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.
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.
Overview
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.