14-day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu

Join a certified mountain guide for this once-in-a-lifetime experience making the Everest Base Camp trek. Hike to the base camp, passing through a plethora of different landscapes, enjoying myriad incredible views and meeting local people as well as learning about their culture, all over the course of 14 days.

Private

Himalaya

14 Days

Mar - May, Sep - Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Enjoy the stunning scenery all along the Everest Base Camp trek.

* Meet local people and learn about their culture en route to our destination.

* Watch the sunrise over Mount Everest from the top of a nearby mountain.

Description

There is no feeling quite like hiking through the sublime Himalayan wilderness and the Mount Everest Base Camp trek is no exception!

Over the course of 14 days, we will make our way from the bustling Nepalese capital of Kathmandu on to the base camp of the world's highest peak and back.

As we go, we will visit numerous Himalayan villages, including the de facto Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. In each of these incredible towns, we will meet local people, visit monasteries and learn about the area's rich culture.

Among the cultural highlights we will experience are the Sherpa museum and climbing school in Namche Bazaar as well as the iconic and scenic Tengboche monastery, a little further along.

The cultural component is just one of the many fascinating facets of this trip. The other, of course, is the stunning scenery and diverse landscapes.

As we go, we will enjoy myriad views of some of the country's most iconic mountains, including Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Khumbila, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Cho-yu, Pumori and, of course, Mount Everest.

We will also pass through a plethora of diverse and incredible landscapes from thick rhododendron, magnolia and pine forests to the stark and barren moraines at the end of the Khumbu glacier.

Watching the landscape morph each day from lush and verdant to gray and imposing is really quite something.

The climax of the trip will finally be arriving at Everest Base Camp and enjoying the stunning views of the mountain from the iconic spot.

The following morning will be equally sublime as we climb a nearby mountain and enjoy incredible views of the sunrising over the world's highest mountain.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this challenging but scenic and exciting 14-day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you may also enjoy our 10-day Mardi Himal Trek in the Annapurna region!

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Local flights

- Transportation start and back

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

- Personal porters

- Mountain guide expenses

Price details

Please note that lunches and dinners (with the exception of the farewell dinner) in Kathmandu are not included in the price of the trip. The cost of the trip is subject to change if the itinerary changes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will meet a representative of the company and transfer to the hotel. Here, we will go over the plan for the trip and you will have the rest of the afternoon free to explore the area.

Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla (2850m) to Phadking (2660m)

After flying to Lukla in the morning, we will begin trekking to Phakding, passing through thick rhododendron, magnolia and pine forests as we go. Once we arrive in Phakding, we will have the chance to visit a local monastery.

Walking hours: 3.5 hrs

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3435m)

We will spend the day trekking on to Namche Bazaar, the main trading center of the Khumbu region. As we go, we will pass along the banks of the Dudh Koshi and through more pine forest before crossing a magnificent suspension bridge and arriving at the town.

Walking hours: 6 hrs

Day 4: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar

We will spend the day acclimatizing in Namche Bazaar and hike up to a scenic vista in order to get incredible views of Mount Everest. We will also visit a climbing school, Sherpa museum and Buddhist monastery.

Walking hours: 4 hrs

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3890m)

We will continue trekking to Tengboche on this day, ascending up a stone staircase and heading over Mongolia Pass. As we go, we will enjoy plenty of great views of some iconic Himalayan mountains. Once we arrive in Tengboche, we will visit the largest monastery in the region.

Walking hours: 6 hrs

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4400m)

We will continue our trek, ascending steadily throughout the day. As we go, we will pass by numerous traditional villages and watch as the landscape becomes more stark and vegetation more sparse.

Walking distance: 6 hrs

Day 7: Acclimatization in Dingboche

We will spend the day acclimatizing in Dengboche, going on a short hike in order to get some great views and see the stunning landscape.

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4900m)

We will spend the day continuing to hike steadily uphill, following the Khumbu Glacier and enjoying even more incredible views as we go.

Walking hours: 6 hrs

Day 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m) to Gorekshep (5180m)

This will be the toughest day of the trek as we make the final ascent up to Mount Everest Base Camp. As we go, we will enjoy phenomenal views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks and the Khumbu icefall. After spending a little while exploring the base camp, we will return back to Gorekshep.

Walking hours: 8 hrs

Day 10: Trek to Kalapathar (5545m) and Pheriche (4320m)

After getting up at about 4 am, we will hike up to the top of Kalapatthar in order to watch the sunrise over Mount Everest. From here, we will spend the rest of the day descending down to Pheriche.

Walking hours: 7 hrs

Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar

We will spend the day continuing our descent until we reach Namche Bazzar. As we go, we will see many mountains we saw on our ascent, but from a different perspective.

Walking hours: 6 hrs

Day 12: Trek to Lukla

On our last day of trekking, we will continue our descent, passing through Phakding before arriving back at Lukla.

Walking hours: 6 hrs

Day 13: Return to Kathmandu

We will fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu, where you will have the rest of the afternoon free until we meet up in the evening to go out for our farewell dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant.

Day 14: Departure

You will transfer to the airport and return home.

Details

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Equipment list: Layers of clothing, numerous pairs of socks, and a good quality trekking boots. Hand warmers, under-gloves, and mittens. Trekking poles Gaithers (against leeches and/or deep snow). 40-litre daypack (with rain cover). Sleeping bag. Head torch and spare batteries. Sunglasses with UV protection, sun cream, and hat. Lip salve and blister care. Wet wipes and tissues. Pocket knife/multi-bladed tool. Watch with altimeter/GPS. Emergency blanket. Snacks (nuts/energy bars). Freezer bags.

Meeting point

Tribhuvan International Airport

About the guide

Mount Face Nepal

Tour Operator

Mount Face Nepal is established with the primary commitment of providing the most unique and authentic travel experience in all the magnificent tourist destinations in Nepal. We are one of the leading travel agencies in Nepal that have been and continues to provide the best quality of service to our clients. Within a few years in business, we have operated plenty of successful treks and tours to the Himalayas and other tourist destinations in Nepal.

Languages

Hindi | English | Chinese

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