Everest Base Camp Trekking

Everest Base Camp Trekking is probably the most heard name amongst trek lovers. Likewise it may be the most dreamt fantasized or probably a feared name too. Like all trekking companies in Nepal Trek Nepal Himalayas Pvt Ltd is also operating a trek to Everest base camp. One of the best trekking companies in Nepal we have an experience of operating EBC trek for a 13 years kid to 66 years old lady.

Day 01: Lukla (45 minutes) and trek to Phakding (2,652m. /4-5 hours trekking/ 8km approx.). (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

With an early morning flight, you will fly to Lukla airport (one of the exciting airport in the world). In Lukla, you will be meeting your trekking team (Sherpas and Porters) then you will start your trek. The way to Phakding is easy, which combines the up hills and the down hills. The route follows the Dudh Koshi River side and crosses several small local settlements. The Mani walls, some waterfalls, and the local villages plus the people are the attractions of the day. The teahouse in Phakding are well equipped with electricity, wifi and other facilities. Overnight in the teahouse.

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440m. /5-6 hours trekking/ 10km approx.). (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

After the hot breakfast, you will then resume your trekking. The way up to Namche Bazar is mostly uphill. This day is one of the longest day of the trek where you will again follow the Dudh Koshi River and cross the many hanging bridges. On the clear day, you will be offered with the first view of Mount Everest. Namche Bazar is the last trading center of the trek. Namche Bazar is a wonderful settlement and is the home of Sherpa people. Sherpa people are known as the mountaineers. The Namche Bazar looks amazing itself and the views of Twache Peak add the beauty on Namche Bazar. The teahouses here are also well-equipped. The Wi-Fi, electricity, the hot shower and the bottled water is easily available in Namche Bazar. Overnight in the teahouse.

Day 03: Hike up to Syanboche and explore Sherpa capital. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

After the breakfast, you will hike up to Syanboche, the Everest View Point. From there you can collect the superb views of the Himalayas and that includes daring Mount Everest too. Enjoy the stunning views of mountains. Later, you will trek back to Namche Bazar for the lunch. After the lunch, you can either explore the breathtaking settlement and visit the Sherpa museum or can take a good rest in the teahouse. In Namche, you can also buy the gears or the stuff you have forgotten to take from Kathmandu. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 04: Trek to Tengboche (3870m./5-6 hours trekking/ 10km approx.). (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

The trail from Namche Bazar to Tengboche is mostly flat and a combination of short down and uphill. It is expected to have the sighting of Lhophoprous (The National Bird of Nepal). Along the way you will pass the years old Buddhist Monasteries. The views of the stunning of Mount Ama Dablam will keep amazed you. The up you go the Himalaya looks closer and closer. All the way, there will so many fellow travelers and also the mules and the yaks are the friends of the trekking.

Upon your arrival in Tengboche, you will be welcomed with the superb views of Mountains. On the far, Mount Everest, on the right Ama Dablam and on the other side several other peaks. The views from the hill is something spectacular. Later, in the afternoon, you can visit the Tengboche Monastery, which is one of the oldest and biggest Buddhist Monastery in Everest Region. You can also taste the bakeries in the bakery shop at Tengboche.

In the evening, enjoy the stunning sunset views in the Himalayas. Overnight in the teahouse.

Day 05: Trek to Dingboche (4360 m./5-6 hours trekking/ 8km approx.). (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

Get up early morning, grab your camera and run out of the hotel before the first ray of the sun hits Mount Everest. The sunrise view in the Himalayas is always fantastic, and it gets even exciting when it comes to Mount Everest. Enjoy the stunning view of sunrise in the Himalayas. The weather condition in the morning will be a bit chill, so make sure that your hand and all the body is covered with warm clothes.

After that, take your breakfast and start your trekking to Dingboche. Along the way, it is expected to see the Himalayan Musk Deer (One of the endangered species in the world) and sometime if you are lucky then there are chances to see the Snow Leopard as well.

