Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest base camp trek is one of those “trips of a lifetime”. It begins with an exciting flight to Lukla at 2800m and passes through the picturesque Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar to Gorakshep, and culminates in the ascent of Kala Patthar (5500m) from where classic views of Everest as well as Ama Dablam, Lhotse and many other peaks can be seen. Most of the trek is spent above 3000m in the Khumbu and Imia valleys, whose skylines are dominated by the massive peaks of the eastern Himalayas. This is a moderate trek & there will be plenty of time to enjoy the culture of the Sherpa, to visit ancient monasteries and to learn how lamaistic Buddhism influences Sherpa life. You can stop at any of the numerous Tea Houses, sip a glass of sweetened tea or chang (millet beer) and get a taste of hospitality which is unique to the Sherpas.
Trip profile:
Grade: moderate
Highest alt: 5545m
Type of trek: tea house
Itinerary in Detail:
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2849m) &trek to Phakding (2745m)
Day 01: Trek to Namche (3445M)
Day 03: Rest day at Namche bazaar
Day 04: Trek to Tengboche (4245M)
Day 05: Trek to Dingboche (4362)
Day 06: Rest day at Dingboche
Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4575M)
Day 08: Trek to Gorakshep/ Kalapathar (5165M)
Day 09: Trek to EBC (5375m) back to Gorakshep
Day 10: Trek to Pangboche
Day 11: Trek to Tengboche (4245m)
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 13: Trek to lukla
Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Service includes
- Airport pickup/drop
- Food (3meals a day), accommodation on twin sharing basis while on trekking
- English speaking guide/ porter
- National park permits fees
- Trekking permit
Service excludes
- Flight ticket Kathmandu/lukla/Kathmandu
- Airport Tax
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Insurance
- Cold drinks, alcoholic beverages and desserts
