Everest Base Camp Trek
Duration
11
Group Size
Max Elevation
5,550m
Difficulty
Difficulty
Start & End Point
Lukla-Namchebazaar
Accomodation
Tea houses and lodge
Permit
Discount
Best Time
(Autumn- Sep-Nov) / (Spring- March-May)
Highlights
- Hiking throughthe alpine forest in Sagarmatha National Park.
- Breathtaking views of mountains from Everest Viewpoint.
- Acclimatization in the famousSherpa capital - NamcheBazaar.
- Sagarmatha NationalPark and its diverse flora and fauna.
- Trek up to 5,555m,Kalapatthar view Point
- Trek to the world’smost famous EverestBase Camp
- Exploration of Tengboche monastery
- Experience of Sherpa culture,traditions, and practices.
Experience the ultimate adventure with a 11-day Everest Base Camp Trek and Kalapatthar excursion, offering unparalleled views of the majestic Himalayas. Walk amongst the giants as you journey to Everest Base Camp, immersing yourself in the rich Sherpa culture and breathtaking landscapes of the Khumbu region.
Conclude your trek with an unforgettable sunrise experience at Kalapatthar, where the world's highest peaks unveil their splendor before your eyes. This tour promises a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, allowing you to witness the mountains in all their grandeur and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Major Highlights of Everest Base Camp
Scenic View of World’s Highest Mountains
Everest Region is the home of the mountains, where you will find more than 300+ peaks above 6,000m altitude. There are four mountains above 8,000m including the world’s highest mountain - Mt. Everest along with Lhotse, Makalu and Cho-Oyu can be easily experienced in the Everest region. Besides this, Ama Dabla is considered the most iconic mountain in the world, which is the major attraction of this trek. Thamserku, Kongde, Pumori, Nuptse, and numerous mountains provide additional beauty in your picture.
Sherpa Culture and Tibetian Buddhism
Everest region is the home of the Sherpa people, and their practices, tradition, and uniqueness are simply the best things to explore on this trip. Prayers flags, stone walls, monasteries, chortens, mani walls, and small stupas are the correspondence of living Tibetan Buddhism. You will encounter the oldest and most popular Buddhist monastery in Tengboche and getting a blessing from the Lama Rinpoche adds more spiritual energy to your trip.
You will be using normal teahouse accommodation during the trekking days in the mountain. During peak season (Autumn- Sep-Nov) and (Spring- March-May) the teahouses and the trail is crowded. Since Autumn and Spring is the best season or best time of the year to trek to Everest Base Camp. However, Flyeast Nepal's experienced and professional team is always there to ensure your safety and luxury all around the year.
Along the journey, you will relish the wonderful trek, support the local economy, explore your hidden strengths, and make both friends and memories that will last a lifetime
Typical Itinerary
This morning catches the early morning scenic flight to Lukla. Upon arrival meet our trek crew and proceed along the banks of the Dudh Koshi river through pine forests and crossing several suspension bridges to Phakding. The first part of the journey is a gradual downhill hike and then a steep uphill trek. Overnight in Phakding.
Note: Every Year, Direct flights are on the month of August & March only. The flights for rest of the trekking months are from Rammecchap which is 4 hrs drive from kathmandu & 15 minutes of flight to Lukla.
The trail passes through evergreen forests of pine and rhododendron north up the Benkar valley crossing the Dudh Koshi to Monjo village. This small settlement of Monjo serves as the gateway to the Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha National Park is home to several species of Himalayan flora and fauna.
After crossing the suspension bridge, our trail winds up past the settlements of Jorsalle alongside the Dudh Koshi and the Bhote Koshi river. From here it is a steep uphill hike of about 2 hrs to Namche Bazaar, the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
This day is reserved for acclimatization, as you ascend higher it is necessary to adapt your body with the surrounding atmosphere. There are several options how you would like to spend the day, you can either hike to the Everest View Hotel passing across Syangboche airstrip which provides stunning view of Mt. Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. You also have the option to take a day hike to Khumjung or Thame village, this hike helps you to adjust and adapt with the altitude gain. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Today’s trek goes through the most scenic route, the trail goes past the Imja Khola through rhododendron-laden hamlets and emerald pastures with majestic view of peaks like the Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and Thamserku all along the way to Tengboche. Tengboche houses the Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. Overnight in Tengboche.
