While on the Mount Everest Base Camp Trek, you will have the chance visit the famous viewpoint of Kalapattar at 5,550 meters and Everest Basecamp at 5,360 meters. The trip will also include fantastic views of Mount Everest at 8,848 meters, Lhotse at 8,510 meters, Nuptse at 7,879 meters, Pumori at 7,145 meters, Lingtring at 6,695 meters, Amadablam at 6,814 meters, Thamserku 6,723 meters, Kusumkagru at 6,370 meters, and so on.
The trip will be suitable for even those who have not any previous experience but you will need to be ready physically and mentally. Nepal Mother House Treks & Expedition has some record of kids below 12 years and adults up to 70 years old who have also done successfully. You will have a maximum of 10 people in a group. Everest Base Camp trip can operate year round. It is an experienced company and a government license holder with their local guides and porters.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at the international airport, the waiting support team will meet, greet, and assist you at the airport. They will transfer you to the hotel.
Day 2: Trekking preparation and permit paperwork day
Day two is trekking preparation and permit organize day. Please check your insurance details and have a copy of your travel medical insurance policy with you.
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800 meters - 30 minutes) and trek to Phakding (2,640 meters - 3 to 4 hours)
Early in the morning, you will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, traveling for 30 to 40 minutes. Then, you will make the final preparations for the trek. From Lukla, you will pass Chaurikharka village and make a descent towards the Ghat with an altitude of 2,530 meters. The trail will follow the bank of the Dudh Koshi River.
To assist acclimatization, the first-day trek is only three to four hours but if people are still interested to do more activities, they will have the opportunity to go on a side trip to the monastery around in Phakding. You will stay overnight at a lodge.
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,430 meters - 5 to 6 hours)
The trail will follow the Dudh Koshi River banks and arrive in Tok Tok. You can see excellent views of the Thamserku peak. From there, the trail will climb to Chomoa, the site of an agricultural project farm. Then, the trail will climb to Monju (2,840 meters) and enter the Sagarmatha National Park area (1,148 square kilometers), established in 1976.
Walking some distance up, you will be in Jorsale (2,830 meters) and after crossing the last (fifth) bridge, there will be another long climb from where you can have a view of Mount Everest over the right Nupste (7,879 meters). After five to six hours of walking the trail, you will reach the street of Namche Bazaar at last. You will stay overnight in Namche Bazaar and witness the snow-capped mountains and Sherpa heritage.
Day 5: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar and visit Khumjung Village (3,790 meters)
After having a late breakfast, you will take a walk for sightseeing around Namche Bazaar then hike to the Everest View Hotel. It is the ideal place to view outstanding mountains such as Mount Everest, Nupste, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku, Kusum Khangru, Khongde, Khumbi Yu La, and much more.
While watching the spectacular view of mountains, the trail will lead you in Khumjung Valley where you can see Hillary School, an ancient monastery with a yeti skull, and Kunde Hospital. You will then return to Namche. If you are still willing to go, you can visit the mountaineering museum and visit the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) in Namche Bazaar.
Otherwise, you can spend some time interacting with the fun-loving Sherpa and Rai people there. Above the police check post, you will see the Sagarmatha National Park headquarters and visitor center. It is open from 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m., except Saturdays and government holidays. You will stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,867 meters - 5 to 6 hours)
After breakfast, you will start the trek with a pleasant walk on a trail through the forest with magnificent views of mountains until Kenjoma where the trail will join from Khumjung. After passing the small settlement, Sanasa, the trail will drop towards Phunki Tenga (3,250 meters). Then, it will climb steeply through the forests of the Tengboche monastery, situated at 3,867 meters. The view from there is rightly deemed to be one of the world’s most magnificent.
Kwangde, Tawachee, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse Ama Dablam, Kantega, and Thamserku provide a stimulating panorama of Himalayan view. Every early morning and evening, there is a praying ceremony at the monastery. You may participate in that event. The monastery was established in 1916 by Gulu Lama and was renovated after being destroyed by a fire.
At the entrance of the gate, you can see a footprint on the stone. The locals believe that it is the footprint of Lama Sangwa Dorje from the 1700s. You will have a day hike to Hamugon Peak (4,560 meters) and stay overnight in Tyangboche.
Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,300 meters - 5 to 6 hours)
After breakfast, the trail will descend down from Tengboche, through the rhododendron forest to Dingboche. Crossing a bridge over the raging Imja Khola River, the trail for Dingboche will follow the climbing route of Island peak and Pokalde peak. It is a gateway to Chukung and farther beyond for the most challenging traverses towards the Makalu area and Hinku Valley via Sherpani Col (6,100 meters) and Amphu Laptsa pass (5,780 meters).
