Everest Base Camp Drive In Drive Out Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Drive from Kathmandu to Kharikhola (2,257 m/ 7,404 ft) by 4WD – 12 to 13 hrs
1 stop
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We will pick you up early in the morning and start the drive to Kharikhola in a 4WD. It will take us 12/13 hours depending upon the traffic and the road condition. The road until Salleri is paved in concrete. This section of the drive lasts for about 8 to 9 hours. From Salleri to Kharikhola, the 4WD goes through dirt road. The ride is bumpy. It lasts for about 3 to 4 hours. This particular section from Salleri to Jubing gets affected by the monsoon, so vehicles can use this part only in dry seasons. On our long drive through the Himalayan foothills, we will be greeted with splendid views.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Trek from Kharikhola to Paiyun (2,760 m/9,053 ft) – 5 to 6 hrs
1 stop
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From Kharikhola, it is around a seven-hour walk to Paiyun. We will go down to the Dudh Koshi River. The trail is mostly ups and downs. We will see mountain peaks such as Numbur, Pikey, etc along the way.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Trek from Paiyun to Phakding (2,610 m/8,561 ft)– 6 to 7 hrs
1 stop
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Phakding
We will descend down to Surkhe village, which is an hour or so behind Lukla. From Surkhe, we will take a winding trail and arrive at Choplung. This is a point where the path from Lukla meets the main Everest Base Camp trail. After a few hours of gradual walking, we will reach our destination village of Phakding.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m/11,286 ft) – 5 to 6 hours
1 stop
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Namche Bazaar
Today, we walk the trails along the Dudh Koshi river towards the Sherpa Capital Namche Bazaar. It is the administrative hub of the Everest Region. You will also cross the infamous Hillary bridge along the trails uphill to Namche.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Acclimatization at Namche (3,441 m/ 11,289 ft). Hike to Hotel Everest View (3,880 m /12,730 ft)
1 stop
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Namche Bazaar
Acclimatization hike to Hotel Everest View takes about 3 to 4 hours and is very essential to get accustomed to the high altitude trekking days ahead.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft) – 5 to 6 hours
1 stop
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Tengboche
The trails right out of Namche are easy up to Phungi Thanga where we stop for lunch. Then an uphill trek takes you to Tengboche. You can spend time here exploring the famous Tengboche Monastry.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,350 m/14,272 ft) – 5 to 6 hours
1 stop
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Dingboche
Today, we trek down to Deboche through a beautiful Rhododendron forest. From there, we trek through beautiful trails to Dingboche.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Acclimatization Day. Hike to Nangkartsang Peak (5,083 m/16,676 ft) – 4 to 5 hours
1 stop
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Dingboche
Today we have another day of acclimatization on the trek. We hike to Nangkartshang peak from where you see an amazing 360 degree view of the mountains.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910 m /16,109 ft) – 5 to 6 hours
1 stop
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We start our trek leaving behind Dingboche towards Thukla. Crossing the Thukla Pass, you will come across the memorial site in honor of many fallen Everest climbers. Then, we continue our trek to Lobuche.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m/17,602 ft) and then back to Gorak Shep (5,180 m/16,995 ft) – 8 to 9 hours
1 stop
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The trails out of Lobuche are mesmerizing as we walk below the Himalayan giants. We reach Gorakshep for lunch and continue our trek to make it to Everest Base Camp. We trek back to Gorakshep for the day.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Early morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m/18,225 ft) and descend to Pheriche (4,200 m/13,780 ft) – 7 to 8 hours
1 stop
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Early morning, we hike to Kalapatthar to witness the splendid view of sunrise over Mount Everest. After breakfast, we start our trek back and end the trek for the day back at Pheriche.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m/ 11,289 ft) – 6 to 7 hours
1 stop
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Namche Bazaar
We descend down to the town of Namche from Pheriche crossing Pangboche, Deboche, and Tengboche.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,804 m/9,199 ft) – 6 to 7 hours
1 stop
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Namche Bazaar
At first, we walk down the last part which we climbed so hard on the day when we reached Namche Bazaar on the way up. Then it is an easy walk to Phakding where we will have our lunch. From this point, the trail slowly climbs towards Lukla where we rest for the day.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Trek from Lukla to Kharikhola (2,257 m/ 7,404 ft)) – 6 to 7 hrs
1 stop
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Lukla
Most treks in the Everest region ends here with a flight back from Lukla. However, in this drive-trek, we will make our way back to Kharikhola which is roughly 6 to 7 hours of downhill trek.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 15
Drive to Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft) by 4WD
1 stop
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Kathmandu
The trek ends and we drive back to Kathmandu the same route through Salleri. Once you are back in Kathmandu, we drop you off at your hotel where can take a much needed rest. In the evening, we host a farewell dinner in a fine restaurant.
12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The price is for 1 person based on two people booking. It is also valid for a single person booking. However, if we don't have an existing group for your chosen departure date or anyone to share the accommodation with you, a single surcharge of USD 200 is applicable which you need to pay upon your arrival in Nepal. At the time of booking, we will inform you if we have a group or not for your date. The single surcharge is also applicable if you don't want to join any group and want a solo departure.

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