Nepal Mother House Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.

Everest Base Camp Trekking - 17 Days

Everest Base Camp Trekking is one of the most popular trekking in Everest region, where Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay set off on their epic journey in 1953. It offers wonderful opportunities of countless mountains view including top of the world “Mt. Everest” and unique experience with cultural heritage of great Sherpa, known as Snow Leopard and scene of flora and fauna during the trekking.

The trail of the Everest Base Camp Trek goes through the Sherpa villages, which are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs in the low el elevation. The home of the world's highest Buddhist monasteries, the highest peaks on Earth, Everest Base Camp (5,364m) itself, Khumbu glacier and icefall are main attraction in the Everest Base Camp Trekking. Probably, Everest Base Camp Trekking is one of the most well-known in the world, due to it worthless its beauties. Everest Base Camp begins from Kathmandu to Lukla early in the morning by Mountain airstrip in the heart of the Khumbu Region. The trail of Everest Base Camp Trekking leads right into the heart of the Himalaya; a famous historical trading town of Namche Bazaar, the Buddhist monastery Tanbuche, world highest farm Dinbucge and Everest Base Camp.

Everest Base Camp TrekkingEverest Base camp Trekking route offers to best advantage in the morning is absolutely thrilling and stunning and is rightly believe to be one of the most magnificent in the world. While on the Everest Base Camp trekking you have chance visit famous view point Kalapater (5550m), where we can get some awesome views of the Himalayan giants which literally numb your senses with breathless admiration that beholds the eye; and makes up for the lung-bursting climb that took you up there. This also includes fantastic views of the south west face of the colossal Mt. Everest from closest distance and others mountains; Lhose (8510m), Nupse (7879m), Pumori (7145m), Lingtring (6695m), Amadablam (6814m), Thamserku (6723m), Kusumkagru (6370m) so on. That’s why it is known as Kalapater Trekking too. Collecting unforgettable experience, the trail descends in Sherpa heritages with verities vegetation and rarely Musk dear, Snow leopard’s sport provoking you come to again and again.

Everest Base Camp Trekking is accessible short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or eight hours scenic drive capital city Kathmandu to Jiri. Nepal Mother House Treks arrange Everest Base Camp trekking hole in the year around with well experience Government License holder Guide, but the best time is beginning of September to mid November and begging of March to mid May. We arrange Everest Base Camp trekking according to client’s desire and holiday schedule.
Everest Base Camp Trekking Trip Key Information:

Trekking Destination: Everest Base Camp, Kalapater

Activities: Trekking, Sightseeing, Scenic Mt. Everest Flight, Cultural Tour

Difficulty: Moderate

Max Elevation: (5,550m) at Kalapater

Trek/Tour Style: Teahouse

Accommodation: Deluxe hotel in Ktm/ Lodge in Trekking

Meals: Full board on trek & Breakfast KTM

Operation: Hotel/Lodge

Transportation: Aero plane & private vehicle

Best Month: Sept - Nov & Mar - May

Trip Length: 17 days
Trip Information

* Nepal Trekking Information
* A Typical Trek Day
* Altitude Sickness Information
* Foods on the Trekking
* Trekking Porters and Guides
* TIMS Card
* Trekking Categories
* Trekking Equipment List
* Trekking Permit & Fee
* Trekking Grading
* Trekking Preparation
* Trekking Season
* Important Note
* Photo Gallery

Everest Base Camp Trekking (5,364m) Day to Day Suggested Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu,
Upon arrival at international airport meet assist and transfer to the Hotel (star category, very nice and centrally located at Thamel), take rest and free at afternoon.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing pre- Treks (1350m)
Our Tour Guide led you explore around Kathmandu valley for the sight seen. Have explore historical and spiritual attractions; including the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square; the House of Living Goddess “Kumari” and Kasthamandup temple” Said that was built from single tree in 16th century, Big bell-Big drams, Erotic carving in old temple, old palace etc., Bouddhanath; one of the largest Stupas in Nepal, Swayambhunath; situated on top of the hill knows as the Monkey Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist Stupa in the world, which has been registered in UNESCO heritage side. Pasupatinath; Hindus holy place, Sadhus and pilgrims bathing at occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the Ghats, located on the holy Bagmati river. Finally we have sightseeing beautiful Patan Durbar squares; the Krisna Temple has build just by stone with incredible crafts, Patan king’s palace, Golden temple and much more. It is very famous for woodcarving, Metal works, Temples and Monasteries. If we have time there are still more remark site; the one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu valley “Bhaktapur” is known as Living Museum. Where, old brick paved enclave of old Royal palace, Nyathapola Temple, Datatriya temple exquisite artwork offers a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal. After these activates back to hotel and pre- prier for the treks. Stay overnight at hotel. Please, check your insurance details and have a copy of your travel medical insurance policy with you.

