Flights

Air fare from Kathmandu to Lukla and return flight to Kathmandu and domestic flight departure taxes. ***International flights are not included

Guide

An experienced English speaking Trekking Guide and a Porter during trek.2 Trekkers- 1 Porter

Meals

Full Board during Trek and Breakfasts in Kathmandu Welcome and Farewell meals in Kathmandu

Accommodation

2 Nights in a Hotel in Kathmandu 9 Nights in Lodge/Guest House during Trek/Basic Guest House

Transport

All airport/hotel pick up and drop in private car/van

Others

Necessary airport pickup and drop Salary, food, insurance and lodging cost for guide and porter ( 2 Trekkers-1 Porter ) National Park Permit and TIMS for Everest. Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag that needs to be returned to office after trek completion. Kitbag and T- shirt for you 2 Nights in a Hotel in Kathmandu 9 Nights in Lodge/Guest House during Trek/Basic Guest House Air fare from Kathmandu to Lukla and return flight to Kathmandu and domestic flight departure taxes. An experienced English speaking Trekking Guide and a Porter during trek.2 Trekkers- 1 Porter Full Board during Trek and Breakfasts in Kathmandu Welcome and Farewell meals in Kathmandu Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley Fuel, Road Taxes and Parking Fees Gov Taxes and Service Charges

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Travel insurance including evacuation are not included

Others

Nepal entry visa fees. Bar bills, laundry and other expenses of personal nature. 1 Lunch in Kathmandu Tips for local staffs, guides and porters Entrance Fee in Kathmandu

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Day 1 Arrival Kathmandu (1300M/4265Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival Kathmandu (1300M/4265Ft)

Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Overnight in Hotel. Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Fly To Lukla (2800M/9187Ft); Trek To Phakding (2610M/8563Ft) 2-3 Hours Trek; 200M Descent, 50M Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Lukla (2800M/9187Ft); Trek To Phakding (2610M/8563Ft) 2-3 Hours Trek; 200M Descent, 50M Ascent

Early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to upper Phakding. Descending above farmlands we pass through Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat, Sano, and Thulo Gumela and shrines and monasteries of Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa with breathtaking views of sacred mountain Kumbila and sister summits Kusum Kanguru peaks. Overnight in Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Trek To Namche (3420M/11221Ft) 5-6 Hours/1000M Ascent, 100M Descent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Namche (3420M/11221Ft) 5-6 Hours/1000M Ascent, 100M Descent

Heading for the Namche Bazar, we cross through the hamlet of Zamphute and Tok Tok to see dazzling Thamserku glistening in the sun that stays away from us for most of our trek. Passing through the scenic Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo, we reach Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff abutting the Dudhkoshi river. Further, we make our way from the bluff to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO-declared world heritage site. Completing halfway to Namche Bazar, we head for the second half of the march which would likely take more time due to the steep climb at the end. Crossing through the last village of Jorsale, a steep step path leads us to an impressive high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge. Just before this bridge, the Dudhkoshi is met by its tributary, the Bhote Koshi. Beginning the final steps uphill slowly we reach the heights of Namche from where we can have a first look at Mt. Everest, peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge, and finally after about 1.5km/0.9mile) we reach Namche Bazar. Overnight in Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Trek Tengboche (3870M/12697Ft) 4 Hours; 350M Descent, 750M Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek Tengboche (3870M/12697Ft) 4 Hours; 350M Descent, 750M Ascent

From Namche, we take the easy level trail that cuts around the ridge from Chhorkung to reach the end of a bluff which is a viewpoint over a grand panorama of peaks, from Thamserku to Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest. From here we reach Kyangjuma (3550m) and a short walk takes us to a vital trail junction at Sanasa (3600m) from where we take the trail to Tengboche which runs gently downhill towards the river. This trail drops gradually to Lawichasa and on our descending way the thumb-like peak of Ama Dablam soars into view above the course. From Lawichasa a narrow trail branches north to reach Tashinga (3380m) and now the trail drops down on steep stone steps to Phunki Thenga (3250m) and then to a bridge. From the bridge, the trail climbs past some water-powered prayer wheels and begins a sustained climb through a forest of tall, mature rhododendrons. We might see musk deer and Himalayan tahr among the trees to eventually follow the path that reaches a Kani and a pair of chortens marking the start of Tengboche village which is scattered across a wide, grassy saddle below a crescent-shaped ridge covered by scrub pines and rhododendrons. The focal point of Tengboche is the famous Tengboche monastery. Overnight in Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Trek Dingboche (4360M/14305Ft) 3-5 Hours; 70M Descent, 580M Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek Dingboche (4360M/14305Ft) 3-5 Hours; 70M Descent, 580M Ascent

From Tengboche we follow the trail through a forest of conifers and rhododendrons, keeping an eye out for monal pheasants and musk deer that leads us to the village of Debuche where we visit Debuche Gompa which has some expressive old thangkas and murals painted on wooden panels. Debuche also has a small Buddhist nunnery on the east hillside. The trail continues through dense forest to reach Milinggo and then drops steeply to a suspension bridge over Imja Khola. We cross the bridge and climb the hillside opposite a white stupa with Buddhist eyes and after a hundred yards we see a stupa that crowns an exposed bluff, mirroring the soaring tower of Ama Dablam at the end of the valley. East of the stupa is a footprint of Khumbu’s patron Saint Lama Sange Dorje. We soon reach Pangboche village which has the oldest monastery in Khumbu, Pangobche Gompa founded by Lama Sange Dorje. Following the Imja Khola the trial climbs towards the town of Shomare and crossing the treeline beyond this village we are walking up a rolling arid stretch, an alpine terrain with patches of scrub and isolated pastures and fields and the yak grazing. Crossing through the yak pasture and herdsmen’s stone huts at Orsho and Tsuro Wog, we turn right where the trail descends to a point near the confluence of Imja Khola and Khumbu Khola. Finally climbing a low ridge we reach the sprawling settlement of Dingboche which is a cold and windy place with sub-zero night temperatures even in summer. Overnight in Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Trek Lobuche (4930M/16175Ft) 4-5 Hours; 700M Ascent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek Lobuche (4930M/16175Ft) 4-5 Hours; 700M Ascent

On the trail to Lobuche, we find ourselves truly in the lap of the Himalayas with awesome mountains on all sides. Passing by a place called Dusa where we see some herdsmen’s uninhabited stone huts, we reach Dughla and then to Chupki Lhara where we see large heaps of stones with prayer flags remembering the mountaineers who perished on a mission to climb Mt.Everest. At the top of the valley is Chola Lake where we get a glimpse of blue waters from high trails. From Chupki Lhara, the trail drops to the Khumbu glacier moraine after which we see three great peaks-Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori straight in front. Now walking the final steps along a murmuring stream we reach Lobuche. Overnight in Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Trek Gorak Shep (5160M/16930Ft) And Ebc (5340M/17521Ft) And Back Gorak Shep
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek Gorak Shep (5160M/16930Ft) And Ebc (5340M/17521Ft) And Back Gorak Shep

This day will be a long hard day for us. Walking by a somewhat grassy terrain and a few scattered boulders, all along we see the snowy wall of lofty mountains ahead. The 60m/200ft ascent takes us to the top of the lateral moraine wall of the Changri glacier, to a level spot called Thangma Riju from where there is a spectacular 360 degree panorama of the mountains all around-Taboche and the Lobuche peaks, Pumori and the rest of Mahalangur Himal peaks, with Changtse in Tibet now more visible; and Nuptse filling the eastern horizon.The trail now crosses the moraine of the Changri glacier which joins the Khumbu glacier from the west and climbing steeply up a stony slope we reach Gorak Shep from where we catch our first glimpse of Kala Patthar. From Gorak Shep we move towards EBC, to be amidst of mountains, not to see them from afar as EBC is not a viewpoint. Walking by the shallow blue waters of Gorak Shep Lake, the Changtse peak in Tibet and the Lho La depression can be seen straight ahead. Crossing through several of the glaciers, icefalls, frozen pools of melt water, exposed icy walls and large boulders we finally reach EBC from where trekking ends and mountaineering begins. We descend back to Gorak Shep for the night stay. Overnight in Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Trek Kala Patthar (5545M/18193Ft); Return Trek Pheriche (4240M/13911Ft)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek Kala Patthar (5545M/18193Ft); Return Trek Pheriche (4240M/13911Ft)

Finally, this is our date with Everest, the climax of the trek. We start after an early breakfast without a hurry. Crossing through the wide sandy bed of the dried-up lake and steep zigzags we ascend about 100m to have a great view of Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse. As the climb begins again, we get a grand view of Khumbu glacier and Nuptse massif and finally we climb to the rocky viewpoint of Kala Patthar. It’s a slow tough climb but every meter ascended is rewarded with a bit more of Everest. Finally, we find ourselves sitting on the Kala Patthar rocks in the middle of the unbelievable Himalayan Panorama. Now we return downhill which takes much less time. Retracing the way we came up we pass through Gorak Shep, Lobuche, and Dughla, instead of moving towards Dingboche we descend to Pheriche making our way along Khumbu Khola, for the night stay while being back. Overnight in Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Trek Back Namche Bazar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek Back Namche Bazar

From Pheriche, the trail descends to Tsuro Wog after crossing the bridge across Khumbu Khola and with great mountain views. From Tsuro Wog we again start the descending path retracing the way we came up proceeding through Orsho, Shomare, and upper Pangboche and finally to the most beautiful place of Tengboche. The Tengboche monastery is Khumbu’s largest gompa. From Tengboche, we move towards Phunki Tenga and now descend to Sanasa and Kyangjuma, and finally to Namche Bazar. Overnight in Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Trek Back Lukla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek Back Lukla

Our final day’s trekking follows the Dudh Kosi down to Lukla retracing the way we came up. Overnight in Lodge.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Fly Back Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly Back Kathmandu

Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu and drop by the hotel. This is a leisure day that can be utilized for buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL to review great photos and share experiences of the trip. Overnight in Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 Fly Back Home Or Extend Your Holidays
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly Back Home Or Extend Your Holidays

Today you have leisure time till your departure flight. Our representative will drop you at the airport for your flight back home. If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drives at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India, or Bhutan tours, etc. Meals: Breakfast

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12 Days - Everest Base Camp Aggressive Trek

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Itinerary of your trip 12 Days - Everest Base Camp Aggressive Trek

Arrival Kathmandu (1300M/4265Ft)

Fly To Lukla (2800M/9187Ft); Trek To Phakding (2610M/8563Ft) 2-3 Hours Trek; 200M Descent, 50M Ascent

Trek To Namche (3420M/11221Ft) 5-6 Hours/1000M Ascent, 100M Descent

Trek Tengboche (3870M/12697Ft) 4 Hours; 350M Descent, 750M Ascent

Trek Dingboche (4360M/14305Ft) 3-5 Hours; 70M Descent, 580M Ascent

Trek Lobuche (4930M/16175Ft) 4-5 Hours; 700M Ascent

Trek Gorak Shep (5160M/16930Ft) And Ebc (5340M/17521Ft) And Back Gorak Shep

Trek Kala Patthar (5545M/18193Ft); Return Trek Pheriche (4240M/13911Ft)

Trek Back Namche Bazar

Trek Back Lukla

Fly Back Kathmandu

Fly Back Home Or Extend Your Holidays

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