Everest Base Camp Luxury trek offers a unique and exceptional experience in the beautiful Sherpa villages on the midst of the gorgeous Mountains. The Journey to the EBC of the world’s highest mountain Everest begins with a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The journey passes through several Sherpa villages and the famous Namche Bazaar. Everest region trek is considered to be one of the most rewarding adventure trip in the Khumbu Himalaya range as it provides views of Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Nuptse (7855m), Mt. Pumori (7161m), Mt. Changaste (7550m), Mt. Lingterin (6679m), Mt. Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku (6723m) etc. This trek allows you to explore the rich and unique culture of the Sherpa People. The stay in the hospitable Sherpa villages and visit to the local Buddhist monasteries is a great way to get an insight on culture and lifestyle of the mountain people. The Everest Base Camp luxury trekking trail allows you to trek the Everest Base camp conveniently within a short period of time.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m) |
Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing & getting prepared |
Day 03: Kathmandu to Phakding (2652m) via Lukla, max 4 hrs trek |
Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar(3440m), max 6 hrs trek |
Day 05: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar |
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m), max 6 hrs trek |
Day 07 : Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m), max 6 hrs trek |
Day 08: Dingboche to Duglha (4,600m), max 4 hrs trek |
Day 09 : Duglha to Lobuche (4940m), max 3 hrs trek |
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,170m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m), max 7 hrs trek |
Day 11: Gorak Shep to Pheriche (4280m) with Kala Patthar, max 9 hrs trek |
Day 12: Pheriche to Namche Bazzar(3,440m), max 7 hrs trek |
Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m), 6 hrs trek |
Day 14: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu |
Day 15: Final departure to sweet home |
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m)
We will be waiting you at Kathmandu international airport holding a signboard with your full name so that you could recognize us so easily. When you come out, we will take private car to get 3*** hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Shortly you will do check in and get refreshed. Our tour leader Dilip will explain you about the overall glimpse of our full 15 days tour then in evening we will have a fantastic welcome dinner together at one of the Nepalese famous kitchen which introduces you a very unique Nepalese cuisine.
Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing & getting prepared
This is the valley where flourished Buddhism and Hinduism together over the centuries. The ancient architectures of Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples are just spectacular. As this is the capital city of Nepal, people live together from different walk of life and ethnic communities. After a breakfast, we start our guiding tour to the UNESCO world heritage sites; Kathmandu Durbar square, Monkey temple and Bouddhanath stupa; the major Buddhist sites. Also if the time permits, we do Pashupatinath temple which is the biggest Hindu holy shrine in this Indian subcontinent.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Phakding (2652m) via Lukla, max 4 hrs trek
An early flight to Lukla and landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla. Once we reach there, you will have quick breakfast. Then we will proceed towards Phakding which is slightly downhill from Lukla, so it will be comparatively easier day in your trek.
Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar(3440m), max 6 hrs trek
Today we we walk through a beautiful Sherpa villages along the Dudh Koshi river crossing many suspension bridges. The trail climbs through the forests and bridges until we reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a final steep ascent of about two hours we get our first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Upon this juncture, we stop for a while to admire the view. We still need to hike about 1.5 hrs to reach Namche Bazaar, a trading center of Everest region.
Day 05: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
This is the scheduled ‘acclimatization’ day for this trek. We either spend the day taking hiking to Thame or Khumjung or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. We further climb up to the famous airstrip at Syangboche. Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on Earth.
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m), max 6 hrs trek
The trail leads moderately flat with superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku, Khangtaiga. The trail continues wild lives spot of musk deer, colorful pheasant. Trail descend to Dudh Koshi river where few lodges and series of picturesque water driven prayer wheels. Cross suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River a steep climb through pine and juniper forest, walk about 2 hours bring us to Tenboche. The famous Monastery with the background of Ama Dablam, Nupte, Mt. Everest and many more peaks.
Day 07 : Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m), max 6 hrs trek
Morning views of Everest and magnificent Ama-Dablam, walk leads downhill for few hours to the bridge over Imjatse River, after the bridge walking on open country where the tree lines disappears only for few sparse vegetation and juniper bushes, walking on the gentle uphill for a while to reach at Pangboche village at 3,900 meters, the last permanent village before Dingboche and beyond, from here a slow climb to Somara for lunch and continue walk on the nice terrain with last climb to Dingboche village.
Day 08: Dingboche to Duglha (4,600m), max 4 hrs trek
Beginning with a climb through the Khumbu Khola valley, we cross a windswept expanse of stark mountain scenery. We descend into a narrow valley with stunning white peaks populating the horizon. We’ll pass the camping sites of the first successful Everest summit near Phulung Karpo and catch a peak of Chola lake on our descent to Duglha.
Day 09 : Duglha to Lobuche (4940m), max 3 hrs trek
The amazing terminal moraine of Khumbu glacier comes into view as we continue up the pass to Chupki Lhara. We crest a ridge to meet of field of memorial stones and prayer flags honoring a number of climbers who have perished on expeditions in the region. We descend from the ridge and emerge into a vivid landscape of sand colored moraine and the impossibly white faces of Pumori, Khumbutse, and Lingtren on our way to Lobuche.
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,170m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m), max 7 hrs trek
The trail follows windy and rocky path with crest of north ridge to Everest along with Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, etc. Trail continues along side of Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep. Check in to Hotel, Lunch and afternoon set out to visit world’s highest base camp Everest Base Camp. Base Camp has no view of Mt. Everest but fantastic view of Khumbu Ice fall and colorful camp site of Everest expedition during expedition season.
Day 11: Gorak Shep to Pheriche (4280m) with Kala Patthar, max 9 hrs trek
We do some 2 hrs climb to get Kala Patthar early in the morning. From Kala Patthar can be seen countless snow massive peaks to its all directions. Spending some minutes there for the beautiful photographs, we come down to Gorakshep. After returning for breakfast in Gorak Shep, we’ll begin our return journey to Pheriche, beautiful sherpa village.
Day 12: Pheriche to Namche Bazzar(3,440m), max 7 hrs trek
Now, we are trekking back to Namche, an easier descent passing through rhododendron forest and few traditional villages. Tengbuche is a small village with a famous monastery offering you the splendid view of Ama Dablam, green hills and river views where we stopped for lunch then we will retrace to Namche.
Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m), 6 hrs trek
Following the morning breakfast, we continue our trek to Lukla along the Dudh Koshi River. The trail goes steeply downward with rocky terrain. Even though, we are walking the same route, we feel completely different then the before. We pass through the rhododendron, pine and oaks forest and several snow covered peaks.
Day 14: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
After the breakfast, we will check in to Lukla airport and board the plane to Kathmandu. Flight is again depended on weather conditions so delay could happen! In Kathmandu, in the the evening,we will host a farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurant.
Day 15: Final departure to sweet home
Today your Nepal stay is going end ! Majestic Himalaya representative will drop you off at the airport approximately 1 hour before your scheduled flight. We wish sweet journey for your way back to home.
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OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle
- Twin sharing accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast included
- All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners).
- Highest available standard Lodges and Guesthouses accommodation during the trek
- Local Majestic Himalaya licensed English speaking Sherpa guides
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
- Everest National Park permits and TIMS Card for trekking
- Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airport
- Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu
- Free Majestic Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sun hat
- Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show on second last day
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
- All official expenses.
- Sleeping bag and down jacket from the Majestic Himalaya (which needs to be returned after the trek).
OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:
- Nepal Visa fee (also bring accurate USD cash and two passport size photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges. If we carry more than 15 kg of luggage we will have to pay an extra amount of USD 1-1.5 per extra kg.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
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