14 Days Everest Base Camp Trekking Tour Nepal
Trip Overview
Everest base camp is one of the best places to go for trekking. The trek commences with a flight to Lukla. There are several tea houses along the way where you could rest for a couple of hours. The khumbu ice fall at Everest base camp is a sight to behold and along with it stands a beautiful conglomeration of majestic views all around.
You will enjoy Everest Base camp trekking as you will be able to witness Mt. Everest which is the world’s most astounding peak. Everest base camp has its own alluring charisma. For years it has been attracting climbers and trekkers and this 8,848m mountain is the dwelling place for adventurers. At the sight, you might get a feeling that you have quenched a long time thirst that has never been satisfied. Its icy appearance has been enticing climbers and trekkers to scale on its surface. It’s been easy to acknowledge why Everest base camp is the most sought after trekking trail then all round favorite trekking in Nepal.
Everest base camp trek is considered as the most acclaimed and renowned trekking course. The experience of climbing is distinctively difficult. The Everest base camp trekking is considered exceptional and it is a place that adventure seekers dream of.
Mt. Everest is the highest peak in the world and has the most amazing sight to gaze at. The sight will leave you astonished and in a state of awe. The Everest base camp trek will offer you the closest view of the snow capped mountains standing high and mighty. The trek is eminently captivating as you will get to witness most of the high rise mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Island peak and Mt. Ama Dablam, experiencing along the way Sherpa towns, ice sheets, pine, and rhododendron forest. The take on Buddhism by the Sherpa villagers make the region a point of interest, religious groups and pennants dwell along the way. Sagarmatha National Park is spellbinding to look at as it covers most part of the raised mountains greenery.
People who are easily accustomed will be able to climb the mountains without any instability. For a few people, the main highlight will be the amazing viewpoints of Mt. Everest, Pumari which livens up the summit of Kalapathar. The summit offers you ice models of Khumbu glacier, Nuptse and the face of southwest Everest.
From the day of our beginning, we have considerable authority in Everest base camp trekking in Nepal. We organize our trekking by putting forth the best cost and management. The Everest base camp trekking package trip is on top of the Green Valley Nepal Treks. It is the best dependable hit in the bundle. We have well trained and experienced Sherpa trekking guides and Porters to guide and assist you throughout the excursion and handle everything that you need according to your general needs and hobbies along the trek.
Do not hesitate to contact us regarding any queries and information you require about Everest base camp trekking. Green Valley Nepal Treks is always here for your queries and help, as it is also very easily accessible.
Itinerary
Day1: Advent in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our airport representative at the Tribhuwan International Airport. A private vehicle is arranged to drop you at the hotel. You can take rest or meet us at the office for inquiry and to know the details and arrangement of the trek. Stay at the hotel for the night.
Day2: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding
We drive to the domestic airport terminal after breakfast early in the morning. On the flight to Lukla, you can see the amazing sunrise on the snow-capped mountains, which is just splendid. After 40 min at Lukla, you arrive at Tenzing-Hillary Airport which is the gateway to the Himalayas. The trekking starts from the airport itself after meeting with our crew there from where Phakding is a brief walk. We rest at Phakding for the day and spend the night at a lodge or tea house.
Day3: From Phakding to Namche bazaar
We start early in the morning and pass through beautiful pine forest, views of Mt. Thamserku and Dudh Koshi River along the route. After a few dwellings, we reach a check post which is the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park. After walking a little further there is the junction of Dudh Koshi River and Bhote Koshi River and from there we take an uphill climb to Namche Bazaar where you can get an excellent view of Mount Everest and ridges of Mount Nuptse and Mount Lhotse. We stay for the night in a lodge or teahouse.
