Transport

Domestic Airport and Hotel pick up and drop off with our private vehicle. Kathmandu to phaplu and phaplu to thamdanda

Guide

A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.

Accommodation

11 nights of guest house accommodation during the trek on a twin sharing basis.

Others

All necessary paper works Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit & Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) permit. Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance company). Use of sleeping bag, down Jacket, Duffel bag, and walking Poles (if you don’t have your own, To be returned after the trip completed). Government taxes and official expenses. Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker. Assistant guide group size above 6+ person.

Meals

Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.

Flights

Lukla to Kathmandu) including airport departure tax and transfers. (Note: If you want to take a shared helicopter, it will cost you an extra amount.)

Not included:

Optional

Strong, helpful porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment his salary, foods, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people).

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Others

Additional Services All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic, soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cocoa, mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses) Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner. Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa. Your Travel and Medical Insurance. International Airfare. Your Personal Expenses. All the alcoholic and non alcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the Tea Houses) All desserts sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding. Hot shower and battery charging on the tea houses. Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected) Excess baggage more than 15kg for Lukla flight. Please be advised that if you need to return early from the trek due to reasons such as sickness, unfavorable weather conditions, personal issues, itinerary modifications, or any other unforeseen circumstances, the following conditions apply: - Any payments made for flights, hotel accommodations, mountain room bookings, meals, and related expenses are nonrefundable. - You will be required to cover the costs of hotel stays, meals, and other expenses in Kathmandu independently. Additionally, please note that during the months of March to May and September to November, all flights will depart from Ramechhap. It will be necessary for you to make a 4-5 hour drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap in order to catch your flight. Kindly consider these terms and arrangements carefully before commencing your trek. Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.

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Day 1 Drive From Kathmandu (1,400M ) To Phaplu (2,485Mt) Duration 10-11 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive From Kathmandu (1,400M ) To Phaplu (2,485Mt) Duration 10-11 Hours

Your trek Journey to Mount Everest Base Camp with a Shared Jeep ride from Kathmandu. The Jeep will roll along the BP Highway past the picturesque terraced fields, traditional Sherpa villages, and roaring rivers. We will stop at Ghurmi for lunch (you will have Nepali Dal Bhat at Ghurmi) and continue forward, reaching Phaplu after about Nine to 11 hours of drive. Today we will be staying at Phaplu at the teahouse.
Day 2 Drive Phaplu (2,485M) To Thame Danda And Trek To Paiya (2,937M) Duration 6-7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive Phaplu (2,485M) To Thame Danda And Trek To Paiya (2,937M) Duration 6-7 Hours

After having breakfast, we will take a Sharing Jeep to Thame Danda. We will stop at Kharikhola village for lunch and then continue the ride, eventually reaching Thame Danda. The Jeep road stops at Thame Danda, and from there, we will start our trek to Paiya, it takes 1:30 hours where you will spend the night.
Day 3 Trek From Paiya (2,937M) To Phakding (2,650M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Paiya (2,937M) To Phakding (2,650M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

After having breakfast we will start our trek, It will be your first full day of the trek. leave Paiya in the morning and head to Phakding, walking past several sherpa villages, forests, and suspension bridges. It will take us around five to six hours to reach Phakding village, We will stay overnight at Phakding village.
Day 4 Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Today we trek through the valley with the Dudh Kosi River at our side. On several occasions, you cross the Dudh Kosi River on suspension bridges before climbing higher before reaching the small village of Jorsale in the Khumbu region – just south of Namche Bazaar. After a two hour trek, you will finally reach Namche with some fascinating views along the way, including some spectacular views of captivating Mt. Everest (Sagamartha in Nepali). You enter the Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale where authorities will check your license. Continuing on for another 5 or 6 hours of fairly hard going we arrive at Namche Bazaar.
Day 5 Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar.

