Flights

Kathmandu to Lukla by flight/season time from Ramechhap to Lukla Lukla to Kathmandu flight after the trip/Lukla to Ramechhap round trip

Accommodation

2 Nights Deluxe Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast All the accommodations in Mountian as per the itinerary

Guide

Professional English Speaking Guide and his salary, food, insurance, flight and accommodation

Transport

All the Transport by private vehicle Either the Kathmandu to Lukla Flight or the Ramechhap to Lukla flight Either the Lukla to Kathmandu or Lukla to Ramechhap flight in a Plane Kathmandu to Ramechhap in a Jeep Ramechhap to Kathmandu in a Jeep

Meals

Welcome Dinner in Kathmandu before the Trip Breakfast is included in Kathmandu During your Treks, there will be full meals included Farewell dinner after the trip

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if you like to take a Heli from Gorakshep to Lukla it will be available at USD 1900 for 2 people Best Season for the Everest Base Camp Trek The Himalayan Trekking Path offers the opportunity to undertake the Everest Base Camp trek at any time of the year. Every season presents its own distinct experiences, and we can provide you with comprehensive information about the seasons and their highlights. Just let us know your preferred time, and we will be happy to assist you in making your dream journey a reality. Autumn Season: September to November Autumn is the perfect time to embark on the Everest Base Camp Trek, just like in other parts of Nepal. During this season, the amount of rainfall decreases, making way for sunny days that bring out the vibrant greenery at lower altitudes and clear skies above. The climate is generally pleasant, with warm temperatures and stable weather conditions prevailing. This period offers an excellent opportunity to witness the breathtaking Himalayan ranges and immerse oneself in the beauty of lush green valleys. Typically, during this time of year, tea houses are frequently fully booked due to the high number of tourists on the trail. Occasionally, you may experience congestion along the route. If you are considering embarking on the Everest trek, it is advisable to make your reservations in advance to secure accommodations at the tea houses along the trail. Spring season: March to May Spring, the second most favored trekking season in Nepal after autumn, presents breathtaking views of blossoming landscapes and lush greenery along the lower elevation of the Everest Base Camp Trek route. The journey is adorned with picturesque Himalayan vistas as a backdrop. During this season, the days are longer and the weather remains stable. Even at the base camp, the temperature is relatively mild. If you prefer traveling in pleasant temperatures with extended daylight hours, make sure to book your trip for this season. Winter Season: December to February If you’re looking for peace, the Everest Base Camp trek is perfect during the winter. It’s recommended to undertake this trek between December and February for a serene experience. If the weather is good, you can expect an experience similar to peak seasons. Since winter is considered Nepal’s off-season, you’ll receive excellent treatment wherever you go. However, it’s important to note that rain, snowfall, clouds, storms, and flight cancellations are common during this period. We invite you to join us on a winter trek if you have enough time and the right gear. Monsoon: June to August The Everest Base Camp Trek during the monsoon season can be quite challenging. The cloudy sky often leads to frequent flight cancellations between Kathmandu and Lukla, making it difficult to reach the trailhead. Additionally, the trail itself becomes slippery and wet, adding to the overall discomfort. The experience greatly depends on the weather conditions; if the weather is favorable, you can expect a rewarding journey. However, if the weather turns bad, you may be disappointed with limited views and potential flight delays. Nevertheless, if you have sufficient time and the right gear, we are here to accompany you throughout the trek. Travel Insurance for Everest Base Camp Trek Our topmost concern is your safety, as we are fully dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience throughout your expedition to Everest Base Camp Travel. It is compulsory to have travel insurance for this adventurous journey in Nepal, and we highly recommend it for your safety. We strongly urge all trekkers to acquire appropriate travel insurance that encompasses rescue, theft, and medical emergencies. How can one get ready to combat Acute Mountain Sickness? Ensure adequate hydration by consuming approximately 3 to 4 liters of water daily. Take leisurely walks and remember to take regular breaks every 30 minutes during your trek It is important to adhere to the instructions provided by your guide and follow the planned itinerary. Avoid rushing and unnecessary worry during your trip. Consume sufficient food to replenish your stamina levels. Take pleasure in the beauty of nature and the surrounding scenery. Refraining from consuming alcohol and smoking at altitudes above 4000m is crucial for maintaining good health and preventing altitude sickness. Everest Base Camp Trek Packing Lists Essential Gear: Prepare a backpack or daypack (40L) depending on whether you will be using a porter. Remember to bring a 2-3-liter water bottle, trekking poles, a water purification method, and a sleeping bag with a liner (consider a -20-degree capacity for winter treks). Headwear: To protect yourself from the sun, you can choose between a sun hat or a scarf. In colder climates, it is recommended to wear a winter hat or a wind-brimmed hat that is designed to shield you from the winter elements. Additionally, it’s always wise to carry a headlight with spare batteries to ensure you have adequate lighting in any situation. Face Protectors: When it comes to safeguarding your skin, don’t forget to include sunscreen, sunglasses with UV protection, and face and body wipes in your daily routine. These items play a vital role in shielding your skin from harmful UV rays and keeping it clean and refreshed. Handwear: Lightweight gloves offer comfort and flexibility, whereas heavyweight winter gloves provide superior insulation for extreme cold conditions. Body Requirements: For a successful hiking experience, it is important to have the appropriate clothing. This includes hiking shirts made of synthetic fiber, long-sleeved shirts, a hooded rain jacket, a fleece jacket, lightweight cotton pants, polypropylene underwear, a down jacket for winter treks, and waterproof jackets and pants. Footwear: The footwear options include waterproof hiking boots, thick wool socks, and sports shoes or sandals for relaxation during trek-off time. Toiletries: When going hiking, make sure to pack a fast-drying towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, soap, shower gel, washing powder, nail clippers, and a compact mirror. Rain Protection: When preparing for rain, it is important to remember to bring windproof gear in addition to rain protection. This includes rain jackets or ponchos and bag covers, as well as crampons for the icy and slippery trail. How much cash should you bring on a trip? During the Everest Base Camp Trek, you need to bring local currency for personal expenses, it may be necessary to carry the local currency, and the specific amount will vary depending on your spending preferences. We recommend bringing approximately USD200 worth of Nepali Rupees to cover expenses like water, shower facilities, wifi, beverages, and more.

