Everest Base Camp Trek with Kathmandu City Tour (16 Days)

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

The Everest Base Camp trek stands as a top choice for trekkers seeking to witness the awe-inspiring grandeur of the world's highest mountain peak, Everest. This iconic trek offers an unforgettable journey through the renowned Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar and the culturally rich Tyangboche monastery, all while treating adventurers to breathtaking vistas of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and a myriad of other snow-capped peaks. Nepal, renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural tapestry, boasts a history dating back millennia, retaining its agrarian charm and medieval allure, which captivates visitors from around the globe. Exploring the Kathmandu Valley is essential for truly immersing oneself in Nepal's essence. To cater to this desire, we've crafted a tailored program that seamlessly combines the exhilarating Everest Base Camp trek with Kathmandu Valley sightseeing. Spring and autumn are optimal seasons for embarking on this journey, offering ideal weather conditions. With an average daily trekking duration of 5-6 hours, this trip is accessible to individuals with moderate fitness levels. Whether you prefer to trek solo or in a group, our experienced guides and porters are dedicated to ensuring a personalized experience, tailored to your pace and preferences. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and contact us to book your Himalayan adventure, with flexible dates to suit your convenience.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. — Food Welcome dinner at Kathmandu. Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1400 On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 2: Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur. — Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1400 Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 2886 After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers. On arrival to Lukla, you will begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640 m.). You start your trek from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885m) which can be seen in the distance is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a wonderful valley to your right; and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m.) to the far end. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) takes approximately five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 3440 Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and faces the Bhote Koshi to the South. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 5: A day for rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. — It is an ideal place to spend acclimatizing with the high altitude. For acclimatization you walk up to Khumjung where you can visit a monastery. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde and so on. Or you can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes about five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 3867 As you climb through the forested zone, the incline eases and a splendid view appears. You continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until you come to the stone gate built by the lamas which marks your entry into Tyangboche (3860m). Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 7: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes approximately five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4260 Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 8: Rest day at Dingboche (4260 m.) for acclimatization. — There are some breathtaking views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as you explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak. The walk is short with a good chance to relax in the afternoon. Another option is to hike up to Chhukum, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Island peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Tawoche peak and others. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m.) takes about five and half hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 4930 The onward journey leads north for up to 50-minutes until you come to a Mani-prayer Stupa. The trail follows a downward path to Pheriche village. Today's walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5486m.) via Gorakshep (5180m.) and again back to Gorakshep takes about seven hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 5486 Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below of the Khumbu glacier. Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. Now the trail winds through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. The view of Nuptse, Lho-La and Khumbu Tse appears in front of you. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 11: Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and then to Pheriche (4243m.) takes about six hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4243 You accomplish an early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and enjoy majestic sunrise and up close viewof Mt. Everest. From Kala Patthar you can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbu Tse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more peaks. Yaks are normally used to ferry daily essentials. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3867 m.) takes approximately four hours. — Tyangboche is a small village with the famous Tyangboche monastery offering you striking views of Ama Dablam, lush green hills and river views. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 13: Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440 m) takes about four and a half hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3440 The walk from Tyangboche is mostly downhill on the main busy trail with a few steep climbs for an hour from the bridge at Phungitenga, near to Shanasha. The walk to Namche is very scenic on a long winding path. En route you will visit traditional villages of Khumjung and Khunde. From Khumjung village another 30 minutes walk brings you to the village of Khunde. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 14: rek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) takes about six hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 2886 The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for a few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay. Stay overnight in lodge. Day Day 15: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes. — Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 16: Departure. — Elevation 1400 As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

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