Day4: Accommodation at Namche and rest day
Being the biggest settlement in the Khumbu region, it is filled with ATMs, restaurants, internet cafe, etc. Even it is a rest day to get familiarized with the area, we go for a short hike towards Thame or Khunde viewpoint. We will take a tour around the area and also visit the Tourist Visitor Centre where we can get information about Everest climbers, Sherpa people, and their customs and culture, the flora and fauna of the region. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day5: From Namche to Phorse village
Breakfast in Namche and the trek to Phorse begins. You can reach Mugla Pass and take a glimpse of Mount Khumbu, Mount Ama Dablam and Mount Thamserku. Then we descend to the Dudh Koshi and after crossing a bridge we pass through a forest of rhododendron, oak, and pine to reach Dudh Koshi River. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day6: From Phorse village to Dingboche
Next day we start the trek to Dingboche with a trip to the biggest Buddhist Monastery in the region. The trek goes past through a large village of upper Pangboche and further through villages of Tsuro Wog, Shomare and Orsho. You can see the magnificent view of towering mountains of Taboche, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Nuptse, Mount Cholatse and Mount Thamserku while passing through Khumbila Khola Valley to the ridge top. On moving ahead we pass a trail through Imja Khola to reach Dingboche. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day7: From Dingboche to Duglha
We start our climb from Duglha through Khumbu Khola Valley and along the way we see Dusa the Yak herders place, Phulong Karp which was the first camp of the successful Everest Expedition in 1953 AD. View of Mount Pumori is overwhelming and you could also enjoy Chola Lake. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day8: From Duglha to Lobuche
Walking up the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu glaciers during the trek you can see slopes with boulders where the ascent to Chupki Lhara begins. There are many collections of stones with prayer flags along the way used as memories to Scott Fischer an American mountaineer and Babu Chhiri Sherpa who is the 10-time summiteer, Nepalese citizen. The view of Khumbutse, Mount Pumori, Mount Lingtse and Mount Mahalangur lingers as the trail crosses Khumbu glaciers where you can experience slight indications of altitude sickness. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day9: From Lobuche to Gorakshep to Mount Everest Camp and back to Gorakshep
As the most important day of the Mount Everest base camp trekking, you are in for a treat. You can witness a 360 panoramic view of snow-capped mountains at Thangma Riju. You cannot see Mount Everest from here but you can view Mount Nuptse and Mount Pumori very prominently. After climbing uphill through the terrain of Changri glacier you can see below the grey grassy land of Kalapathar. Stay overnight at a lodge or teahouse.
Day10: From Gorakshep to Kalapathar to Pheriche
The day starts much early in the morning as the trekkers get to witness a glimpse of Mount Everest when the dusk develops into orange bright and sunlight of the day hits the surface. It is the climax of the trip, a gift from Mother Nature to behold. You can get a view of peaks like Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse. It is recommended that during the climb to Kalapathar you can take a moment, catching your breath and take photographs as a souvenir. You can take a look at the scenic view of the Himalayas at Gorakshep. After lunch, we climb down to Pheriche. Stay overnight at a lodge or teahouse.
Day11: From Pheriche to Namche
The descent goes on back to the terminal moraine at Duglha through James route passing through the village of Orsho and Pheriche along with Shomare. You can explore the oldest monastery in the region which is known for the legend of the repulsive snowman who stored scalp and bones of Yeti, on reaching Pangboche village. Moving ahead over the bridge above Dudh Koshi River and Dudh Koshi ravine, there is a descent through pine forest we will reach Sansa trail junction. The trail to Namche Bazaar continues after lunch where we walk on past admiring Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Lhotse and the tip of Mount Everest and Tengboche. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day12: From Namche to Phakding and to Lukla
The last day of the trek continues downhill where the trail is steep rocky terrain and trekkers need to walk in a slow controlled and balanced manner until we reach the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi passing through the open plain and rhododendron forest with the view of the mountains alongside. After reaching Lukla we spent the night there at a lodge or teahouse.
Day13: Back to Kathmandu
We fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla and on reaching Kathmandu you will have plenty of time for shopping and sightseeing of the city. The evening is for celebration for the successful completion of Everest Base Camp Trip. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day14: Departure and on to the next program
One final day in Nepal and for one last time you can go shopping and enjoy the food and the culture of the city. We leave for Tribhuwan International Airport on the scheduled flight timing.
Included
- Pick up and drop service from the Airport
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Kathmandu on a standard hotel with breakfast (twin sharing base)
- Nice farewell dinner in a famous Nepali restaurant and a cultural Nepali dance program
- All permits like TIMS permit permits for national park
- During the trek, 11 nights’ accommodation will be provided
- 3 meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Trekking gear like a duffle bag for your trekking items (if needed)
- A sleeping bag will be provided and it is refundable.