This idyllic town is an ideal place for "acclimatization". Health specialists recommend we spend the day being active, rather than sitting idle. From Namche it is possible to take a short hike to Everest View Resort, Thame, visit Khunde or relax and explore Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, bakery, and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. A short trek of only a hundred metres will help us to properly acclimatize. Our guides will also take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of relics related to the first mountaineers to climb Everest, Sherpa culture and discover the varied plant and animal life of the Everest region. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day 6 Trek From Namche To Pangboche (3,930) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Namche To Pangboche (3,930) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Today we head off to Tengboche and along the trail have our first views of several enormous peaks: Ama Dablam (6812m), Lhotse Shar (8393m), Taboche (6495m), Khangtega (6782m), and Thamserku (6623m). As we continue we come to an Army barrack at Phunke Tenga (22335m) and arrive at Tengboche where we stop for lunch. After lunch we visit the famous Tibetan Tengboche Buddhist monastery and later continue on the trail and pass the Sagarmatha National park office at Debouche. Continuing we finally reach Pangboche and visit the Gompa (temple). Tonight we stay here.
Day 7 Trek From Pangboche To Thukla (4,620M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Pangboche To Thukla (4,620M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Today we head off up stone steps until we reach Pheriche and later Thukla where we stay the night.
Day 8 Trek From Thukla To Everest Base Camp (5,170M) And Back To Gora Shep (5,180M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Thukla To Everest Base Camp (5,170M) And Back To Gora Shep (5,180M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Today we follow the trail and stop for lunch at Gorakshep. After lunch we continue until we reach Everest Base Camp (5364) where you have a spectacular view of Nuptse. After stopping for lunch we trek toward EBC following a trail alongside the Khumbu ice sheet. The trek around the ice sheet takes around 1.5 hours before crossing the glacier and into the region of EBC (5360m). At base camp you will have an opportunity to meet other climbers and share stories. From EBC you will have views of the Khumbu ice sheet and glacier with its frightening and dangerous crevices. We will then descend to Gorakshep where we stay the night.
Day 9 Hike Up To Kalapathar (5,550M) & Trek To Pheriche (4,280M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike Up To Kalapathar (5,550M) & Trek To Pheriche (4,280M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

The early morning trek to Kalapathar (5550m) from Gorakshep will take around two hours. After a short climb to Kalapathar, you will have uninterrupted views of Everest and other towering peaks. The magnificent photos of Everest seen on the internet are taken from this vantage point. From here we head down to Gorakshep, a fairly easy downhill trek. At Gorakshep, we stop for tea and a snack before continuing on our descent to Pheriche. After accomplishing your goal of reaching EBC and experiencing high altitude climbing, you will sleep soundly at Pheriche. Today’s trek will take between 6 to 7 hours.
Day 10 Trek From Pheriche To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Pheriche To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Leaving Pheriche we take a fairly easy trek for around 30 minutes before reaching Tengboche and then descend to Phunkithanga (3200m). Our final trek is to Namche where we can celebrate our success and reminisce sharing the highlights. This is also your last opportunity to appreciate the beauty of these towering peaks. At Namche you can reconnect via the internet with the outside world, visit the bread shop and maybe hang out at a bar!
Day 11 Trek From Namche Bazaar To Lukla (2,860M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Namche Bazaar To Lukla (2,860M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

It is a fairly long day with a 7-hour trek from Namche to Lukla, which is mostly downhill with several sections of level ground. We leave the Sagarmatha National Park and eventually reach Lukla where we stay overnight.
Day 12 Fly From Lukla To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 30 Minutes Flight.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly From Lukla To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 30 Minutes Flight.

Our morning flight will have us reach Kathmandu in around 30 minutes. During the flight, you will have a birds-eye view of many of the world’s soaring peaks in the Himalaya Ranges. Your guide will escort you from the airport to your hotel.

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Itinerary of your trip Everest Base Camp Trek By Overland

Drive From Kathmandu (1,400M ) To Phaplu (2,485Mt) Duration 10-11 Hours

Drive Phaplu (2,485M) To Thame Danda And Trek To Paiya (2,937M) Duration 6-7 Hours

Trek From Paiya (2,937M) To Phakding (2,650M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar.

Trek From Namche To Pangboche (3,930) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Trek From Pangboche To Thukla (4,620M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Trek From Thukla To Everest Base Camp (5,170M) And Back To Gora Shep (5,180M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Hike Up To Kalapathar (5,550M) & Trek To Pheriche (4,280M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Trek From Pheriche To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Trek From Namche Bazaar To Lukla (2,860M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Fly From Lukla To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 30 Minutes Flight.

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