Everest Base Camp Trek 16 Days

You are heartily welcome to the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu and after clearing customs and immigration, you will be welcomed, greeted at the first meeting by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative at the arrival zone Then, you are free hassle transferred with private Tourist transportation to selected hotel in Kathmandu, centrally and conveniently located in the Thamel area of Kathmandu. This place is well known as an exciting tourist hub and has a full range of restaurants and cuisine, gear and souvenir shops, pubs, nightspots, and tourist facilities. Today no further activities.

After having breakfast in the morning, 8:00 am Sherpa Expedition and Trekking City tour guide takes you to a sightseeing trip begins and takes you to several cultural sites and places of historic interest in the Kathmandu Valley. A private car and guide will lead the way!

Today, Early morning transfer to the Tribhuvan Domestic airport for Lukla flight. A scenic short flight to Lukla is a lifetime experience in itself. The airfield is at high altitude and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about an exceptional 60 meters only. After landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla, we trek to Phakding with an arresting, green landscape with the view of Mt. Kusum Kangraru. Overnight at Teahouse.

From Phakding, We will follow the Dudh Koshi river, ascending through pine and cedar forests, to the Sherpa capital village of Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is a historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchange salt, dried meat, and textiles. Besides starting a splendid place to shop for traditional crafts, Namche remains the central trading post in the Khumbu region that attracts mountains and lowland merchants. We will spend two days at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, explore local markets, and spend time with our team. During the today hike, we capture our first glimpses of Mt. Everest and neighboring peaks. We stay overnight at Teahouse.

Today is especially sectioned for acclimatization. After breakfast, we will hike to Syangboche Airport (3700m), supposed to be the highest airport in the earth, then continue hiking up to Everest View Hotel (3,800m) for great panoramic views of the Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Amadablam, Tawache, and other snow-capped Himalayan peaks. On the way back, we visit the Sherpa Museum and Everest Photo Gallery. We stay overnight at Teahouse.

Leaving Namche, The easy trail lead us towards the view of Mt. Everest, descending deep into the Dudh Koshi River at Pungki Thanka, and from here, we will ascend the right flank of the Dudh Koshi valley to Tengboche (3860m). It is the spiritual center of the Khumbu region. The climb is lengthy but is more than adequately compensated by gorgeous views of Mt. Amadablam (6812m) and on a clear day, views of Mt. Everest (8,848m)and its surrounding Himalayas peak. we stay overnight at Teahouse.

From Tengboche, we descend through a beautiful forest, cross the Imja Khola and hike through the village of Pangboche (3900m); perhaps today is the most interesting trekking because we will not lose elevation like on other trekking days and we will enjoy views of Mount Amadablam, Mt. Lhotse & other surrounding peaks; the trail continues through pastures to Dingboche, known as the ‘summer valley’.W stay overnight at teahouse.

Today is the perfect scheduled destination included in the itinerary for acclimatization before ascending to the higher elevation above 4,000m. Today your guides arrange a short hike in Chhukung valley to adjust the AMS or thin air for next day trek. In the early morning, we trace the north ridge of Dingboche and climb the Nangkar Tshang Peak (5,616m/18,425ft). On the halfway to the peak, there is a popular Nangkar Tshang gompa which is the best spot for short rest and exploration. The short hike today offers the magnificent view of glorious mountains like Makalu (8,463m), Lhotse (8,516m), Cho Oyo (8,201m), and Ama Dablam (6,856mt). Finally, after the hike, we return back to Dingboche and enjoy the late sun in the summer valley. You will stay at Dingboche at teahouse.

From Dingboche, we trek along a broad valley floor to Dughla, passing the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche. This trekker's aid post is staffed by western volunteer doctors and supported by the Himalayan Rescue Association, which offers treatment and consultation to trekkers. then after we continue to climb up the valley, gaining altitude. We come out of the valley to descend to the yak pastures of Lobuche Village. We spend our night at Lobuche.

From Lobuche, After a short trek through meadows, sees down at the Khumbu glacier. Straight ahead is Kalapattar – the best vantage point to view the entire south side of Mount Everest and the surrounding High Himalayas peaks. After two hours of walk, we will reach Gorekshep, and continue our journey to the Mt. Everest base camp. Here is not much elevation gain, but here are a lot of ups and downs hills and, combined with altitude, tIt will be an exhausting trek – but the journey is worth it. After approximately three hours of walking, we will arrive at the base camp and enjoy a spectacular view of the Khumbu glacier and icefall, where the Everest expeditions begin. After some time we spend at Base Camp we will return back Gorakshep for overnight.

Today, We’ll take an early morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,550m), the highest point of our trek. Kala Patthar gives another finest view of the highest mountains such as Mount Everest (8,848m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Nuptse (7861m), Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201m), Mt. Pumori (7145m) and many others. The changing color of mountains from pink to silver-white by morning sunlight is so beautiful. After you enjoy enough time there, we trek back to Gorakshep, take breakfast, and continue returning down to Pheriche. we will stay in Periche at the teahouse.

After having breakfast, we will trek down along the glacial river and retrace the village Orso, then follow the west bank of Imja Khola to Somare. The path hereafter traces to Pangboche and drops down to Imja Khola before ascending to Debuche from where we take a short incline walk to the hilltop of Tengboche monasteries through dense rhododendron forest. Retracing the trail from Tengboche, the path finally descends to Phunki Thenga (3,250m) and then climbs a ridge to Sanasa fork from where the trail reasonably easier to Namche for today’s accommodation with hot shower. Namche is the perfect place to celebrate the triumph and accomplishment of the trek. You will stay in Namche at teahouse.

Today after having breakfast we leave Namche, the trail takes steep descent route crossing a Hillary suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and through dense forest. The trail retraces the route of Sagarmatha National park up to Monjo and then takes a steep descent to Benkar, Ghat, and Cheplung with the wonderful vista of sparkling peaks on the background. Eventually from Cheplung, we ascend for more than an hour and reach our today final destination at Lukla. In this evening time, there may be a party atmosphere at Lukla. Enjoy the moment and celebrate with our trekking team. We will stay in Lukla at hotel.

After breakfast, we will take an early morning short flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to the hotel. You can either have rest in the hotel or visit around the Thamel area. Walking around the streets of Thamel can be worth spending some time in Kathmandu. In the evening you will sit together with the Sherpa team in the farewell dinner organized by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking for celebrating the completion of the Everest Base Camp trek successfully.

After exhausting trekking, today is a rest day for you. Get your body massaged, leisurely stroll around Thamel and buy souvenirs, explore Garden of Dreams for some relaxing time. This day is also a spare day to use for the flight back to Kathmandu in case there wasn’t a flight the day before due to bad weather.

On your last day of the Everest Base Camp Trek 16 Days, we will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport. We would like to welcome you again to the next adventure in the Himalayan kingdom to explore more of the hidden treasures of our nation. Namaste!🙏