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Everest base camp trek is one of the very popular trekking trips in Everest region. This trek takes you to the base of world’s top Mountain Everest. Everest base camp trek starts from Lukla and reach to Tengboche monastery on the way it complete the romantic journey of beautiful places such as Phakding, Jorsale, Namche bazaar and Syangboche. During the Everest base camp trek Tengboche monastery provide relief to the trekkers with stunning glimpse of beautiful mountains such as Everest (8848m.), Lhotse (8516m.), Amadablam (6812m.), Nuptse (7855m.), Island peak (6189m.), Kongde Himal (6200m.), Thamserku (6430m.), and Khumbila (5761m.). Beside the stunning glimpse of the mountains this monastery is also famous for Mani Rimdu festival which is the important festival of Sherpa. During the time of Mani Rimdu festival this monastery is artistically decorated and large number of Sherpa people around the Khumbu region gathers there to celebrate Mani Rimdu festival.
After enjoying in the Tengboche monastery trek climb to Pangboche, sites of Khumbu’s oldest Gompa where a yeti scalp and hand relic are displayed. From Pangboche trek follows the Imja Khola which leads east towards the high settlements of Dingboche and Chhukung. The Mountain viewpoint of Chhukung offers superb views of the ice draped southern face of the Lhotse to Nuptse massif. From the confluence of the Imja Khola and Lobuche Khola, the left hand route climbs gradually to Pheriche an unimpressive settlement with tea shops and trekkers’ medical post. From there trek finally reach to Everest base camp which offer striking views of beautiful mountains such as Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Island peak, Lobuche peak and Kwangde.
Everest base camp trekking is also famous for local culture and festivals. Main ethnic people of this region are Sherpa who follow Buddhist religion and live their own unique life style with their own culture and festivals. Trekking routes of Everest base camp pass the important typical villages of Sherpa where trekkers can know and experience the Sherpa culture and religion. Moreover in Everest region there are numerous colorful Monasteries, Gompas, Chörtens and Mani walls which will give the sacred feeling to the trekkers. Highlights of the trek, stunning glimpse of beautiful mountains such as Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Nuptse, and Island (6189m.), Kongde Himal, Thamserku, and Khumbila. Sherpa culture and festivals, Monasteries, Gompas, Mani walls, Chörtens, Flora and Fauna of Sagarmatha national park.
Arrival in Kathmandu airport and Transfer to Hotel.
You will be free to make the necessary preparation of your trekking. If interested you can also enjoy sightseeing of World Heritage sites.
After an early morning flight Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m/9.186ft) and the final preparations, the trekking starts. From Lukla you will pass Chaurikharka village and make a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2530m/8.300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkosi River until camp at Phakding is reached. Explore Sherpa village and over night at lodge
The trail crosses the Dudhkoshi River over a long suspension bridge and then leads you along the river to Hillary’s Suspension Bridge (named after Edmund Hillary Sir). The trail takes you further from here all the way to Nance Bazaar.
Edmund Hillary Sir and Tenzing Norgay are recognized as the first two men to reach the summit of Mount Everest. This happened on the 29th of May. 1953.
This is the scheduled ‘acclimatization’ day. You can spend it taking a day hike to Thame, visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. It’s the main centre of the Khumbu region and has shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Saturday.
After breakfast in Namche, we start our trek towards Tengboche. The trek has a few ups and downs with magnificent views of the great Himalayas. We enjoy the hike until we stop and relax for lunch. After lunch we start walking through the pine forest for about 2 more hours to reach Tyangboche. Tyangboche is a great place for close up views of Ama-Dablam which has the biggest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region.
After breakfast we descend for half an hour to the riverside through the forest, cross the river and make a gradual walk up hill to reach Pangboche. The rest of the walk will be uphill to Dingboche.
Today we trek up to Thukla. Thukla is at the bottom of the hill and has good views of Cholaste and Lobuche peak. The rest of the day can be spent exploring the village. We overnight at a mountain Lodge. This is a short walking day and gives you more time to acclimatize.
After breakfast we continue our trek through the rocky trails all the way up to Denboche for overnight.
Today we hike slowly for 3 hours up a dry and stony hill to reach Gorekshep. After lunch, we continue our hike to the Everest Base Camp via a rocky and glacial trail. The EBC is the main camp where hikers from all over the world meet and make their final preparations before their attempt on summiting Everest. After celebrating and taking photos we hike back to Gorekshep for our overnight at a lodge.
We hike up to the Kala Patthar (Black Rock) early in the morning. It takes a couple of hours to walk up to the famous viewing point of Kala Pattar– at sunrise this small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam. Later, we hike down to Gorekshep, have breakfast and continue our descent back to Pangboche.
Today our trail comes all the way down. We cross a suspension bridge and hike up through the forest to reach Tyangboche. From Tyangboche the trail descends all the way to the riverside. We cross the river and take a walk up a big hill (2 hours) and from there it will be a pleasant walk to Namche.
Today the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy natural trail. On arrival in Lukla there will be time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate the completion of your trek. Here your guide will also reconfirm your flight back to Kathmandu.
After an early morning flight back to Kathmandu (1350m/4.428ft), you will head back to your hotel. Today is a well earned rest and relaxing day and to put your feet up and gratefully rediscover all the perks of modern life again. You could also catch up on some last minute shopping or explore the sights you may have missed during your first day. We end our adventure of a lifetime and celebrate our achievements with a dinner at a restaurant in Kathmandu.
You can do some sightseeings around Kathmandu or take a leisure.
Today the journey comes to an end. We will arrange airport transfers for the people who are leaving Nepal.
