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16-day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu, Nepal
Join a certified mountain guide for this once-in-a-lifetime experience completing the Everest Base Camp Trek. Spend 16 days immersed in the culture and natural splendor of the Himalayas. Visit monasteries and villages along the way to the foot of the world's highest peak.
Highlights
Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Nepalese Himalayas.
Trek from Lukla all the way to the Everest Base Camp.
Spend a day exploring Kathmandu and visiting various UNESCO sites.
Description
World renowned as Nepal’s most famous hiking route, thousands embark upon the Everest Base Camp Trek every year.
The route involves only about 4 hours of trekking each day, but takes place at high altitude, which is the most challenging part.
Along the way, you will experience some of the local Sherpa culture while staying in local tea houses. We will also visit various cultural and spiritual sites, all en route to the famed Everest Base Camp.
The adventure begins after you fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and transfer to the hotel. The following morning, we head right back to the airport and fly to Lukla. This is where the fun really begins.
The next week and several days will be spent on the approach to the hallowed Everest Base Camp. Along the way, we will pass through valleys, forests and villages, enjoying phenomenal views of Mount Everest as well as various other iconic Himalayan peaks along the way.
After reaching the camp, we will begin the journey back. Early on in that journey, we climb to the summit of Kala Patthar (5,545 m), where we will see the sunrise and get the last best views of Everest.
As we return, we’ll take time to enjoy the culture, meeting local Sherpa people and visiting cultural sites en route back to Lukla.
Upon returning to Kathmandu, we will have one last chance to explore this historic city, visiting three UNESCO World Heritage sites, before taking you back to the airport and saying our goodbyes.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this unforgettable 16-day Mount Everest Base Camp trek in the heart of the stunning Nepalese Himalayas!
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Details
Accommodation Tea houses |
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Meeting point Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu (1320m)
After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), you will meet a member of the team and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m) and then to Phakding (2640m)
We will fly to Lukla first thing in the morning before beginning our trek to Phakding via a gentle mountainside path.
Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
After breakfast, we begin the trek to Namche Bazaar passing alongside a riverbed before hiking up through a forest and into more mountains. After awhile, we will pass into the national park and make a steep ascent up to Namche Bazaar, from which we will get our first views of Everest.
Day 4: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
We will spend the day exploring the Namche Bazaar, acclimatizing for the rest of the trek.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m)
We begin the day by hiking toward Tyangboche. Along the way, we will get plenty of great views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. On the way to Tyangboche, we will visit Trashinga and Phunki Tenga.
Day 6: Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m)
We will spend the day hiking to Dingboche, descending through a rhododendron forest and crossing a magnificent suspension bridge before arriving at the Imjatse Valley and hiking on to the village.
Day 7: Acclimatization at Dingboche (4260m)
We will spend the day acclimatizing , exploring the village and climbing up to Chhukum.
Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m)
We will spend the day hiking up past Pheriche and on to Lobuche. Along the way, we will enjoy some great views of the most iconic peaks in the Himalayas.
Day 9: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5364m)
We will spend the day hiking to Everest Base Camp, passing Gorakshep en route. This is easily the most beautiful day of the whole trek. After spending some time at the base camp, we will return to Gorakshep.
Day 10: Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and then to Pheriche (4243m)
We begin the day by climbing up to the top of Kala Patthar, from which we will enjoy some phenomenal views of the sunrise. From here, we will continue on to Pheriche.
Day 11: Pheriche to Tyangboche (3867m)
We will spend the day hiking on to Tyanboche, descending through a thick rhododendron forest. On the way, we will visit a museum and the oldest monastery in the region, which offers incredible views of Ama Dablam.
Day 12: Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
We will spend the day trekking back to Namche Bazaar. On the way, we will visit the villages of Khumjung and Khunde as well as visit another monastery.
Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886m)
We will spend the day trekking back to Lukla.
Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu
We will fly back to Kathmandu first thing in the morning and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, we will have our farewell dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant.
Day 15: Rest day or sightseeing in Kathmandu
We will have the option to rest today or head on a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, including visiting the Monkey temple, patan durbarsquire, and boudhnath.
Day 16: Departure Day
We will drop you off at the Airport and say our goodbyes.
Equipment you will need to bring
Sunglasses
Backpack
Water bottle
About the guide
At Welcome Nepal Treks we offer the best guided programs to some of the most amazing locations in the Himalayas!
Nepal is a premier trekking destination, with some of the most amazing mountains in the world. However, mountaineering in the Himalayas requires adequate preparation, handling complex logistics, paperwork and more. In order to have the best possible trekking experience, it is paramount to go with a certified guide from a qualified agency that can both point you in the right direction and take care of your needs and queries. As one of the leading trekking companies in Nepal, we are approved by the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and are an active member of TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal), NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association and NTB (Nepal Tourism Board).
Join us on one of our many trekking programs and we will make sure to point you to the best places in the region while making sure that you acclimatize properly and are safe, that all your logistics are taken care of, and that you have an overall unforgettable wonderful experience!
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Prices per person
Group of 1 | USD 1650 each |
Group of 2 | USD 1650 each |
Group of 3 | USD 1650 each |
Group of 4 | USD 1650 each |
Group of 5 | USD 1650 each |
Group of 6 | USD 1650 each |
Group of 7 | USD 1650 each |
Group of 8 | USD 1650 each |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Transportation from your hotel/airport (if in area) to the start of the trip and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Group porters (transport of tents, cooking equipment, etc. for the group)
- Personal porters
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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