12 days "Be a Sherpa Porter" on an Everest Base Camp Trek

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12 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

The life of a Nepalese Sherpa has long been considered exotic and exciting: Sherpa Porters live their lives on the mountain, carrying the luggage of travellers hoping to glimpse the incredible views and altitudes that the Sherpa’s are able to enjoy almost every day. Sherpa's live their lives high in the Himalayas and their lives are tied to the mountains.

The youngest person to ever reach Everest's summit was a Sherpa boy named Temba Tsheri who was just 16 when he reached the peak in 2001. One of the most famous Sherpa’s though is Tenzing Norgay who, alongside Sir Edmund Hilary, became the first person to reach the mountain’s summit in 1953. It is famously said that Norgay did everything that Sir Edmund Hilary did, but whist carrying a tremendous weight at the same time.

What's Included

Round-trip flights (Kathmandu / Lukla / Kathmandu)
11 nights accommodation at lodges on the trek (twin sharing) with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lunch (Optional[11])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[11])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[10])
Breakfast
Professional Trek guide
1 shared porter for 2 persons
Trek permits
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
Gratuities
Trekking equipment including sleeping bag and jacket
Travel Insurance
Nepal visa
International flight ticket

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 12 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Flight Kathmandu to Lukla (2804 meters) and trek to Phakding (2610 meters)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Lukla

    Today early in the morning, you will drive to Tribhuvan International Airport (domestic terminal) and enjoy an exciting 30 minutes scenic flight to Lukla (2804m). Your guide will meet and greet you there and start your 1st day trek to Phakding (2610m). Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3535 meters)

    1 stop
  • 2
    Namche Bazaar

    After breakfast, you will start your trek following the Dudh Koshi valley, many Sherpa villages including Monju and Jorsale with an ascent up to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazar. As you traverse along a high path before reaching to Namche Bazar, you will glimpse first good view of Mt. Everest. Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar; hike to Syangboche Airport

    1 stop
  • 3

    You are already in high elevation! To acclimatize better you will climb to higher elevation and sleep in lower elevation. That's why you will spend 2 nights in Namche with a side trip to Thame or Syangboche. Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3850 meters)

    1 stop
  • 4

    You have acclimatized enough for your next trek to Tengboche! After breakfast, you will start your trek by enjoying the mesmerizing view of Mt. Everest, Amadablam and Thamserku. With descent and ascent walk you will head towards Tyangboche Monastery, which is located on top of a mountain ridge. Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4410 meters)

    1 stop
  • 5
    Dingboche

    Early morning enjoy the perfect close-up view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam and Thamserku. Also, it's worth to visit Buddhist monastery "Tengboche Monastery" in the morning. After breakfast you will trek following the route of Imja Khola (river) and cross the Sherpa village of Pangboche. and eventually reach to Dingboche. Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    2nd Acclimatization day in Dingboche; Hike to Chhukung valley

    1 stop
  • 6

    Your goal of this trip is to reach Everest Base Camp and the Kalapathar! So, to prevent the possibility of altitude sickness, you will stay 2 nights in Dingboche with a side trip to higher elevation. As a side trip you will climb as high as possible up to Chhukung Ri (5546m) in Chhukung valley and return to lower elevation at Dingboche for overnight stay. Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4950 meters)

    1 stop
  • 7

    After breakfast you will trek across the vast plains towards Thukla; a small settlement with some lodges. From there you will ascent to Dughla Pass (4830m). At the top of the Pass, you will see a memorial park of those people who had lost their lives climbing the Mt. Everest. After some descent and ascent walk you will reach at Lobuje. Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Trek from Labuje to Everest Base camp (5400 meters) and return trek to Ghorakshep (5160m)

    1 stop
  • 8

    Early in the morning (5 am), you will set off for Everest Base Camp. You are already in the tree line and into glacier moraine with barren landscape. While walking towards Ghorakshep you will enjoy the incredible view of Mt. Pumori and also you will catch first glimpse of Kalapathar, where will be visiting the following day. Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Hiking from Ghorakshep to Kalapathar (5545 meters), then trek to Pheriche (4280m meters)

    1 stop
  • 9

    To see glimpse of the sunrise view over the Mt. Everest you will set off early morning (5 am) for a 2 hour ascent to Kalapathar. You will enjoy the incredible close-up view of the Mt. Everest; and return to Ghorakshep for breakfast and then continue your trek to Pheriche. Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazar

    1 stop
  • 10
    Tengboche

    After breakfast, you will trek via Tengboche and Phunki Thanka with some ascent and descent walking. Test yourself if you can memorize the places while you were heading towards the Everest Base Camp. Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Trek from Namche to Lukla

    1 stop
  • 11
    Namche Bazaar

    Trek down to the Dudhkoshi valley via Jorsale, Manju and Phading following the reverse trek route to Lukla. Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    After breakfast fly back to Kathmandu

    1 stop
  • 12
    Kathmandu

    The flight is weather permitting. After taking early morning breakfast, wait for airplane to come at Lukla. If no delay with bad weather, you will return to Kathmandu before noon. Tour ends.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.

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