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Everest base camp trekking, a great adventure standing at the foot of world highest peak Mt. Everest, towers high at 8,848 m and 29,028 ft high also borders with Tibet-China its northern sides, where south face in Nepal within high and scenic Khumbu valley, located Far Mid-Eastern Himalaya of the country. Everest base camp trekking a dream of millions travellers and adventurer where more than thousand trekkers, climbers and mountaineers visit this scenic region walking within marvellous scenery of giant peaks that includes world’s highest mountains with Lhotse, Cho-Oyu and Makalu due east direction, Besides giant peaks where you can enjoy excellent views of majestic Amadablam and other range of mountains along the walks to Everest base camp, enclosed by Nuptse, Lo-la and Lhotse mountains.

Everest Base Camp an enjoyable walk full of spectacular views and scenery of mountains and dramatic landscapes in the shade of highlanders Sherpa people are interwoven with impressive Buddhism religion and colourful culture, as walk leads you around its lovely villages and visiting its old monasteries of great interest.

Everest base camp trekking leads you at Sagarmatha National Park added in the list of World Heritage Sites enriched with exotic flora and fauna as well tallest peaks on this planet in the harmony of local Sherpa age-old custom. Sagarmatha a Nepalese name for Everest, while Sherpa calls Chomolungma from Tibetan origin in both languages means ‘Great Mother’.

Everest base camp trekking begins taking an exciting short flight boarding in a small aircraft to land at Lukla, where the walk starts and following a scenic path through a number of lovely Sherpa villages with time to visit its interesting monastery along with views of snow-capped peaks.

Walking higher up to Namche Bazaar a perfect spot for a rest day and hike to its scenic viewpoint to get acclimatize before heading higher dry country, as Namche the largest village like the town and the hub of Khumbu Sherpa where Saturday colourful bazaar takes place every week which is fascinating to witness.

After Namche walk on the scenic higher path into serene woodland to reach beautiful Thyangboche and the monastery of great interest, perched on a high ridge facing grand views of Everest with an array of mountains range that surrounds this lovely spot of Thyangboche.

Finally walk leads on barren open country past few villages and settlement as tree lines drops for windswept landscapes to reach at Everest Base Camp with close views of massive Khumbu Ice-Falls and glaciers, where walk leads to a rocky hilltop Kalapathar at 5,545 m the highest spot of the adventure facing mind-blowing panorama of mountains with close views of Everest and Mt. Pumori.

Enjoying great thrill with exciting adventure walks where route leads back to Lukla for short panoramic flight to land at Kathmandu with grand memories and ever-lasting experience on Everest Base Camp Trekking.

Short Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu trek preparation with the optional tour.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m trek to Phakding 2,657 m – 04 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 06 hrs.
Day 05: In Namche rest day for acclimatization and short excursion.
Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m – 05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,365 m – 05 hrs.
Day 08: Another rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and local hike.
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,890 m – 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,365 m and back at Gorakshep 5,180 m.
Day 11: Morning to Kalapathar 5,545 m and to Pangboche 3,900 m- 06 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar – 06 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Lukla – 06 hrs.
Day 14:  Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with a free afternoon.
Day 15: In Kathmandu reserve day in case of flight delay due to bad weather.
Day 16: Depart Nepal for international flight home-ward bound.

Detail Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On reaching Kathmandu international airport received by our staff and guide with a warm welcome then transfer to your hotel in the centre of Kathmandu city, after getting refreshed in your rooms join for group briefing regarding your stay in Nepal, where guides will provide information of the trek-local lodge-hotels-culture and other necessary information related to trekking.

Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu trek preparation with the optional tour.

In Kathmandu free day preparation for Everest Base Camp Trekking, and to observe Nepalese culture and traditions, where one can join in our options for a wonderful and interesting sightseeing tour on request.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m trek to Phakding 2,657 m - 04 hrs.
Early morning gets transferred to Kathmandu domestic Airport, after necessary security formalities board in a smaller Twin Otter / Dornier or similar aircraft for the sweeping scenic flight to Lukla, in Lukla, you will have time to wander around where few hours walks lead you at Phakding for an overnight stop.

Walking on the gradual trail most of the way, encountering few ups facing views of Kusum-Kanguru, and then short climb brings you at Ghat village, as walk continues to Phakding village located by the bank of Dudh-Kosi River.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 06 hrs.
From Phakding crossing over Dudh-Kosi River, morning walk on the pleasant path with few short uphills and down to re-cross the same few time, facing magnificent view of Thermasarkhu 6,608 m, to reach Monjo village and into Sagarmatha National Park, from here a short descend to Jorsalle village, the last village till Namche Bazaar.

Walk from here on the river bed to last bridge over Imjatse River and then on winding uphill path all the way to Namche Bazaar, with a magnificent view of Kwangde peak, Kusum Kangru Mt. Everest- Nuptse, Lhotse, from here another few hours climbs to reach famous Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop.

Day 05: In Namche rest day for acclimatization and short excursion.
Rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization where one can take short walk uphill to Sagarmatha National Park Headquarter, a magnificent spot on top Namche Bazaar with marvellous views of surrounding snow-capped peaks, visit its interesting museum with full information regarding history of the area, geography, culture, mountaineering history with flora and fauna of the region, afternoon at leisure.

Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs.
Enjoying time at Namche, morning walk leads on scenic and gradual path with views of Everest and adjoining peaks, as route leads downhill to Imjatse river at Phunki Tenga, a small place with few lodges an ideal spot for a refreshing break or lunch stop. Afternoon climbs up into the enchanting alpine forest to reach a beautiful spot at Thyangboche Monastery offers a super panorama of mountain range with Everest and Amadablam at close distance, here with time to visit its impressive monastery and witness monks and priest on prayer. 

