Introduction
The Everest Base Camp Trek is an ideal destination to all adventure travelers. A scenic 35 minutes flight from capital city Kathmandu brings to trail head Lukla. After a short Tea/Coffee break, Mountain Mart Trek expert trekking guide leads the trek following Sherpa villages, blue pine forest over countless ridges to closer the ice giants than any other trek. Our 11 days Everest Base Camp Trekking itinerary and trek price has been customized for limited vacation, but fairly fit trekkers with a rest and acclimatizing day in Dingboche. The trek offers an outstanding opportunity to hike Nangkartshang Hill for fitness at the higher altitudes which showcases terrific views of the famous climbing peak Island peak, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, imjatse glacier and valley floor.Next day our trail rises to Lobuche and temperature drops, forests give way to alpine scrub, rock and ice. The last village Gorak Shepn en-route gives sleep into Lodge and after Lunch walk to view the ring of peaks surrounding Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) on the Khumbu Glacier and the ice fall towards the summit.A sunrise climb up to black rock mountain Kala Patthar offers superb views of Pumori, Everest, Lotse, Nuptse and the glacier valley. After breakfast, begin the easier three days downward trek to Lukla. This 11 days guided Everest Base Camp Trekking package provides you domestic flights, trekking permits, 10 days proper trekking on full board with a day acclimatization.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Kathmandu – Lukla (2,642m/8,668ft) – Phakding (2,562m/8,700ft)
Day 2 Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280ft),
Day 3 Namche Bazaar - Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft)
Day 4 Tengboche - Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft)
Day 5 Dingboche: Acclimatization and exploration day
Day 6 Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940 /16,207ft)
Day 7 Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,160 m/17,000ft) - Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft) Gorak Shep
Day 8 Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5,545 m/18,192 ft) - Pheriche (4,280 m/14,070 ft)
Day 9 Pheriche – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,280 ft),
Day 10 Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,642m/8,668ft)
Day 11 Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 1 : Kathmandu – Lukla (2,642m/8,668ft) – Phakding (2,562m/8,700ft)
fter breakfast, transfer to the Domestic Airport for the Trans Himalayan flight and dramatic landing on the hillside at Lukla: gateway to the Khumbu/Everest region. Meet your local porters and walk downhill to the Sherpa settlement of Cheplung. The trail then follows the side of the Dudh Koshi Valley before ascending to Ghat (2,530m/8,350ft). Another gentle hour leads up to Phakding.
Overnight in Phakding at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation :
Day 2 : Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280ft),
The trail meanders through pine forest, along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing suspension bridges via the Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo and Jorsale: entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park and permit checkpoint; with tranquil views of glistening Thamserku (6,618m/21,714m). The trail continues along the riverbed to the confluence of the Bhote and Dudh Koshi Rivers. It then climbs steadily, crossing the high Tenzing- Hilary suspension bridge: with inspiring glimpses of Everest and the Nuptse – Lhotse ridge. A final three hour ascent through pine forest leads to the prosperous trading and administrative town of Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation :
Day 3 : Namche Bazaar - Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft)
The trail climbs up from the town and then contours around the hillside, offering great views including Everest and Khumjung. Look out for spotted deer, Himalayan tahrs and birds – including the colourful (male) Danphe pheasant (Nepal’s national bird). The trail rises to Sanasa where the routes to Gokyo and Everest BC fork. The trail to the right then descends to cross the Dudh Koshi (past water driven prayer wheels) on a suspension bridge near Phunki Thenga (3,250m/10,663ft), the lowest point north of Namche Bazaar. It then enters the Imja Khola Valley and rises steeply, through dwarf conifers and rhododendron forest, for a two hour pull, to the hilltop village of Tengboche. Their famous Gompa is set against the backdrop of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Everest, Kangtega and other peaks. At full moon in October/November they hold the colourful Mani Rimdu festival which includes masked dancing and Tibetan Opera in the monastery courtyard. Visit the monastery during the afternoon. Overnight in Tengboche at Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation :
Day 4 : Tengboche - Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft)
