Everest Base Camp Trek – Best Service Providing Everest Trekking Company

Everest, the highest mountain on our planet earth became a fascination of the whole world, after a successful climb by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on May 29, 1953. That event was much more than just conquering a mountain, it was a victory of the tenacious human spirit that is eager for adventure, new frontiers, and new avenues.

It is understandable, that not everyone on this planet has what it takes to climb the highest mountain. But, it is within reach of most of us to follow the footsteps of the legends towards the Everest Base Camp and make a journey to the place where all this began, the base camp.

Everest base camp trek, known as EBC in its abbreviation is one of the classic and famous treks that Himalaya has to offer. The duration for this trek usually ranges from 12-17 days, providing an exhilarating experience of panoramic sights infused with rich cultural history and warm hospitality of indigenous Sherpa people. It is no wonder that this trek was selected as one of the 28 best trips of 2016 by Outside Magazine.

Everest Base Camp 12 days — Sunrise in beautiful Mount Amadablam from Kunde View Point

If the visitors have limited time and would not complete the trek in 12 days of time, then we also provide alternative short trek known as Everest Mini Trek. Nepal has lots to offer for trekker lovers as the country has provide many beautiful trekking destinations in world. Itself Everest Region has so much popular trekking destinations like Three passes trek, Heli trek to Everest, Gokyo valley and all.

Everest base camp is the ultimate goal but the region has many aspects in it.The Sherpa people of the area have carried generation-old cultural traditions until now. You may not like to miss experiencing them in person. To find more about it check out our Everest base camp cultural trek here Everest Base Camp Cultural trek.

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary(14 days)

Day 01	Arrival in Kathmandu(1310meter), Check in hotel(B&B plan).
Day 02	Sightseeing, cultural tour followed by preparation for the trip.
Day 03	Flight to Lukla Airport(2900m), Trek to Chumoa(2743m) 5 hours
Day 04	Trek to Namche Bazar(3440meter), 7hours
Day 05	Acclimatization Day.
Day 06	Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3867meter) 7 hours
Day 07	Trek to Dingbouche valley(4650 meter) 6 hourss
Day 08	Acclimatization day.
Day 09	Trek to Lobuche village(4900 meters) 6 hours
Day 10	Trek to Everest Base camp(5357 meters) 8 hours
Day 11	Hike Kalapathar peak(5550 meters), trek to Pheriche(4400 meters)7 hours
Day 12	Trek to Phortse sherpa village(3700 meters) 7 hours
Day 13	Trek to Yeti scalp valley(3800 meters) 6 hours
Day 14	Trek to Monjo tourist point(2820 meter) 6 hours
Day 15	Trek to Lukla Airport(2900 meters)
Day 16	Flight to Kathmandu(1310 meter), Check Hotel (B&B plan) 3 hours
Day 17	Departure!

This itinerary is only a guideline and is occasionally subject to change to suit local conditions, particularly on this trek where a lot of time is spent above 4000m.

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This trip starts and ends in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. This city itself has a lot to offer in terms of diverse experiences ranging from historical, spiritual, scenic, and adventurous perspectives. Generally, we take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then start our hike towards Phakding and walk our way towards Namche Bazar via Dudhkoshi valley. Namche Bazar has popularly termed gateway to Everest, as it is the hub for trekkers, expeditions, and local Sherpa people, the last bazaar on route to Mt.Everest.

From there, you descend back down before climbing up again to Thyangboche. On this route, one will see magnificent forests full of giant firs, magnolia, and rhododendron. From Thyangboche monastery, we drop down to Imjikhola and ascend to Kalapatthar, for the breathtaking view of Everest and Nuptse. From there, we trek down to Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu icefall before finally making our way back down to Lukla. Finally, we catch a flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla to end the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1310 meter), Check in hotel (B&B plan).

Welcome to Kathmandu, an ancient city rich in cultural heritages, vibrant and full of diversity in every sense of the word. Our guide will receive you at the gate of Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA) with your name on the board. He/she will brief you about your schedule and information you might need the most while driving towards hotel room. We make sure your are comfortable and leave the rest of the day to yourself to relax.

