Everest base camp Trek
Everest
is the highest peak of the world. And of course, Everest Region
Trekking packages are the most popular trekking packages of Nepal.
Well, Everest Region is situated in the eastern part of Nepal on the
foothills of Himalayas and is protected by Sagarmatha National Park.
Being the highest peak of the Everest is for sure the point of
attraction among world community. And every adventure seeker wants to be
on lap of Mount Everest. Really, Everest Trekking offers you all the
great opportunity to explore world’s highest peak. Mount
Everest is the main attraction of entire Khumbu region and is one of
the popular trekking and expedition trails for all. Mainly people go to
Everest Region for trekking into Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lake, Chola
Pass, Renjo La Pass and others. Everest Region is the world famous trekking destination situated in Nepal.
For all adventure seekers, Everest Region can be a perfect destination. The major attractions of this trekking are legendary Sherpa villages, their culture and lifestyle; the highest peak itself, Tyangboche Monastery and other Buddhist Monasteries and other snow-capped mountains. Sagarmatha National Park is another point of attraction of Everest Region which was established for the purpose of protecting the fragile ecosystem of the alpine region. Deep and densely forested valleys, remote and wild stretch of mountain peaks, wonderful glaciers and lakes are the other attractions of Everest Region.
During Everest Trekking, foreigners have to pay the entry fee in order to visit Sagarmatha National Park. Nepal Base Camp Treks is an experienced trekking operator in Nepal. And our decade long experience will be very much helpful to organize Everest Trekking in more sophisticated manner. The best season for Everest Trekking is March to May and September to December. We welcome you here in Kathmandu.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Hotel
Welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 02: Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
We will be visiting three of the famous heritage sites in Kathmandu. You will visit first the Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world come. It is a 30 minutes drive to Boudhanath Stupa, another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa is considered one of the biggest in the World. Every morning and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate enabling the visitors to observe local religious practices.
One of the holiest hindu shrines in the world, The fabulous pagoda houses the linga of Lord Shiva and people bathe in the Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings, and it is sometimes very crowded. Bhaktapur Durbar Square: This former royal palace complex offers the elegant 15th century Palace of 55 win-dows, artistic courtyards, the Golden gat. Patan Durbar Square : Durbar Square an enchanting melage of palace buildings, courtyards and pagoda temples, is the center of Patan's religious and social life.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Lukla (2860m)
fly in the morning for 45 minutes then Commence trek to Phakding (2600m) - 4 hours. After a very early start and an early take off from Kathmandu Domestic Airport, a 45-minute flight is all it takes to propel into the Everest region of Nepal. The landing at Lukla (2800m) is spectacular and on arrival trekking crew who organize the luggage and hustle you off for tea will greet you. After a leisurely lunch you will start the trek in earnest, setting off for a gentle walk to Phakding (2800m), a further 3 hours to the north. The trail leads through Lukla, past hotels, shops and airline offices to the edge of the Lukla plateau where the trail drops to meet the intersection of the Jiri trail at Chablung. From here the trail follows the Dudh Kosi north through the village of Ghat and then finally to Phakding where you should spend the night.
Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazar (3446m) - 6½ hours.
From Phakding the trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi Valley, staying 100m above the river on its West Bank. The trail leads to Jorsale (2810m) where you enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here you will continue on an ever-steeping trail to Namche Bazaar (3446m), known simply as Namche. En route you have cross the spectacular suspension bridge high above the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and the Dudh Kosi, and shortly after glimpse first view of Everest, way off to the northeast. The trail to Namche is steep and long, but eventually you will reach the remarkable Sherpa capital perched high on the hillside and dominated to the east by the immense bulk of Kwangde (6187m).
Day 05: Namche Bazar, one-day rest for acclimatization.
Acclimatization is important before trekking higher, and this is a scheduled stop, which will allow you to gradually become used to the effects of altitude - the lower pressure and the thinner air. You can spend the day by taking a side trip to Thami or Khumjung, by visiting the National Park Visitor Center on the hill above Namche or by simply resting and browsing in the shops in the town. Namche is a fascinating place simply to 'hang out' and take in the culture of the mountains, from the trading of visiting Tibetans to the stories of departing mountaineers.
Day 06: Namche Bazar - Tengboche (3867m) - 6½ hours.
From Namche you have to trek northeast on a direct line to Everest, starting up the hill to the Visitor Center and continuing on a reasonably flat easy trail high above the Dudh Kosi. Ahead of you can see one of the most beautiful mountains in the Khumbu - Ama Dablam (6856m), as well as Everest but it is still far off in the distance. At Sanasa you should branch off the trail and head up the hill to the small settlement of Phunki where you will stop for lunch. From here it is a steady descent to the Tengboche. This is a beautiful settlement where you can see the famous Tibetan Monastery. This is the place where you have to spend overnight.
Day 07: Tengboche - Dingboche (4343m) - 6 hours.
Descend from Tengboche and cross the Imja Khola, then side hills gradually to Pangboche. An interesting Gompa site above the main village. The trekker is the midst of the Himalayas here with spectacular views all around. Dingboche lying in a shelter spot above the Imja Khola is generally more attractive. It is however note that Himalayan Rescue Association has their aid post at Pheriche.
Day 08: Dingboche - Lobuche (4930m) - 5½ hours.
The route past Pheriche slants over a ridge and stays above the village. It joins the trail below Thungla Beautiful views of Cholatse 6440m across the valley. After another steep ascend the trail climbs up and over the terminal moraine of Khumbu glacier. The trail is rough in the parts. Stark and rugged beauty creates almost moonscape Campsite at Lobuche a wind swept collection of huts tucked in a narrow meadow between the glacier and the Lobuche Peak6145m. Tawoche and Nuptse are particularly spectacularly from Lobuche towering almost two kilometers directly overhead.
Day 09: Lobuche - Gorakhshep (5200m) - 4 hours.
Day 10: Gorakhshep - Kalapattar (5545m) or Everest Base camp 5357m - Lobuche - 6 hours.
Start early in the morning to get Kalapattar. This is the place from where you can see the wide view of the Everest. Your dream will come true here.
Day 11: Lobuche - Pangboche (3985m) - 6 hours.
Day 12: Pangboche - Khumjung (3790m)/Khunde - 7 hours.
Day 13: Khumjung - Syangboche (3720m) - Namche Bazar - 4 hours.
Day 14: Namche Bazar - Phakding (2600m) - 7 hours.
Day 15: Phakding-Lukla (2860m) - 3 hours, reconfirm the flight tickets.
Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu for 45 minutes from Lukla.
Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 18: Tour ends
Package Price Includes
Airport Pickup and Drop
All the ground Transportation by bus
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu.
1 full day sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
All the meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Trek Permit & National Park fee
An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), necessary trekking staff and their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
Domestic Airfare (Kathmandu. Lukla, Lukla Kathmandu. US$190 per person and domestic airport tax )
Package Price Excludes
Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International airfare/Domestic airfare.
Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
All the entrance fee of temple in Kathmandu and Pokhara
All the meal while you are in Kathmandu
