Everest Base Camp

When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will have to go through custom formalities. Later, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel. When you are done with refreshment, you will visit our office where we will complete the documentation work. Enjoy the welcome dinner in the evening.

You will be picked up from the hotel and taken for the tour of UNESCO sites in Kathmandu. You will be amazed to know that there are altogether 7 UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu valley alone and 4 of them lies in Kathmandu city. We will start the tour from Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu temple in Nepal. Observe Hindu crematory in Aryaghat which is located in the bank of Bagmati. Next, we will drive to Bouddhanath, the largest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal. You will rejoice to see monks in red robes chanting hymns. Later, we will continue our journey to Monkey Temple, Swoyambhunath. Believed to have been self-originated at the top of hill, Swoyambhunath dates 2500 years back and is said to be the oldest Stupa. Our next stop will be at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Taleju Temple, Stone Statue of KalBhairav, SwetBhairav, Kasthamandap and KumariGhar- the home of Living Goddess are attractions in Kathmandu Durbar Square.

We will catch morning flight from Kathmandu and follow one of the most scenic air routes in the world with panoramic views of world’s tallest mountains to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. Lukla allows an entrance to Everest Khumbu region. After taking breakfast, porters will arrange their luggage and then we begin to trek. Following the downhill trek through stone path along mani rocks and passing through Ghat village, we will reach Phakding. Visit to the local monastery. Stay overnight in Phakding.

Leaving Phakding, we will walk along Dudhkoshi River. We will be led through pine forest till we reach suspension bridge. We need to cross small villages ofZapute, Toktok, Benkar and Chumoa before we arrive at Monjo which is the gateway to Sagarmatha National Park. After completing national park formalities, we will enter the park. We will have incredible views of Himalayan floras and faunas. Crossing Hillary Bridge, we will reach Namche Bazaar where we will stay overnight.

Namche is the perfect place to prepare for trek. Spend a day of rest at Namche. We can get views of Thamserku Mountain, Everest Mountain, Lhotse Mountain, Nuptse Mountain, KusumKanguru Mountain and other peaks and mountains. Namche is the significant trade hub in Everest. We can hike to nearby villages of Khumjung, Khunde or Khongde. National Park Head office, Museum and monasteries are also attractions nearby Namche.

Leaving Namche, we will move along Dudh Koshi River. The path is scenic. Enjoy the views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku and Ama Dablam Mountains as the trail escalates uphill through colorful rhododendron forest to Sanasa. We can spot musk deer in this area. The trail splits off at Sanasa. We will follow the main trail to Everest Base Camp. Climbing uphill, we will reach Tengboche monastery, Khumbu’s largest monastery. We will visit the monastery and pass through forest to Deboche where we will stay overnight.

After an early morning tea, we will lower down to Imja River. We will climb uphill to Pangboche (3860m) where we will visitKhumbu’s oldest Pangboche Monastery. Moving further along chorten and Mani walls, we will arrive at pretty Imja Valley. Climb uphill from Pheriche and arrive at Lobuche River. Final difficult climb from river will take us to Dingboche where we will stay overnight.

Today we rest for acclimatization at Dingboche valley, you may have full day rest or there are some places where can go for a day walk like trek to Chhukung 4,730m is worthwhile which takes approx. 3-4 hours from Dingboche, towards east within the Imjatse Valley, although the trek is gradual, however you can feel the thin air as the altitude gains slowly coming towards Chhukung. At Chhukung, there are few teahouses overlooking superb view of the snowcapped peaks and glaciers of Lhotse, Ama-Dablam and Imja glacier, Chhukung valley is the last settlement in eastern Khumbu region. After enjoy stroll back to Dingboche for overnight.

Today the trail diverts towards north, the path is gradual up for about an hour as you come to a mani-prayer Stupa, from here the trail is gentle on the hard meadow looking down below Pheriche village and today’s walk offers beautiful view of the scenic mountains. After a pleasant walk through the ridge will reach at Thukla, an hour steep up brings you to the top, where you can view Mt. Pumori and other peaks west of Everest, the spot here is good place for a few minutes break after the strenuous climb, close to this spot you can also see a number of memorials of the unfortunate climbers’ monuments, who died in expeditions around the mountain of this region. We trek continues to the Lobuche an hour for overnight stop.

From Lobuche, we will walk through moraines for couple of hours to GorakShep Lake. The journey continues through Indian army mountaineers’ memorials. We will walk past rocky dunes and moraines to reach Everest Base Camp. The base camp of Everest allows views of Nuptse, Khumbuste, Pumoriand other peaks and mountains. Return to Gorakshep for overnight stay.

This early morning, we start to steep climb to the Kalapthar takes 2 hours walk on our pace. After reaching the top, you will feel beaming as you achieve the moment that you been dreaming, since the beginning of the journey. Top of Kalapathar is a small rocky peak on the southwest ridge of Mt. Pumori, the view from here is beyond imagination as the Everest looks amazing, the panoramic view from this spot is something to cherish, and you feel it’s worth the hard climb up to here and to feel at the top of the world, and can be seen to the south Khumbu glacier sweeps below you, and you can also see the Everest Base camp down below on the moraine of Khumbu glacier and lot of picturesque scenery. Stroll back to Gorekshep for breakfast and we walk fairly easy down to Pheriche for the overnight. It takes 4-5 hrs walk down and during the walk may get a wind and better to start early. Pheriche has Himalayan Rescue Association and can visit them anyway after 3 pm. We overnight at lodge at Pheriche. Overnight at Pheriche.

It takes around 5 hours. Heavy wind blows in Pheriche which is why it is also known as a windy town. The trail descends to Pangboche and then wiggles up and down to Phortse. On the way, there is an opportunity to see wildlife in and around the area such as mountain goats, musk deer and many species of Himalayan birds. There are village monasteries in Pangboche and Phortse rich in the cultural heritage of the Sherpa people. The old monastery in Pangboche is believed to have been established during the 16th century and Pangboche village is known to have the highest permanent settlement throughout the year. While you are heading to Phortse you will see spectacular views Mt Everest and Mt Amadablam. overnight at Phortse.

It takes around 6 hours. After the breakfast, we will follow the descending trail to Phortse Thanga. This is the teahouse settlement area. Our trail continues through forest of pine and rhododendron. Crossing the wooden bridge over Dudhkoshi River, we will climb uphill to Mong _la Dada. Mong La danda is located on the hill so you will enjoy the back views of Phortse village, Mt Cho-O-you, Taboche peak, Amadablam and many more, After short break at Mong La danda trek continue descending to Lausasa then ascending to Kengjuma village.  Take a lunch ate Kengzuma village. After lunch trek continue normal way to Namche bazar Over night at Namche bazar.

After a long walk today, we’ll have long and last day trek back to Lukla, firstly we descend the long way before cross the bridge and further walk to Monju and ten Phakding for lunch. We trek back with enjoying the lush green scenery around and passing through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village. After long walk 7-8 hrs. we arrival in Lukla and you’ll have time to stroll around the areas and guide will re-confirm your flight ticket and enjoy the last celebrate dinner with your crew member and overnight at hotel.

The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, because of the wind in the afternoon, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason beyond our command. Anyway, we will fly back to Kathmandu and your guide will transfer to hotel. You may have time to relax after long journey and take back your breath and rest at your hotel with ending your Himalayan trip with us.

This day we reserve for if the flight cancelled then not to miss the international flight. If we fly already this may have pleasant day for you and have full day at leisure at your own or can be extends your extra trip as day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening company will meet you for the farewell dinner and overnight at hotel

Today is free or last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination