There is a quest to the Everest to every individual who have passion into travel and outdoor adventures. Everest Base Camp trek is one of the famous and the best trekking route ever. For almost half a century, Everest trek has been drawing in thousands of trekkers every year to witness one of a kind experience. From Dudhkoshi Valley to Namche Bazaar and from Thyanboche monastery to Khumbu Glacier, every trekker will be going back home with the memories to cherish for the rest of the life. The hospitable Sherpa’s and their traditions, exquisite food and culture, you cannot help getting captivated and can enjoy every bit of it. The amazingly breath-taking views of mighty Ama Dablam (6,856 m / 22,493 ft.), Taweche (6,764 m / 21,645 ft.) are the scenario second to none. Going up the trails all the way to Kala Patthar is one of the most enjoyed moments by the travellers. Not only does the Everest Base Camp trek provide us with a nice and sound time-out from the hustle and bustle of our lives but it also gives us the unprecedented sense of calm and peace on our way back to normal life. In addition, Everest Base Camp trek offers us the insight of extra-ordinary flora and fauna, which we have never heard of or seen before. The experience of getting into the forests of rhododendron and fir trees and running into some endangered species of birds and animals during your Everest Base Camp trek is simply inexplicable.
We have varieties of customisable Everest trek packages depending upon your needs and preferences of travel. The most common EBC trek is our 14 days classic trek
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The hospitable Sherpa’s and their traditions, exquisite food and culture, you cannot help getting captivated and can enjoy every bit of it. The amazingly breath-taking views of mighty Ama Dablam (6,856 m / 22,493 ft.), Taweche (6,764 m / 21,645 ft.) are the scenario second to none.
Welcome to Nepal. Our guide is happy to greet you at the airport and will take you to the hotel for your convenience on a very first day of your visit in Nepal. You will be staying at one of the best boutique hotel in Kathmandu near Thamel area, which is a hub for the tourists. You are advised to visit some of the heritage areas around Kathmandu with the help of our local tour guide. Some iconic places to visit in Kathmandu are Pashupatinath temple, Boudha stupa, Swayambhu temple (monkey temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square etc. which you can choose any of them depending on your preferences and amount of time you have for a day. Evening time will be a briefing and dinner session with a guide providing all the necessary information about the trekking, permits arrangements and other things to consider while you are in Nepal.
On this day, we will assign you a guide who will be leading your trek providing all the necessary information about Nepal and do the preparation thoroughly. We will also do the permits arrangements on this day while you are engaged in sightseeing around Kathmandu. Sightseeing includes the visit on UNESCO world heritage listed sites such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath stupa, Swayambhu (monkey temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square etc. as your preferences.
We take a breathtaking fly from Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) on a twin-engine Otter to the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, to the Sherpa village of Lukla (2,840 m), where we begin our trek into the Khumbu region. Throughout the short flight, dramatic views of terraced high hills and the distant Himalayan range will come into view. After reaching lukla, we will take lunch and hike for around three hours to reach Phakding (2,610 m). During the 3 hours hike to Phakding you will pass Mani stonewalls, sacred for Buddhist, made from hundreds of stone tablets and giant carved boulders with brilliantly decorated colourful paints. Lukla (2,840 m) will be windy and cold so we suggest you to keep fleece and warm hat handy though it feel hot in Kathmandu
From Phakding, we continue hiking for around five hours along the banks of the Dudh Koshi river through stands of pine and oak trees, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges loaded with colourful prayer flags. Trail starts to rise and rhododendron, magnolia and giant fir trees prevail, with breathtaking view of Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) which is the gateway to the Everest region also known as the Sherpa Capital. Namche Bazaar is a colourful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. We will take extra day for rest and acclimatization. During acclimatization day, an early hike above town, before the clouds move in, reward climbers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest (8,848m / 29,038 ft), Lhotse (8,516m/ 27,939 ft) (the 4th highest peak in the world), and the beautiful Ama Dablam (6,856m / 22,493ft) . On the way down, we can visit the Sherpa Museum that houses an exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifestyle and a fabulous photography display of Sherpa traditions and mountains.
