Everest Base Camp (EBC) Kalapathar Trek

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12 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most popular, adventurous and challenging trekking adventure experience in the Everest region of Nepal. Everest Base Camp(EBC) trek, will allow you to encounter the amazing views of the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest (8848m); along with Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu and Mt. Cho Oyu. Everest Base Camp Trek is a great opportunity to explore the culture and tradition of unsung Heros of Everest, the great Sherpa.

What's Included

Domestic flights (wherever stated on the itinerary)
Welcome and farewell dinner
All airport/hotel transfers
All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit or entrance fees etc)
Trek leader, assistant trek leader) Sherpa porters including their salary, insurance, equipment
Lunch (Optional[12])
Lunch
All government and local taxes
Dinner (Optional[12])
Dinner
A comprehensive medical kit
Breakfast (Optional[12])
Breakfast
All accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara and wherever stated
All accommodation and meals during the trek
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Nepal Visa fee and airport departure tax
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
Extra night accommodation
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, showers, etc)
Tips for guides and porters

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 12 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding - (2,652m) 3/4 hrs walk

    2 stops
  • 1
    Lukla

    We board a flight to Lukla (2,850m/9,350 ft) early in the morning. It takes 30 minutes to arrive at Lukla airport.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Phakding

    Then we trek to Phakding (2650 m/ 8562 ft ) - Walking Distance (6.2km/3.85 miles) - 3 hours.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285 ft) [6 hrs walk]

    1 stop
  • 3
    Namche Bazaar

    Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285 ft) - Walking Distance (7.4km/4.6 miles) - 6 hours

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Acclimatizatio at Namche Bazar

    1 stop
  • 4
    Namche Bazaar

    We start with a steep one-hour climb to the Syangboche (3790m), from where we will slowly ascend towards Khunde. From Khunde, we follow the trail eastwards to Khumjung, at the foot of the sacred peak Khumbila. After enjoying lunch at Khumjung, we gradually climb to Everest View Hotel where we will enjoy the splendid mountain views. Then we descend towards Namche (3540m).

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche - (3,860m) 5 hrs walk

    1 stop
  • 5
    Tengboche

    Today after breakfast we start our trek from Namche to Tengboche.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche - (4,410m) 5 hrs walk

    1 stop
  • 6

    Today we will start our journey downhill through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb steadily to the village of Pangboche. Pangboche village lies directly opposite to the Mt. Ama Dablam [6,856 m], and has exceptional views of the mountain, with the gompa, mani walls and scattered pine trees in the foreground. We walk further two hours walk up to Pheriche where we will spend our night tonight.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    A day to rest and chill out - (4,410m)

    1 stop
  • 7

    Today is our rest day at Pheriche. We will explore the valley to look at a lake, the Tshola Tsho and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache. We can climb up onto the ridge overlooking Dingboche for the view of the Imja Valley and the incredible south face of Mt. Lhotse.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Trek to Lobuche - (4,910m) 5 hrs walk

    1 stop
  • 8

    After morning breakfast will will start our trekking journey to Lobuche.It takes about 5 hours us to reach Lobuche.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Trek to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep for the night - (5400m) 8 hrs walk

    1 stop
  • 9

    We will take a 2 hour’s hike up to Gorakshep. First part is nice and easy but one hour later the trail starts to get harder, once we climb about 150m then trail gets better again. Short after we will get to the moraine. Finally we get to 5160m, the world’s highest settlement at Gorakshep. Once we have lunch, we begin our walk to Everest base camp. We will be walking on side ridge of the Khumbu glacier. After walking on the ridge for about one and half hours, we cross the Glacier and into the Everest base camp area. Today we reach Everest base camp at an altitude of 5360m. We will be able to meet and talk to other mountain climbers at the base camp. We can get a good view of Khumbu glacier and Khumbu Ice fall. From there we can also see the big crevasses in the climbing way. After appreciating our own efforts and photographing the achievements, we start our way back to Gorakshep. (6-7 hour)

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Trek to Pheriche. via Kala Patthar - (4210m) 7 hrs walk

    1 stop
  • 10

    We will start an early morning hike to Kalapathar. We spend some time enjoying the sunrise on the splendid Himalayan ranges, relishing in a unique view and experience and head back to Pheriche.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Trek back to Namche - (3440m) 6 hrs walk

    1 stop
  • 11
    Namche Bazaar

    We retrace our steps back to Namche about 6 hours from Pheriche. We will accomodate tonight at Lodge of Namche village with full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). We chill out today here with some beers and enjoy some relevant comfort.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Trek to Lukla - (2800m) 7 hrs walk

    1 stop
  • 12
    Lukla

    Today is our last day to spend these lovely mountains. We backtrack our hike towards Lukla via the Dudh Koshi River which takes about 7 hours from Namche

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    Flight back to Kathmandu. Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu

    1 stop
  • 13

    Today we fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. Free day at Kathmandu. After we transfer you to hotel. you can spend rest of the day at your choice; feel free to relax or explore the local markets. As today is your last day at Kathmandu, we will be offering you Farewell Dinner followed by Nepali Cuisine Food and Cultural Dance.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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