Transport

All ground transportation in private vehicles.

Accommodation

Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu hotel (3 Nights) with breakfast Best available lodges and guesthouses during the trekking days (8 Nights)

Others

Helicopter charter cost and airport departure taxes Sagarmatha National Park permit,TIMS permit and Local Government Tax for trekking. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff. Medical Kit carried by Trekking Guide All government and local taxes

Guide

An English licensed tour guide for Kathmandu sightseeing An English speaking Licensed and well experienced trekking guide and porter (1 porter : 2 guests)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner during trek Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu with a Nepalese cultural dance

Flights

Airfare from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu including airport departure taxes Flight from Gorakshep to Lukla by Helicopter

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Others

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu other than mentioned in the itinerary Tips, drinks and personal expenses

Insurance

Personal Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu (1300 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive Kathmandu (1300 Meters)

On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our office will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2 Sightseeing In Kathmandu (1300 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sightseeing In Kathmandu (1300 Meters)

Today after breakfast we go for sightseeing in Kathmandu. We visit Durbar Square in the heart of the old city where the old Royal Palace, with its intricate woodcarving is located. Outside is Kumari Chowk, home of the Kumari, the young girl who is revered as a living goddess. The whole area is a maze of temples and images. We also visit the monkey temple at Swayambhunath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world and Boudnath and the most important Hindu temple in the valley, Pashupatinath. Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Fly To Lukla (2800M); Trek To Phakding (2652M/8700Ft ~3-4Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Lukla (2800M); Trek To Phakding (2652M/8700Ft ~3-4Hrs)

We fly to the mountain airstrip of Lukla (2,800m), and set off on the first short leg of our trek, heading northwards up the valley of the DudhKosi. We descend from the small plateau, down into the forested valley. The trail offers some tantalising views before reaching the small settlement of Phakding (2,652m), where we spend our first night. Overnight: Lodge in Phakding Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Trek From Phakding To Namche (3450M/) 5-6 Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Phakding To Namche (3450M/) 5-6 Hrs

From Phakding, we cross and re-cross the river on high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. You then take a steep hike to Namche. If the weather is clear, you get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market, a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La. Overnight: Lodge in Namche Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Rest And Acclimatize In Namche (3450M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rest And Acclimatize In Namche (3450M)

Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Tengboche. To acclimatize, you can do a strenuous day walk to a higher altitude, coming back down to Namche for sleep. Overnight: Lodge in Namche Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Trek From Namche To Tengboche (3870M) 5-6 Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Namche To Tengboche (3870M) 5-6 Hrs

After breakfast we start our trek further to Tengboche. Tengboche is famous for its celebrated monastery, the largest in the Khumbu where lots of visitors come for traditional yoga and meditations. From Tengboche we can see nice views of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse and Mount Ama dablam. Overnight: Lodge in Tengboche Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Trek From Tengboche To Dingboche (4,360M) 5-6Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Tengboche To Dingboche (4,360M) 5-6Hrs

We descend through the forest to Devoche and a little further on we cross the rushing ImjaKhola, whose valley we now follow. Climbing steadily the trail enters Pangboche, at 3,900m, the highest permanent settlement in this valley. Ascending the valley we have lunch at Shomore, after which we leave the trees behind and cross a wooden bridge at the confluence of the Khumbu and Imja Kholas, A short steep climb brings us to Dingboche, at 4,530m, a summer settlement where great peaks surround us. Overnight: Lodge in Dingboche Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Trek From Dingboche To Dughla (4600M) 3-4 Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Dingboche To Dughla (4600M) 3-4 Hrs

From we walk alongside arid terraces with awesome views of mountains on all sides. We pass through Phulung Karpo, the camp site of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953 then onwards uphill to to the memorial site. After the memorial site it is an easy walk in the fairly even trail. As we continue towards our destination, the majestic sight of Mt. Pumori (7138 m/ 23418 ft) comes into view. Then the trail descends and curves, paving way for Mt Cholatse, Mt Thamserku and others to appear before us and after a short while we reach Dughla. Overnight: Lodge in Dughla Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Trek From Dughla To Gorakshep (5170M) To Everest Base Camp(5364M) To Gorakshep 8-9 Hrs
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Dughla To Gorakshep (5170M) To Everest Base Camp(5364M) To Gorakshep 8-9 Hrs

Very steeply up at first onto the edge of the Khumbu Glacier, we come across scores of memorial cairns.The path then slowly climbs along the left hand side of the glacier to Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft). We take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. About three hours beyond Lobuche we reachGorak Shep (5,220m/17,126ft). Contouring along the valley, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble. After about 3 hours we will eventually reach base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. For those visiting base camp in the spring, it is a chance to meet teams making an ascent of the mountain. Base Camp is actually spread over quite a wide area and we will spend some time wandering through it and getting a sense of what it must be like to be camped here for two whole months, whilst attempting the mountain. Overnight: Lodge in Gorakshep Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Trek From Gorakshep To Kalapatthar (5545M) And Back To Gorakshep (8-9 Hrs); Fly To Lukla (2,800M) By Helicopter
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Gorakshep To Kalapatthar (5545M) And Back To Gorakshep (8-9 Hrs); Fly To Lukla (2,800M) By Helicopter

Today the climb takes between 2 and 3 hours and can be hard work, but the effort is rewarded by the classic view of Everest and the Khumbu Icefall, as well as Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori immediately above. We prepare for an early morning departure amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). Plus,there is always the potential for chilly winds which are quite common. Upon reaching Kalapatthar (5,545m/18,192ft) we get to see 360 degree up-close and formidable views of Mt.Everest. We take pictures, enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama, and then retrace our steps back to Gorakshep. From Gorakshep we take a helicopter back to Lukla, flying over the serene waters of the Gokyo Lake which holds deep cultural significance for the Nepalese. Overnight: Lodge in Lukla Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Fly Back From Lukla To Kathmandu (40 Minutes Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly Back From Lukla To Kathmandu (40 Minutes Flight)

In the early morning you board a flight from Lukla Airport to Kathmandu. From Kathmandu AIrport you will be transferred to your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore this wonderful city; shopping for souvenirs, trying out the various restaurants in Thamel or simply relaxing. You spend the last evening in Kathmandu in a farewell dinner together sharing photos recalling the excitements of trip and exchanging emails in one of the traditional Nepalese restaurant. Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 12 Airport Transfer
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Airport Transfer

Today after breakfast you are in leisure on your own. You will be escorted to airport for your flight home at your flight time.Meals: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Everest Base Camp Trek And Fly Back By Helicopter

Arrive Kathmandu (1300 Meters)

Sightseeing In Kathmandu (1300 Meters)

Fly To Lukla (2800M); Trek To Phakding (2652M/8700Ft ~3-4Hrs)

Trek From Phakding To Namche (3450M/) 5-6 Hrs

Rest And Acclimatize In Namche (3450M)

Trek From Namche To Tengboche (3870M) 5-6 Hrs

Trek From Tengboche To Dingboche (4,360M) 5-6Hrs

Trek From Dingboche To Dughla (4600M) 3-4 Hrs

Trek From Dughla To Gorakshep (5170M) To Everest Base Camp(5364M) To Gorakshep 8-9 Hrs

Trek From Gorakshep To Kalapatthar (5545M) And Back To Gorakshep (8-9 Hrs); Fly To Lukla (2,800M) By Helicopter

Fly Back From Lukla To Kathmandu (40 Minutes Flight)

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