Everest Base Camp Treks

Trip Overview

The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayan destination of Nepal. This is visited by thousands of trekkers each year. Everest journey begins with an early morning flight from Kathmandu to the Mountain airstrip at Lukla in the heart of the Khumbu region. Climbers trek upward to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar 3,440 meters, following the valley of the Dudh Kosi river. The village is a central hub of the area, typically at this point; climbers allow a day of rest for acclimatization. From Namche we trek to Khumjung Tengboche monastery, the seat of Sherpa Culture. It is mainly a gradual push up to Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp resting one day in Dingboche or Pheriche for some side trips and further acclimatization. After some spectacular close up views of Everest along with Nuptse Lohtse and Mount Pumori we retrace to Lukla for our flight to Kathmandu.
Highlights of the Trip

Everest Base Camp Trek takes us through interesting Sherpa village to stunning views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse. The Himalayan Sights like Everest, Ama Dablam, Nutse, Lotse, Thamserku, and Mt. Pumori glimpse are incredible parts of this trekking.
Difficulties of the Trip

Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. But It does not require any technical experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes.
Sample Day on "Everest Base Camp Trek"

You will weaken up happy for trip. Before breakfast you pack your stuff into your kit bag which is then taken by the porters and will not usually be available to you until lodge that afternoon. We are usually on the trail between 7.30 am and 8.30 am. Following a good morning's walk, we stop for lunch at around 11 am. Lunch is usually a one hour break to allow for the trekker's meal followed by the crew meal. This break also enables you to do your washing bushwalk, although with stops along the way, you will cope with a moderately graded trek. Speed is not important, stamina, confidence and continuity are. The evenings are spent reading or chatting with your associate trekkers and crew about the trip so far(s). A pack of cards is an asset on these nights; the crew love teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Finally, Before going to bed your guide will brief your about tomorrows trekking route. It’s off to bed for a well deserved night's rest before you start it all again.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive at Kathmandu airport. You will be welcome by our representative and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 Guided Kathmandu Sightseeing by car.
Day 03 Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), 3-4 hrs walk.
Day 04 Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hrs walk.
Day 05 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
Day 06 Namche to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft), 5-6 hrs walk.
Day 07 Tyangboche to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft), 5-6 hrs walk.
Day 08 Acclimatization day at Dingboche.
Day 09 Dingboche to Lobuche (4,928m/16164 ft), 5-6 hrs walk.
Day 10 Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) & hike to Everest Base Camp (5,320m/17,450ft) 5-6 hrs walk.
Day 11 Early Hike to Kala Pathar(5,550m/18,204ft) & trek back to Pheriche 6-7 hrs walk.
Day 12 Pheriche to Kyanjuma (3,500m/11,480ft), 5-6 hrs walk.
Day 13 Kyanjuma to Khumjung to Monju (2,850m/9,348ft), 6-7 hrs walk.
Day 14 Monju to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 4-5 hrs walk.
Day 15 Fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 16 Transfer for your final departure.