Destination	Nepal
Region	Trekking
Duration	16 Days
Best Season	Winter Seasons

Everest Base Camp Trek-16 Days Brief Insight

“JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF ALL MOUNTAINS IN NEPAL”

Amongst some of the most sought after, unique and popular treks of the world, the Everest Base Camp Trek promises to send one home with memories that will last a lifetime. Stationed at a height of 5364 meters (17598.4252 Feet), the South Everest Base Camp can be accessed via a scenic journey through the pristine lap of Nepal.

Away from the cacophony of everyday life and mundane routine, the Everest Base Camp Trek offers adventure lovers a chance to plunge into the lap of Nature and experience Mother Earth in her rawest form. Here, one will get a chance to test one’s endurance and love of challenges as one travels to the camp crossing wide chasms, balancing upon suspension bridges and exploring quaint and remote Buddhist Monasteries, located deep within the heart of ‘Sherpa Country’. Guided and welcomed by these hardened yet warm inhabitants, one will learn much about the lores of the land while crossing three of the ten highest peaks of the world – Cho You, Lhotse and Makalu.

If the sight of these magnificent wonders of Nature were not enough, nights are assured to be even more mesmerising as one rests in traditional teahouses whilst being enchanted by the blanket of stars above. One can rest in relaxed comfort, in the knowledge that their safety and responsibility lies in the hands of extremely experienced guides and porters, who have grown up amongst the mountains that one is traversing through.

Apart from this, as most of the trek passes through the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), that houses the ever-graceful Musk Deer, the reclusive Snow Leopard. The Himalayan Tahr and even the playful Black Bears. This and the iridescent cacophony of pheasants will surely keep one entranced along the trail.

Overall, the Everest Base Camp Trek apart from taking one to the base of the highest mountain in the world, lets the traveller explore pristine high-altitude landscapes, peaceful Buddhist monasteries and experience the raw warmth of traditional Sherpa culture (especially of the Solu Khumbu region), ensuring that he/she returns home from the land of the mountains with memories for a lifetime and new friends to keep exploring the world with.

