Everest Base Camp Trekking

After the breakfast at the hotel, we will further move for sightseeing after the guide will come to fetch you at the hotel. There are four destinations for sightseeing that are enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The first destination will be Pashupatinath, the biggest Hindu Temple where you will feel a mystical delight. Then you will set out towards Boudhanath Stupa which is the biggest stupa of South Asia. The huge mandala structure contains a giant stupa at its center, decorated with prayer flags, the site will call your inner peace. The next site is Swayambhunath, more popular as Monkey Temple among tourists. The temple premises is a good viewpoint to observe the entire valley and sunset in the evening. Today’s final destination is Kathmandu Durbar Square. Another name for this world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site is Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square or Basantapur Durbar. It houses dozens of temples with unique wooden craft, centuries-old buildings preserving the cultures from the early 6th century. Kathmandu Durbar Square is a religious, historical, and cultural center of Nepal. ...more ...less

On the very first day, our first meeting will be at Tribhuvan International Airport where one of our representatives will be waiting for you. Then we will be heading towards the hotel where you will attend the trip briefing session. The details will be regarding the trek preparation. Hence, the first day will end with the overnight stay in Kathmandu.

The Tribhuvan International Airport management committee has paused the direct flight to Lukla from Kathmandu till further notice due to undergoing maintenance work. The flight to Lukla is diverted to take off from Manthali of Ramechhap. You will start your travel to Everest Base Camp with an early morning drive to Ramechhap (approx. 130 km) airport. On the way, you will enjoy the winsome view of the river, valleys and scattered settlements. The drive takes around 4 hours along the Araniko and BP highway. It is a 20 minutes flight from Ramechhap to Lukla (2860m). Hence in the same day, we will be going for a trek to magnificent Phakding village. From there we can have a pleasant sight of the irresistible mountain Kusum Kangraru mountain. Finally, we will stay there overnight and continue our trek the next day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

As usual, we begin the trek after having our breakfast. Our destination for today is Namche Bazar. As you move further you can see Monjo pass through which you enter the Sagarmatha National Park. During the journey, we trek along the well-preserved alpine forest. The continuously flowing crystal clear water of the river Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi will rinse you mentallyand the steel suspension bridge is the best photo point before you start elevation to Namche. On the way you will see the first glimpse of Mt. Everest in between the twigs of pine trees.
In the evening, you will enjoy the well-developed environment of Namche Bazar. The mesmerizing mountain panorama surrounding the area will overwhelm you. You can see Mt. Nupla (5885m), Kongde Ri (6093m), Mt. Kusum Kangraru and the mesmerizing beauty of Mt. Thamserku (6808m).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

It is a rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization. Although you will not be trekking towards another destination today, you will visit the museum of Namche Bazar with our guides. On the way, you will behold the lifestyle of the Sherpa people. You can then trek up to Syanboche (3780m) to grasp the embracing view of Namche Bazar. You can have a glance at the glorious mountains, including Mt Everest and others from the Everest View Hotel. You can also have a mind-blowing view of the sunrise in the mountains if the weather is clear. You will return to the same hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We continue our trek towards Tengboche, crossing the marvelous pathways full of Rhododendron trees that bloom during the spring. The glimpses mountains peaks like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Amadablam and many more from Tengboche catch the eyesights every time. We pass through the wonderful sherpa village. Tengboche monastery, also known as Dawa Choling Gompa, is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. It is an important shrine for the Sherpa people living in the region. Mani Rimdu is the biggest festival in the monastery. The Monastery captivates the eyesight of the tourist with its aesthetic surroundings of the beautiful forest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The companion of the splendid Himalayas, panoramic views of the Rhododendron and the incredible forest area begins our trip towards Dingboche from Tengboche. The Imja river leads down to Pangboche. The village is more appealing as Mt. Ama Dablam lies to the direct opposite of the village. We feel an optimistic vibe while passing by the beautiful monasteries and the Buddhist pilgrimages. The holy mani walls spread the message of the prayers and preserve the centuries-old mountain culture. The beauty of the crop field in the Himalayan region is tempting. Large walls are made around the crops in order to protect them from the wind as well as the grazing animals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today is a rest day for acclimatization for the higher trek. The Dingboche village is a pathway for trekkers and mountaineers willing to ascend the majestic mountain Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, and Imja Tse. The summer valley Dingboche is a ravishing place with the green vegetation around. Crops like potatoes, barley and buckwheat are grown in the village. Large stone walls are seen around the village which is made to protect the crops.
You will see the amazing panoramic mountain views. We can spend your day by hiking to Nangar Dzong. Besides that, you can choose to climb Dolma Ri, with an easy ascent on foot.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The rest day in Dingboche makes you feel as if it recharged your muscle powers. On the way, you will observe the peaks of Tawache and Cholatse covered with snow as a wonderful photo point. With the tremendous view of the sunrise on the peak of Mt. Nuptse, other peaks also await the visitors. Khumutse, Mahalangur Himal, Lingtren and the Pumori make the expedition more alluring.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

