Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular walking Holidays in Nepal Himalaya where you can find Sherpa Culture, Traditions and chances to click some of the best pictures of the Himalayas. 16 days adventure EBC Trek Itinerary takes you through challenging terrain that includes glacial moraines and a steep climb up to the Kalapattar. As you hike up to Everest Base Camp, expect 4-5 hours of hiking every day of the trip, but be prepared for some longer days on the return. A good level of fitness is required for the Everest Base Camp Trek.
After exploring historical Sightseeing trip in Kathmandu, we take a short flight to the hillside village of Lukla (2800m). As we move through the splendid mix and eye-catching vegetation of Sagarmatha National Park, we trek to the Sherpa ‘capital’ of Namche Bazaar. This is an interesting, bustling and friendly town where amazingly, even at such an altitude, almost everything under the skies can be found here. Namche was formerly a trading post between Nepal and Tibet.
We take a day’s acclimatization at Namche Bazaar and then move to the beautiful Tengboche Monastery. At this peaceful landmark, we find ourselves amongst the Mani walls, prayer flags and chortens & soon realize we are in the shadows of the magnificent Everest massif and world’s most beautiful Mountain Ama Dablam, where the views are breathtakingly dumbfounding.
The trek from Tengboche ascends slowly but steadily to Pheriche, Lobuche and finally Gorak Shep, advancing above the treelined into more rugged and moonscape-like surroundings. Gorak Shep, at 5100m is in fact the highest point that we will lodge at. We take our time to reach this altitude after getting well acclimatized.
Naturally, we leave our packs at Gorakshep to make an afternoon hike to Everest Base Camp, passing spectacular glacial forms and enjoying the victory of having made it all the way! A trip that will surely go down into our dairies. If you wish to do shorter trek on this region then Everest View Trek can be the perfect choice for you.
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport & transfer to Hotel
Day 02: A full-day Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3450m)
Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and hike to Everest View Hotel
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche [3864m]
Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche [4410m]
Day 08: Rest Day At Dingboche for acclimatization and hike to Nagarjuna Hill
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche [4910m]
Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to EBC [5364m] and return to Gorak Shep [5140m]
Day 11: Hiking to Kalapattar (5545m) and Trek down to Pheriche (4240M)
Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar [3440m]
Day 13: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla [2840m]
Day 14: Flight to Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel
Day 15: Reserve/buffer day in Kathmandu incase of bad weather
Day 16: Departure for Home
“The above information is a guideline and standard outline of what we provide. Our Everest Base Camp Trek’s itinerary & Services can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.” Please email us at: higherlimitstrek@gmail.com for your exact requirements or Join us our group treks.
NOTE: On adventure trek of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything our best to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport & transfer to Hotel
Our airport team welcomes you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival day. You will have a hassle-free transfer to hotel from airport. The remaining day is free for rest and enjoy your bustling surroundings.
Day 02: A day Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley.
It is a day for Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley and trek preparation. We will arrange a professional tour guide for you and a private car/van/bus with a driver to explore between monuments. The Tour guide will take you to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath Stupa, the historical and cultural sites you’ll visit today.
After completion of your day tour, you will be meeting with your trek guide at our office/hotel. He will brief you about the Trek and all the essentials. The Thamel has many trekking gear shops, where you can buy missing gear in the late evening if you need.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla – Trek to Phakding [2656m]
The most awaited adventures EBC Trek begins today. First, we take a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla [2850m], which offers aerial and stunning views of the mountain scenery.
The next part of the day involves a 4 hours trek to Phakding through the Dudh Koshi River Valley. It’s a gentle descent from Lukla along rocky and well-made stone paths. On the way we will pass Cheplung village and reach at Ghat then trail will ascends to the Phakding Village.
Day 04: Trek to Namche [3450m]
From Phakding, we double cross a river on high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was introduced in order to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. Next it’s a steep hike to Namche. If the weather is clear, we get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is a central trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market – an old time meeting place for the Hindu traders who hail from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La.
Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and hike to Everest View Hotel
Today, we will spend the day at Namche Bazaar. It’s the largest village in the Khumbu region and has many modern facilities, such as WIFI, ATMs, Cafe and Museums. In the morning, we take a hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel for stunning views of the Himalayan Mountains, including Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku and Kantega.
Later in the evening we will explore Namche Bazaar’s market and visit the Visitor Center and Sherpa Culture Museum.
