Everest Base Camp Trek - Adventure Trip of A Lifetime

Posted by Suman Aryal on November 7th, 2019

Everest base camp trek

Within a period of 16 days,you will not only be able to reach the base camp of world’s tallest mountain- Mt.Everest, but also you will experience this trek as a delightful journey that enables you to enjoy various natural beauty, unique landscapes and understand typical Himalayan lifestyle of Nepali people.

With no doubt, Everest base camp trek as one of the best and inspirational places in the world, offers incredible mountain scenery and knowledge of culture of resident Sherpa, and mountain views as an insight into the lives of these people.
After exploring the attractions of Kathmandu, we will take a thrilling mountain flight to Lukla. We will then trek up to the Dudh Kosi valley to reach Namche Bazaar. Dudh Koshi valley is surrounded by the high peaks of Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru. We have to walk through Sagarmatha National Park that is filled with various floral and faunal biodiversity.

The stunning landscapes of the sublime Himalayas in the Khumbu region are recurrent rewards of this Everest base camp trek. Visit to sanctify Himalayan Monasteries including Tengboche monastery, situated at lofty on the edge, where a bravura panorama anticipates is an additional way to make your trekking more interesting. The views of Mount Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, and Mt. Ama Dablam dominates this peaceful and spiritual place. Everest base camp placed at the base of the Khumbu Icefall will dramatically creates the trek entirely sensible.

After Base Camp, we will also climb to the summit of Kalapathar (5,550 m) for an unhindered perspective of Everest’s windblown summit. This view point Kalapathar predicts the best summit view by exploring Mount Everest, which is the foremost goal for adventure lovers in the high Himalayas. Though if you are looking a bit shorter trip Everest Base Camp Trek – 13 Days and for those who have have tight budget frame Budget Everest Base Camp Trek will be right choice.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Welcome to Nepal, Tribhuwan International Airport
We will meet you at Tribhuwan International airport- Kathmandu and our airport representative will take you to the hotel. Take rest. We will organize a pre-trip gathering at your hotel and present your trekking guide. You can have a consultation with guide regarding your ongoing trekking. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu City
After your breakfast we will start a guided tour to the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu valley, including Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) and Buddha Nath, one of the large Stupas in the world. There ought to be time left towards for visiting the city and local cuisine, overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2810m) and trekking to Phakding (2640m) 3-4 hours
After having breakfast, exciting 40 minutes flight to Lukla, in the Khumbu. The flight is certain to be one of the most thrilling you will ever take. The perspectives of the stream valleys and terraced scenes beneath are most astounding mountain makes it a really significant experience. From Lukla the trail continues to Phakding which takes 3-4 hours, along the way mani stone walls, manufactured from several stone tablets and huge sculpted boulders, brilliantly embellished with brightly-colored paints will seen. During this period you can explore spectacular view of Mt Nupla(5885m), Kusum Kangaru(6367m) and the Mount Kwangde Range. Overnight hotel in Phakding

Day 04: Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3450m) 5-6 hours
Today, the trail follows the Sherpa villages and magnificent forests by crossing through the Dudh Koshi valley. Along the way, one can explore magnificent view of Kusum Kangru(6369m), Thamserku(6608m), Everest(8848m) and Nuptse (7879 m). Namche is the phenomenal place to figure out how to stroll from the bosses the watchmen. Namche Bazaar, a delightful mountain village and the Sherpa capital. It is additionally a significant exchanging place for the nearby community. Overnight hotel in Namche

Day 05: Rest day in Namche Bazaar (3450m)
Today you will be free in Namche Bazaar;an incredible village which is also the industrial hub of the Khumbu. Today you have a short hike up to Khumjung. You can visit beautiful market, Sherpa village and of course enjoy with the magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Kwangde. Overnight at Namche Hotel

Day 06: Namche Bazaar trek to Tengboche (3864m) 5 hours
Today you will trek from Namche follows above the Dhudh Koshi River and slightly goes down to Phungi Tenga small town on the side of River. Then we begin to up become a lot of dramatic as you approach the holy ground of Tengboche, with its fantastic gompa, wherever the rimpoche resides. Tengboche is additionally the end site of the “Sacred Sites Trail Project” of the Sagarmatha National Park that pulls in huge number of visitors for treks and expedition. Yet, the real stronghold of the cloister happened just throughout Ngawang Tenzin Norbu’s chance; Norbu was recognized as Sangwa Dorje’s fifth incarnate. Overnight hotel in Tengboche

Day 07: Tengboche trek to Dingboche (4360m) 4-5 hours
Today the trail through some beautiful Rhododendron forests as we follow the river up the Imja valley to Dingboche. Dingboche is also known as “summer valley”. Abundant of the walking during this space is over relatively mild gradients, though you proceed at a leisurely pace due to the altitude. It is the better elective that the village of Periche, in being sunnier, and less influenced by the frigid winds that dive through the Valley of Khumbu. Dingboche is settled into a little secured valley, encompassed by encroaching snow-secured mountains. On the way one can see the spectacular views of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Lhotse & other mountains.