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m) -30 munities, trek to Phakding (2,640m) -3 to 4 hours
Early in the morning fly Kathmandu to Lukla (30 to 40 min) then final preparations for the trekking. From Lukla you'll pass Chaurikharka village and make a descent towards the Ghat (2,530m). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkosi River. To assist acclimatization, this first day Treks is 3 to 4 hrs short distance. But if people are still interested to do more activities they will have an opportunity to do the side trip to monastery around in Phakding. And overnight at Lodge.

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,430m) -5 to 6 hours
The trail follows the Dodh Kosi River banks and reaches in Tok Tok. You can see excellent views of Thamserku peak from here. Then trail climbs to Chomoa, site of an agricultural project farm, still trail climbs to Monju (2,840m) and enters the Sagarmatha National Park Area (1,148 sq km, established in 1976). Walking some distance up you will be at Jorsale (2830m) and after cross last (fifth number) bridge the trail again long climb on where you have the view of Mt. Everest, over the right Nupste (7,879m). After 5 to 6 hrs walking the trail reaches the street of Namche Bazaar at last. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar overseers’ snow capped Mountains and Sherpa heritage.

Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar and visit Khumjung Village (3,790m)
After having late breakfast walk for the sightseeing around Namche Bazaar then hike to the Everest View Hotel. The ideal place to overview some of the outstanding mountains such as Mt.Everest, Nupste, Ama Dablam, Kangtegha, Thamserku, kusum khangru, khongde and Khumbi yu La etc. While seeing spectacular view of mountains trail led you in khumjung valley, where can see Hillary School, ancient Monastery with Yeti skull and khunde Hospital, and then return back to Namche. If you have still willing to visit you can go mountaineering museum and visit the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) in Namche Bazaar you can spend some time interacting with the fun-loving Sherpa and Rai people in here. Above the police check post you will see Sagarmatha National Park headquarters and visitor center; it is open 8 am to 4 pm except Saturdays and government holidays. And overnight at Lodge.

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3,867m) -5 to 6 hours
After breakfast we start our trek with pleasant walk trail through the forest with magnificent view of mountains until Kenjoma, where the trail joins from Khumjung. After pass the small settlement Sanasa the trail drops towards Phunki Thanga (3,250m). Then it climbs steeply through forests on the Tangbuche monestary sits at 3,867m. The view from here is rightly deemed to be one of the worlds magnificent; Kwangde, Tawachee, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku provide a stimulating panorama of Himalayan view. Stay overnight in Tengboche.

Day 07: Tyangboche to Dingboche (4,300m) -5 to 6 hours
After breakfast, trail descends down from Tengboche, through the rhododendron forest to Deboche and crossing a bridge over the raging Imja Khol River. The trail for Dingbuche follows the climbing route of Island peak and Phokalde peak etc. It is gateway to Chukung and farther beyond for the most challenging traverses towards Makalu area and Hinko Valley via Sherpani col (6,100m) and Amphu Laptsa pass( 5,780m) trips.

Day 08: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
On this day you may have full day rest or there are some places where you can go for a day hike; up to Chhukung(4,730m) for acclimatization (point of climbing famous Island peak) or climb up to Nagarjun Peak about two hours offer view of Imjatse Valley with Dingbuche village and Mt.Makalu(8,463m), Ama Dablam, Island peak etc. And back to Dingboche for overnight.

Day 09: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m) -5 to 6 hours
After your complete acclimatization, the trail heading you gradually climb up until Duglha offering stunning views of Tawachee and Cholatse.From Duglha trail directly up to the Khumbu Glacier for an hour, then left into the memorial area before reaching the village of Lubuche. In this stage the effects of the altitude will be kicking in and you can expect colder nights.

Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m) - 3 hours & Everest Base Camp (5,364m) -2 to 3 hours
After breakfast the trek continues gently climb and sometime direct ascent to nearby glacier. The trail goes to Gorakshep is rocky and windy but it offers the good view of Mt. Pumori and there are beautiful views of the Everest Base camp and glacier with scenic view. After lunch, we ready for our adventure to the targeted destination and we continues our trek towards the Everest Base Camp and to the Khumbu Ice-fall, the path from here can be misleading, follow the lead Sherpa, every year the trail changes due to the movements of the glacier, the walk is quite strenuous due to the high altitude and thin air, the walk passes through over rocky dunes and moraine and streams, till you reach the base camp. If you are during the high expedition season have fell like city. It takes 2-3 hrs to get to base camp and after a grand time here go back over the journey to Gorekshep for the overnight at lodge.