The trail to Dingboche is a combination of downhill and the uphills. Dingboche is a village settled in the lap of Mount Ama Dablam. From Dingboche, the weather, may get even more cold, so we always recommend wearing the warm clothes. In Dingboche there is no proper mobile network is available so if you want to use the Wi-Fi then you can us Everest Link Data Card there. The Everest Link Data Card cost NRS. 600 (US$ 6 approx.) for 200 MB data. Overnight in the teahouse.

Day 06: Hike up to Nagarjun Hill and Explore Dingboche village. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included).

Expect an amazing scene in the morning as you can find the running water freeze and reserved water converted into 3/4 inches thick ice in the drum and no running water in the tap. That is normal at Dingboche.

After the breakfast, you can hike up to Nagarjun hills. From the top of the Nagarjun hills, you can enjoy the stunning views of mountains and the eagle eye view of Dingboche Village. One mountain that looks nearer and wonderful from Nagarjun Hill is Mount Ama Dablam.

In Nagarjun Hills, you can also get the mobile network. After the successful ascent and the incredible views, you will then trek back to Dingboche for the rest. After the lunch, you can further explore Dingboche village or can take a good rest in the teahouse. Overnight in the teahouse.

Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4940m./ 5-6 hours trekking/ 7 km approx.) (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

An easy trekking day, the trail from Dingboche to Lobuche is mostly flat and easy. Trekking through the barren land collecting the incredible views of mountains is fantastic. On the both sides , you can see the yaks grazing. Along the way, you can also find the temporary settlement, which is set up for the yaks.

Walking through the Khumbu Glacier Moraine gives you an unbelievable feeling and the Mani walls, the hanging prayer flags add all the fun and the excitement in the trekking.

In Lobuche, you may start feeling the thin air, the sleeping might get uneasy at Lobuche. If there is any problem with you then always communicate with your guide. There is no proper mobile network, so you are recommended to buy the Everest Link Data Card for the emergencies. Overnight in the teahouse. 

Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170m.)- Everest Base Camp (5364m.) and trek back to Gorakshep (7-8 hours trekking. / 15km approx.)

Wake up early morning and prepare yourself for the ultimate journey. The route from Lobuche to Gorakshep, then to Everest Base Camp is mostly flat and easy. You will first trek to Gorakshep from Lobuche for the lunch. After the lunch, you will then trek to Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep. The trail from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp is a moraine path, so you are suggested to trek slowly and carefully so that you can complete your journey successfully.

After the successful trek, you will then again come back to Gorakshep for the overnight. In Gorakshep, there will mobile network is available, but it is again recommended to buy Everest Link Data Card for the emergencies. Overnight in the teahouse.

Day 09: Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and trek to Pheriche (4280 m./ 6-7 hours trek/ 15km trekking) (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

 Wake up early morning, take your torchlight and start your hike up to Kalapatthar. You need to start early morning today as you are going to Kalapatthar to collect the sunrise view in Mount Everest. It will be around two hours hiking to Kalapatthar. From Kalapatthar, you can see the stunning moment of sun hitting the top of the world.

After the wonderful sunrise view, you will then trek back to Gorakshep and then further trek to Pheriche via Thukla. The trek to Pheriche is easy down hill via Lobuche village. There is again no proper mobile network in Pheriche so you can again go with the Everest Link Data Card to get connected to the world. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 10: Trek back to Namche Bazar (5-6 hours trekking/ 15km approx.) (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)

The trail we travel got many ups and downs. Our path also covers the rhododendron and juniper forest. The wonderful mountain views accompany us all the way back to Namche Bazar. Overnight.

Day 11: Trek back to Phakding (4-5 hours trekking/ 7 km approx.) (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

We retrace same way that we follow to get up to Namche Bazar. Overnight.

Day 12: Trek to Lukla (4-5 hours trekking/ 7 km approx.) (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)

A gentle trekking day. We trek slowly back to Lukla. At Lukla, we can take good rest on free time. Overnight.

Day 13: Scenic Flight back to Kathmandu (45 minutes flight). Last minute shopping. (Breakfast Included)

Farewell dinner at night. : Early morning, we take a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, we will have free time for last minute shopping. In the evening, we will be having a farewell dinner with trekking crews. Overnight.

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