Day 8: Acclimatization day in Dingboche
On that day, you may have a full day’s rest but there are also some places where you can go for a day hike up to Chhukung (4,730 meters) for acclimatization (point of climbing for the famous Island peak) or climb up to Nagarjuna Peak which offers views of Imja Tse Valley with Dingboche village and Mount Makalu (8,463 meters), Ama Dablam, Island peak, and more. You will stay in Dingboche overnight.
Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930 meters - 5 to 6 hours)
After your complete acclimatization, the trail will gradually climb up until Dughla, offering stunning views of Tawachee and Cholatse. You will climb from Dughla trail directly up to the Khumbu Glacier before reaching the village of Lobuche. In that stage, the effects of the altitude will be kicking in and you can expect colder nights.
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140 meters - 3 hours) and Everest Base Camp (5,360 meters - 2 to 3 hours)
After breakfast, the trek will continue to gently climb and at some point, you will directly ascend to a nearby glacier. The trail going to Gorakshep is rocky and windy but it offers good views of Mount Pumori and beautiful views of the Everest Base Camp. After lunch, you will prepare yourselves for the day's adventure to the targeted destination. You will continue the trek towards the Everest Base Camp and to the Khumbu Icefall. However, the path from there can be misleading so make sure to follow the lead Sherpa.
Every year, the trail changes due to the movements of the glacier. The walk will be quite strenuous due to the high altitude and thin air. The walk will pass over rocky dunes and moraine and streams until you reach the base camp. If you are trekking during the high expedition, the temperature will have fallen like in the city. It will take two to three hours to get to the base camp and after a grand time there, you will go back over the journey to Gorekshep for the overnight at the lodge.
Day 11: Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5,550 meters - 2 hours) and stroll back to Pheriche (4,240 meters - 5 to 6 hours)
Very early in the morning, you will have to climb up two hours to Kala Patthar for a 360-degree view of the mountain peaks. Upon reaching the top, you will feel joyful as you achieve the moment that you have been dreaming of since the beginning of your journey. A small rocky peak, “Kala Patthar,” will offer you beyond imagination views. The panoramic view from the spot is something to cherish and you will feel it is worth the hard climb up there to feel on the top of the world.
You can also see the Everest Base Camp down below on the moraine of the Khumbu glacier and many mountainous sceneries such as Pumori (7,145 meters), Lingtren (6,695 meters), Khumbutse (6,623 meters), Changtse (7,550 meters), Nuptse (7,879 meters), and even Everest itself. After breakfast in Gorakshep, you will trek down to Dughla then continue staying high above the valley floor on Imja Valley. It is the only place in Khumbu where barley is grown. You will enjoy the scenery and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Pheriche to Tengboche (3,867 meters - 4 to 5 hours)
On day 12, you will descend to a lower elevation from Pheriche. The walk will be pleasant all the way to Tengboche. You can see very old Sherpa villages and further down to Tengboche is one of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas. The first thing that will come into view is the big monastery or gompa followed by the large field with campsites, teahouses, and lodges beneath the soaring and majestic peaks of Ama Dablam, Everest, Mount Lhotse, and Lhotse Shar towards the northeast.
Day 13: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,430 meters - 4 to 5 hours)
The trail will go down through forest with pine, juniper, rhododendron, and a few magnolia and birch trees. You will never forget the great memory of crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River onwards to the Sanasa and to Namche Bazaar to stay overnight.
Day 14: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800 meters - 6 to 7 hours)
After a long walk, you will have one long journey back to Lukla. You will descend the long way before crossing the bridge and walking further to Monju, finally stopping in Phakding for lunch. You will remind yourselves, again, to enjoy the lush green scenery around. You will pass through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village until Lukla.
You will have time to wander around the area and the guide will re-confirm your flight ticket. You will enjoy your celebration dinner with your crew. Later, you will stay overnight at the hotel.
and overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu
Normally, the flight for Kathmandu is in the morning due to the wind in the afternoon. Sometimes, the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reasons beyond control. You will fly back to Kathmandu and your guide will transfer you to the hotel. Then, you may have time to relax after a long journey. You can rest at your hotel.
Day 16: Your own destination or if you have extra time, join other activities
On that pleasant day, you may have a full day at leisure to either relax at your hotel or explore around Thamel. It will be the end of your journey so Nepal Mother House Treks & Expedition would like to offer you a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant and hand over your trip certificate, trekking permit, and TIMS card for your memories of your Nepal trip.
Day 16 will be free for last minute shopping of souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives until your departure flight or drive. The team will assist you to transfer to the international airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination, taking with you the memories of a lifetime.