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazzar to Tengboche [3867m]
From Namche, the trail goes uphill on to the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. This is where we get our first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Hiking by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a suspension bridge over the river at Phungi Thanga. This village is a good stop for lunch & rest. Here we can relax before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although the hike up the zigzag path is taxing, it presents us with many beautiful sights of rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and delightful mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its celebrated monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. A wonderful panorama of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam mounting in the horizon can be seen from the tea house.
Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche [4410m]
We descend downhill through a forest, cross the Imja River and climb steadily to the village of Pangboche. This village stands exactly opposite of Ama Dablam [6,856 m], and has special views of the mountain, with the gompa, mani walls and scattered pine trees in the foreground. From here, a further two hours walk brings us to Dingboche.
Day 08: Rest day At Dingboche for acclimatization and hike to Nagarjuna Hill
Today is our second rest day of the trip, we rest and acclimatize here for with hiking to Nagarjuna Hill (5050m). It takes around 3-4hours walk to the hill which offers beautiful view of Ama Dablam, Taboche, Lobuche, Lobuche East and West, Thamserku and Kangtega. There is another alternative hike option to Chukung Valley (Imja Valley) as well with gorgeous view of Makalu, Island Peak, Everest, Cholatse etc. Rest of the day will explore around Dingboche Village.
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche [4910m]
Lobuche is the second last accommodation settlement area on the way to EBC. We carry on through our journey up the wide valley that lies below the magnificent peaks of Cholatse and Tawache towards the left. We then swerve right and take a steep climb towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier.
We go in for a breather in the tea house at Thukla which is a good spot to settle in for lunch. The trail then meanders through the boulders of the glacier’s terminal moraine. As we reach the top of this Sherpa village, we come across many stone cairns, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who visited the cluster of houses at Lobuche Village.
Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to EBC (5357m) and return to Gorak Shep [5140m]
Today, we will finally reach Everest Base Camp, from here, we climb to the route along the Khumbu Glacier. The trail presents fantastic views of the surrounding mountains, especially where the path forces itself to rise to cross a tributary glacier and descend through the sandy trails to Gorak Shep.
We will have a lunch here at Gorakshep (lodging place) and afternoon continue trekking alongside the Khumbu Glacier. The trail undoubtedly presents jaw-dropping views of the snowy mountain, Khumbu Ice Falls, Frozen streams and yaks. After exploring Everest Base Camp descend to Gorakshep to spend the night since there is no any tea houses or lodge at the base camp and crash out for an early night in preparation for our trek to Kalapatter on the following day.
Day 11: Hike to Kalapattar (5545m) and trek down to Pheriche [4240m]
We must start very early morning to reach Kalapather, one of the top & finest view points in the Everest region, Kalapattar [5545m]. After taking memorable photos of the journey with amazing sunrise views then back to our hotel at Gorakshep for hot breakfast then start our trek back to Pheriche. Today we begin to trek mostly downhill. As we retrace our steps to Dhongla and descend to Pheriche, we arrive at The Himalayan Rescue Association, a trekker’s aid post and worth a visit.
Day 12: Trek to Namche [3450m]
We will carry on staying close to the river and after crossing it, climb back up through birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche. Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku are just a few of the Himalayan giants that we get to see on the way. From Tengboche we descend to the bridge over the Dudh Kosi. At Phunki Tenga, we see the water driven prayer wheels, which is interesting to watch before making our way back to Namche.
Day 13: Trek from Namche Bazzar to Lukla [2800m]
On the last lap of our trekking we follow the Dudh Kosi River down to Lukla with steeply descending from Namche Bazzar. The trail goes through dense forests and crossing many bridges over streams. There are also many small settlement areas on the way. After we get to Phakding Village, we hike to Lukla, where we end our beautiful and memorable trek.
Day 14: Flight to Kathmandu
Today, we take a short flight back to Kathmandu. The views during the flight are perfect. After touchdown to the airport in Kathmandu, our team will drop you at the hotel. The remaining time of your day is free for leisure.
In the evening, the company organize a farewell dinner with cultural program, where you will meet with the team of your trek for the last time.
Day 15: Reserve/buffer day in Kathmandu incase of bad weather
We spend a whole day in Kathmandu and this is a buffer day in case of bad weather in Lukla. We may use this day on the trek or if there is any delay or cancelation on our Lukla-Kathmandu flights. If everything goes according to the scheduled date, then we can organize a guided sightseeing tour to visit Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square if you wish too.