- First aid and eco trained professional guide with medical kit who is fluent in English
- Flight tickets including domestic airport tax from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
- Well paid salary, staffs insurance, equipment, food, and hotel, etc.
- Off course rescue arrangement, not the rescue bill, if needed
- Provide a certificate of achievement if needed
Excluded
- We don’t provide international and Nepal visa fee
- Lunch and dinner cost in Kathmandu
- It will cost US$ 200 per porter to carry your luggage (one porter can be shared between two people)
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Tips for the staffs are expected
Good to Know
The flight to Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu gets delayed or may even be canceled because of unfavorable weather conditions. You must be prepared for long waits in such cases at Kathmandu or Lukla airport as this can happen anytime either at the start or end of the trek or even both. We try our best to avoid such delays and arrange flights for customers under such circumstances. We organize helicopter rescue under such issues, upon the request of the customers if it is available. The charge for helicopter is around 300 USD and can carry up to 4-5 people per flight. You still have to be prepared for possible cancellation or delays as it can happen anytime. If possible, it comes with some extra buffer days (1-2) days at the end of the trip to accommodate such delays. If everything goes smoothly you still have that extra buffer day and can engage in optional activities which can be arranged by Green Valley Nepal Treks upon request. Optional activities include adventure sports, visiting places or landmark of your choice, shopping, etc.
Itinerary
Day1: Advent in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our airport representative at the Tribhuwan International Airport. A private vehicle is arranged to drop you at the hotel. You can take rest or meet us at the office for inquiry and to know the details and arrangement of the trek. Stay at the hotel for the night.
Day2: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding
We drive to the domestic airport terminal after breakfast early in the morning. On the flight to Lukla, you can see the amazing sunrise on the snow-capped mountains, which is just splendid. After 40 min at Lukla, you arrive at Tenzing-Hillary Airport which is the gateway to the Himalayas. The trekking starts from the airport itself after meeting with our crew there from where Phakding is a brief walk. We rest at Phakding for the day and spend the night at a lodge or tea house.
Day3: From Phakding to Namche bazaar
We start early in the morning and pass through beautiful pine forest, views of Mt. Thamserku and Dudh Koshi River along the route. After a few dwellings, we reach a check post which is the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park. After walking a little further there is the junction of Dudh Koshi River and Bhote Koshi River and from there we take an uphill climb to Namche Bazaar where you can get an excellent view of Mount Everest and ridges of Mount Nuptse and Mount Lhotse. We stay for the night in a lodge or teahouse.
Day4: Accommodation at Namche and rest day
Being the biggest settlement in the Khumbu region, it is filled with ATMs, restaurants, internet cafe, etc. Even it is a rest day to get familiarized with the area, we go for a short hike towards Thame or Khunde viewpoint. We will take a tour around the area and also visit the Tourist Visitor Centre where we can get information about Everest climbers, Sherpa people, and their customs and culture, the flora and fauna of the region. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day5: From Namche to Phorse village
Breakfast in Namche and the trek to Phorse begins. You can reach Mugla Pass and take a glimpse of Mount Khumbu, Mount Ama Dablam and Mount Thamserku. Then we descend to the Dudh Koshi and after crossing a bridge we pass through a forest of rhododendron, oak, and pine to reach Dudh Koshi River. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day6: From Phorse village to Dingboche
Next day we start the trek to Dingboche with a trip to the biggest Buddhist Monastery in the region. The trek goes past through a large village of upper Pangboche and further through villages of Tsuro Wog, Shomare and Orsho. You can see the magnificent view of towering mountains of Taboche, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Nuptse, Mount Cholatse and Mount Thamserku while passing through Khumbila Khola Valley to the ridge top. On moving ahead we pass a trail through Imja Khola to reach Dingboche. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day7: From Dingboche to Duglha
We start our climb from Duglha through Khumbu Khola Valley and along the way we see Dusa the Yak herders place, Phulong Karp which was the first camp of the successful Everest Expedition in 1953 AD. View of Mount Pumori is overwhelming and you could also enjoy Chola Lake. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day8: From Duglha to Lobuche
Walking up the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu glaciers during the trek you can see slopes with boulders where the ascent to Chupki Lhara begins. There are many collections of stones with prayer flags along the way used as memories to Scott Fischer an American mountaineer and Babu Chhiri Sherpa who is the 10-time summiteer, Nepalese citizen. The view of Khumbutse, Mount Pumori, Mount Lingtse and Mount Mahalangur lingers as the trail crosses Khumbu glaciers where you can experience slight indications of altitude sickness. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day9: From Lobuche to Gorakshep to Mount Everest Camp and back to Gorakshep
As the most important day of the Mount Everest base camp trekking, you are in for a treat. You can witness a 360 panoramic view of snow-capped mountains at Thangma Riju. You cannot see Mount Everest from here but you can view Mount Nuptse and Mount Pumori very prominently. After climbing uphill through the terrain of Changri glacier you can see below the grey grassy land of Kalapathar. Stay overnight at a lodge or teahouse.