Everest Base Camp Trek-16 Days Itinerary

Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu | 1300m
- Your Everest Base Camp Journey starts after landing at the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. Known as the ‘City of Temples’, it will be here that you will be welcomed by our representative. Please do look for a placard mentioning your name as well as the company to enable you to identify our representative.
- Our representative will then help you with your transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu.
- The rest of the day can be spent in leisure as you gear up for the unique journey ahead.
- You may take this time to explore the city, equip yourself with trekking gear and shop at Thamel.
Day 02
Trek preparation and City sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Today, after breakfast proceed for further preparation of the trip such as arranging trekking gears and applying for permits.
- You may visit Kathmandu City as the process for permits goes on including Swayambhunath and Patan Durbar Square.
Day 03
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla | 2840m and trek to Phakding | 2610m | 3 - 4 Hrs
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to Kathmandu Domestic airport.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
- On arrival in Lukla, trek to Phakding (3-4 hrs)
- Check-in at lodge in Phakding.
- Spend the rest of the time exploring the surrounding areas around Phakding.
- Overnight stay at Phakding.
Day 04
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3440m | 6 - 7 Hrs
- Breakfast and hike uphill toward Monjo village (entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, home to some exotic wildlife including Lophophorus, Red Panda, and Snow Leopard.) from Phakding village.
- Obtain National Park Permit and continue the hike towards Namche Bazaar along the Dudh Koshi valley.
- Upon arrival, check-in at lodge in Namche Bazar and explore the surroundings around.
- Overnight stay at Namche Bazar.
Day 05
Acclimatization Day at Namche
- Breakfast.
- Namche Bazaar, the largest Sherpa village in the region is occupied numerous tea houses, shops, and diners which is the reason why its lively and mostly filled with tourists.
- This day follow a short hike to Khumjung monastery and Kunde villages in order to adapt with the surrounding and high altitude.
- Rest of the day explore the surroundings on your own.
- Overnight stay at Namche Bazar.
Day 06
Trek from Namche Bazzar to Tengboche | 3860m 5 - 6 Hrs of Hiking
- Breakfast, and continue the ascend to Tengboche (Sherpa village that is home to Tengboche Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in the region) along the Dudh Koshi Valley.
- Upon arrival in Tengboche, check-in at the lodge.
- Acclimatization in the environment by hiking to Phunki Tenga and ascending through the rocky terrain to Tengboche enjoying the views of AmaDablam.
- Overnight in Tengboche.
Day 07
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche | 4410m 5 - 6 Hrs of Hiking
- After breakfast, trek toward Pangboche along the village of Debuche crossing Imja Khola bridge.
- Pangboche is a beautiful village where the travelers encounter thousands of Mani stones (Stones with Buddhist iconography) along the trail.
- Dingboche is few more hours of trek from Pangboche which offers spectacular views of different mountains including Lhotse (8414m), Island Peak(6189m), and AmaDablam (6856m).
- Upon arrival, check in at lodge and rest of the time free on your own.
- Overnight in Dingboche.
Day 08
Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
- Breakfast.
- This a free day at Dingboche to adapt to increasing altitude.
- You can explore around the village and enjoy the views of Chhukung and Imja which are the surrounding valleys around.
- Island Peak (6189m), Amphu Labsta pass, and Makalu Barun National Park are connected by Imja valley, you might choose to hike around on your own.
- Overnight in Dingboche.
Day 09
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche | 4910m 5 - 6 Hrs Hiking
- After breakfast, the trek starts towards Lobuche along the Khumbu Glacier.
- Lobuche is a small Sherpa village on the lap of Lobuche Peak.
- An extraordinary and relaxing views of obuche peak (6119m), Mt. Pumori (7165m), and Mt. Nuptse (7861m) can be experienced by travelers from the village.
- Upon arrival at Lobuche, check-in at the lodge and rest.
- Overnight in Lobuche.
Day 10
Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep and visit Everest Base Camp (5364m) for 7 - 8 Hrs
- Breakfast, leave Lobuche and trek towards Everest Base Camp.
- This is comparatively an easy trek passing via Gorakshep through rocky areas and glaciers.
- One of the most popular glacier, the Khumbu Glacier lies on this trek route.
- Upon arrival at the base camp, rest for a while in lodge.
- The views of Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu Glacier from Everest Base Camp seems awesome which shall delight every trekker.
- Overnight in Everest Base Camp.
Day 11
Hike up to Kalapatthar (5545m) and trek down to Pheriche (4270m) 6 - 7 Hrs
- This day shall be a special one as you shall wake up early in the morning and hike towards Kala Patthar from where a majestic view of Mt. Everest (8848m) can be viewed.
- The panoramic views of Nuptse, Changtse, and Lhotse can also be clearly seen during the early hour of sunshine over the mountains.
- After enjoyment of scenery, you shall descent towards the village of Pheriche.
- Check-in at a lodget in Pheriche.
- Overnight in Pheriche.
Day 12
Trek Down to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 6 - 7 Hrs
- After breakfast, descent towards Namche Bazaar fromPheriche.
- This trek route is entirely down hill covering the rocky trails in the region.
- You shall cross across Phunki Thanga village which is situated nearby to Tashinga and Lawi Schyasa also known as Dawa Choling Gompa.
- Check-in at lodge in Namche Bazaar.
- Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 13
Trek from Namche to Lukla (2840m) 6 - 7 Hrs
- After breakfast, you shall trek from Namche to Lukla crossing Hillary Suspension Bridge towards Phakding leaving behind Dudh Koshi valley.
- Arrival at lukla after a descend of 7 hours and check-in at a lodge.
- Overnight in Lukla.
Day 14
Flight from Lukla ti Kathmandu (1300m)
- After breakfast, walk down to Lukla airport and after boarding in with all formalities, you shall be transferred back to Kathmandu.
- Upon, arrival transfer to Kathmandu hotel by private vehicle and check-in at the hotel.
- Evening: Rest at the hotel or explore the markets of Kathmandu.
- Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 15
Free day in Kathmandu
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- This is a free day in Kathmandu for rest. Also this has been included as the weather in Lukla is unpredictable and the flights might get cancelled. So, in order to ensure your international flight back home is not missed.
- You may cover in the un explored destinations on your own. If you would like us to arrange some extra sightseeings for this day, we would love to.
- Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 16
Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your onward journey.