Day 2 :

Sightseeing, cultural tour followed by preparation for the trek.

We start the day by a visiting one of the most revered, ancient and believed to have self-emerged atop green hillock west of Kathmandu, the great stupa of Swayambhunath, a site over 2,500 years old. The pilgrim’s approach to the shrine is through a wooded park up a steep flight of 300 stone steps, lined with stone sculpture of animals and birds, vehicle of gods. Our guide will brief you while exploring the sites. Afterwards, we drive towards east of Kathmandu valley to one of the important World Heritage Sites “Pashupatinath”, a renowned Hindu temple. The main deity is Lord Shiva, both destroyer and creator of the world according to Hindu belief system. Throughout the year, Shiva is worshipped at Pashupatinath as a lingum(phallus) in his incarnation as the Lord Pashupati. The Bagmati River is lined with many dharmsalas and cremation ghats. There is usually cremation in progress on one of the platforms of the river. The ashes will be scattered in the river, regarded as holy as it flows into the sacred Ganges. At the end of the day we return back to the hotel and go through pre-briefing about next schedule. Our guide will assist you to prepare your necessary gears as per the need of upcoming trek.

Day 3 :

Flight to Lukla Airport (2900m),Trek to Chumoa (2743m) (5 hours)

Our early morning flight by Twin Otter aircraft rushes us to Lukla, the most popular as well as notorious mountain airstrip in the world. It was originally conceived by Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust as an runway to transport materials for building schools and hospitals. Lukla is now one of busiest runway in Nepal. On the flight we may witness the magnificent bird eye views of highest mountains peak of the world including Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu (the world’s 3rd,4th,5th highest respectively). On arrival, we meet our Sherpa guide and we pick up our trail after cup of tea. Surprisingly, the high altitude trek begins by descending to the river at Phakding. Further on and we choose one of several good lodge in wooded area at Chumoa, close to the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park.

Day 4 :

Trek to Namche Bazar(3440 meter)(7hours)

The early start of our hike will allow us to ascend the Namche hill first thing in the morning. At about half-way up the hill, the gap between the woods will allow us to get glimpse Mount Everest for the first time. If the weather is clear at the top, the South-West face will be visible behind the long Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Namche is the most prosperous and active hub of Khumbu region. A bazzar is held every Friday and Saturday. The wares on display include meat, grains and vegetables, shoes, hand woven aprons, trekking gears with your choice of cafeteria for coffee, bakeries and also pub to hang out for some drinks. Thamserku (6648 m), Kwangde Ri (6187 m) and Khumbila (5707 m) surround the natural bowl that Namche sits in.

Day 5 :

Acclimatization Day/ Rest day

We take the day off to allow our bodies to adjust to the rarefied atmosphere before ascending to higher altitudes. The secret to safe acclimatization is to ‘climb high, sleep low’. So, it is safe for the more energetic amongst us to hike up the hill behind the Namche to the airstrip at Syangbouche to Khunde, Khumjung village, or stroll across to the museum behind the police post. Others may prefer to ‘Chill out’ and visit one of the lodges for a freshly-baked cinnamon roll. Namche is busy and bustling trading place and there is always plenty going on.

Day 6 :

Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3867 meter) (7 hours)

We start our hike early in the morning and the trail follows one of the most beautiful wide path used by the travelers, locals and made by the initiative of single man named Passang Sherpa. There are spectacular views of Ama Dablam (6696m), Khangtega (6779 m), Mount Lhotse wall and Mount Everest( 8848 m). Keep a look-out too for pheasant in the undergrowth and Himalayan Tahr in the high cliff. We cross the Dudhkoshi River at Phungi Thanga and climb through the afternoon amongst the rhododendron forest to the saddle at the top of the hill. Surprisingly, in front of us is Tengbouche, the principal monastery of the Khumbu area, the views from here are unforgettable.

