12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

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12 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

The Everest Base Camp trek is the most famous trekking route in the world and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of the most breathtaking imaginable mountain Scenery.

Trek Overview
Day 01 : Flight to Lukla (2,804 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – 4 hours.
Day 02 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 5 hours.
Day 03 : Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day
Day 04 : Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m) – 5 hours..
Day 05 : Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m) 4 – 5 hours.
Day 06 : Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m) 3 – 4 hours.
Day 07 : Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) 4 – 5 hours.
Day 08 : Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) & walk to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) 6 – 7 hours.
Day 09 : Morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) & descend to Pheriche (4,200 m) 5 – 6
Day 10 : Trek to Namche – 5 hours
Day 11 : Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) 5 – 6 hours
Day 12 : Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

What's Included

Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
Teahouse Accommodation including Breakfast, lunch and Dinner during the trek
Airpor Pick up and Drop
All government and local taxes
Domestic flights (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu)
Breakfast (Optional[12])
Breakfast
Porter service (2 trekkers : 1 porter)
An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking guide.
Farewell dinner at the end of the trip
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s)
Entrance Fee for Sightseeing
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
International flights
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Hot and Cold drinks,cola, fanta, sprite, and mineral water,, laundry,Tea/coffee, bar bills

Meeting and pickup

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

one of the representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will pick you up from your hotel in kathmandu early in the morning for the flight to lukla to start your trek.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Flight to Lukla (2,804 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – 3 hours.

    1 stop
  • 1
    Phakding

    We take an early morning flight to Lukla and meet our rest of the crew members in Lukla and start our trek. The trail then leads to Phakding via Cheplung village from where we get a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been summited.Overnight at Phakding

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 5 hours.

    1 stop
  • 2
    Namche Bazaar

    We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages leading the entrance to the Everest National Park. Then we pass Jorsale village crossing a suspension bridge and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We continue our trek ascending on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day.

    1 stop
  • 3
    Namche Bazaar

    We explore Namche Bazaar and hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike.Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m) – 5 hours

    1 stop
  • 4
    Tengboche

    The trek until Phunki is an easy walk. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village exploring famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00pm, so if we reach there by 3 o’clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m) 4 – 5 hours.

    1 stop
  • 5

    We walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche.The trek continues passing throug the upper Pangboche trail and exploring the Pangboche Monastery. We continue our walk to Dingboche via Imja Valley and Lobuche River.Ovenight at Dingboche.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m) 3 – 4 hours

    1 stop
  • 6
    Dingboche

    Spending a day in Dingboche will help us to acclimate to the high altitude.We can spend time hiking to hill about four hours behind Dingboche to view world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.Overnight at Dingboche.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) 4 – 5 hours.

    1 stop
  • 7

    The trek continues walking around 7 hours (9 km)along the Himalayan trail heading towards the famous base camp of the world’s tallest peak exploring the breath taking magnificent view of the mountains. The trail then continues via Dughla pass to mountain village of Lobuche for the overnight stay.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) & walk to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) 6 – 7 hours

    1 stop
  • 8

    Today we continue our trek to Everest Base camp walking long day nearly 12 hours (17 km) to Gorakshep.After reaching Gorak shep,check in at lodge,have lunch and walk to the Base Camp to enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains .Then we walk back to Gorakshep from the base camp for overnight stay.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) & descend to Pheriche (4,200 m) 5 – 6 Hours

    1 stop
  • 9

    After early breakfast,we walk upto the highest point of the trek, Kalapatthar for a magnificent view point of the world’s tallest Everest and several other mountains like Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains. It takes about Three hours to reach the top. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, we walk back to Gorak Shep for lunch which is relatively easier than hiking up to Kala Pathhar.After lunch,we hike down to Pheriche to spend the night.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Trek to Namche – 5 hours.

    1 stop
  • 10
    Namche Bazaar

    Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us through Pangboche and Tengboche before continuing to the town of Namche Bazaar. We arrive back to Namche in the afternoon. Overnight at a guesthouse.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) 5 – 6 hours.

    1 stop
  • 11
    Lukla

    This is our last day of trekking as we return to Lukla where the trek began. We enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! Overnight at a guesthouse.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

    1 stop
  • 12
    Kathmandu

    We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. Upon arrival in Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding(2,651m/8,700ft): 30 minutes flight, 3 – 4 hours trek
  • We take an early morning flight to Lukla and start our trek. The trail then leads to Phakding via Cheplung village from where we get a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain that has never been summited. Overnight at Phakding
  • Day 02: Phakding – Namche (3,438m/11,280 ft): 4- 5 hours
  • We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages leading the entrance to the Everest National Park. Then we pass Jorsale village crossing a suspension bridge and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We continue our trek ascending on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
  • Day 03: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)
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