Thyangboche also holds a colourful festival called ‘Mani-Rimdu’ a religious festival where monks wear exciting masks and dance to wade evil spirits, the event falls in the month of October as per Buddhist lunar calendar.

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,365 m - 05 hrs.

Morning catching the views of surrounding peaks, where walk leads downhill to Deutsche, within the green forested area and a further walk to reach Imjatse River and then cross over a steel bridge, from here end of tree lines as walk leads into the dry and arid country to reach Pangboche. The last permanent village on route Everest base camp where other settlement with Many good lodges to cater needs of travellers and trekkers.

Slowly walk leads past Pangboche heading higher with ups and down to a river, with the last climb of the day for an hour to reach a scenic Imjatse valley at Dingboche facing North Side of Amadablam with views of Island Peak towards east direction.

Day 08: Another rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and local hike.
Another enjoyable rest day for acclimatization options for a hike of few hours on high hills above Imjatse valley and Dingboche, where you can catch awesome panorama of peaks with world 5^th highest Mt. Makalu in the east direction beyond famous Island Peak.

Afternoon free to wander around Dingboche located within beautiful Imjatse valley beneath might peaks of Amadablam North Face.

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,890 m - 05 hrs.
After enjoyable rest in Dingboche, morning walk with a short climb to a ridge top, marked with Buddhist prayer flags and monuments facing views of high close peaks and then on a good gradual path to walk.

Our route leads on the winding path above Pheriche valley with views of Cholatse and Taboche peaks as walk comes to a small place at Thugla, where massive Khumbu glacier melts into a raging river.

Crossing a short bridge reach at Thugla for possible lunch stop and rest, before heading higher up to Lobuche, having break and lunch start with a slow climb to a ridge top line with a memorial of unfortunate mountaineers who risk their life climbing high mountains around Khumbu and Everest.

From here a good walk with gradual up to reach Lobuche located on the corner of a wide valley beneath peaks of Lobuche East and West.

Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,365 m and back at Gorakshep 5,180 m.
Morning adventure leads to our goal to stand on the foot of Everest at base camp, as walk follows on the flat valley with a slow climb to reach further and with a steep climb to reach a ridge near above Khumbu glacier.

As walk continues over rocky moraines and ice to reach scenic flat areas at Gorakshep located at the bottom of Kalapathar and Mt. Pumori on route Everest base camp, at Gorakshep for short break.

From Gorakshep head further east to reach to reach our destination at Everest Base Camp with marvellous views of Khumbu Ice-Falls and glaciers looking above peaks of Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse, in high mountaineering season of April to May this grand spot flooded with tents of expeditions.

After an exciting time achieving our target walk back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop before heading downhill back to Lukla with a climb of Kalapathar.

Day 11: Morning to Kalapathar 5,545 m and to Pangboche 3,900 m- 06 hrs.
Early morning climb on top 5,545 m to highest spot of the adventure rewards you with a glorious panorama of giant surrounding peaks with close views of Everest and Mt. Pumori.

After a great wonderful moment descends back to Gorakshep for breakfast and then carry on trekking down to Pheriche valley for a possible lunch stop in one of its nice lovely lodge restaurants.

Pheriche located on a scenic valley close to Dingboche where HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) stationed near this settlement, after lunch few hours of a good walk with short ups and downhill to Pangboche for an overnight stop.

Day12:  Trek to Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.
From Pangboche a scenic walk on completing our memorable and exciting adventure at Everest base camp and Kalapathar, a slow enjoyable walk losing elevation every hour of walks.

After Pangboche reaching for few hours climbs to beautiful Thyangboche and its colourful monastery reaching back into green woodland, from here lovely walks of downs and ups and on the nice scenic trail to Namche Bazaar for last night in Khumbu before Lukla.

Day 13: Trek to Lukla - 06 hrs.
Our last final day of the adventure with long day treks to reach Lukla starting with descending to reach a river valley and at Sagarmatha National Park entrance and exit to Monjo village, where walk continues past Phakding with last short climb to reach at last overnight stay in Lukla before flying back to Kathmandu.

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with a free afternoon.

Morning transfer to Lukla Tenzing and Hillary airport for sweeping short flight to Kathmandu facing scenic views of mountains, green scenery of hills and farm fields with nice villages and towns as flight lands at Kathmandu airport and then back to your hotel, with the afternoon free to relax with memories of the adventure to Thyangboche Monastery on Everest Panorama Trekking.

Day 15: In Kathmandu reserved in case of flight delay due to bad weather.

Allowing extra nights and day in Kathmandu a necessary options in case of bad and unfavourable weather if takes place to obstruct flight from Lukla to Kathmandu or vice-versa. If all goes well according to our standard itinerary enjoy the day for individual activities and shopping souvenirs or join in another exciting tour. 

Day 16: Depart Nepal for international flight home-ward bound.
Last day in the country of Himalayan wonders, after an amazing experience and wonderful memories of Everest Base Camp Trekking, and then depart from the hotel as per your flight time our staff transfers you to Kathmandu international airport for your homeward flight or to next respective countries.

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Seasons and Climate:     

Where one can join for this treks nearly all months of the year except monsoon wet months from mid-June to mid-September.

March to May lively and colourful with rhododendron (national flower of Nepal) and other wild-flower in full bloom, most days are clear with late afternoon cloudy with cooler morning and night time. October to December another best months to trek when most of the days are clear for views but with short sun-lights and much cold and freezing temperatures in the morning and night including shades away from sunlight, with chances of snow sometimes during autumn and winter times including early spring season

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