Everest Base Camp Trek

Namaste and welcome in Nepal. We will welcome and greet you upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Then transfer you to your hotel.

At the same day, a meeting will conduct together with a guide and yoga teacher. We will give you the last briefing for our trip and if you prefer, the yoga teacher will lead the first yoga session at your hotel.

Visit the ancient royal capital of Kathmandu (called Basantapur Durbar Square), continue to visit the town of Kirtipur, founded in the 9th century. In the late afternoon, Swayambhunath (also called Monkey Temple), a large Buddhist temple (which dominates Kathmandu) with a temple Hindu inside offer beautiful sunset.

Please note that due to recent changes in regulations and airport upgrades in Kathmandu, flights to Lukla may now operate out of Manthali Airport in Ramechhap District. This means that there will be a four-hour drive from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport, which will take place during the night. The flight from Manthali to Lukla will depart early in the morning and will only take 20 minutes.

Once you arrive in Lukla, our experienced local porters will be waiting for you. As you make your way down the trail to Phakding, you will notice the fluttering Tibetan prayer flags and local people reciting Tibetan mantras as they walk.

Today, our trail will take us through beautiful forests, traditional villages with plowed fields, and yak pastures. As we proceed towards the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, we will be greeted by the majestic Thamserku mountain towering above us.

After having lunch, we will continue our journey towards Namche Bazaar, the largest Sherpa village located in the Khumbu Region. Namche Bazaar serves as the starting point for numerous expeditions and trekking groups.

In case you have forgotten to purchase any last-minute items, such as chocolate, you can buy them here in Namche Bazaar.

Today, we will be walking through beautiful forests, traditional villages with plowed fields, and yak pastures. As we move forward towards the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, we will be greeted by the majestic Thamserku mountain towering above us.

After lunch, we will continue our journey towards Namche Bazaar, which is the largest Sherpa village in the Khumbu Region and serves as the starting point for numerous expeditions and trekking groups.

If you have forgotten to purchase any last-minute items, such as chocolate, you can buy them in Namche Bazaar.

Today’s trail is relatively flat, with very few steep ascents or descents. This gives us ample opportunity to focus on capturing some breathtaking shots of the scenic surroundings. Along the way, we can take photographs of the awe-inspiring stupas, traditional prayer flags, and majestic mountains, like the towering Ama Dablam. We’ll also come across some mani walls, which are walls inscribed with intricate Buddhist prayers. One of the main highlights of the journey is the Tengboche Monastery, which we can reach by traversing a dusty switchback route.

Once we arrive, we can soak in the panoramic views of the surrounding area, which is truly a sight to behold. If we’re fortunate enough, we may even get to attend a service at the monastery, which would be an incredible experience. If we do, it would be appreciated if we made a small donation to show our support for the community. Another thing we can do at the monastery is light some butter lamps, which is a traditional way of offering prayers and paying homage to the deities.

The trail today is both scenic and challenging. We will be following the Imja Khola River before climbing up to the windswept fields of Dingboche, which are mainly used for potato cultivation. Dingboche is the highest Sherpa settlement in the Khumbu Region and offers spectacular views of Ama Dablam. We will be arriving at Dingboche in time for lunch, after which you will have the rest of the afternoon free to relax with a book or gaze at the surrounding mountains.

To ensure that our body adjusts properly to the high altitude, it is essential to take an extra day for acclimatization. Today, we have multiple options for short hikes available. One of the best options is to visit the base of Nangkar Tshang Peak. This hike is a round trip of 3.5 to 5 hours and offers stunning views of Mt Makalu and sacred sites. The ascending altitude during this hike will help our bodies to adapt to the high altitudes ahead.

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Today, we will begin our trek with a gentle climb towards the Pheriche Valley. As we trek above the valley floor, we will pass through alpine scrub and yak pastures. We will be able to see the magnificent Tawoch and Cholotse, with Ama Dablam behind us. It will seem like Ama Dablam is rising directly from the valley floor.

Our trail will continue to Thokla Pass, where the ascent will be challenging. However, it will be a photographer’s paradise as we will have panoramic views of Nuptse, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, and a few other 7,000-plus meter peaks!

After crossing the pass, we will reach Lobuche. Although it is not a very attractive settlement in itself, the scenery surrounding it is beautiful and dramatic.

Today is going to be an exhilarating day! We will embark on a trek to the viewpoint of Everest. The trail will take us around three hours to traverse over boulders and rough terrain, leading us to the small settlement of Gorakshep. After having lunch, we will head to Kalapatthar, which offers the best views of Everest. At 5,545 meters, it is the highest altitude we can trek in Nepal without requiring climbing permits. Kalapatthar, meaning black rock, is more of a ridge than a mountain.

In case the weather is not clear, we may postpone our visit to Kalapatthar for the next morning, as the sunrise over Everest is equally awe-inspiring as the sunset. If we decide to go with this option, we will hike to Everest Base Camp today. However, please note that trekking groups do not go inside the base camp where expeditions are set up, to avoid disturbing the climbers’ activity or risking their health. We don’t want to pass on our colds and flu to them when they embark on such an epic journey! Nonetheless, we will get an excellent view of all the ongoing activity.

If we were unable to reach Kalapatthar yesterday, we would aim to do it this morning and return to Gorakshep for breakfast. Similarly, if we missed visiting Everest Base Camp on day 9, we will do it this morning. Each trip takes approximately 3-4 hours to return from Gorakshep.

After breakfast, we will be heading towards Pheriche, which takes around 4 hours. This small settlement is home to the Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic, which was established a long time ago and has now transformed into a hospital. It mainly focuses on altitude sickness and altitude-related problems of trekkers and climbers, as well as the health of the local people. The clinic is staffed mainly by volunteer medical personnel, and it is an interesting area feature to explore.

We will be descending quite a bit on the trail today, but there will be some uphill parts to tackle as well. As we get closer to Namche, we will see more forests and greenery.

After breakfast, we will start our journey towards Pheriche, which should take around 4 hours. This small village is home to the Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic. The clinic was established a long time ago and has now turned into a hospital that focuses mainly on altitude sickness and altitude-related problems of trekkers and climbers, as well as the health of the local people. Most of the staff at the clinic are volunteer medical personnel, making it an interesting area to explore.

We will be finishing our hiking adventure to Everest Base Camp today as we arrive at Lukla. After breakfast, we will leave Namche Bazaar and head to Lukla. Since this is the last day of our journey in the Everest region, take a walk around the village to enjoy the views.

Our next stop will be Pheriche, which should take approximately 4 hours to reach. This small village is home to the Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic, which was established a long time ago and has now turned into a hospital that mainly focuses on altitude sickness and altitude-related problems of trekkers and climbers, as well as the health of the local people. The clinic has a team of volunteer medical personnel, making it an interesting place to explore.

We will bid farewell to the beautiful Mt. Everest and the Khumbu Region this morning as we board our flight back to either Kathmandu or Manthali Airport, depending on which airport is open and the weather conditions at that time. We will arrive back in Kathmandu for brunch or in the early afternoon. After that, we will have some time for shopping before we gather for our farewell dinner in the evening.

You will free all day and may have a chance to visit once in the local market, Rest since long days in the travel or last-minute shopping.

Its time to say good bye. You will be transferred to airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight to your home country.