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 360-degree panorama of the world's highest mountains, before returning to Pheriche and then on back to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sun) Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Kathmandu sightseeing – explore Bodhnath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. |
| 3 | Fly to Lukla and commence trek. |
| 4-5 | Walk along Dudh Kosi Valley. Climb to Namche Bazaar. First views of Mount Everest. |
| 6-8 | Rest day at Namche Bazaar, enjoying local walks and scenery. Trek to Thyangboche Monastery and Pangboche. Views of Ama Dablam, Kantega, Lhotse and Everest. |
| 9-10 | Trek to Dingboche. |
| 11-12 | Trek to Lobuje following Khumbu Glacier. Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp. |
| 13 | Climb Kala Patar (5643m) for stunning views of Everest. Descend to Pheriche. |
| 14-16 | Return trek to Namche Bazaar and back to Lukla. |
| 17 | Fly to Kathmandu. |
| 18 | Trip ends in Kathmandu this morning (Wed). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
18 days |
Trip Code |
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Activities |
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| Trekking (Moderate), Culture (Easy) | |
| Min Altitude | Max Altitude |
| 2650m | 5545m |
Countries Visited |
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| Nepal | |
Start City |
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| Kathmandu | |
End City |
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| Kathmandu | |
| * Per Person, Twin Share | |
