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

Main Course Meal (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Transport

Airports pick up and drop off (domestic and international both).

Accommodation

GUesthouse accommodation during the trek.

Guide

Well experienced English speaking licensed trekking guide.

Flights

Domestic flight Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu inclusive with airpot tax.

Others

Nepal Climbing Adventure Sleeping bag and down jacket. Sagarmatha National Park fee and Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee. First aid kit, oxymeter. All applicable taxes, service charge.

Not included:

Others

Your travel insurance. Visa fee. International airfares. Personal nature of expenses, water, tea/cofffee, bar and beverages. Hotel in Kathmandu (we can book or recommend upon request). Porter for carrying luggage (you can adon when booking). Tip to guide, porter and driver.

Insurance

Travel Insurance need to be arranged by you (we can recommend the companies if required).

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

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

After an early morning breakfast, we board a thrilling scenic flight to Lukla and land on a steep mountain runway which brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla. After meeting up the crew and sorting out our equipment, we head up the Dudh Kosi Valley on a well-marked trail and get a wonderful glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has not been climbed till now. We then proceed on to Phakding for an overnight.
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 good breakfast at Phakding, we set out for the mountain junction town of Namche; we cross and re-cross the river on high airy 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. We then take a steep hike to Namche. If the weather is clear, we get the first glimpse of Mt Everest on the way. Namche is the main trading village town 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. Namche is the gateway to the Khumbu. This is where we crash out for the night.
Day 3 Day 3: Stay At Namche Bazzar For Acclimatization, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Stay At Namche Bazzar For Acclimatization, Overnight At Guesthouse

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, acclimatising to the new altitude before heading off towards Syangboche.

To acclimatize, you visit Khunde Hospital set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or take a one hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. We then go to Khumjung where we visit a school established by Hillary. We begin our hike after enjoying lunch; by passing the route of Khunde. There are also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum just above the town. After lunch you may also wish to check out the Tibetan trader’s stalls or the Sherpa shops to work on a deal for something you like. After going through our acclimatization drills, we head down to our lodge for some beers and a good sleep.
Day 4 Day 4: Trek To Tyangboche, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Trek To Tyangboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

After breakfast in Namche, we start our trek towards Tyangboche enjoying superb views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up views of Thamserku.

Our trek follows on a gradual trail with few ups and downs overlooking magnificent views of the great Himalaya. Along the way we can spot wild lives like pheasant, musk deer, or a herd of Himalayan Thar. The trail goes gradually up to Kyangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sanasa which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through pine forests and after we cross the prayer flags festooned bridge over Dudh Kosi River, we reach Phunki Tenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods. After having a relaxed lunch at Phunki Tenga we then have a little tough climb steep up through the pine forests before we reach Tyangboche. Tyangboche is a great place for close up views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest and it has the biggest Buddhist Monastery in the Khumbu region. This is where we spend our overnight for the day.
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 a warm breakfast, we hit the trails with the Mountains as a backdrop; the monastery in Tyangboche looks spectacular more in the morning. We click pictures of the monastery and the sceneries around and as usual start the day journey on a merry note.

We choose the upper trail for better views to visit Pangboche village and its ancient Monastery. We pass through several Chortens and Mani walls and small villages. At high noon, we haul up to enjoy lunch with fantastic close-up views of Ama-Dablam. After lunch, we head north to Pheriche or take the eastward trail beneath the towering north face of Ama Dablam. From here onwards the walk is fairly moderate as we enter the Imja Valley. The valley ahead will begin to open up as we approach the confluence of the Lobuche River; we descend through the stream and begin the last and steepest climb of the day up to Dingboche. On arrival in Dingboche, we enjoy the beautiful array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect the barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. We bunk out for an overnight in Dingboche.
Day 6 Day 6: Stay At Dingboche For Acclimatization, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Stay At Dingboche For Acclimatization, Overnight At Guesthouse

Today is an ideal day for some rest and acclimatization to get used to the high elevations. This will prepare us well for the higher altitudes to come. But we ought not to hang around doing nothing; perhaps, we could hike up a crest located behind the village and get some great views of the planet’s highest peaks which include Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Additionally, we can also relish the views of Cholatse and Taboche peaks. Towards the north-west we get to view more Himalayan peaks rising above the Khumbu Khola Valley. These peaks cover Lobuche West, Lobuche East and Lhotse which stand out among the others. From another site on the ridge we also get amazing chocolate box views of the Imja Khola Valley and pretty Dingboche village which we’ll shortly say farewell to. We crash out for the night at Dingboche.
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 a hot breakfast, we set out on the trail while slowly gaining altitude and it is essential that we hike slow and easy now.

