Adventure towards world number one Mt. Everest and around beautiful scenery’
Highlights:
Trek Previews:
Accommodation Mode: Hotels in Kathmandu / with local lodge on treks
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous walks.
Area of Trekking: Nepal Mid-East Himalaya around the Khumbu region.
Highest altitude: At Kalapathar Hill 5, 643 m and Everest base camp 5,365 m high.
Trek duration: 11 nights and 12 days (With flights both ways)
Total Trip: 15 nights and 16 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Best Seasons for Everest Base Camp Trekking:
Nearly all months of the year, but best time spring season from March to May months and autumn to pre-winter, September to December months.
During springtime when wildflowers are in full blooming season with various species rhododendron from tall trees to bushes, makes the hills alive with spectacular wild-flower. Trek will be more enjoyable in spring and quite a busy time with many trekkers and mountaineering expedition at Everest base camp.
Next good time in autumn/fall to pre-winter months from September to November and December, although much cold but days are bright and clear for views and pleasant walks. Days are fine but short sunlight hours can expect snow sometimes.
Introduction:
Everest Base Camp Trekking, one of the most popular adventure destinations in all Himalaya regions and probably in this world, besides the Annapurna area.
Where thousands of trekkers visit each season of the year to soak into beautiful scenery around the high scenic Khumbu valley of the Everest region.
Travelers visit Everest base camp trekking not only for high Himalaya as well for
Sherpa impressive culture of Buddhism religion and ancient heritage similar to the Tibetans custom.
Everest base camp trekking starts with a smooth short scenic flight in a smaller aircraft to reach Lukla, a town on high green hills of Everest with an airstrip where our walk begins to reach our main highlights around high areas of Khumbu valley.
Walk follows on a pleasant trail with few ups and down through lovely Sherpa farm villages adorned with Buddhist prayer monuments as trek enters Sagarmatha National Park enriched with exotic and rare flora and fauna.
The park listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Sagarmatha a name for Mt. Everest in Nepal, where’s local Sherpa knows as Chomolungma of treasures world highest peaks Mt. Sagarmatha (Everest), and several other well-known peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyo, Pumori, Amadablam, Thermasarkhu, Kwangde, Khangtiaga and Gyachung Kang.
On entering into one of the world's highest park, the route follows long uphill climb to reach at famous Namche Bazaar, the capital of Khumbu Sherpa as well a favorite place for many trekkers and mountaineers, Namche provides many facilities and comfort for travelers.
After extra days in Namche for acclimatization, the walk continues towards a higher country and within scenic Tengboche Monastery, a beautiful spot surrounded by green forest and high towering peaks with grand views of Mt. Everest.
Adventure continues visiting colorful and beautiful Monastery interior of great interest, as route leads to much higher terrain after leaving tall tree lines for arid dry arctic zone.
Finally walk enter towards our main goal and highlight on reaching at Everest base camp, amid massive giant mountains with close views of Khumbu Ice-fall and glaciers.
Enjoy the great adventure of a lifetime experience, where next phase of the journey takes you to steep climb on top Kalapathar a rocky hill, and the highest spot of the trek at 5, 643 m high facing a stunning panorama of towering peaks that surrounds you with Mt. Everest at a mere distance.
Slowly our journey comes to an end heading downhill on the same scenic route with few overnights stops on the way to Lukla, where early morning flight brings you at Kathmandu, after a wonderful time and adventure on Everest base camp trek.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m walk to Phakding village 2,645 m- 04 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m- 06 hrs.
Day 05: At Namche for acclimatization and short scenic hike to the viewpoint.
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m-05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,340 m - 05 hrs.
Day 08: At Dingboche rest day for acclimatization and a short hike.
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,960 m - 05 hrs.
Day 10: To Mt. Everest Base Camp 5,365 m via Gorakshep 5,180 m-06 hrs.
Day 11: Climb Kalapathar 5, 643 trek to Pangboche 3,900 m - 6 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar via Tengboche - 06 hrs.
Day 13: Last day walk to Lukla - 06 hrs.
Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 15: In Kathmandu spare and reserve as a contingency day.
Day 16: Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.
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