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Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu (1350M): Transfer To Hotel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Kathmandu (1350M): Transfer To Hotel

A cordial Namaste!! Celebrated widely as one of the foremost travel destination in the lap of formidable Himalayas, Nepal possesses bottomless natural beauty, classic culture and traditions along with remarkable heritages. Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu Airport, we’ll make contact with each other and greetings will be exchanged. Thereupon, you’ll be guided to your hotel where you can recharge your batteries after a long and exhausting trip. Later in the afternoon, you’ll be requested to visit our office. Here, you’ll be introduced with your trekking guide and have an exchange of views regarding forthcoming travel venture while we process your mandatory trekking permits. The evening is available for your personal activities. We suggest you to take an evening stroll around surrounding areas of your accommodation.
Day 2 Early Morning Flight To Lukla (2,840M) And Trek To Phakding (2,610M) 30 Mins Flight, 5-6 Hours Trek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Early Morning Flight To Lukla (2,840M) And Trek To Phakding (2,610M) 30 Mins Flight, 5-6 Hours Trek

Early in the morning, we’ll take a pre-scheduled flight to Lukla. This spectacular flight lasts about 30 minutes progressing above the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan Range. Breathtaking aerial vistas can be observed from the Plane. As soon as the flight lands, we’ll commence our trekking journey on the trail, which advances beyond the scenic terrain to the Sherpa village of Chheplung (nearly 30 minutes below Lukla). The trail continues across a side valley beneath Kusum Kanguru, a trekking peak soaring 6,369m asl. Accompanied by this splendid sight, the trekking trail then passes through Ghat (2,550m), a village famed for the cluster of boulders inscribed with the Buddhist mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum for over a hundred times. At the end of the day, we arrive at Phakding (2,610m).

Nowadays, you must travel to Ramechhap during peak seasons (Oct to Nov) and (March to April). start from Kathmandu to Ramechhap at 1:00 am and reach about 6:00 am and flight to Lukla for 15 minutes and the same way back to Kathmandu after the trip over.
Day 3 Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,340M) 5-6 Hours Trek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,340M) 5-6 Hours Trek

Today, we tighten our shoe laces up and proceed on the trail along the western bank of Dudh Koshi to Benkar (2,700m). This particular village features hot springs contained in a shed and a neat waterfall. Afterwards, the trail traverses to the eastern bank of Dudh Koshi River and make its way through woodland of rhododendron and Blue pine to Chumoa and Mondzo, situated on the edge of Sagarmatha National Park. Here, we are required to show our permit or obtain one if we don’t have any. We’ll now advance to Monjo village (2,800m) and pursue an abrupt trail that abruptly descends across Monjo Khola. Afterwards, the trail drops to Jhorsalle (2,804m) after navigating past the Dudh Koshi River again. Eventually, we arrive at the conflux of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers. From here, we’ll make a precipitous climb to a suspension bridge across Dudh Koshi River. Subsequent to a brief steady ascent through the forest, we reach Namche Bazaar (3,340m) that extends alluring mountain vistas.
Day 4 Acclimatization Day In Namche Bazaar (3,340M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Acclimatization Day In Namche Bazaar (3,340M)