The slopes have less vegetation as we go above the timber line. Views of different peaks, such as Cholatse and Lobuche, display fantastic distinct features with awesome landscapes. We plod up the Dhugla rim and onto a moraine towards the Khumbu Glacier. Rock cairns are seen hereabouts, many of which are set up to the memory of climbers attempting the high mountains of the area, including Everest. We slowly realize a drop in temperatures as we become exposed to this glacial moraine. We savour lovely views throughout the day of Pumori and Nuptse. The trail then gets soft as we approach the valley to the village of Lobuche. We do an overnight here in the laps of Pumori.
Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Everest Base Camp And Return To Gorakhshep, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

Today is a pretty challenging day, but it will surely prepare us for Kalapathar at 5545m which will follow the next day. We trek alongside the Khumbu Glacier as the path winds over the rocky moraine towards the settlement of Gorak Shep which was once a large lake. Hereabouts we’re really high up, among glaciers of the world’s mightiest peaks. On arriving at Gorak Shep we have an early lunch before heading up to Everest Base Camp. In the May window mountaineering season, many expeditions can be seen at base camp and this trip is one of the highlights of the trek. Overnight at our guest house.
Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Kalapaththar And Down To Pheriche, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

Today is the most important part of our trip. We start early at dawn to catch the dramatic views from Kalapatththar witnessing the first light of day shining on Mt. Everest. However, we need to get prepared for an early morning, dark and cold temperature (-10 to -14 C) departure beforehand. Plus there is always that chance for strong biting winds which are quite common hereabouts. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse tower over us to the east even as Everest begins to expose itself emerging between the west shoulder crest and Nuptse. During the ascent to Kalapathar we can pause to catch our breath at several outstanding view points to click pictures. After several hours of ascent, we reach Kalapaththar. From here, we scuttle to climb the rocky outcrop near to the summit marked by cairns and prayer flags. As we reach the top, we sit on the Kalapathar rocks and our eyes take in the unbelievable Himalayan views, wandering from one mighty massif to another. We take as many pictures as we possibly can for a lifetime of memories.

After this we make our way back to Pheriche with a slow descent; for some rest and a steaming hot breakfast which we truly deserve. Overnight at our teahouse lodge after a great start to our day.
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 a good breakfast, we get set to hike down a hillside carpeted by rhododendron and juniper trees. This walk gives us a good feeling of inner peace and quiet. After crossing the airy prayer-flagged bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail goes by the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through lovely 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 twisting trails that lead through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 11 Day 11: Trek To Lukla, Overnight At Guesthouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Trek To Lukla, Overnight At Guesthouse

This is our last day on these magnificent mountains which have been home to us all these days!

Today, we begin to get warmed up by the light cool breeze. Although we are traveling the same route down, we enjoy completely different views. We snap a mixture of open plains, rhododendron and pine forests, and in the distance snow covered peaks. We take time and walk at our own pace today as this is the last day of our trek. We experience the Sherpa villages’ impressive faith in Buddhism and culture of prayer stones and prayer flags while we walk through the villages. Upon arrival in Lukla, we have plenty of time to relax, stretch those aching legs, and recall the experiences of the last couple of days. We come to the culmination of a fantastic trek on a merry note with everyone back safe and sound with truly happy faces!

We stroll around in the sunshine while our leader will re-confirm our flight tickets. In the evening, we enjoy a last specially prepared dinner with our crew and make it a celebration night which calls for a great party. This is our last night on these lovely mountains that were home to us all of these weeks. After enjoying some local mountain beer [‘chhang’ – fermented rice] we dance to a jig by trying some Sherpa steps familiar with mountain dancing before we sit down to a sumptuous dinner. We then retire for the night to reminisce on a trip enjoyed to the hilt. Overnight at our guesthouse.
Day 12 Day 12: Fly To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Fly To Kathmandu

We board an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. On reaching Kathmandu, we can do with some rest or go on some last minute souvenir shopping. We also have options to discover some ancient parts of Kathmandu, which we can do today. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey.

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Itinerary of your trip Everest Base Camp Trek: 12 Days

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

Day 2: Trek To Namche Bazaar, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 3: Stay At Namche Bazzar For Acclimatization, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 4: Trek To Tyangboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 5: Trek To Dingboche, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 6: Stay At Dingboche For Acclimatization, Overnight At Guesthouse

Day 7: Trek To Lobuche, Overnight At Guesthouse

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

Day 9: Trek To Kalapaththar And 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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