Trekking
15 Days
Hard
5,545 m
KTM- 4*hotel Trek period - Tea house
Mar-April-May / Oct-Nov-Dec
USD 1500 ( 2 pax+)
We the team of Sherpa Khangri and Guinness World Record holder Temba Tsheri Sherpa takes you the most exciting and remarkable trekking route of Nepal . Everest Base Camp 5364 m . Feel the excitement , joy and thrill of this adventure trekking with landing in one of the dangerous airport Lukla -the gateway to Everest, then to the capital of Sherpa Namche bazaar, hike to Everest view hotel - Guinness World Record (2004) as highest placed hotel. We then en route visit Tengboche monastery - the oldest monastery in Tengboche village . Further our trail heads to the village of Dingboche , Lobuche and Gorakshep . Hike to Everest Base camp and Kalapatthar brings the dream come true moment of watching very closely the mighty - Everest .
Highlights of the trip
Mount Everest is dream of any adventurer. It is the world highest peak and everyone dreams to view the majestic nature of this peak. It is located in Khumbu region of Nepal. There are number of other high peaks around this region. Everest base Camp trek or shortly called EBC, is one of the best trekking route in whole world. Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho-oyu Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku, and Mt. AmaDablam are some of the notable peaks that are seen in this trekking. The trail that goes through rivers, mountains, dense green forests which make the trip memorable.
Khumbu is also known the local people. The majority of people are from indigenous community of Sherpa. They are well known as mountaineers. The friendly nature of the local people are always welcoming side of the trip. There are number of things that are related to culture and tradition of people which can be interesting to tourists. The religious aspect of the region is also another major part of the trip. Lifestyle of local are highly influenced by their belief. Most of residents in the region are Buddhist. Age old monasteries and festivals that are performed here can be amazing experience to the people from outside.
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Arrival in Kathmandu International airport. Welcome by our office representative with Nepali tradition garland or khadas then transfer to hotel . Check in and rest day free . Hang around Thamel- touristic hub city on availability of time. Short briefing in evening with welcome Nepali cuisine dinner with Guide or office representative(s). Back to hotel and overnight.
Today we have free time for shopping & buying/renting trekking gears. You can discuss with Guide or Staff from our office. They will arrange time & assist you for shopping. Thamel-a touristic hub have many Outdoor shops with branded and Local brands as well. On request you can take a Kathmandu city sightseeing . Back to hotel and overnight.
Early morning, we will take Jeep ride to Ramechhap airport about 5 hours & take a flight to Lukla. Since in touistic season Kathmandu airport air traffic be very busy of Lukla flights . So its schedule from Ramechhap which takes of about 15mins flight . After landing Lukla we will meet our Porter supporting staffs brothers then start trekking towards Phakding. It’s an easy downhill walk of 3-4 hours. The trail is busy with trekkers, local people, mules and zopkyo (YAK) carrying goods which is only one means of transport .
Today after breakfast the trail runs alongside DudhKoshi River crossing through pine and oak forest. We will cross several suspension bridge same river flown from Himalayas. We will be entering Sagarmatha National Park where our permits are checked by appointed Nepal government Military officer along our trekking bags. We then cross one of the famous suspension bridge- The Hillary bridge. After crossing we then get to see first glimpse of ‘Mount Everest’ on this day if the weather is pleasant. Reach Namche bazzar after 7 hours, the surrounding attracts us with joy . Rest and overnight.
Today after breakfast we do short hiking to Everest View Hotel & back to Namche. Acclimatization is an important part of any trip to altitude. It helps body to adjust and rejuvenate to the environment. Namche Bazaar is interesting place to take rest. It is known as Sherpa Capital. You can see culture, and lifestyle of local here. You can visit museum to understand Sherpa community. You can explore local market. Modern amenities like ATM, Internet Café, Shops, restaurants, bakery etc. are available to enjoy
Today is the long day trail . So we start our trail after breakfast . We pass by one of the best trail to Tengboche where on right side of trail passing the Dudhkoshi river and stunning Mt. Ama Dablam view. We pass by many Chorten (Stupa), painted in big rocks the prayer mantra “ Om Mane Padme Hun” and praying flag hanged in the path gives amazing view to the scenery. On this day a clear view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many others mountain can be observe. Enroute we pass by famous Tengboche Monastery which is one of the oldest monastery on highest altitude. Our trail then pass downhill crossing suspension bridge then uphill to reach Pangboche after 7 hours. Rest and overnight .
As we head our trail , thin air and altitude rise can be felt within. So today we slowly and gradual trail to reach Dingboche. It’s an easy ascent without any steep climb or downhill. Early start on this particular day give good sunrise view of Mt. Ama Dablam. Rest day explore the surrounding , picture snap etc. Overnight .
Acclimatization is very important in altitude. It is best to rejuvenate body to climb further in altitude. After breakfast you are able to hike to the top of the Nangkartshang hill with Guide which is about 5,083m. You can either hike to top of the hill or hike around to be familiar with the altitude. Rest day enjoy the beauty and surroundings.
Today after breakfast we start slowly ascend our trail. The surrounding gradually be terrain arid landscape. Just across the river a seasonal running few tea houses stops for Lunch at Thukla. An hour stair climb above Thulka is a memorial park of climbers who lost their lives in different parts of climbing in the world. Continue our trail a straight barren landscape and rocky reaches to Lobuche. Lobuche is a small settlement with very few tea houses. But the settlements are only on seasonal based. Khumbu Glacier lies next to the settlement and infront we could see beautiful Mt. Pumori and other ranges. Rest and enjoy the beauty. Overnight.
Finally we are in our main day . It’s a long day walk but gives us boost energize to be at base camp. After breakfast we slowly head ahead rocky trail with terrain landscape up and down . We then reach by 3 hours to Gorak Shep. Place our baggages and with lunch we head next 2 hours to Base camp. From EBC we can view 360 degree view of ranges including Mt. Everest. But only part of Everest can be seen behind western shoulder. Amazing view of Khumbu icefall, Khumbu glacier, Mt. Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse makes experience worthy to travel . This view of once inlife time experience give ambience of memory capture and we return back to GorakShep . Rest and overnight.
Kala Patthar is highest point in whole trip. To view the real top Everest summit peak ,it is recommended to start early for sunrise view. A trail of uphill about 2 hours at the top of Kala Patthar, we can view 360 degree view of mountain range. Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Pumori, and many more. This is the moment we live in for and our whole trek . After we retun back take breakfast and descend back to Pangboche about 7-8 hours. Rest completely and overnight .
We descend our trek back to Namche after breakfast. It will be long walk but easy walk because coming down is easier. In Namche there are many good restaurant , pubs & coffee shops. One can enjoy. Overnight.
Namche to Lukla is long & tiring day but exciting day. Today is the last day of the Trek. Tonight we will have gratuity dinner with our supporting staff porter brothers , thanking them for their service with some tips from our guests. Overnight.
We fly back to Ramechhap airport. Then drive back to Kathmandu via jeep ride. Our office representative then transfer you back to the Hotel. It will be free day. In evening, dinner with cultural dance will be arranged to celebrate the trip.
Journey with us end here. Office representative will take you to International airport for final departure as per schedule requirement.
Our Fixed Departures are on below dates. Any customization in itinerary or dates of your interest , please feel free to contact us.
Trekking
15 Days
Hard
5,545 m
KTM- 4*hotel Trek period - Tea house
Mar-April-May / Oct-Nov-Dec
USD 1500 ( 2 pax+)