Compare 16 Day- Everest Base Camp by Asian Heritage
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| Duration | 16 days |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Camping |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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Everest Base Camp Trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu to the small airport in Lukla. From Lukla, you will trek to Phakding, Namche bazar, Pangboche, Dingboche, Chhukung, Lobuche, Gorakshep, Kalapatthar, Pheriche before taking you back to Lukla via Namche Bazaar. The peaks that can be seen during the trek are Mt. Everest (8848 m), Thamserku (6618 m), Amadablam peak (6856 m) and Mt. Kalapatthar (5555 m). The trek takes you along the Khumbu glacier and many settlements where you can explore the local culture and traditions. The Everest region offers surprising and hidden mountain views, and opportunities to get a glimpse into the culture and lifestyle of Sherpa’s. |
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival, Asian Heritage Treks & Travel representative welcomes you at the Airport. Then, you will be transferred to the hotel. On the way to the hotel, you will pass by the Open cremation Place (Pashupatinath temple), Royal Palace Museum i.e. Narayanhity and Garden Of Dream.
Your hotel will be located in downtown of Touristic Hub. Our representative shall facilitate you and discuss your travel itinerary. There will be enough time to stroll through the street of Thamel.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Our tour guide will pick you up in a private vehicle. Firstly you will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, the UNESCO world heritage site. Here, you can observe the typical wood-carved temples and buildings. These structures reflect the history and culture of Kathmandu city. Then you will be heading towards Swyambhunath- the monkey temple. Here, you can observe the religious harmony and tolerance between the Buddhist religion and the Hindu religion. Also, you can witness the panoramic view of Kathmandu city and the Himalaya ranges.
After that, you will be visiting the Pashupatinath Temple. It is one of the biggest pilgrimage sites for the Hindu's in south-east Asia. You can observe the ritual body cremating ceremony at the bank of the holy Bagmati river. and explore the surroundings. Then you will visit another UNESCO world heritage site i.e Boudhanath Stupa. It was built in 600A.D. and is the only one of a kind to reflect Buddhism in the world. Explore the surroundings of Boudhanath Stupa and enjoy the peace. After completing your sightseeing, you get back to the hotel and rest.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2610 m), Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours
Your trek commences with a flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport. It is located in Lukla, Solukhumbu. The flight takes you over the Himalayas giving you a breathtaking panoramic view of the higher mountains, including the famous Mt. Everest. It stands there with the snow-covered peak in all its glory. On arrival at the airport, the Sherpa crew will unload our trekking equipment.
Then, our guide will brief you about the journey and introduce our porters. Then, we head towards Manjo. We begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Koshi River and join the main trail to Namche Bazaar. After passing through the small village of Ghat (2,550 m), it is a short walk to Phakding.
Overnight accommodation will be in a local lodge.
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3840 m), Hiking duration: 5 to 6 hours
The trail will start relatively easy but will gradually become harder. You will be able to get your first glimpse of Everest as you cross the mighty Dudh Koshi. As you proceed further, the trail will lead you to Monjo, where you could have a stopover for lunch.
The next part of the trail will be more difficult. The trail becomes vertical and the altitude will add on as we head towards Namche. If you experience the shortness of breath at this point, do not increase your pace. Rather, step up slowly and steadily. You will be making a pit stop at Namche Bazaar to stay the night there. The people around the Solukhumbu region conjugate in this area to do business. There are facilities like shops, restaurants, hotels, a bank, and internet services. Namche Bazaar offers an interesting insight into how people survive in this region.
Overnight accommodation will be in a local lodge.
Day 5: Rest day at Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar is also known as the Sherpa Capital. You can use your time to acclimatize, relax and explore the surrounding places. Most of the trekkers prefer to get up before sunrise for the magnificent views of Mount Everest. You can also enjoy the view of Thamserku, Amadablam and other glorious peaks. As you observe the shadow of the Giant Himalayas being projected onto the clouds, you get lost in the beauty of Himalayas.
As an energy supplier, try salt-butter tea and Champa. Champa is a kind of barley often consumed by the Sherpas in the region. This lively cultural market is worth a visit. It is usually full of traders desperately trying to sell their products.
Overnight accommodation will be in a local lodge.
