11: Trek To Lukla, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 12: Fly To Kathmandu

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