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| Duration | 8 days | 14 days |
| Price From | $ 859 | $ 1,250 |
| Price Per Day | $ 107 | $ 89 |
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| Trip Style | N/A | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | No | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
13 Breakfast, 11 Lunch & 11 Dinner |
| Description | Explore the highlights of following cities: Kathmandu, Pokhara |
Everest Base Camp Trekking is an adventure hike that goes beyond the horizons into a natural paradise of unparallel beauty that would stir your emotions for your whole lifetime. Everest base camp trekking is the most thrilling, exciting and challenging adventure hike for the trekking lovers from the whole globe which is an enthralling world class journey in the high Himalayas that leads you to the base camp of the highest peak on earth. Situated in Khumbu region, Nepal it is a beautiful heaven in itself. The surrounding will make you feel like you are in some natural paradise. Renowned for its spectacular view and enchanting beauty Everest base camp has always been a favorite destination of the trek lovers. The Everest Base Camp Trekking is not only popular because it is the top of the world; one can also view the superb Himalayan landscapes which include Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Nuptse (7855m), Mt. Pumori (7161m), Mt. Changaste (7550m), Mt. Lingterin (6679m), Mt. Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku (6723m), Mt. Kantega( 6685m), Mt.Kusum Khagaru (6367m),Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Khumbila (5761m) , Mt. Twache peak (6367m), Mt. Cholaste (6335m) ,Island peak (6179m), Lobuche peak (6145m), Pokalde peak (5806m), Honku south peak (6119m) as you hike the trails during the Everest Base Camp Trekking; you can also spot various animals such as musk dears, leopards, jackals, mountain Thar, even unique bird specimens such as the Pheasant and long tails birds can also be spotted as well. Everest Base Camp is the gateway for all the climbers that attempt to climb the highest summit of the world, the Everest. Everest Base Camp is not a usual trek location; it is the most famous trekking location that holds a long history of pride, glory and tragedy too. It is a brand in itself, a dream venture that many people in the world dream to accomplish. Spectacular views, loyal and friendly inhabitants (the Sherpas) make Everest Base Camp Trek the most sought out trek destination. Trekking at this highly sought out trek destination is not too tough and the routes are not that complex. You can be fully assured that your trek journey with us will be an amazing experience. We initiate you journey to the base camp with an amazing tour of the picturesque valley that offers a glimpse of its World Heritage Sites. Following this you can enjoy a brief morning flight to the beginning point of the trek, Lukla. Lukla is a beautiful Sherpa village situated in the lap of Himalayas. Our journey will then follow a steep river valley to Namche Bazar which is the official gateway to Khumbu region, Surrounded by beautiful Himalayas the beauty of Namche Bazar will surely leave you spell bound. Taking a day of rest in Namche can help you to adapt the altitude which will help you to carry out the remaining journey in a comfortable manner. This trek will give you a chance to explore the surrounding areas and villages of Khumjung. You can even visit the school established by Edmund Hillarys Himalayan Trust and also the hospitals in these villages. We can continue our Base Camp trek with a stopover for the night at the magnificent Tangboche monastery. You will be able to witness amazing unbelievable views from here. The base camp trip will continue to the north through the Dingbuche, one of the original Sherpa settlements in this region. After a day of rest in Dingbuche, specifically for the climate adaptation you continue trekking to the base camp, the landscapes will get more remote and desolate as we tend to get closer to the base camp. With lots of enthusiasm, will power, passion and dedication you will become able to accomplish our ultimate goal of reaching the Everest base camp. The feeling of accomplishment you will have at the end will actually be too intense and pleasing. You will then be able to enjoy the extra ordinary atmosphere; you can follow it up with a hike to Kala Pathar view point. You can enjoy the enormous beauty peacefully before you begin your journey back to Namche Bazar followed by a flight from Lukla. Everest Base Camp trekking will be an unforgettable journey of your life that you will love to cherish forever. |
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel ( No Meals)
Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters), you will be met by our airport representative and transferred to hotel, evening free and your first overnight at hotel in Kathmandu at 3 star Standard Hotel.
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m) and Trek to Phakding (2610m) -4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After having early breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu, we will drive you to Kathmandu airport and take an early morning 35 minutes scenic flight to the small mountain airport Lukla, after reaching at Lukla, our trekking guide will introduce with the porters, then start trekking following then mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi river, it is easy trekking and takes about 3-4 and to reach at Phakding, overnight at lodge.
Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) - 6 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and the trekking follows the Dudh Koshi river and crossing it few times and enter to the park in Jorsale where we will stop for lunch and again we continue the trekking, after few hours walking, Namche Bazar will appears ahead as wetravel along the path surrounded by pines, pass the plateau where the Saturday bazaar is held and enter the village, the Namche Bazar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and opens out only where it faces the Duch koshi, The village is a central hub of the area and food, Sundrie and even mountain climbing equipment may be purchased here, overnight at Lodge.
Day 04: Rest day at Namche Bazaar (3440 m) for acclimatization
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops as well as a magnificent outlook; It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Everest base camp and for the acclimatization, we walk up to Khumjung village through Everest view hotel in Syangbuche and you will see the beautiful view of the Himalayas including Mt.Everest , the Khumjung is densely populated by Sherpa community and there is an old monastery as well so, we will visit that as well and then return to Namche overnight at Lodge.
Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867 m.) - 5 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek with the ridge trail and flat level mountain path that offers excellent panoramas of Thamserku, Kantega, and Kusum Kangrib, after walking few hours on flat Zigzags; we descend to the river and arrive at Phunki Tenga, then climb through Rhododendron forest to the Tengbuche monastery, check into the lodge and you will have time to visit around and to the Monastery as well if you are interested and overnight at lodge.
Day 06: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260 m.)- 5 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trekking with descending through Rhododendron forest to the Imja Khola and cross exciting suspension bridge on it and walk passing by a long Mani stone wall to enter the village of Pangboche, our route continues through summer pastures to Dingboche village; check in to the lodge and overnight at Lodge.
Day 07: Rest day at Dingboche (4260 m.) for acclimatization
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today in Dingbuche is the remarkable acclimatization day and there are some breathtaking views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as we explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak, The walk is short with a good chance to relax in the afternoon and we can do some side day trips around for the acclimatization and overnight at lodge.
Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m.)- 5 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and the trek leads us north for up to 50-minutes until we come to a mani-prayer Stupa then The trail is gentle looking down to Pheriche village below, today's walk offers views of the Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse, after two hours of walking, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier then continue for an hour up a steep hill to the top, where there are views of Mt. Pumori and west of Everest are waiting for us and after a short break, we continue trekking up to Lobuche, check in to the lodge and overnight at Lodge.
Day 09: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep (m.) 6-7 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trekking to Base camp; following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier, after the last rocky moraine dunes, a short downhill walk brings us to Gorakshep, where we will stop for lunch and we leave all our stuff there at lodge as this is the last place where there are lodge available, then we start our Himalayan journey to the Everest Base camp - WOW!!! Congratulation!!! Your dream has come true now and you have successfully reached at the base camp of Everest then after visiting sometime in the Base Camp and surroundings, we return to Gorekshep for our overnight stay and overnight at Lodge.
Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and trek to Pheriche (4243m.)- 7 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Quite Early morning, we climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) peak to enjoy the view of sunrise, and from Kala Patthar, we can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more, after seeing the sunrise over those Himalayas, we trek down to Gorekshep and have breakfast and start trekking down to Pheriche, it is easy trekking down, overnight at lodge.
Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) - 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and now, we are trekking back to Namche Bazaar, an easier descent trekking passing through rhododendron forest, Tengbuche is a small village with a famous monastery offering you the splendid view of Ama Dablam, green hills and river views where we stopped for lunch then we will trek back to Namche, overnight at Lodge.
Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.)- 6 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and today is the last day of our adventure Everest base camp trek and the trekking is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it few time and the last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring us to Lukla, check in to the lodge, overnight at Lodge.
Day 13: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Meals: Breakfast
We will an early breakfast and walk to Lukla airport and take flight back to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel in Kathmandu, your day is free and overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure
Meals: Breakfast
You will be transferred to the international airport for your final departure to your loving home. OUTFITTER NEPAL has taken pleasure in serving you all of these weeks; you counted on us & we didn’t let you down because we know how hard you’ve worked to enjoy this holiday. Meeting you was an immense pleasure & we do hope you will remember us down the years with memories of the time you’ve spent in this amazing country that’s Nepal. A safe BON VOYAGE home…takes care!!!.
