When the trails of Nepal were opened, Everest Base Camp became the premier goal for many adventurous walkers. This stunning trek visits both the base camp and Kala Patar (5643m), a viewpoint recognised as the best vantage point to see Mount Everest. After exploring the temples, shrines, bazaars and restaurants of Kathmandu we take an exciting mountain flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region. From the airstrip we trek north through pine forest to the bustling Sherpa 'capital', Namche Bazaar, from where we head to the magnificent Thyangboche Monastery. Here, in the shadow of the Everest massif and Ama Dablam and surrounded by mani walls, chortens and prayer flags, our stay is sure to be one of the highlights of our trek. As we ascend, the alpine scenery becomes more rugged and we climb above the tree line to reach Dingboche in the Imja Valley for further acclimatisation and exploration. It is then a steady ascent following glacial moraines to Lobuje and then to our lodge at Gorak Shep, from where we then trek to the historic site of Everest Base Camp. Finally we ascend to the summit of Kala Patar for brilliant views of Mount Everest and a breathtaking panorama of the world's highest mountains, before returning to Pheriche and then on back to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Kathmandu - Arrival:
On arrival, wecoming by representative at Kathmandu International airport and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu:
After breakfast, full day Kathmandu sightseeing. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Phakdin:
After breakfast, transfer to airport to connect flight to Lukla, and start trek to Phakdin. Overnight at hotel/lodge.
Day 04: Phakdin – Namche Bazaar (3340m):
After breakfast, walk to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at hotel/lodge.
Day 05: Acclimatization Day.
Day 06: Namche – Tyangboche (3870m):
After breakfast, trek to Tyangboche. Overnight at lodge/camp.
Day 07: Tyangboche – Dingboche (4240m):
Breakfast and walk to Dingboche. Overnight at lodge/camp.
Day 08: Dingboche – Lobuche (4930m):
Day 09: Lobuche – EBC - Gorakshep.
Day 10: Gorakshep – Kalapathar (5545m) – Lobuche.
Day 11: Lobuche – Tyangboche or Pangboche.
Day 12: Tyangboche / Pangboche (3900m) – Namche.
Day 13: Namche – Lukla.
Day 14: Lukla - Kathmandu:
Breakfast and free till transfer to airport to connect flight for Kathmandu. Free and overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Departure:
Breakfast and free till transfer to International airport for final destination.