Day 7 :

Trek to Dingbouche valley (4650 meter) (6 hours)

We follow the path down from Tengbouche through the rhodhodendron forest to Deboche and cross an exciting bridge with the roaring Imja Khola beneath our feet. A gradual climb takes us to the village of Lower Pangboche. We now are in the heart of Khumbu, with beautiful views across to Ama Dablam. The afternoon stroll takes us along a path that hugs the valley wall and then across wide plains to a split in the valley. The Khumbu breaks left, up to Pheriche, but we take a detour right to the hamlet at Dingboche at the start of the Imja Tse valley.

Day 8 :

Acclimatization Day/ Rest day

This morning will be different than rest of the days. We have one extra day to enjoy the exhilarating sceneries and adjust our body to this elevation. We keep the backpack unpacked and carry our day bag with essential water and energy bars while hiking up to Nagarjung peak (5083 m). The hike to the peak is 3/4 hours uphill. The higher the better, as we can have the best view of Himalayas around us and also our body gains much of the altitude to be familiar with. Those of you who would not prefer uphill at all can take a easy gradual hike to Chukhung valley, where the Imja Tse river starts and you will be closer to one of the most famous peak ‘Island Peak’.

Day 9 :

Trek to Lobuche village (4900 meter) (6 hours)

We climb up to the ridge behind Periche and stay high, mesmerized by the views of Tawoche and Cholatse, until we reach the tea houses at Dughla. A steep, stiff ascent to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier is now tackled. The top of the climb is marked by a series of stone monuments to commemorate some of the climbers that have not returned from expeditions to this region. A rough but obvious trail cuts across left, away from the glacier, to our camp site at Loboje, a windswept collection of huts tucked in a narrow meadow between the glacier and the Loboje peak (6156m). The Lhotse ridge is simply awesome from this angle.

Day 10 :

Trek to Everest Base camp (5357 meter), Overnight in Gorakshep guest house. (8 hours)

A long day and early start. We trek along the rough path along the side of the Khumbu glacier to the tea shacks at Gorak Shep. You leave behind some grazing land and few tea-houses as you proceed towards Everest Base Camp from Gorak Shep. The more you head towards the Base Camp the scenery get more barren and the trail becomes more craggy and difficult to walk. Stone landmarks erected along the trail has to be following while passing glaciers or when the trail is covered by snow to avoid crevices, which can be fatal sometimes. Though it is only three hours walk from Gorak Shep, it most physically demanding. The best suggestion would be to walk slowly and carefully and take your guide's help or advise whenever you are doubtful about your physical ability.

Day 11 :

Hike Kalapathar peak (5550 meter),trek to Pheriche (4400 meter) (7 hours)

Behind rises the attractive 7000m peak of Mount Pumori which dwarfs our trek’s summit of Kala Pattar. The route up is straightforward and takes most people between 90 minutes and 2 hours. All the peaks- Everest, Lhostse, Lingtren, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam and scores of other lesser peaks can be seen from this wonderful vantage point. We descend back down to Pheriche valley following the same trail until we cross Dugla village, we head left down to our day trip destination.

Day 12 :

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3400 m, 6 hrs)

Today we trek towards Namche for our overnight stay. It means we pass the mighty Himalaya like Mount Amadablam, Thamserkhu and Tobuche through the valley like Pangbouche, Tengboche from Pheriche.

Day 13 :

Trek to Lukla Airport (2900 meter-7 hrs)

Today will be the last day of trek. We leave behind all the beauties of the Himalaya and take only the memories with pictures to finally climb to Lukla. Our camp is located in good location for a good rest and leisure. Tonight, we may have to bid farewell to our support team. This will be the end of their services.

Day 14 :

Flight to Kathmandu (1310 meter), Check in Hotel (B&B plan) (3 hours)

Another chance to experience the domestic flight of Lukla. Please note that the weather of Lukla and Kathmandu can cause delay either fog-bound or wind, be reassured that our staff in Lukla and Kathmandu will be doing everything possible to minimized the inconvenience caused if this happens. Your understanding and patience during the such situation will be greatly appreciated.

Day 15 :

Departure!

Our guide or company representative will help you get to the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) safe and sound and ahead you proceed for Airport check-in and flight to onward destination. We end our services here. This itinerary is only a guideline, and is occasionally subject to change to suit local conditions, particularly on this trek where lot of time is spent above 4000m.

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