Everest Base Camp Trek

Trip Code : RMT-EVR-BC-4

Price : US$1950

Destination : Everest Region

Duration : 16 Days

Grading : Hard

Max Altitude : 5535mm

Activity : Adventure/Trek/ explore Himalaya flora and Fauna.

Starts at : Kathmandu

End at : kathmandu

Trip Route : Kathmandu, Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Thyangboche, Everest Base camp, Kalapathhar and Kathmandu

Best Season : Feb to May/Sept to Nov

Offers : 50

Overview

The most famous trek route in the world and the once in a lifetime experience for stunning beauty of the nature and the magnificent close-up views of the 1st highest Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse stands at 8516m, making it the fourth highest mountain in the world. Similarly Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Lobuche, Kangteka, Ice Land peak, Thamserku, Amadablam, Twache, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Kongde Ri, are the main snow mountain attractions of this region. These mountains lead through Sherpa villages, forests of fir and rhododendron and across high suspension bridges, and the exciting trek to the Lukla begins with a 31 minutes mountain flight to the Lukla from Kathmandu.

Strenuous trek of the 2nd day leads you to colorful, bustling market of the Namche bazaar with traders from surrounding villages and as far as Tibet, and our ultimate destination Tengboche offers you the sensational views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Climbing above the tree line to cross alpine pastures and glacial moraine you eventually reach Base Camp, high on the Khumbu Glacier. The highlight of this trek includes the 360 degree vista of awe-inspiring mountains. The personal sense of achievement that many experience at the end of their trek is the unforgettable memory. Spending additional day in Tengboche, we retrace our route and fly back to Kathmandu.

According to legendary history of Kirat, there were 16 Kirat brothers called Shorha Khambu, they ruled over this land and used to bring their sheep for grazing and hunting deers around the Khumbu valley before the Sherpa came from Riu Kharta valley of Tibet. Thus, the word Khumbu was changed from Shorha Khambu to Solukhumbu. It has been 300 years since Sherpa people came from Tibet to this place and habited in this valley. Before knowing the Mt. Everest or Nepali Name Sagarmatha, Mt. Everest had local name given by Kirant and Sherpa called ''Chomolungma'' Baburam Acharya (1888–1971) was a Nepalese historian and literary scholar who coined the name Sagarmatha for the mountain better known as Mount Everest or Chomolungma. It was 1841 when an obscure peak in the Himalayas was recognized as the tallest mountain in the world by a British survey team led by Sir George Everest, and whom Mount Everest was named after in 1865. Today, climbers from across the world attempt to scale its mighty face.

Note: If you want more activities such as tour or special explore of World cultural heritage site of Kathmandu valley, Chitwan and birth place of Lumbini let us know through our mail visit2017nepal@gmail.com before your trekking start or after complete your trekking if you have extra time utilization in Nepal.

Trip Highlights

The vibrant, colorful, chaotic city of Kathmandu
Incredible mountain flight in and out of Lukla
Staying in mountain tea houses
Vibrant and colorful centre hub in the Himalayan region :Namche Bazaar & Kjumjung
Sherpa villages and Gompas
Everest Base Camp and magnificent views of the Mt. Everest
view of 1st highest peak in the world Mt. Everest(Chomolungma) (8848m/29,028ft)
More mountains Nuptse(7896m/25905ft), Cholatse (6440m/21128ft), Iland peak(6189m/20305ft), Lobuche peak(6119m/20075ft), Mr. Pumori(7145m/23441ft)

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1334m/4376ft).

Today is your arrival day in Kathmandu from your home. We welcome to you a small Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Our company representatives will receive you at Tribhuwan International Airport, and drop you to your hotel with some important briefing for the further preparation of this summit. [Overnight at Kathmandu]

Day 2 : Explore Kathmandu Valley.

Today we will tour in Kathmandu valley's cultural heritage site, which are enlisted by world heritage site in 1979. The Buddhist and Hindu monument of medieval period of creations are worth seeing to know about Nepal. [Overnight in Kathmandu]

Day 3 : Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m/8,700ft) 3hrs.

We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) early morning 30 minutes scenic flight then Trek to the Phakding. [Overnight at Phakding]

Day 4 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11,286ft) 6hrs.