Today’s trail descends to Debuche: a scattered stone village with a nunnery, chortens and long mani wall. Cross the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola and gradually ascend to Pangboche with views of towering Ama Dablam (6,856m/22,495ft perhaps the most beautiful mountain in the Everest region). The trail then follows the river fairly closely as it gradually rises to its confluence with the Lobuche Khola and continues up to Dingboche: the last year-round Sherpa settlement in the region. Different views of Ama Dablam rise above the terraced fields of barley, buckwheat and potatoes. The fields are walled to protect crops from icy winds and animals during the short growing season. Overnight in Dingboche at Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation :
Day 5 : Dingboche: Acclimatization and exploration day
This second scheduled rest day will assist your fitness and oxygen intake at the higher altitudes to follow. An enjoyable 3-4hr, 400m climb to Nangkartshang Gompa, north of Dingboche affords views of Makalu (8,463m) the fifth highest mountain and awesome views of Ama Dablam and the valley floor. Return from the rarefied air to Dingboche for the night Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation :
Day 6 : Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940 /16,207ft)
The trail climbs to a ridge providing towering views of Taboche Peak and Cholatse and continues through Yak pastures before crossing a wooden bridge over a roaring stream to Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft). The trail then ascends steeply for an hour, up the gravely terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the summit is a large group of stone-pile memorials to lost Sherpas and climbers. It also affords great border-views including Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori. Everest is hidden behind the towering wall of Nuptse and Lhotse. Follow the valley upstream for about an hour to Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche at Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation :
Day 7 : Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,160 m/17,000ft) - Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft) Gorak Shep
A long but rewarding day. Follow the windblown and rocky path along the barren moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to the last village at Gorak Shep. After an early lunch, set out on the feint trail to the world’s highest Base Camp, on the Khumbu Glacier: opposite the dreaded icefall – the most dangerous section of an Everest ascent. In April/May the trail is busy with porters carrying in supplies and the site is a riot of colourful tents perched on the dirty ice. For the rest of the year it is a bleak and lonely place set below the impressive ice walls (and avalanches) of the Mahalangur Himal along the Tibetan border. From west to east, the main peaks are Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse and Nuptse. Everest and the Cwm are hidden behind buttresses. Trek back to Gorak Shep for the night at Lodge. Overnight in Gorakshep at Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation :
Day 8 : Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5,545 m/18,192 ft) - Pheriche (4,280 m/14,070 ft)
A very early morning climb of 2-3 hours up Kala Patthar, behind the village, offers a sunrise awakening of the Himalayan chain. First Everest (8,848m/29,028ft), then its surrounding vassals: Pumori (7,145m/23,443ft), Lingtren (6,697m/21, 973ft), Khumbutse (6,623m/21,730ft), Changtse (7,550m/24,772ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,941ft) and Nuptse (7,861m/25,792ft). Plus Cho Oyo (8,201m/26,907ft) in the west and Ama Dablam to the south: amidst countless other peaks that crowd the horizon in all directions. Drop back to Gorak Shep for breakfast, and then retrace your steps down to Lobuche. Return to the snout of the Khumbu glacier, dropping down the moraine and continuing on to the village of Pheriche for a lower and warmer night. Overnight in Pheriche at Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation :
Day 9 : Pheriche – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,280 ft),
Today’s trail gradually descends to Deboche before a mild rise through rhododendron forest to the hilltop village of Tengboche which has an important monastery and great views in all directions. A long descent, leads to Phunki Thenga (3,250m/10,663ft) on the Imja Khola: the trek’s lowest point north of Lukla. The path then climbs to Sanasa (where the trail forked to Gokyo) beyond which it broadens for the pleasant contour walk back to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation :
Day 10 : Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,642m/8,668ft)
From Namche, the trail descends to more comfortable altitudes, passing through the friendly farming villages of Jorsale (where we exit the National Park), Monjo, Phakding, then crosses the suspension bridge at Thado Koshi before rising to Ghat and Cheplung. Round off the adventure with the final 700m, 35min ascent to Lukla: and say goodbye to your porters. Overnight in Lukla at Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation :
Day 11 : Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
After an early breakfast, take the return flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of day free.
Accomodation :
