Everest Base camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek

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Duration
13 Days

Age Requirement
15

Guiding Method
Guide Cum Driver

Tour Type
group

Max Group Size
20

Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu

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Trip Overview :
Everest Base Camp Trek, the most challenging and exciting trek in theEverest Region, following the route via Lukla airport to Namche Bazar and reaching thedestination Mt. Everest Base Camp (5364m). From Lukla, slowly following the trail totheDudh Kosi ( ‘River of Milk’), and all through forests of rhododendron, pine, andmagnolias. After few hours of trekking, we reach Namche Bazaar (3,340 m) andspendaday more at Namche Bazaar (the delightful Sherpa capital) for acclimatization andoptional hike around. After reaching Gorakshep we climb up to Basecamp where you can enjoy the best peaksof different mountains such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyo, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Thamserku and Mt Ama Dablam and many more.. Frombase camp, wereach towards Pheriche and again trail towards Tengboche. FromTengboche, wecanenjoy the panoramic view of Mt. Everest. Early morning we head towards NamcheBazaar, take a rest at Namche. Next day from Namche Bazar day we trek back toLukla. While on trek you will enjoy the incredible mountain scenery until you reach Luklaairstrip.Next day morning you take a flight back to Kathmandu. Everest Base Camp Trekking is popular for every traveler and group alike. It givesacomplete scenario of different flora and fauna, rural lifestyle of the Sherpa people, Buddhism, monasteries and spectacular mountain scenery. Adventure Gandaki providesbest trekking packages and itinerary for Everest trek with Everest base camp permit
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu/Lukla by flight. Trek to Phakding (2610 m.)
After breakfast, we will be escorted to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for anearly morning flight to Lukla (2,800 m/9,186 ft), a gateway destination fromwhereour trek begins. After an adventurous 40 minute flight above the breathtaking greenandwhite mountains, we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of themost beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surroundedby high mountains peaks. Upon arrival at Lukla, we meet our other crewmembersandafter some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous villageof Lukla until we reach Phakding. To assist in acclimatization, we only have a short hiketoday. However, if interested in additional activities we can take a side trip to anearbymonastery

Day 02 : Phakding to Namche (3440 m.)
After breakfast in Phakding, we commence our trek to Namche Bazaar.The trail followsthe right bank of the Dudh Koshi river. Today we will enter the Sagarmatha National Park,a conservation area that encompasses the entire Khumbu region. You will alsoget viewsof Mt. Thamserku, Everest (8848m) and Lhotse (8516m.). After a steep two hour climb, you will reach Namche Bazaar, which is surrounded on three sides by mountainranges. Namche is a central hub of the Everest area and also a major trading village for food, trekking gears and other necessary goods. From historical time till today, Tibetansmakethe arduous journey crossing the Nangpala pass to trade in Namche.

Day 03: Acclimatization day in Namche
Acclimatization is important before proceeding higher. This is the first of two specificacclimatization days that everyone should build into their trek schedule. You canspendthe day by taking a day hike to Thami village, by visiting Khunde or Khumjung, or byrelaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar.

Day 04: Namche to Tengboche (3837 m.)
Upon breakfast in Namche, we set out towards Tengboche, enjoying superb viewof Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku. Ourtrek follows more or less smooth trail with few ups and downs which will not bother usasthe magnificent view of the Himalayas keeps our company all through the journey. Alongthe way, we can spot wildlife musk deer, a herd of Himalayan Thar and multicoloredpheasants. The trail goes gradually down up to Kayangjuma. The path eventuallyreaches Sansa, which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest BaseCamp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer flagsfestooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, we reach Phunki Thenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpinewoods. After having a relaxed lunch at Phunki Thenga, we gear up for a slightly tougher climbthrough the pine forests before we reach Tengboche. Tengboche is a great placefor close up views of Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Nuptse, and Mt Everest, and it has the biggest Buddhist Monastery of the Khumbu region. We pay our visit to the monastery thesameday at around 3 pm to witness the ceremony in the principal and popular monasteryof Everest region. Overnight stay at a lodge at Tengboche.

Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche (4350 m.)
With mountains at its backdrop, the monastery at Tengboche looks more spectacular inthe morning. At this juncture, we can take pictures of the monastery and the sceneryaround and as usual start the day journey. We choose the upper trail for better viewsonthe way to Pangboche village. We pass through several Chortens and Mani wallsandsmall villages. The place where we stop for lunch not only serves delicious foodbut alsoallows a fantastic close-up view of Mt Ama Dablam. In the afternoon, we walk northtoPheriche or take the eastward trail beneath the towering north face of Mt Ama Dablam. From here onwards, the walk is fairly moderate as we enter the Imja Valley. Thevalleygradually unfolds as we approach the confluence of the Lobuche River. We descendintothe river and begin the last and steepest climb of the day up to Dingboche. Onarrival at Dingboche, we will see beautiful array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Overnight at Dingboche.
Day 06: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche (4350 m.)

Day 07: Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m.)
The trail climbs to Duglha at 4620m. From Dughla the trail ascends the broad, gentlyslopping valley and climbs steeply in to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier thenleft in to the memorial area for people that passed away in the Everest Expeditionat Chukpilhara, before reaching Lobuche (4930 m).

Day 08: Lobuche to Everest base camp(5364 m.) and to Gorakshep (5160m.)
The trail is pretty easy to start with other than the fact we will be height almost at 5000m. We then started to gradually ascend following the Khumbu glacier up the valley toLobuche pass. Then there was a steep section then a series of rocky and icy upsanddowns. As the sun began to rise, its rays quickly warmed us up, allowing us tomoveabit more freely when taking on the next rocky scramble. A short descent brought us toGorakshep (5160 m.) which is the last village before base camp and our highest sleepingaltitude of the trek. Early morning we walk to Everest Base Camp, visit base campareaand walk down to Lobuche. From the Everest Base Camp you can see the northfaceof Mt. Everest, the famous Khumbu Ice Fall, Lhotse and Nuptse.

Day 09: Visit Kalapatthar and trek to Lobuche (4930 m.)
Climb Kalapattar ( 5545 m) to get the best views of Everest, Lhoste, Nuptse, IslandPeak(6189 m), Ama Dablam, Khumbutse ( 6639 m, Lingtren (6749 m), Changri ( 6026m) andtrek back to Lobuche.

Day 10: Lobuche to Dingboche (4350 m.)
And after making a descend walk for around 5 hours you arrive at Dingboche. Whichisincidentally, is the only place in Khumbu where barly is grown.

Day 11: Dingboche toTengboche (3837 m.)
Today we make a descend walk for 5 hours to arrive at Tengboche. We do overnight at Tengboche.

Day 12: Tengboche to Namche (3440 m.)
The walk from Tengboche to Namche is relatively straight and downhill and takesaround5-6 hours. There is a monastery at Thamo and Sherpa villages in between.

Day 13: Namche to Lukla (2860 m.)
This is the last day of the trek and there is plenty of downhill walk from NamcheBazaar to Lukla.

Day 14: Lukla/ Kathmandu by flight. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
We board our early flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmanduyouwill be received by a Adventure Gandaki Trek representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest day free in Kathmandu for shopping and relax

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