Everest Base Camp Trek - 12 days

Today is going to be a day filled with cultural and historical insights. We will undertake sightseeing around the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES of Kathmandu. We will begin our journey from lively bazaars at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Sitting just in front of the former royal palace, this ancient monument is a marvel of Nepalese craftsmanship. Next is Pashupatinath, a holy Hindu shrine on the banks of the Bagmati River. A 15-minute stroll through Mirga Ban will lead us to Boudhhanath, one of Nepal's greatest stupas. 

Finally, you'll visit Swayambhunath, a historic religious shrine atop a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. With numerous shrines and monasteries on its premises, you get a splendid aerial view of the whole Kathmandu Valley. In the evening you can relax or stroll around the lively street of Thamel. Overnight at Hotel.

Due to recent regulations changes, flights to Lukla will now likely depart from Manthali Airport in the Ramechhap District. This requires a nighttime, four-hour journey from Kathmandu to catch the early morning flight from Manthali to Lukla. The flight to Lukla features picturesque sceneries of mountains and landscapes that are worth a watch. Upon landing, we begin a 3-hour short trek towards Phakding along the Dudh Koshi river. The trail is easy as you also enjoy the scenery, a suspension bridge crossing, Mani Walls, and a few hamlets along the way. Overnight in Teahouse

Today is a long day of walking. You will have to cross at least 5 suspension bridges over the Dudhkoshi River. We will also enter the Sagarmatha National Park today. After crossing the Hillary Twin Bridge we will have to walk uphill for about an hour. Finally, the first sight of Mt. Everest welcomes you. Once you reach the Namche Bazaar you can stroll around the marketplace. This is the major Sherpa town on the trail. You can find lots of eateries, bars, shops and banks in the market. The town is in horseshoe shape and offers the best view of Thamserku and Kwangde Ri. Overnight at Hotel

We will have to do an acclimatization exercise today. The major principle of the best acclimatization activity is to trek higher and rest lower. Therefore, we will visit the Everest View Hotel today. It is the world’s highest-situated hotel. You can get the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cholatse, Taboche, Amadablam etc. It is indeed the perfect place to take a sip of coffee and enjoy the Himalayan beauty of Khumbu. We will then return back to our teahouse in Namche Bazaar. The evening is free for you to roam around the marketplace. Overnight at the Teahouse

Early in the morning, we will take breakfast. After brief stretching, we head towards Tengboche Village. Today we will have to walk uphill, Nepalese flat, downhill and again uphill. It is a mixed course. We will trek past Kyangjuma and Phungi Thanga to reach Tengboche. The place is famous for the monastery which holds the special festival the Mani Rimdu of Sherpa people every year. Find inner peace and serenity while you spend your time in Tengboche. The place is also located in a scenic place having the perfect view of Pangboche Valley and Mt. Everest with Mt. Amadablam on the backdrop. Overnight at Teahouse

We will trek downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to enter the Pangboche Valley. You will start to notice the change in the landscape and vegetation on this day. Beyond Pangboche the vegetation is scattered. We will have our lunch either in Pangboche or Somare before stopping in Dingboche. The Dingboche village is the last large settlement village on the EBC trail. So, you can give a stroll around the village in the evening. Overnight at Teahouse

It is the second acclimatization of our trip. We will hike Nagarshan Hill (5100 m). From the top of the hill, you can get a panoramic view of mountains like Amadablam, Cholatse, Tabuchi, Pumori, Island etc. After staying at the top for a brief period, we will trek downhill to our teahouse. Relax and rest in the warm dining area chitchatting with the fellow trekkers. The trekking from tomorrow is within the thin air area. Overnight in the Teahouse

Dingboche to Lobuche is not a difficult course to walk on. However, thin air starts to make your walking harder. We will stop at the Thukla for the lunch and continue our trek uphill to cross the Thukla Pass. At the top of the pass, we will pay our respect to the memorial. The memorial is of the brave climbers who lost their lives during Everest climbing. Overnight at Teahouse

Finally, the day has arrived. Today, we will touch the Everest Base Camp. Before reaching the base camp we will have to stop at Gorakshep for the lunch. The trail is on the moraine and glacier. Therefore, it is difficult to walk. Heed the instructions of the guide and follow the trail.

After trekking for about an hour we can reach the Everest Base Camp. We will collect the memories and again return back to Gorakshep. Overnight at Teahouse

Early in the morning, we will commence our hike to the Kalapathar top (5545 m). We will witness the majestic sunrise. The view of Mt. Everest and surrounding mountains look spectacular from the top. Rejoice at the moment. We will then descend back to Pheriche via Gorakshep and Lobuche. Pheriche is at the foothill of Tabuche Mountain on the bank of the river. It is quite a tranquil place to spend the night. Overnight at Teahouse

Gear up for the long day of walking. We will have to trek past Tengboche to reach Namche Bazaar. This is the return trip. Therefore, the air starts to get denser and the view becomes more pleasing. Enjoy your return trip. Most of the trekkers say that the view of the EBC Trail becomes amazing during the return trip. We will stay at Namche Bazaar for the night.

We will retrace the trail back to Lukla via Manjo and Phakding. We will celebrate with our trekking crew members in the evening. It is the last day of our trek and we will do farewell to local porters and Sherpa.

We will catch the morning flight back to Kathmandu. You can have free time in Kathmandu today.

Today is contingency day or also you can call it a Rest day. The guide will assist you in shopping and strolling around the Thamel. The agency will also host a cultural Nepalese-style dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant.

You will finally get to see your family and friends, let them know that you completed the Mount Everest Base Camp Trek and share your memories with them. The agency representative will bid you farewell at the airport. We look forward to seeing you soon...