Well renowned as the Sherpa ‘capital’ and administrative centre of the Khumbu region; Namche Bazaar is home to an army camp and the headquarters of Sagarmatha National Park. It is a market town that hosts weekly market every Saturday morning where traders from other places put their goods for sale. Note that this market operates till mid-day. Furthermore, Namche flaunts internet cafes, an ATM, a bank, a German bakery, Medical and Tibetan souvenir shops alongside dozen of shops. Namche is an excellent place to acclimatize as it boasts numerous trails to surrounding villages and vintage points to aid in accommodate in higher elevations with low oxygen levels. On top of that, this very Sherpa village presents the delightful panorama of gigantic peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Taweche in a clear day. You can also get familiar with ethnic Sherpa customs and traditions succeeding a tour of Village.
Day 5 Treks To Tengboche (3,870M) 5-6 Hours Trek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Treks To Tengboche (3,870M) 5-6 Hours Trek

This very day, we’ll trek on the trail, which initially advances through the Khumjung region then progress to prime route to Everest Base Camp at Shanasa. Afterwards, the trail makes headway to Trashinga then Phunkitenga (3,250m) where it traverses the Dudh Koshi River. Phunkitenga harbours an army checkpoint that examines trekker’s permit. Further, a broad and vertical climb uphill across the woodland composed of Juniper, Fir, Pine and Rhododendron leads to Tengboche (3,870m). The village flaunts the vistas encompassing peaks like Everest, Ama Dablam, Kantega etc. Moreover, it harbours Tengboche Monastery aka Dawa Choling Gompa, the largest of its kind in Khumbu region. Tengboche also functions as a lookout point displaying sublime sunset vista over Mt. Everest and Mt. Ama Dablam.
Day 6 Day 6: Tengboche / Dingboche
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Tengboche / Dingboche

Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m) 5-6 hours trek This morning, we will make our way down across the woodland at Debouche, chiefly occupied by rhododendron, brich, fir and juniper. Continuing the journey, we steadily head uphill on the trail that passes over the rushing Imja Khola and progresses to Pangboche (3,985m). You can explore the beautiful Pangboche Monastery, located within this very village. In addition, you can observe the elegant Mt. Ama Dablam here. Subsequently, the trail traverses Imja Khola again after ascending past the alpine hillside then come to Dingboche (4,360m).
Day 7 Day 7: Dingboche Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Dingboche Free Day

The day seven of our adventure is allocated for the second acclimatization. As the elevation keeps on increasing, we are required to get adapt with the surrounding in order to avoid difficulties like Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). If sitting ideal does not match your preference, you can hike in the magnificent Chhukung Valley. Also, you can trek to Nangkartshang Hill (5,090m), which showcases admirable vistas of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Island peak, Makalu and incredible view of the valley. This trek utilizes about 4-5 hours. But we strongly urge you to provide acclimatizing time to your body so that it can prepare itself for upcoming arduous journey.
Day 8 Dingboche To Lobuche (4,960M): 5/6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dingboche To Lobuche (4,960M): 5/6 Hours

Accompanied by majestic outlook of Tawache and Cholatse peaks; today, we ascend on a ridge. Thereupon, we advance beyond the pasturelands and walk across a wooden bridge to Dughla (4,620m). From here, the trail ascends precipitously to the crest of a glacial moraine then continues past the memorial dedicated to the fallen climbers and Sherpa during numerous Everest expeditions. We also get to observe the astonishing sight encompassing Lingtren (6,697), Pumori (7,145 m), Lingtren (6,697), and Mahalangur Himal. You are deprived of the Everest view here as the world’s highest mountain is concealed behind the lofty wall of Lhotse and Nuptse. After a short hike, we’ll reach Lobuche (4,960m)
Day 9 Lobuche To Gorakshep (5,170M):4/5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lobuche To Gorakshep (5,170M):4/5 Hours

Visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m) From Lobuche, we’ll begin our trek on rock-strewn trail through the Khumbu Glacier to set foot in Gorak shep (5,170m). We’ll then make our climb to Everest Base Camp (EBC). The Base camp is a wonderful place where you can reach via trekking only (without use of mountaineering equipment). Here, you can get a sight of colourful camps set up by the mountaineers during their Everest expedition. Don’t expect a warm welcome from the climbers there, respect their privacy and concentrate to fulfil your Everest dream i.e. sightseeing and snapping pictures. You may be disappointed as you don’t observe the full picture of colossal Mt. Everest from bottom to top as expected because you are too near to the mountain itself. But, you can contemplate striking Khumbu Icefall. On top of that, you can also get the awe-inspiring glimpses of snowy mountaintops including Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, and many more. In the end, we’ll return back to Gorak Shep (5,170m).
Day 10 Gorakshep To Kala Patther (5,545M) Hike And Pheriche (4,288M):6/7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Gorakshep To Kala Patther (5,545M) Hike And Pheriche (4,288M):6/7 Hours

Today, early in the morning, we will make our way to Kalapatthar. At the elevation of 5,545m; Kalapatthar is the highest point of our trek and also widely celebrated viewpoint in the Khumbu region, located further and at a higher elevation than Everest Base Camp. Therefore, this viewpoint tends to turn your Everest dream into reality by showcasing the full view of the world’s highest peak in close proximity. This spot also flaunts sight of the mesmerizing sunrise above the Mt. Everest aka Chomolungma or Mother Goddess of the Universe in Tibetan and Sagarmatha in Nepali respectively. Furthermore, it is the ultimate location to enjoy the panoramic outlook encompassing snow-capped mountaintops of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, and many more. Else, just above the Lho La pass, we can discover the colossal face of Changtse (7,750m). Since there are no accommodation facilities available here; we’ll trek back to Pheriche (4,288m).
Day 11 Pheriche To Namche Bazaar (3,340M):6/7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pheriche To Namche Bazaar (3,340M):6/7 Hours

On the break of the dawn, we pursue the trail, which progresses back to Pangboche through the green woodlands. Subsequently, the trail advances across Tengboche. En route, we’ll probably confront exquisite Himalayan wildlife, Himalayan Tahr, Pheasants, Musk deer and much more. The trail now descends along the Dudh Koshi River to Phunki Tenga then ascends to Khumjung region past Sanasa Village. Eventually, the trail leads the way to Namche Bazaar (3,340m).
Day 12 Namche Bazaar To Lukla (2,840M): 6/7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Namche Bazaar To Lukla (2,840M): 6/7 Hours

The trail makes a downhill descent beyond the suspension bridges to the village of Monjo. Following the progress across the villages of Chumoa and Mondzo; the trail passes to the other side of rhododendron and fir woodland. Complemented by lush greenery with snowy mountaintops as the backdrop; the trail now traverses suspension bridges, numerous Sherpa settlements. Without any obstacles to break off, the trail finally reaches the village of Phakding (2,610m). From this point onwards, the trail ultimately ends up at Lukla (2,840m).
Day 13 Lukla To Kathmandu: 35 Min Flight/ Lukla To Ramechhap Flight In A Plane And Drive Back To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lukla To Kathmandu: 35 Min Flight/ Lukla To Ramechhap Flight In A Plane And Drive Back To Kathmandu

Today, you’ll head to Kathmandu from Lukla via a scenic flight that will take about 30 minutes. The flight delivers the lovely aerial outlooks comprising snow-capped mountains of the formidable Himalayan Range.

Nowadays, you must travel to Ramechhap during peak seasons (Oct to Nov) and (March to April). start from Kathmandu to Ramechhap at 1:00 am and reach about 6:00 am and flight to Lukla for 15 minutes and the same way back to Kathmandu after the trip over.
Day 14 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Today is the last day of your escapade in Nepal. Following farewells, one of our representatives will guide you to the Kathmandu Airport, 3 hours before your flight’s actual time of departure. We wish you a safe flight back home!!

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Arrival In Kathmandu (1350M): Transfer To Hotel

Early Morning Flight To Lukla (2,840M) And Trek To Phakding (2,610M) 30 Mins Flight, 5-6 Hours Trek

Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,340M) 5-6 Hours Trek

Acclimatization Day In Namche Bazaar (3,340M)

Treks To Tengboche (3,870M) 5-6 Hours Trek

Day 6: Tengboche / Dingboche

Day 7: Dingboche Free Day

Dingboche To Lobuche (4,960M): 5/6 Hours

Lobuche To Gorakshep (5,170M):4/5 Hours

Gorakshep To Kala Patther (5,545M) Hike And Pheriche (4,288M):6/7 Hours

Pheriche To Namche Bazaar (3,340M):6/7 Hours

Namche Bazaar To Lukla (2,840M): 6/7 Hours

Lukla To Kathmandu: 35 Min Flight/ Lukla To Ramechhap Flight In A Plane And Drive Back To Kathmandu

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