Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days

On arrival our representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. After checking in, meet your trek leader and other team members. A briefing on your upcoming adventure will follow. Clear your doubts if you have any.  Check your gear, do some last minute shopping or stroll down Thamel, a prominent tourist hub.

We recommend you to schedule your arrival to Kathmandu in the morning or during day time. This will give you ample time to rest and recover from jet lag before you begin your Everest Adventure. Note you have an early morning flight to catch for Lukla tomorrow. Arriving early (to Kathmandu) will also allow you to attend the pre-trek briefing. Enjoy a complimentary welcome dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Your Everest adventure begins with a thrilling flight to Lukla, a charming mountainside Sherpa settlement. Once in Lukla meet the rest of the crew and begin your trek. Walk through Chauri Kharka village and descend towards Dudh Koshi river. The scenic trail follows the bank of the river until Phakding(2,610m), a small Sherpa village nestled in the verdant Dudh Koshi Valley. If you are not too tired, stroll around the village and interact with the locals or head to one of the cafes and enjoy a hot brew or a drink. Overnight in Phakding.

Set off to Namche Bazaar, better known as the “Sherpa Capital” of Nepal. The track crosses over the milky glacial river of Dudh Koshi. Walk above a suspension bridge, and the beautiful pine forest up to Monjo. Get your permits ready for a check after approaching the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. Trek further down alongside to Dudh Koshi River up to Jorsale. After some rest it is a bit of a tough climb up the hill till Namche Bazaar. Brace yourself as you catch the first glimpse of Everest in all its glory. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Spend a day at Namche Bazaar, your first acclimatisation stop. Your body needs to get acclimatised to the higher altitude better. Known as the Sherpa capital, the settlement is the economic hub of the Everest Region. Namche’s ‘Saturday Market’ is famous throughout Khumbu. Traders from as far as Tibet come to Namche to sell their wares at the Saturday Market. Mingle with the genial locals or hike up to any of the vantage points for incredible views of the Himalayas. An uphill ascent to Everest View Hotel serves as a good acclimatisation climb while offering you close up views of Mount Everest, Thamserku and Ama Dablam. Want to know more about the Himalayas and Himalayan culture? Head to the Hillary Mountain Museum and the Sherpa Culture Museum. Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Today’s trail offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan ranges. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde are some of the Himalayan giants you will see while you trek. Today’s trek ends at the Sherpa village of Tengboche. Tengboche Gompa (monastery), the largest Buddhist monastery in Khumbu region, looms over the village. Visit the monastery and feel the calmness of the place descend over you. Listen to the trance inducing hum and chants of the monks. Moreover, the golden rays of the sun brushing over the snowy mountains during sunrise and sunset is not to be missed. Overnight in Tengboche.

You cross over to the plains towards Pangboche. The village has the biggest settlement of Sherpas in the region. The typical Sherpa village ambience and the local food will keep you amused! If you want you can hike to the Pangboche monastery which is one of the oldest in the region. In the afternoon head towards Dingboche. Overnight in Dingboche.

We take a day off in Dingboche to acclimatise to the high altitude. A popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mount Everest, Ama Dablam or ImjaTse, there’s a lot to do here. You can take a leisurely stroll through the village or hike to any of the neighboring hills for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Cholatse, Tawache and Ama Dablam. Overnight  in Dingboche.

Continue on over craggy mountain terrain to reach Lobuche, a small settlement with outstanding views of Lobuche, Pumori and Nuptse. En route stop for lunch at the small village of  Thukla (4600m). Lobuche is made up of a small number of local homes and teahouses offering basic facilities. The nights are going to get colder, so it is wise to cover yourself up as you are now almost three miles above sea level. Overnight in Lobuche.

Start the day with a relatively easy trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep. After reaching Gorak Shep you can hike up to either Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar. Please inform your guide where you want to head to so that he can make the arrangements beforehand.

As the popular viewpoint of Kala Patthar lies towards the west the sunset views are pretty amazing from this vantage point. The sun turns into an orange globe just before sunset and lights up the mountains, including Mount Everest in a fiery orange glow. Kala Patthar is the highest point of your trek at 5545 metres. Since the summit of Mount Everest is not visible from Everest Base Camp, trekkers usually hike to Kala Patthar to get a close up view of the world’s tallest peak. Kala Patthar  is surrounded by icy walls of Mount Pumori, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse. Watch the fiery rays of the sun lighting the rocky pinnacle of Mount Everest from atop the Kala Patthar.  Later, return to Gorak Shep. Overnight in Gorak Shep.

If you visited Kala Patthar the previous day, this morning you head to EBC and vice versa. Wake up early and take the Everest Base Camp route. Walk alongside the Khumbu Glacier. There are loose stones and gravel and you should be careful where you step. The stunning Khumbu Glacier and icefall, located on the slopes of Everest will leave you awe-struck. At the final ascent to the Everest Base Camp, the views are out of this world; an ideal place to take ‘selfies’. If you happen to make this trek during climbing season, you may get the chance to meet some famous climbers or celebrities attempting an Everest ascent. Later, return to Gorak Shep and head down towards Pheriche. Overnight in Pheriche.

It is comparatively an easy downhill trek from Pheriche to Tengboche. After an hour of scaling a hill, by late afternoon you will reach Namche Bazaar. Soak in the experiences and take a good night’s rest. Overnight in Namche.

After breakfast, trek towards the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then through several local villages till Lukla. In Lukla you can celebrate your conquest! This would officially be your last night in the mountains. We are sure you will experience the joy and celebrate the bonds that you have made. Overnight in Lukla.

The scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is like a dessert after a heavy dinner. After landing in Kathmandu you will be escorted to your hotel. Take some rest. In the evening celebrate the completion of your adventure with a complimentary farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Our representative will drop you off at the airport three hours before your flight is scheduled to depart. Let us know if you wish to explore more of the Himalayas. We have a vast array of itineraries to amazing destinations for travelers bitten by the travel bug, just like you!