Description

Group Size: Depends on Participant

Tour Grading: Challenging

Activity: Adventure, Trekking, Hiking and Heritage

Sights: Lukla, Kathmandu, Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp, Monjo Village

Best Season: April, May, August, September and October

Trip Route: Kathmandu, Lukla, Phading, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Base Camp, Pheriche, Monjo.

Once in a lifetime, every trekker wishes to do this iconic trek. Trekking to Everest Base Camp is one of the highlights of Nepal and a favorite among keen outdoor enthusiasts. The trekkers should be well prepared to trek this strenuous one. The guides and porters can be a great help for trekkers to acclimatize and complete the challenging yet beautiful trek.
One must take a mountain flight to Lukla, which can be a memorable moment in life. Along with the world’s highest peak, there are around ten other highest peaks nearby: Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyo. Throughout the trek, you will also be able to sample the unique way of living within the Himalayan range, meet the friendly Sherpa people, and observe their unique religion and culture as you walk through.
Throughout the trek, we sleep and relax in many of their villages. One comes across the contrast-colored prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, and beautifully carved mani stones are the common sights along the trail leading the way to the next village. One may also try Tibetan salt-butter tea in tea houses or indulge in sipping a glass of chang (local wine), before falling into a peaceful sleep.

Trip Highlights

Trek to the Base of the World’s Highest Peak
Stunning Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla—Highest Domestic Airport in Nepal

Day 1: Arrive by flight to Kathmandu
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Upon arrival, you meet our representative and are transferred to the hotel for rest. Evening leisure time on your own.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 2: Fly to Lukla
The flight to Lukla (2886m) is highly dependent on the weather and cannot take off unless the air traffic controller confirms there is good visibility in Lukla. After landing in Lukla, we will trek approximately 3 hours to Phading. The trek follows a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudhkoshi River. Nupla (5885m) can be seen at a stone-throwing distance.
Overnight: Tea House

Day 3: Namche Bazaar
The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale and ascends a steep uphill climb to the Sherpa market town of Namche Bazaar. The town is bustling with numerous homes, trekker’s inns, shops, and a small monastery (5-6 hrs hiking)
Overnight: Tea House

Day 4: Rest day at Namche Bazaar
Today is the rest day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize to the high altitude. Namche Bazaar is a colorful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. A hike above town rewards a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and a view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and the beautiful Ama Dablam. We can also visit the Sherpa Museum on the way back to the teahouse.
Overnight: Teahouse

Day 5: Tenboche
The trek continues, descending into the deep Dudh Kosi gorge and ascending to the other side, one of the most beautiful valleys, and to Tengboche Monastery with magnificent views of the mountains. (5–6 hours hiking). The Tengboche Monastery is the spiritual center of the Khumbu region. Inside the Monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings with a sculpture of Buddha
Overnight: Hotel

Day 6: Dingboche
On the morning trek from Tengboche, the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola (river), and climbs to Pangboche. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exciting views of Lhotse and Ama Dablam. (5–6 hours hiking) Overnight in Dingboche at the Teahouse.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 7: Tengboche
Today, we take another rest day to get acclimatized to the high altitude. We can take a day hike up to the Chhukung Valley for the gorgeous scenery of the North Face of Ama Dablam and Lhotse.
Overnight: Teahouse

Day 8: Lobuche
Morning hike up along the Khumbu Glacier and Dughla (15100 ft), where we stop for lunch, then continue to the yak grazing pastures at Lobuche (5–6 hours of hiking)
Overnight: Teahouse

Day 9: Gorakshep
Trek to Gorakshep (3.5 hours of hiking). Gorak Shep is nestled under the snow-coned summit of Pumori (23442ft) and the sheer west face of Nuptse (25,850 ft) and requires two and a half hours of hiking along the rocky fields and glacial fragments at the edge of the Khumbu Glacier. The views of Nuptse, Lho-La, and Khumbutse appear at a stone-throwing distance. Visit Everest Base Camp and later return to Gorakshep.
If you are willing to attempt a hike up to Kala Patar (18,192 feet, 3–4 hours round trip), you will be rewarded with the best view of Mount Everest.
Overnight: Teahouse

Day 10: Gorakshep
Today we climb to Kala Pathar (5545m) and enjoy the sunrise and the stunning view. From here, you are going to see several of the world's highest peaks, including Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and Mt. Thamserku. Here, foreign volunteer doctors are available.
Overnight: Tea house

Day 11: Gorakshep
Visit the research center, one of the oldest monasteries. Enjoy stunning and splendid views of Ama Dablam, green hills, and the river.
Overnight: Teahouse

Day 12: Namche Bazaar
The trail hops sharply down to the Dodh Kosi and then up toward Namche Bazaar. It winds in and out high above the river, with spectacular views north towards the Everest valleys. We cross the river and ascend to Mongla Hill, which also offers close-up mountain views. From here, descend down to the famous town of Namche Bazaar.
Overnight: Teahouse

Day 13: Lukla
We trek back to Lukla (7 hours of hiking). Descending along the bank of the Dodh Kosi River, we will have plenty of opportunities to walk over suspension bridges. Arrive in Lukla and take a rest.
Overnight: Teahouse

Day 14: Kathmandu
If the weather is favorable, the craft from Kathmandu lands at the Lukla airfield, and we embark on the short flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 15: Departure Transfer
After early morning breakfast, depending on the flight schedule, drive to Kathmandu International Airport for departure to onward destination and bid farewell

-Tashi Delek-