After our breakfast, we trek to NamcheBazar following Dudhkosi River with narrow valley via, Manjo and Sagarmatha National park check post with processing of official documents as rules of National Park authority and have lunch at Jorshalle. We cross over suspension bridge, and gently climb up through pine forests at some point of half way up to the rest place where you may see a glimpse of Mt. Everest. We will continue walking about 1:30 hrs to reach the NamcheBazar. [Overnight at NamcheBazar]

Day 5 : Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Today is rest day at Namche with along with enjoying time as well as taking hike purpose to support acclimatization, where Namche has perfect height for hiking around Everest view point for scenery of Everest –Nuptse-Lhotse and Amadablam with range of smaller peaks. It is important to visit museum of great interest which provides you with much information of Khumbu valley Sherpa, landscapes, flora and fauna with history of mountaineering around Khumbu area. In the afternoon, we explore around streets of Namche Bazaar. From Namche Bazaar we will hike to Khumjung (3790m/12,434ft) and surrounding village for best acclimatization. We trek across the Shyangboche airfield on to the Japanese established Everest view hotel from where we get the unforgettable views of Mt. Lhotse, AmaDablam, Thamserku and Everest. We visit the Khumjung monastery the statue of Guru Rimpoche and mysterious of Himalayan snow man Yeti skull. [Overnight at NamcheBazar]

Day 6 : Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche (3867m/12,687ft) 5hrs.

The trail short ascent will take you to majestic view of the morning glimpse of Thamserku, Amadablam, Nuptse, Mt, Everest (Chomolungma) along with national emblem Lophophorus and Rhododendron. Alongside Himalayan Thar (Hemitragus jemlahisus), Jharal and Yak will be grazing over Himalaya slope land. We walk gentle straight via Sanasa Phunki Thenga, Crossing Over Dudhkosi River then ascent through Pine forest up to at Thyngboche. It is something you always want to capture in your memory. Rebuilt twice because of the fire and earthquake, Tengboche Gumpa is the cultural and religious center of Khumbu, founded in 1912. [Overnight at Thyangboche]

Day 7 : Thyangboche to Dingboche (4413m/14,478ft) 5hrs.

Leading down through rhododendrons, birches and conifers where, due to the hunting ban, almost tame pheasants are regularly seen and the beautiful small village of Deboche and its nunnery at the bottom of the trail welcome you in its peaceful scenery. The trail then enters the alpine meadows of scrub juniper and, in summer, a profusion of wild flowers. The outstanding views of Island Peak (6189m/20,305ft), 4th highest peak Mt. Lhotse (8516m/27,939ft), AmaDablam (6812m/22,349ft) and the fluted ice walls flanking the Amphu Lapcha pass are one of the highlights of the entire trek. [Overnight at Dingboche]

Day 8 : Acclimatization day

Today we are spending high level of our trek spot so we have to acclimatize for next high elevation. We hike early morning up to the mountain then hike to Chhunkung valley the level of high area close to Island Peak (Imja Tse) having wonderful picturesque around that are gives you stunning views, and back to Dingboche. [Overnight at Dingboche]

Day 9 : Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m/16,174ft) 5hrs.

Alpine meadows and summer yak pasturelands are seen at the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier where there is a steep, tough climb. The close-up views of Nuptse and sunset from Lobuche is truly magnificent. Altitude makes us hard to breath to ascend via Thuglha up to the memorial part where dead people with their names and details due to mountaineering are written. We explore of their names and then gently walk till Lobuche like mountain flat Khumbu Glacier though having wonderful views of Mt. Pumori (7145m/23,441ft) and Mt. Nuptse (7896m/25,905ft). Finally we arrive at Lobuche. [Overnight at Lobuche]

Day 10 : Lobuche to Gorakhshep (5288m/17,349ft) 4hrs.

Relatively easy trails, along the edge of Khumbu Glacier with its intriguing 15-meter-high series of ice, a feature unique to Himalayan glaciers, offer you the today's view. We hike to Everest base camp (5380m/17650ft) which will take 4 hours with beautiful views of Mt. Pumori (7145m/23,441ft), Lingtren (6697m/21912ft), Khumbutse (6640m/21,874ft). A small hike to Kalapattar provides you the best views of Mt. Everest. We hike to the Everest base camp. [Overnight at Gorakshep]

Day 11 : Gorakhshep to Pheriche (4243m/13,920ft) 6hrs.