After leaving Namche Bazaar the trek takes five to six hours continuing the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi along with magnificent views of the mountains that becomes more dramatic as you approach the holy place of Tengboche (3,860 m). A traditional site with its wonderful Gompa (monastery) is a spiritual centre of the Khumbu region where the Rimpoche (Lama Re-incarnate) exists. The monastery is made of decorated wall hangings, a big sculpture of Buddha and the musical instruments of robes of the Lamas. If you are lucky enough you will see the monks performing their rituals and hear the divine chanting and music. Thyangboche known as the best place where panoramic view of Kwangde(6,011m/ 19236 ft), Nuptse ( 7,879m / 25,850 ft ), Lhotse ( 8,516m/ 27,939 ft), Kangtega (6,782m / 22,251 ft) , Ama Dablam (6,856m / 22,493ft) and Everest emerge.
Trekking from Thyangboche, the trail drops to Debuche. The trail passes Imja Khola crossing the suspension bridge and climbs to Pangboche among thousands of Mani stones holding ‘Yeti Scalp’ in its Gompa. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the picturesque traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche just under Mt. Ama Dablam with its lovely views of Lhotse (8,516 m / 27,939 ft), Island Peak (6,189m / 20,305 ft) and Ama Dablam (6,856 m / 22493 ft). Agriculture is only barely possible in such high altitude places and the lives of the local Sherpa’s are simple by any standards. Much of the walking during this five to six hours trip to reach the altitude of 4,100 m is over comparatively gentle gradients, although you proceed at a leisurely pace because of the elevation.
Today is the beautiful acclimatization day during our trip as we stay above 4,000m altitude. We are already surrounded by snow-capped high hill mountain and we further go higher to acclimatize and explore the surrounding beauty with light bag pack to adjust our body in high altitude and to avoid altitude sickness.
We continue hiking past frozen rivers where stone houses sit in an icy wilderness of stunning beauty while reaching to Lobuche. We can view the Khumbu Ice fall, Pumori (7,161m/ 23,494 ft) and many smaller peaks from ridge tops on the track.
After leaving Lobuche, the trail to Gorakshep is one of the most beautiful and bit challenging. Trail is mix of stony path and melting glacier surface though we don’t need specific equipment. After 4 hours of walking with spectacular view of Himalayas, we reach Gorakshep. After lunch we trek to Everest Base Camp with our light bagpack. A reasonably difficult day walking along the Khumbu glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 5,365 m. Everest Base camp is the closest place to reach Mount Everest without mountaineering equipment. You might see group of people attempting to climb massive Mt. Everest. Then we hike back to Gorakshep for overnight stay. – EBC is side trip, so we suggest you to carry light backpack (water, chocolate and valuable things).
It will be another difficult yet rewarding day of our Everest Base Camp Trek. We wake up early in the morning and start our hike to Kala Patthar at the elevation of 5,555 m. The climb is challenging but the trekker gets the most superb mountain scenery: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8,848 m (29028 feet), towers directly ahead and on all sides emerge the other giant mountains, Nuptse (7,879m / 25,850 ft), Pumori (7,161 m / 23,494 ft), Cholatse (6,440 m/ 20608 ft), Lhotse ( 8516m / 27939 ft) and countless others. Afterwards we make a quick plunge to Gorak Shep, a tiny village at 5,180 m and then trek down to Periche for a overnight stay.
The trek back to Namche Bazaar follows the Imja River again all through Tengboche. From Tengboche, we will move downward to Phungki Thanka, cross the Kyangjuma, and arrive at Namche. It is a peaceful hike downhill where you can enjoy the wonderful sight of the landscape and the Himalayas.
The trail from Namche to Lukla follows a steeply downward path passing a suspension bridge. Here, The Dudh Koshi River comes up with a gorgeous feel to the natural surroundings.
Today, you will be flying back to Kathmandu with the amazing feeling that you accomplished the trekking to Everest Base Camp. You will be enjoying the amazing view of the landscapes one more time during the flight. After arriving at the Kathmandu airport.
