Everest Base Camp Trek- 14 Days
Preview
Enjoy an exciting journey across the Khumbu region's trails with the stunning vistas of mountain peaks and the world's highest peak, Mt. Everest.
Overview
- Embark on a journey to the base of mighty Mt. Everest – Everest Base Camp.
- Captivating aerial views of the Himalayas en route to Lukla.
- Experience the wilderness of Sagarmatha National Park.
- Discover Namche Bazaar, the gateway and cultural heart of the Everest region.
- Immerse in the lively culture and tradition of the Sherpa community.
- Great perspectives of the mountain range from the highest-placed hotel – Hotel Everest View.
- Visit the oldest monastery in the Everest region, Tengboche Monastery.
- Get a glimpse of the Khumbu glacier and Khumbu icefall.
- Picturesque trek to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) and Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m).
- Spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and many more.
Itinerary
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,400 m) and transfer to hotel. Overnight at a 3-star hotel.
Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) from Kathmandu – 35 minutes or drive to Manthali/Ramechhap (474 m) by shared tourist vehicle – 5 to 6 hours and a 20 minutes flight to Lukla, and then trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – 3 to 4 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) from Phakding – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Acclimatization Day at Namche (3,440 m). Hike to Hotel Everest View (3,880 m) and back – 4 to 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m) from Namche Bazaar – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m) from Tengboche – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Acclimatization Day. Hike to Nangkartsang Peak (5,083 m) and back – 4 to 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) from Dingboche – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and then back to Gorak Shep (5,190 m) – 8 to 9 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Early morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) and then, descend to Pheriche (4,240 m) – 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) from Pheriche – 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Trek to Lukla (2,840 m) from Namche Bazaar – 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Fly back to Kathmandu – 35 minutes or Manthali/Ramechhap – 20 minutes from Lukla and same day drive to Kathmandu by shared tourist vehicle – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a 3-star hotel.
Transfer to the International Airport for your final departure.
Description
The Everest Base Camp trek combines the convenience of well-maintained paths with the raw beauty of the Himalayas. The Everest region, located in the lap of the mighty Himalayas, is recognized for its beautiful scenery and welcoming Sherpa people. This adventure not only brings you to the base of the world’s highest peak but also immerses you in the rich culture and traditions of Nepal.
The 14 day Everest Base Camp trek will take you to a height of roughly 5,364 meters. It provides panoramic views of many 8,000-meter-high summits. You can witness the incredible view of Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche, and other peaks, as well as the iconic Mt Everest itself.
The EBC trek journey begins with a breathtaking 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla in the month of (January, February, June, July, August and December) or a 20 minutes flight from Manthali/Ramechhap to Lukla including a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu to Manthali in the month of March, April, May, September, October and November.
The Mount Everest Base Camp trek begins and ends in Lukla. The journey starts along the Dudh Koshi River’s bank, passing through the Sagarmatha National Park on the way to Namche Bazaar. Namche is the main trading point in the Everest region, also popularly known as an acclimatization destination for Everest region treks.
The walk is challenging, but the beautiful scenery of verdant forests, farmland, hills, and mountains will inspire you to keep going. We will depart Namche Bazaar after a day of acclimatization and continue our trek to Tengboche.
Upon arriving, we visit the renowned Tengboche Monastery. We will continue our walk to Dingboche and eventually to Lobuche from here. During the hike, you will be able to see Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, and many more peaks.
Continuing the journey, we hike to Gorak Shep and walk alongside the Khumbu Glacier until we reach mount Everest base camp. The Khumbu Glacier, the world’s deepest glacier, can also be seen from the Everest base camp. We then return to Gorak Shep to spend the night.
The following day, we hike up Kala Patthar, where we can see the sunrise over Mt. Everest and other peaks. After observing the scenery for a while, we return to Gorak Shep before descending to Pheriche Village.
We retrace our steps to Tengboche, passing through the lush forests of rhododendron and juniper, and continue to Namche. Once in Lukla, a flight back to Kathmandu concludes the EBC trek in Nepal.
Included/Excluded
Included
- All (international and domestic) airport transfers on a tourist vehicle
- Twin-sharing/double accommodation in a 3-star hotel for 2 nights in Kathmandu including breakfast (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost)
- Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek for 11 nights in the Everest Region with attached toilets in Lukla, Phakding & Namche
- All your standard meals during the trek (11 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches and 11 Dinners) including one hot drink and seasonal fruits
- Experienced, first-aid trained, government licensed, English speaking, and locally recruited Ace the Himalaya's trekking guide (2 guides for group size more than 7 people)
- Permits for Sagarmatha/Everest National Park and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System)
- Porters during the trek for carrying luggage (1 porter for every 2 clients)
- Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for all staff
- Purified drinking water during the trek using Water Filter or water purification tablets.
- Round-trip airfare between Kathmandu/Manthali and Lukla
- Kathmandu – Manthali – Kathmandu transportation by shared tourist vehicle
- A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal
- All administrative expenses and government taxes
Excluded
- Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu
- International flight fare and airport departure tax
- Any beverages including bottled and boiled water
- Travel insurance along with high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage
- Tips to trekking staff and driver
- Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD 30 for 15 days visa, USD 50 for 30 days visa and USD 125 for 90 days visa)
- Personal Trekking gear and equipment
- Any expenses other than the Price Include section
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