The descent to the Khumbu Khola passes along the juniper trees on either side. Relatively easier trek provides the amazing views of the Himalayas and natural beauty all the way long. Sherpa people with their unique religion and culture are another attraction of this trip. You will have many opportunities to meet, interact and befriend them. You can try their salty butter tea in tea houses or indulge in sipping a glass of Chang, homemade raw beer. Brightly-colored prayer flags fluttering in the breeze and beautifully-carved Mani stones are the common sights along the trail and hillside. [Overnight at Pheriche]

Day 12 : Pheriche to Phortse (3840m/12,598ft) 6hrs.

Pheriche is a flat narrow land on the lap of the Cho-latse Mountain with small settlement of teahouse where your Himalayan rescue team gives short brief knowledge of high altitude sickness class around 3 pm. The trail gently descends to the Pangboche Sherpa village with open potato farm land where we explore a monastery which displays Yeti's Hand skull. Our trail split from here to west side of the valley passing over sloppy and steep area having beautiful mountain views of Everest, Nuptse, Amadablam, along with Yak and Himalayan Thar grazing over mountain. The trail gentle mountain flat till edge of Phortse and short descend will take you to your Phortse village. [Overnight at Phortse]

Day 13 : Phortse to Manjo (2835m/9,301ft) 7hrs.

Phortse Village is full of Sherpa habitant land, small place on the lap of Taboche peak with potato field looking beautiful terraces land which is surmounted by rhododendron forest good shelter for Lophophorous (Danphe). During clear day, you may get chance to see these pheasants (colorful male and dark color female) grazing around the potato fields. After having wonderful experience on this sport, we walk through rhododendron forests descending to Phortse Thenga and gentle climb till Mon La. This place has a nice view of Taboche, Amadablam, Thamserku and Kangtega. There will be some chances of vulture flying over blue sky. The trail leads us gently down and flat till Namche Bazaar. Then descent down to the Manjo through Pine forest crossing Dudhkosi river and we will arrive at Manjo [Overnight at Manjo]

Day 14 : Manjo to Lukla (2800m/9,186ft) 5hrs.

Manjo is a small settlement which is surrounded by mountains that lies underneath. We walk back through Dudhkosi River via Benkar, Gumila, Phakding, Ghat, Choplung and Chaurikharka to get to Lukla. Many possibilities of local activities of Sherpa people and gleams of Kusum Kangguru snowy mountains may be seen. Additionally, we explore around Lukla in the evening. [Overnight at Lukla]

Day 15 : Lukla to Kathmandu (1334m/4,376ft) 30 minute.

After a grand experience on high Khumbu valley with wonderful adventure we get ready to fly back to Kathmandu, then morning walk to Tenzing-Hillary air terminal where short spectacular flight brings you into city life of Kathmandu and transfer back to your hotel. In your leisure time you may do shopping for your friends and families. Besides that if you want to explore world heritage site of Kathmandu, our company provides services which cost extra that will be chargeable for these programs. As mentioned above, our company will drop you to the airport for your return to home, with further planning of re visit of Nepal for next activities. [Overnight at Katkhmandu]

Day 16 : Departure to Home

We head to airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. Our journey and services in Nepal ends from today for this trip, Visit Nepal Treks and Expedition Pvt.Ltd representative will drop you to Airport for your best memorable of glance of Himalayan. Meanwhile, if you have some negative experiences knowingly and unknowingly, we request to you remove it from your mind before leaving Nepal and carry beautiful memories with hope of your good life and prosperity with hope that you have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

What's included

welcome & welfare dinner
Airport pickup and drops.
Domestic two way flight tickets Kathmandu-Lukla/Lukla-Kathmandu.
Kathmandu (hotel 3 star category).
Accommodation in the trekking route (basic lodge, tea houses).
All meals (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) indicated by the itinerary during trek.
National Park fee & Permits
Gov. License holder best experienced English speaking licensed guide
Porter service (Between two trekker's one Porter)
Guide, Sherpa & Porter salary, equipment, transportation, food and teahouse.

What's not included

Drinks, tip and expenses of personal nature
Extra expenses due to nature and unforeseen events
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses (Laundry Service, Phone Calls, Battery Charge, Bar bills, Hot Shower Boiled water etc.)
Tips for guide, Sherpa, Porters and driver.

Good to Know

Important Note:

Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Visit Nepal Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. Please note that our leader and guide have the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The Leader and Guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required of the conditions. And we highly recommend to all clients to have travel insurance.

Additional Information

Visit Nepal Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. website contains as much information as possible about this trek. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email visit2017nepal@gmail.com . If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: 977-9867068415