It looks amazing when the first rays of the sun hit the mountains. The Himalayas turns golden and the valley looks like blessed. The trek today is more vibrant, and we need to be strong. The powerful wind tries to block our way but our determination to reach the base camp gets us going on. Today the 2.5 miles long mind-blowing Khumbu glacier leads our way. You will follow the Khumbu Glacier to reach Gorak Shep. After 3 hours of walk, we reach Gorak Shep. You can rest there for a while. The settlement there is very tiny and attractive. The trivial number of lodges welcomes every visitor warmly. You can see the spectacular mountain views from Gorak Shep.
We then continue our trek. The Khumbu Glacier leads to the Everest Base Camp. The way is more pleasing with the gratifying mountain scenes. The charms of the mountain and the flashy camps that gleams more beautiful with the color variance with the gray land of the Khumbu region. The people from various regions makes your trip more memorable as you talk with them. You can take photos and have fun there and captivate the moment in your cameras as well as in your memory.
Now we return our way back to Gorak Shep again after roaming around in the base camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The early morning, we get ready for our trek. Today’s destination is Kala Patthar which means Black Rock. The pathway to Kala Patthar is strenuous. There are hard rocks all over the way. We should acclimatize to the weather as the thinning air makes our way more difficult. The top of the Kala Patthar grants us a clear view of Mount Everest and other peaks like Lingtren, Khubutse, Lhotse, and Nuptse. We get an outstanding view of the sunrise and the mountain peaks as the reward of our exhausting but thrilling trek to Kala Patthar. You can take pictures of the mind-boggling and amazing beauty.
We then trek back to Gorak Shep and move down the way to Periche village. We spend our night in the village of Periche.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

As usual, after breakfast we make our way towards Pangboche and Tengboche. You can see the wild goats on your way to the downhill. Well preserved green forest and the majestic mountains show our way. They provide us the company as a friend bidding a goodbye and welcoming for another visit. There is the oldest monastery in Pangboche. We can see the marvelous rhododendron forest on our way to Tengboche. We reach the Phunki Tenga after crossing and coming down over the river Dudh Koshi. Finally, we make our way to the exquisite valley Namche and spend the night there.

After our night in Namche, we trek down today towards Lukla. We are going to the starting point of our journey. You can see the panoramic views of the mountains, colorful prayer flags around the monasteries, and the holy mani walls. The steel suspension bridge over the milky white Dudh Koshi river leads you the way downwards. Way to Lukla and the day in Lukla is the last in the mountains. The cherished journey is memorable for all of us. You can celebrate the triumph of your journey in Lukla as we spend the night there.

We again catch the flight from Lukla to Ramechhap with the fascinating views over the sky. From Ramechhap we take a bus and drive back to Kathmandu. We spend our night in Kathmandu with the cheerful memories.

You now fly back to your native nation bidding a farewell to Nepal with memories for a lifetime. You will catch your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport. One of our representatives will come to escort you back to the airport. You will enter the airport before 2/3 hours before your flight.