In the evening, the company will organize a farewell dinner with cultural program, where you will meet with the team of your trek for the last time.
Day 16: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Home
As we have successfully completed the trip, it is time to return home or embark on your next journey. Even you can join our next adventures trips in the Himalayas if you wish too. If not, our airport team will take care of your airport escort and say you our last goodbye till the next adventure holidays.
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Add-ons & Options:
Hire a Trekking Porters
We suggest you to hire a porter to carry your bag pack while on the trek, trekking with a light day pack is much easier and you enjoy your trekking holidays to the fullest. A trekking porter carries about 20-25Kg (about 10-12Kg from each of you) and we suggest to hire a porter for two trekkers.
MEALS / FOOD:
Every day’s Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included in the package during the trek. This will be a dish of Nepali, Indian or Continental source cooked by the lodging you stay at.
ACCOMMODATIONS / HOTELS:
The whole trekking is tea house trekking which means we will stay at simple Tea House Lodge accommodation during the trek which will be wood and stone houses with outside toilet and bathroom mostly.
ELECTRICITY:
Almost everywhere available electricity on this trekking routes but still please be prepare with 2pin plug, power bank, spare batteries and head lamp etc.
PACKING LIST:
While packing for “Everest Base Camp Trekking,” warm clothing is important to ensure comfort and safety, while non-essential gear such as a knife may simply come in handy. Here we have a suggested packing list to guide you in preparation:
(Note: This is just a guideline to help you on your preparation.)
ACCLIMATIZATION:
Keep in mind that you will be reaching above 5000m during the journey to Kalapather. Walking fast at such elevation could lead to medical complications (Acute Mountain Sickness) which could be serious. There is less oxygen compared to sea level in high-altitudes places. The higher, altitude will be the less oxygen in air. Your body needs a days to acclimatize to this environment, which is why we will take two days rest during the trip, a day at Namche Bazzar & a day at Dingboche. Although we provide information regarding AMS insurance, the only option for treatment is descending (evacuation). We advise that clients with known heart, lung or blood diseases, or clients over the age of 60 to discuss with their doctor before traveling with us.
HEALTH & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
This trekking involves five to seven hours walking per day. However, it is some part of this trek at very high altitude, which will take a physical toll. There are no special physical or training requirements, but high altitude experience & walking is a benefit.
Q How can I book this trip?
Ans: When you confirmed the trip with us, we need scan copy of your passport with one photograph and 20% advance deposit of the total price for Flight, Transport, Hotel and Permit process etc. Please note that the transfer fees should be made by the clients themselves, here is our bank details:
Q. Is Everest Base Camp Trek for me?
Ans: Yes, if you have high altitude experience and physically fit for sports & adventure then you are fit for this trek. Previous walking experience is benefit.
Q. Is electricity available in this trekking route?
Ans: Yes, electricity is available in the majority of location along this trekking route. However, it is recommended to be prepared with a 2-pin plug, power bank and spare batteries for your devices.
Q. What kind of Sleeping bag is required for this trek?.
Ans: Normally, we recommend sleeping bag that cover -20 degree.
Q. Can we leave some of our luggage in your office that is not necessary for the trip?
Ans: Yes, sure no problem you can leave the unnecessary things for the trekking in our office.
Q. How do we pay – on arrival? We prefer an online bank transfer. When we arrive as we cannot withdraw the amount cash at once from our bank account.
Ans: Normally, we need 20% advance deposit through the bank transfer or through any other method when you book your trip with us and the due amount you can make online bank transfer or any others comfortable method for you, here is our bank details https://higherlimitstrek.com/
Q. Should we take toilet paper on the trip?
Ans: If you wish you can carry some of them as cost hikes day to day but you can buy during the trek as well.
I really wanted to do some trekking while I was in Nepal, but I was alone. It is very difficult to know if you can trust the people when you want to do the trekking. But I joined this nice small company Higher Limits Trek with Gopal. I really liked him from the beginning and I booked the Everest Base Camp Trekking.
My guide was Puru, a very experienced nice guide who I recommend to everybody. He spoke good English and was nice company. Because it was monsoon season I was prepared for bad weather, I really wanted to see the Mount Everest, but because of the weather that may have been a problem but at the day of the Kalapather, the sky was blue and I had the nicest views I have ever seen. It was really beautiful!!
It was the best experience from my while in Nepal!
You should not doubt about it and just do it!
Teike Van Der Aa
Netherlands
Email: teikevanderaa@live.nl
16/06/2011
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