Everest Base Camp Trek, 16 days in the Himalayas

Arrival in Kathmandu at any time according to your flight schedule. Upon arrival, our representative will transfer you to the Hotel. O/N hotel in Kathmandu

In the morning, our guide will meet you at the hotel & deliver the trip briefing, check your trekking gear,  help to make arrangements if anything missing.

Later,  you will enjoy a guided cultural tour around the historical UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu:

• **Kathmandu Durbar Area-**the former Royal palace complex that holds several Temples, Monuments  & an old Palace full of traditional arts & cultural marks.

• Kumari Temple (The living Goddess residence) is major highlight of this area.

• Bouddhanath Stupa– probably the biggest Stupa of its kind in the world. We can find large Tibetan population around the stupa as people consider this as Tibetan Stupa. More than 50 Tibetan Monasteries lie nearby this Stupa & offer a wonderful atmosphere around the area.

• Swyambhunath Stupa– is another highly respected Buddhist site in Kathmandu. Located over a ridge in the northwest corner of the city, Swayambhunath (Self- existed) Stupa offers breathtaking views of Kathmandu Valley, green hills & mountains in the distance. It is also known as Monkey Temple among foreigners because a large number of monkeys live in the surrounding jungle; O/N hotel in Kathmandu

Early morning flight to Lukla- the world’s most exciting mountain airport  at the foot of the Everest Khumbu region. Upon arrival, we will meet our supporting staff, enjoy a cup of tea and start an easy hike towards Phakding along the Dudh Koshi river. After reaching Phakding, you can either rest through the day or enjoy a short excursion to the monastery just above the settlement, O/N at Local lodge

We will start the day after breakfast and trek along the riverside, passing Monjo- the entry point of Everest National Park. We will also cross a couple of suspension bridges including the high Hillary bridge. From this point, the trail will take you uphill to Namche Bazaar- the largest market place in the region. Enjoy looking around the colorful mountain town, O/N at Local lodge

Rest day at Namche Bazaar for high altitude acclimatization. You can enjoy an easy paced day excursion to one of the nearby villages such as Thame or Khumjung/ Khongde/ Khunde. O/N at Local lodge

After having good rest at Namche, we will start hiking toward Tengboche Monastery. The trail leads uphill to Kyamjuma then descends to the Dudhkoshi river with awesome views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse & most notably Mt. Amadablam in front. After a short rest, we will continue uphill along the ridgeline full of Rhododendrons & some wildlife species until we reach Tengboche Monastery. Upon arrival, you can observe & interact with the monks of this famous monastery. O/N at Local lodge.

The day will start with breakfast & a trek to Dingboche. We will cross a couple of lovely Sherpa villages, nicely decorated Chorten & Mani Walls before reaching Dingboche Village. You will enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Amadablam near the Imja Khola & Imja valley in the east. O/N at Local lodge

Another rest day to acclimatize. We can go for a day excursion towards the Chukung Valley or climb a ridge called Nangkartshang rising above the Dingboche village, O/N at Local lodge

We will spend the day trekking mostly on flat terrain, but with a major climb at Thukla. Upon reaching the top of the Thukla climb, take a short rest & observe the memorial Chorten of several famous climbers & mountaineers. We will mostly walk along the Khumbu Glacier for the rest of the trek. After an hour, we will arrive at Lobuche. O/N at Local lodge.

Early in the morning, we will stretch our legs & start hiking. The trail will take us to Gorek Shep where we will check into our room for the night, leave our heavy backpack, and enjoy lunch. Then we will proceed to Everest Base Camp along the Khumbu Glacier for an hour or more. Upon arrival at Base Camp, enjoy the amazing scenery, savor the great achievement, and return to Gorek Shep for the night. O/N at Local lodge

Early in the morning, we will hike to Kalapattar just above the Gorek Shep. The climb is demanding but truly worth it to get the best possible views of the whole Everest region. After such a great lifetime experience, hike down to Gorek Shep, enjoy breakfast & trek down to Pheriche or Debuche O/N at Local lodge

The downhill trail leads all the way to Syomare on the bank of the Dudhkoshi River. A short uphill walk will take us to Kyangjuma, and then the further flat walk will take you to Namche Bazaar. O/N at Local lodge

The final day of trekking on the great Sherpa land. We’ll walk down to the Dudhkoshi river valley towards Lukla leaving the great Himalayas behind. O/N at Local lodge

After a quick breakfast at the hotel, we will catch the early flight back to Kathmandu.  O/N hotel in Kathmandu

Those who can’t afford more days in Kathmandu can fly back home, but we recommend staying an extra day in Kathmandu in case there are any delays due to weather conditions or other. This is just an alternative provision to be on safe side. You can enjoy the day by roaming the streets of Kathmandu, go to a Spa or Shopping, etc.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Airport on time for your final departure.