Day 08: Rest day in Dingboche (4350m)
It will be used reposeful in Dingboche delighting in the beautiful perspectives of Ama Dablam (6856m), Mt Lhotse and differing elective tops unmistakable, however the best plausibility may be a morning trek up the dejection to the cabins at Chukhung. It will be a basic conformity day, before wandering into the higher arrives at the Khumbu misery. The day is used going by the monastery in Dingboche, celebrated for its fanciful animal scalp and hand, and investigating the Imja Khola.

Day 09: Dingboche trek to Lobuche (4930m) 5 hours
After having breakfast, we will step hike up and arrive at yak farm. From where you can enjoy with the fascinating views of Tawache Peak (6,542m) and Cholatse peak (6,440m) on the left . Then the trail directly hikes up to the Khumbu Glacier by following the Duglha before reaching the village of Lobuche. There square measure views of the Khumbu ice, Pumori and lots of smaller peaks from ridge A-one on the track.

Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep – trekking to Everest Base Camp (5357) and back to Gorakshep 6-7 hours
After having breakfast the trail continues for Gorakshep, along the way we can view Khumbu glacier by crossing north rim of Everest next to Khumbutse and Pumori, then we will reach Gorak Shep. From Gorakshep we will continue for Everest Base Camp by passing several short up and down hills until we reach there. This is the flanking that you can get to Everest without climbing supplies, and there are frequently a few endeavors in Base Camp. The Base Camp is spread over a wide zone and looks like a tented town with endeavors from everywhere throughout the planet vying for a favorable area and ensconcing themselves as agreeably as could be allowed. From Everest Base Camp we can view Khumbu ice fall, Khumbu glacier, Mt. Pumori, Khumbutse and other several peaks, then we will back to Gorakshep for night stay.

Day 11: Gorakshep trek to Kalapathar (5550m) and back to Pheriche(34240m) 5-6 hours
Today we will hike up 2 hours to get Kalapathar, it is a windy path up sedge like rocky slopes to achieve the highest. From where you can see the stunning views of Mt. Everest (8848m). Kalapathar also offers spectacular views of other several peaks like Mt Khumbutse (6,639m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), Mt Nuptse (7,864m), Mt Ama Dablam (6,814m), Cholatse peak, Tawache peak and Mt Pumori, then we trek down to Gorekshep. After having breakfast at Ghorakshep we will continue to Pheriche by crossing Lobuche and Dhugla. On the way, we passed numerous Chorten and Stupas as we emulated the stream. On the thin and uncovered trail, we got in Himalayan interchange jam brought about by a train of Zopkyos and Yaks. Overnight hotel at Pheriche

Day 12: Pheriche trek to Namche (3450m) 5-6 hours
After breakfast, we will trek down to Pangboche village, in this village you can see oldest monastery in the region which contains what is said to be the scalp and bones of a Yeti. From here the trail drops to the riverside and cross a bridge and continues up through the pine and juniper forest to Tengboche village. Then the trail drops sharply down to the Dudh Koshi River and the village of Phunki, where we cross the river, and up toward Namche Bazaar. Overnight at hotel in Namche

Day 13: Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla (2810m) 6-7 hours
Today is last day of our trekking; today the trail drops sharply down to Lukla by following the Dudh Kosi River. Our awesome trek comes full circle on a cheerful note with every living soul back safe and well with confronts that show bliss In the evening enjoy with last mountain sunsets of the trek as we complete this exhilarating journey. Overnight hotel at Lukla

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu in the morning
In the morning scenic flight to Kathmandu. Once you’re at the airfield at Kathmandu, your guide will take you to the hotel by private vehicle. In the evening we will have an awesome cultural dinner together for effectively finishing the trek.

Day 15: Leisure Day at Kathmandu.
Today you will be free in Kathmandu city; you can spend by excitement shopping and relaxing. If time permits, and also if you are interested to visit a beautiful and medieval town, Bhaktapur Durbar Square is an unquestionable requirement. It is still an intact and in addition saved aged city that is itself a planet to investigate for sightseers.

Day 16: Final Departure.

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