Day 6: Namche Bazar to Pangboche (3930 m), Hiking duration: 6 to 7 hours
After having breakfast, we will start trekking towards Pangboche. We walk along the old but still used, Everest Expedition Trail. The trail is a winding smooth path that offers a fantastic view of Thamserku (6,618 m), and Amadablam peak (6,856 m). The trail leads you upwards through a thick forest of rhododendron. There is a high probability of coinciding with the Himalayan flora & fauna.
On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Inside the monastery, there are incredible wall hangings and a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha. You can also see musical instruments. and robes of the Lamas. From Tengboche, the trail drops to Debuche as we cross the exciting suspension bridge. Crossing Imja Khola, we climb to Pangboche village.
Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.
Day 7: Pangboche to Dingboche (4350 m), Hiking duration: 3 to 4 hours
Early morning, we start our trek to the quaint village of Dingboche. The village offers exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Amadablam. Meanwhile, during the trek, we will walk slowly to avoid altitude sickness.
Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.
Day 8: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,710 m) & Trek Back to Dingboche, Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours
We will spend a day here to acclimatize and adjust to the thinner air pressure. We will have a trip to Chhukung valley, via the Imja Khola valley. From Chhukung valley, we get a marvelous view of the surrounding mountains. In the evening, we return to Dingboche.
Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.
Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910 m), Hiking duration: 4 to 5 hours
Due to the climate at this altitude, the trail that leads to Lobuche is sparse. The trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. It passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. From this high vantage point, you will be able to get an unbelievable panoramic view of the Mt. Everest. Some breathing problems may arise today due to the altitude.
Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.
Day 10: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) & Back to Gorak Shep (5,180 m), Hiking duration: 8 hours
In the early morning, you will continue your trek to Everest Base Camp at 5365 m. This is the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. After spending some time at Everest Base Camp, we return to Gorak Shep for the night.
Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.
Day 11: Gorak Shep to Kalapatthar & Trek Down to Pheriche (4371 m), Hiking duration: 7 to 8 hours
This will be another big and rewarding day of the trek. In the early morning, you will start climbing Mt. Kalapatthar, a small peak (by Himalayan standards) at 5555 m.
The ascent is demanding but worth the magnificent mountain panorama view of Mt. Everest. You can get a glimpse of the highest point on the planet at 8848 meters and other mountains. Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless other peaks are visible from Kalapatthar. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep and then trek down to Pheriche village.
Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.
Day 12: Pheriche to Namchebazaar (3840 m), Hiking duration: 6 to 7 hours
From Pheriche, you leave the mountains behind us. You descent through the Tengboche Monastery, located at an elevation of 3,860 m. Then, you return towards the town of Namche Bazaar. We will arrive back in Namche Bazaar in the afternoon.
Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.
Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla, Hiking duration: 6 to 7 hours
After Breakfast, you will continue the trek through the Chumoa village. It's a beautiful village to stop for lunch. After lunch, you will walk along the riverside to Phakding and then head towards Lukla. After a few hours of walking, you will reach Lukla. In Lukla, you can relax and dip yourself into the local culture and lifestyle. On reaching Lukla, we shall reflect on the time spent as a group. We will celebrate the personal achievements of all those who took part in the trek.
Overnight accommodation will be in a lodge.
Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu , Flight duration: 25 minutes
Enjoy a final glimpse of the mountains as you set off to the airport. The flight to Kathmandu leaves before 10:00 am. But it might differ according to weather conditions. On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight accommodation will be in a Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Sightseeing tour around Patan and Bhaktapur
You will visit two ancient cities near Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. In Patan, you will be visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites i.e. Krishna Temple and Patan Durbar Square. Later on, visit the Patan Museum, where you can learn more about the history of Patan and the kings who reigned here. You can also visit the Golden Temple, a major attraction for both Hindu and Buddhist people.
In Bhaktapur, you will be amazed by the architecture of the city. Until today the city has been able to be kept intact in its old form. You can observe the old wood carved buildings all around Bhaktapur. Finally, you will visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Explore the surroundings of Nyatapola Temple, one of the biggest temples in Nepal. After completing your sight seen get back to Kathmandu and check-in hotel and have rest.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 16: Departure
Your trip will come to an end today. First, you will be advised and assisted with your onward travel arrangements. Then, we shall transfer you to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. You will reach the airport 3 hours before your flight schedule.