Our trail descends and passes through lush forests of birch, conifer and rhododendron trees to the tiny hamlet of Debuche. After crossing several suspension bridges we arrive at the next settlement of Pangboche, from here we will find a remarkable change in the vegetation, the mountain vegetation changes to short bushy alpine vegetation. Upon reaching Dingboche, we can relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Amadablam peaks that tower over the village. Overnight in Dingboche.
At Dingboche, a crucial acclimatization point, trekkers find respite and adjustment to the high-altitude environment. Nestled amids awe-inspiring Himalayan peaks, Dingboche offers a serene atmosphere for rest and acclimatization. Its strategic location allows trekkers to gradually adapt to the thinning air, preparing them for further ascent.
Hike through alpine meadows and summer yak pastures towards the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche. Along the way we pass through Thukla and the Khumbu Glacier, at the moraine there is a memorial yard of those Sherpas and climbers who had lost their lives on the quest of conquering Mt. Everest. As you trek further, you will notice significant changes in the vegetation from bushes to alpine shrubs. Today’s trek ends at Lobuche, a small village with Lobuche peak towering at the background. Overnight in Lobuche.
Today's trek is a thrilling adventure as you ascend from Lobuche, situated at 4,910 meters, to the iconic Gorakshep at 5,140 meters. The journey takes us through rugged Himalayan terrain, offering awe-inspiring views of towering peaks and glacial landscapes. Upon reaching Gorakshep, you leave your bags in tree house and continue our expedition to the legendary Everest Base Camp, located at an impressive altitude of 5,364 meters.
Here, amidst the towering peaks of the Everest region, you pause to soak in the historic significance of your surroundings and capture unforgettable memories. After exploring Base Camp, we retreat to Gorakshep, where we rest and rejuvenate, surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Himalayas, preparing for the adventures to Kalapathhar (The Best viewpoint to see Everest). Overnight in Gorakshep.
Wake up early morning and trek to Kalapatthar, one of the best vantage point for spectacular sunrise and the best panoramic view of the Everest, Nuptse and the entire range. Descend down for breakfast, after breakfast descend down to the small village of Pheriche for overnight. Overnight in Pheriche.
Descend down the Pheriche valley with views of Ama Dablam and join the main Imja Khola valley and then down past Pangboche, Tengboche and finally to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
We start early today as we have a long day hike all the way from Namche Bazaar to Lukla retracing our route past Phakding, decend down Bhote Koshi river and a short uphill hike to Lukla. We will spend our last night in Lukla celebrating the adventure of our lifetime. Overnight in Lukla.
Inclusion
- Round trip domestic flight tickets to Lukla, including drive to Ramechhap.
- 11 nights’ accommodation in trekkers lodge/tea house during the trek.
- Three vegetarian meals along with one coffee/tea during the trek. (Non-veg meal can be arranged upon request at additional cost), One item from the menu.
- Basic English speaking local trekking guide along with two porters (one porter for every two members) during the trek.
- All necessary paper work and permits (Community Permit / Everest National Park permit).
- All Government taxes and service charges.
Exclusion
- Nepal entry visa.
- International flight to and from Kathmandu.
- Lunch and dinner or any other meal not specified above.
- Personal Travel Medical Insurance.
- Personal expenses such as bar, beverages, tips and gratuities, bottled water, laundry, telephone, battery recharge, etc.
- Personal belongings (shoes/clothes) and trekking equipment’s.
- Hot showers during the trek.
- Any extra cost incurred due to changing the itinerary, like early return from the trek.
- All other personal expenses not listed in the inclusion section.
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