Duration: 18 days
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12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek
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Duration - 10 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek, is one of the foremost prevalent and unforgettable experience goals within the Himalayas. The landscape is impressive, bright peaks,impressive glaciers, ancient and precious monasteries are the key to sublimity.Obviously, the lovely Sherpa people,their culture
Highlights
- World’s highest airport at Syangboche (3,780m / 12.402ft)
- Chance to explore the culture and lifestyles of the local Sherpa people
- The magnificent views of the world’s highest peak, 8,848.68m/29,029 ft.
- Views of other peaks such as Mt. Lhotse(8,516m), Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt. Makalu (8,463m)
- Explore Sagarmatha National Park
- Prayer wheels, colorful flags, Mani stones, high suspension bridges
- Ancient monastery in Tengboche (3,867m / 12,687ft)
- Wildlife like musk deer, colorful pheasants, snow leopard, and Himalayan Thar
Description
12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek
Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding(2,651m/8,700ft): 30 minutes flight, 3 – 4 hr
Day 02: Phakding – Namche (3,438m/11,280 ft): 4- 5 hr
Day 03: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft
Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours
Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche(4,358m/14,295 ft) 5 – 6 hour
Day 06: Dingboche: Acclimatization(4,358m/14,295 ft)
Day 07: Dingboche – Lobuche(4,928m/16164 ft)
Day 08: Lobuche – Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929ft) – Everest Base Camp (5,320m/17,450ft)
Day 09: Gorakshep – Kala Pathar (5,550m/18,204ft) – Pheriche(4200 m)
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar(3,500m/11,480ft) – 7 hours
Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) – 6 hours
Day 12: Lukla – Kathmandu (1400 m)
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Airport pickups and Drop
- Teahouse/Lodge accommodation including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking guide.
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation
- Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure Duffel Bag
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- All government and local taxes
- Farewell dinner at the end of the trip
- Exclusions:
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Entrance Fee for Sightseeing
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain
- International flights Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills,hot and cold drinks , battery recharge
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Namche Bazar
- Kathmandu
- Tenzing-Hillary Airport
- Dingboche
- Pheriche
- Lobuche
- Gorak Shep
- Tyangboche
- Phakding
Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding(2,651m/8,700ft): 30 minutes flight, 3 – 4 hours trek
We take an early morning flight to Lukla and start our trek. The trail then leads to Phakding via Cheplung village from where we get a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain that has never been summited. Overnight at Phakding.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 02: Phakding – Namche (3,438m/11,280 ft): 4- 5 hours
We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages leading the entrance to the Everest National Park. Then we pass Jorsale village crossing a suspension bridge and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We continue our trek ascending on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 03: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)
We explore Namche Bazaar and hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours
The trek until Phunki is an easy walk. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village exploring the famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00 pm, so if we reach there by 4 o’clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche(4,358m/14,295 ft) 5 – 6 hours
We walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. The trek continues passing through the upper Pangboche trail and exploring the Pangboche Monastery. We continue our walk to Dingboche via Imja Valley and Lobuche River. Overnight at Dingboche. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Day 06: Dingboche: Acclimatization(4,358m/14,295 ft) Spending a day in Dingboche will help us to acclimate to the high altitude. We can spend time hiking to the hill about four hours behind Dingboche to view the world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Overnight at Dingboche.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 07: Dingboche – Lobuche(4,928m/16164 ft
The trek continues walking around 7 hours (9 km) along the Himalayan trail heading towards the famous base camp of the world’s tallest peak exploring the breathtaking magnificent view of the mountains. The trail then continues via Dughla pass to the mountain village of Lobuche for the overnight stay.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 08: Lobuche – Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929ft) – Everest Base Camp (5,320m/17,450ft)
Today we continue our trek to Everest Base camp walking long day nearly 12 hours (17 km) to Gorakshep. After reaching Gorak shep, check-in at the lodge, have lunch and walk to the Base Camp to enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains. Then we walk back to Gorakshep from the base camp for overnight stay.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 09: Gorakshep – Kala Pathar (5,550m/18,204ft) – Pheriche(4200 m)
After early breakfast, we walk up to the highest point of the trek, Kalapatthar for a magnificent view of the world’s tallest Everest and several other mountains like Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains. It takes about three hours to reach the top. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, we walk back to Gorak Shep for lunch which is relatively easier than hiking up to Kala Patthar. After lunch, we hike down to Pheriche to spend the night.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar(3,500m/11,480ft) – 7 hours
Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us through Pangboche and Tengboche before continuing to the town of Namche Bazaar. We arrive back to Namche in the afternoon. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) – 6 hours
This is our last day of trekking as we return to Lukla where the trek began. We enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trek mates. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 12: Lukla – Kathmandu (1400 m)
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. We take you for a cultural dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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