Everest Base Camp Trekking-15 Days

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

There is nothing more spectacular than seeing the highest peak in the world up close in all of its splendor! Mt. Everest (8,848.86 m) is always the draw, but surrounding it is three other of the highest peaks in the world: Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m) and Cho Oyu (8,188m). This foursome of mountains rise to majestic heights, and all visible in a trip to Everest Base Camp.The trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) is the finest trek in the Himalayas. Not only is there incredible scenery, but a chance to experience the culture, flora and fauna of the Himalayas. You will pass through majestic forests, through groves of rhododendrons, waterfalls and ancient Sherpa villages. Not only will you enjoy this trip, you will feel an incredible sense of accomplishments you follow the path of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay who successfully climbed Mt. Everest in 1953.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day DAY 01:: Arrival Kathmandu Airport (1338m Elevation) — A representative from Trekking Mart welcomes you at arrival gate of Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Transfer to your chosen hotel and rest of the day will be spent in relax. At evening you'll be accompanied by welcome dinner in typical Nepali restaurant along with fantastic cultural dance presentation.Meal included: Dinner only Day DAY 02:: Kathmandu sightseeing and Trek Orientation — Our second day is featured by an easy tour to several of the cultural UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu city. An expert city guide will guide us to sacred Hindu temples, Buddhist shrines and historical monuments as you become acquainted with Nepalese culture and traditions. Swyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanathstupa and their extreme art and architecture are our center of attraction. When you back, do some preparation for trekking.Meal included: Breakfast only Day DAY 03:: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2652m Elevation) — After early morning breakfast, transfer to airport and fly to Lukla. This 30 minutes’ scenic flight offers you incredible sceneries of Kathmandu valley, picturesque Himalayan range and terrain features. From Lukla, we do short trek of about 3 hours upward to the village of Phakding.Meal included: Breakfast only Day DAY 04:: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m Elevation) — Today's trek will take about 5-6 hours as we walk through pine forests leading along the DudhKoshi River and crossing over a series of suspension bridges. After a steep climb over Chhutara, we get to see first view of Mt. Everest (8,848m) over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. We reach to Namche Bazaar to spend this night.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 05:: Namche Bazaar (Rest Day) — Today we take a day rest at Namche Bazaar to acclimatize our body with that altitude. If you are interested, hike to Khumjung (3,786m) and explore monasteries and local villages. Namche itself is a famous town with modern facilities. Enjoy your visit around and overnight stay.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 06:: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m Elevation) — Following breakfast, we resume trekking as we continue to climb to the village of Tengboche. Today you will see wonderful views of several peaks, including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Thamserku (6,623m), AmaDablam (6,812m), Lhotse (8,516m), Lhotse (8,516m) etc. This is a good day to see wildlife as we pass through forests. Today's trek takes 5 - 6 hours to Tengboche, which features the highest Buddhist monastery in the world.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 07:: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m Elevation) — Today's trek gives an opportunity for great pictures of the Tengboche monastery. We will take the upper trail for great views on the way to Pangboche village, passing through several chhortens and Mani walls and small villages. Lunch place will offer a great view of Mt. AmaDablam. The second part of the day's trek will be more moderate as we enter Imja Valley until the final and steepest climb up to Dingboche (4,360m) where we will spend the night.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 08:: Dingboche (Rest Day) — This will be our second day rest by means to make your body adjust to the higher elevations of the Everest region. There will be a short climb to the top of the ridge to the north where you will be able to see three of the six highest peaks in the world (Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyo) as well as other snow-covered peaks that make for an array of scenic beauty.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 09:: Dingboche to Lobuche (4940m Elevation) — Today, we walk through an arid terrace, affording outstanding views of the valley. Mt. Pumori (7,138m/23,418 ft.) comes into close view. The trail descends and crosses a fast-flowing stream on a wooden bridge. We will stop at Duglha for lunch. After short rest we climb the steep terminal moraine of Khumbu Glacier. The trail hugs the ridge and affords incredible views. It is also a day that will remind us of those who have died climbing Mt. Everest (8,848m) as prayer flags and stones have been erected in their memories. We reach to Lobuche to stop for overnight.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 10:: Lobuche to GorakShep (5,170m Elevation), Hike to EBC (5,364m Elevation) — Today's trek is one of our longest, but we achieve our goal - Everest Base Camp. We will climb to the top of ThangmaRiju where we will have an incredible 360° view of the mountains around us. There is no place to stay at Everest Base Camp, so we return to GorakShep for overnight stay.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 11:: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m Elevation) to Pheriche (4,280m Elevation) — Today is the climax of our trip. We reach to Kala Patthar (5,545m) to catch dramatic sunrise over the Himalayas. Countless number of high peaks plays round the eyes where we can snap great pictures. After spending a short awe-inspiring moment, we trek back to GorakShep to have breakfast. From GorakShep, we trek all the way back to Pheriche for good night rest.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day DAY 12:: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m Elevation) — We continue to descend as we begin our return trip which could take upto 5 - 6 hours. The trail will take us across the DudhKoshi River and then along the DudhKosti gorge as it rapidly descends through the pine forests. There will be opportunities to see some Himalayan wildlife along the way. We reach to Namche Bazaar for overnight stop today. Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day DAY 13:: Namche Bazaar to Lukla(2,800m Elevation) — Morning breakfast is followed by start of downhill trek towards Lukla valley. It takes us between 6 to 7 hours, enjoying superb view of landscapes and mountains in the far, to get back to Lukla.Meal included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day DAY 14:: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu — Finally, a day with no trekking as you take the relaxing morning flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, shift to hotel and spend the day on resting or touring the city. Do some last-minute shopping for your friends and families. Overnight in Kathmandu.Meal included: Breakfast only Day DAY 15:: Departure — Today is the final day of our plan. If you have more days in Nepal, continue up. If not, we give you final departure transfer at about 3 hours’ prior of your flight time. Trekking Mart hopes you enjoyed your vacation with us and seeks you in our future travel journeys too.Meal included: Breakfast only

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 10: Lobuche to GorakShep (5,170m Elevation), Hike to EBC (5,364m Elevation) — Today's trek is one of our longest, but we achieve our goal - Everest Base Camp. We will climb to the top of ThangmaRiju where we will have an incredible 360° view of the mountains around us. There is no place to stay at Everest Base Camp, so we return to GorakShep for overnight stay.+