Day10: From Gorakshep to Kalapathar to Pheriche
The day starts much early in the morning as the trekkers get to witness a glimpse of Mount Everest when the dusk develops into orange bright and sunlight of the day hits the surface. It is the climax of the trip, a gift from Mother Nature to behold. You can get a view of peaks like Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse. It is recommended that during the climb to Kalapathar you can take a moment, catching your breath and take photographs as a souvenir. You can take a look at the scenic view of the Himalayas at Gorakshep. After lunch, we climb down to Pheriche. Stay overnight at a lodge or teahouse.
Day11: From Pheriche to Namche
The descent goes on back to the terminal moraine at Duglha through James route passing through the village of Orsho and Pheriche along with Shomare. You can explore the oldest monastery in the region which is known for the legend of the repulsive snowman who stored scalp and bones of Yeti, on reaching Pangboche village. Moving ahead over the bridge above Dudh Koshi River and Dudh Koshi ravine, there is a descent through pine forest we will reach Sansa trail junction. The trail to Namche Bazaar continues after lunch where we walk on past admiring Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Lhotse and the tip of Mount Everest and Tengboche. Stay for the night at a lodge or teahouse.
Day12: From Namche to Phakding and to Lukla
The last day of the trek continues downhill where the trail is steep rocky terrain and trekkers need to walk in a slow controlled and balanced manner until we reach the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi passing through the open plain and rhododendron forest with the view of the mountains alongside. After reaching Lukla we spent the night there at a lodge or teahouse.
Day13: Back to Kathmandu
We fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla and on reaching Kathmandu you will have plenty of time for shopping and sightseeing of the city. The evening is for celebration for the successful completion of Everest Base Camp Trip. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day14: Departure and on to the next program
One final day in Nepal and for one last time you can go shopping and enjoy the food and the culture of the city. We leave for Tribhuwan International Airport on the scheduled flight timing.
Included
- Pick up and drop service from the Airport
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Kathmandu on a standard hotel with breakfast (twin sharing base)
- Nice farewell dinner in a famous Nepali restaurant and a cultural Nepali dance program
- All permits like TIMS permit permits for national park
- During the trek, 11 nights’ accommodation will be provided
- 3 meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Trekking gear like a duffle bag for your trekking items (if needed)
- A sleeping bag will be provided and it is refundable.
- First aid and eco trained professional guide with medical kit who is fluent in English
- Flight tickets including domestic airport tax from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
- Well paid salary, staffs insurance, equipment, food, and hotel, etc.
- Off course rescue arrangement, not the rescue bill, if needed
- Provide a certificate of achievement if needed
Excluded
- We don’t provide international and Nepal visa fee
- Lunch and dinner cost in Kathmandu
- It will cost US$ 200 per porter to carry your luggage (one porter can be shared between two people)
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Tips for the staffs are expected
Good to Know
The flight to Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu gets delayed or may even be canceled because of unfavorable weather conditions. You must be prepared for long waits in such cases at Kathmandu or Lukla airport as this can happen anytime either at the start or end of the trek or even both. We try our best to avoid such delays and arrange flights for customers under such circumstances. We organize helicopter rescue under such issues, upon the request of the customers if it is available. The charge for helicopter is around 300 USD and can carry up to 4-5 people per flight. You still have to be prepared for possible cancellation or delays as it can happen anytime. If possible, it comes with some extra buffer days (1-2) days at the end of the trip to accommodate such delays. If everything goes smoothly you still have that extra buffer day and can engage in optional activities which can be arranged by Green Valley Nepal Treks upon request. Optional activities include adventure sports, visiting places or landmark of your choice, shopping, etc.