Everest Base Camp Trek
Trip Code:
Apple-EBC
Trip Grade:
4
Max. Altitude:
5635m/18,188ft
Routes:
Kathmandu-Lukla-Everest base camp-Kalapatthar
Cost:
999 euros
A direct approach to the foot of the world's highest mountain - Mount Everest.
A trek designed to get you real close-up to the 'mother of all peaks' Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world.
Everest Base Camp Trek
21 Days
Trip introduction
A direct approach to the foot of the world's highest mountain - Mount Everest.
A trek designed to get you real close-up to the 'mother of all peaks' Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world.
Mount Everest Base Camp has been a popular destination for trekkers since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1953. To reach this part of the Himalaya within a limited time, we have devised this two week trek to Everest Base Camp which runs directly to and from Lukla.
The Everest Base Camp trek, a very well known mountain trek, starts at the upper Phakding and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling bazaar that is a junction for trekkers, the local Sherpa and expeditions and route to the mighty Mt. Everest. All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it the kind of walk you will remember for a long, long time.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu
Traditional Welcome at Kathmandu international airport and drop to hotel. Briefing about the coming days trip .Over night stay at hotel.
Day 02 : Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
The day will start with a guided tour of Kathmandu's historical and spiritual attractions; including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddha Nath, one of the largest stupas in the world. In the afternoon there will be pre-trip discussion where you can meet your trek leader and other team members, as well as ask any questions you may have about the upcoming adventure.
Day 03 : Flight to Lukla - trek to Phakding [2652m, 2-3hrs]
After an early morning flight (40 min flight) to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) and final preparations, the trekking starts. From Lukla you'll pass Chaurikharka village and make a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkosi River until camp at Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) is reached. To assist acclimatization, this first day is short. But if people are still interested to do some more activities they will have an opportunity to do the side trip to monastery from the hotel.
Day 04: Phakding- Monjo – Namche [3450m, 7-8 hrs]
The trail crosses Dudhkoshi River over a long suspension bridge, walking through beautiful pine forest and then leads you along the river to Hilary's Suspension Bridge. Today en route you will see first view of the Mt Everest . The trail further climbs to Namche Bazaar which is the gate way to Mt. Everest and is the main trading centre of this region. This day, you will overnight in Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft).
Day 05: Namche – acclimatization day
Namche Bazaar is the main centre in the Solu Khumbu region and has shops, restaurants, a bakery, hotels with hot showers, a pool hall, a police checkpoint, a moneychanger, a bank and even an Internet service. Namche Bazaar and the surrounding villages have an ample supply of hydro-electricity, used for lighting and cooking as well as powering the video parlors. There is a colourful market each Saturday. There is plenty to do around Namche Bazaar and you should spend a day here acclimatizing.
Day 06: Namche – Tengboche [3864m]
From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have our first good views of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery, which is a 2 hour climb. The monastery sits at 3867m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. The monastery is structurally located on a ridge top with commanding views of the Everest landscape. The view from this spot, seen to best advantage in the morning, is absolutely mesmerizing and stunning and is rightly deemed to be one of the most magnificent in the world.
The slightly longer route from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche via Khumjung and Khunde is more interesting than the direct one. The route starts by climbing up to the Shyangboche airstrip. Above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on earth.
From the hotel or the airstrip you continue to Khumjung (3790m) and then rejoin the direct trail to Tengboche. The trail descends to the Dudh Kosi (3250m) where there are several small lodges and a series of picturesque water-driven prayer wheels. A steep ascent brings you to Tengboche (3870m). The famous gompa, with its background of Ama Dablam, Everest and other peaks, was burnt down in 1989. It has been rebuilt as a large, impressive structure. There’s a camping area and a number of places to stay. During the November to December full moon the colourful Mani rimdu festival is held here with masked dances in the monastery courtyard,.
Day 07: Tengboche - Pangboche – Dingboche [5-6 hrs, 3860m]
The trail descends to Deboche through a forest of birches, conifers and rhododendrons. We then cross the bridge and ascend through the forest, past magnificently carved Mani stones to Pangboche at 3860m. Then the route enters alpine meadows above the tree line before reaching Dingboche at 4240m.
Day 08: Dingboche – acclimatization day [3860m]
Today you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. This day we will have trip to Chhukung valley, then we return to Dingboche in the evening. We will take you to Chhukung Ri (5546 mtrs) too. From there, we can observe a fifth highest mountain Makalu.
Day 09 : Dingboche - Lobuche [4930m, 6-7 hrs]
The trail ascends the broad, gently sloping valley and climbs steeply into the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glaciers. It then crosses the bridge and climbs higher on the moraine to a row of stone monuments. We then cross the tree line and reach to Lobuche (4930m.)
Day 10: Lobuche – Gorak Shep- Everest base camp [5160m,5-6 hrs]
The trail continues climb to Gorak Shep. This day leads you finally to the Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft) walking through rocky and glacial trails where climbers gather for summating Everest. After visiting the Evereat Base Camp you will return to Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929ft) for overnight.
Day 11 : Gorak Shep- Kalapathar-Lobuche [5545m, 5-6 hrs]
Today early morning your leader will knock your door to wake up you with a dark climb up to the Kala Pattar. It takes a couple of hours to walk up to the famous viewing point of Kala Pattar (Black Rock) at 5,545m/18,192ft ; this small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam you can get without climbing. After breakfast you will continue the trek we'll return to Lobuche (4930m/12894ft) for overnight.
Day 12 : Lobuche – Pangboche [3985m, 6-7h]
Trek retrace half way back and lunch at Dingboche, the summer village at 4410m. Finally trek ends at Pangboche for today at 3860m which lies on the bank of Imja Khola. Height 3860 m.
Overnight in Pangboche.
Day 13: Pangboche – Namche [3450m, 6-7h]
Now the trail retrace same way back and stop at Tengboche, during the November - December full moon the colourful Mani Rimdu festival is held here with much singing and dancing. Height 3480m. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 14: Namche – Phakding [5-6 hrs]
Today the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy natural trail. Overnight in Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft).
Day 15: Phakding – Lukla [3-4hrs]
And finally today the trail will lead you back to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft). On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate the completion of your trek
Day 16: Lukla - Kathmandu
After an early morning flight to Kathmandu, you'll head to your hotel. Today is a well-earned day to put up your weary feet and gratefully rediscover all of civilization's perks. You could catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights missed during your first day in Kathmandu. Finally there'll be an evening celebration dinner together.
Day 17: Kathmandu- Back to home