Day 11: Gorakshep to Kalapater (5,550m) -2 hours & Stroll back to Pheriche (4,240m) -5 to 6 hours
Very in morning climb up 2 hour on our pace Kalapater for 360 degree view of the mountain peaks. When reaching the top, you will feel joyful as you achieve the moment that you been dreaming, since the planning of your journey. A small rocky peak “Kalapater” offer you beyond imagination as the Everest looks amazing, the panoramic view from this spot is something to cherish, and you feel it’s worth the hard climb up to here and to feel at the top of the world, and can be seen to the south Khumbu glacier sweeps below you, and you can also see the Everest Base camp down below on the moraine of Khumbu glacier and many mountains scenery; Pumari (7,145m), Lingtren (6,695m), Khumbutse (6,623m), Changtse (7,550m), Nupse (7879m), Everest itself etc. After breakfast in Gorakshep trek down to Dhugla then go staying high above the valley floor Pheriche, in Imja valley. It is the only place in Khumbu where barley is grown in the highest place; enjoy the scenery and overnight to hotel.

Day 12: Pheriche to Tyangboche (3867m) - 4 to 5 hours
Today you can fell easer heading downhill to a lower elevation from Pheriche the walk is pleasant all the way to Tyangboche. You can see very old pangboche Sherpa village, and further down to Tyangboche is one of the most beautiful place in the Himalaya the first thing that comes to your eye is the big Monastery or Gumba, then the large field with campsites and teahouses, lodges beneath the soaring majestic gorgeous peak Ama Dablam, Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Lhotse Shar towards north east and more peaks all around.

Day 13: Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3430m) - 4 to 5 hours
After breakfast the trail goes down through forest with pine, Jupiter, rhododendron and some few magnolia and birch trees with a great memory after crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River trek onwards to the Sanasa and re-tracks to Namche bazzar for stay overnight.

Day 14: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m) - 6 to 7 hours
After a long walk we'll have long last day trek back to Lukla today, we descend the long way before cross the bridge and further walk to Monju and stop in Phakding for lunch. We will remind again enjoying the lush green scenery around and passing through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village until Lukla. You'll have time to wander around the areas and guide will re-confirm your flight ticket and enjoy the last celebrate dinner with your crew and overnight at hotel.

Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Normally, the flight for Kathmandu is morning due to the wind in afternoon; sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason beyond our control. Anyway we will fly back to Kathmandu and your guide will transfer to hotel then you may have time to relax after long journey and take back your breath and rest at your hotel rest of day.

Day 16: Farewell friend day in Kathmandu (1,350m)
In this pleasant day you may have full day at leisure either relax at hotel or explore the around Thamel. Today is day of ending your journey, so we would like offer you farewell dinner in Nepali typical Restaurant and hand over you Trip Certificate, Trekking Permit and TIMS Card for memory of Nepal trip.

Day 17: final Departure to your Destination
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until departure flight/drive. Our assist will be transfer to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
Everest Trekking Client Review

Everest Base Camp Trekking 2000

Some time we could face problem of internal flights to/from Lukla delayed by few hours or cancelled for a day because of bad weather. It is happen very rarely, but it could even in best trekking season also as you know how climate change is effecting our globe. Therefore, we always recommend you to add one supplement night in Kathmandu after your base camp trek if possible (just for incase). If everything runs smoothly, you can enjoy other activities like sightseeing, rafting, shopping, as you wish in those additional day overnight at hotel.

Micle, USA

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Some time we could face problem of internal flights to/from Lukla delayed by few hours or cancelled for a day because of bad weather. It is happen very rarely, but it could even in best trekking season also as you know how climate change is effecting our globe. Therefore, we always recommend you to add one supplement night in Kathmandu after your base camp trek if possible (just for incase). If everything runs smoothly, you can enjoy other activities like sightseeing, rafting, shopping, as you wish in those additional day overnight at hotel.
Our services:

1. Arrival and Departure all transportation (Airport to Hotel to airport).
2. Hotel in Kathmandu before trip and after trip with BBB Plan.
3. Welcome and farewell Dinner with Nepali Culture.
4. Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu flight tickets with including airport taxes.
5. All ground transportation by private vehicles.
6. All accommodations, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea, Coffee, on the trek.
7. Warm down Jacket and Sleeping Bag during the trek.
8. English Speaking friendly Guide and Potters and lodging fooding on the trek.
9. Insurances for Guide and Potters.
10. Trekking Permit and TIMS Cards.
11. Medical Kit Bag for the trek.
12. All government and local taxes if necessary.
13. Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing by City Tour Guide with entries fee and transportation.

Out of our services:

1. Cold drinks; coke, fanta, sprite, mine water, Phone calls, laundry, beer and bar bills.
2. Tips for guide and potters.
3. Travel and Rescue Insurance.
4. Shopping, souvenirs or gift.
5. Personal mountaineering gears.
6. Optional trips and sightseeing if extend.