14-day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu, Nepal
Join a certified mountain guide for this once-in-a-lifetime Mount Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu. Spend 14 days visiting the capital and trekking through the Himalayas to the foot of the world's highest mountain. Get plenty of great views and experience some local culture along the way.
Group
Himalaya
14 Days
Jan - Jun
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Nepalese Himalayas.
- Spend two weeks hiking to and from the iconic Mount Everest Base Camp.
- Meet local Sherpa people and learn about the culture too.
Description
Our 14-day Everest Base Camp Trek is the ideal way to get up close to the world's highest mountain while seeing some of Nepal's most stunning scenery!
As we make our way from Kathmandu to the base camp and back, you will see a wide array of diverse landscapes, get incredible views out over other iconic Himalayan peaks, explore traditional Sherpa villages and meet local people.
The fun begins after we meet you at the airport in Kathmandu and transfer into the city. You'll have this afternoon and another on the penultimate day of the trip to explore this incredible city and see its three iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites.
However, the real adventure begins on the following day after we fly to Lukla. From here, we begin the actual trek, hiking through incredible alpine scenery.
As we arrive at Namche Bazaar a couple of days in, we get our first incredible views of Mount Everest as well as several other iconic Himalayan peaks.
We'll continue trekking toward them, staying in traditional Sherpa villages and getting to learn a little bit about the people and their culture. Among the sites we visit is the Tengboche monastery, which sits in one of the most beautiful parts of the entire Everest region.
We will know that we are getting close as the landscape changes from alpine meadows to more stark and rugged terrain. We will ascend up Mt Lobuche and continue on to the Everest Base Camp the following day.
The approach is scenic and challenging as we pass by the iconic Khumbu Glacier and ascend up to the camp itself at 5,634 meters (17,598 feet). Here we will meet some climbers attempting to summit the peak.
The last part of the trip is spent slowly returning to Lukla and then Kathmandu, where we will say goodbye.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this unforgettable 14-day Everest Base Camp trek through the stunning Himalayas and to the foot of the world's highest peak!
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Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Local flights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Kathmandu
After meeting one of our representatives at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will transfer to the hotel and have the rest of the day free.
Day 2: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 1 hour flight, Trek 3 - 4 hrs
You will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla in the morning, where you will meet the guide and porters. From here, you will hike through the Chauri kharka village and descend toward the Dudhkoshi River, following it until Phakding. We will spend the night here.
Day 3: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,300ft): Trek 5 - 6 hrs
After getting up early, we will cross a long suspension bridge over the Dudhkoshi River and continue trekking into Sagarmatha National Park. From her, we will continue climbing along the river bank until we reach Namche Bazaar.
Day 4: Acclimatization day
We will spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar and acclimatizing.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,700ft): 5 - 6 hrs
We will continue hiking toward Everest, getting our first great views of the peak as well as Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde.
After a day of walking, we will visit the Tengboche monastery before staying in the nearby town.
Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m/13,400ft): 5 - 6 hrs
We will hike through a rhododendron forest until we cross the Imja river and traverse a high plain on to Pangboche. We will eat lunch here and explore the village before continuing on to Dingboche, where we will spend the night.
Day 7: Dingboche - Duglha (4,600m/15,100ft): 3 - 4 hrs
We will have a short day today, leaving Dingboche and hiking into more arid and stark landscapes before arriving at Duglha.
Day 8: Duglha - Lobuche (4,940m/16,200ft): 3 - 4 hrs
We will ascend the craggy Mt Lobuche, passing a memorial to the mountaineers deceased on Everest on our way. We will spend the night in nearby Lobuche.
Day 9: Lobuche - GorakShep (5,170m/17,000ft) - Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) - GorakShep: 8 - 9 hrs
This is the highlight of the whole trip. We will get up nice and early and hike some rock dunes and along the Khumbu glacier at the base of the mountain. After awhile, we will arrive at Everest Base Camp. We will hang out here and meet some climbers attempting to summit the peak, before returning down to GorakShep.
Day 10: GorakShep- Kala Patthar - Pheriche (4,280m/14,050ft): 8 - 9 hrs
We will get up nice and early in order to be on the trail and see the sunrise over Everest. We will continue descending until we reach Pheriche.
Day 11: Pheriche-Pangboche-Tengboche-NamcheBazzar: 5 - 6 hrs
We will continue to trek downhill back past the landscapes through which we came until we reach Namche Bazaar.
Day 12: Namche Bazaar-Lukla (2,800m/9,200ft): 6 - 8 hrs
We will head out for our last day of trekking and leisurely spend the day making our return to Lukla, where we will have a celebratory dinner.
Day 13: Lukla - Kathmandu. Flight time: 35 min
In the morning, we will fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu, where you will have the rest of the day free.
Day 14: Departure from Nepal
You will transfer to the airport and fly home.
Details
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Equipments and Packing List Clothing
Hat Or Cap Stocking cap Scarf Sun glasses Comfortable underwear Sun block (minimum spf 6 for face, 12 for lips) Wool sweater Long and short sleeved shirts • polar fleece (pile) jacket Hiking boots Warm Gloves
Trekking Supplies
Down sleeping bag Safety pouch (To keep personal things) Medium size backpack/rucksack (50 liters) Flashlight or headlamp and batteries (see notes) Batteries
Personal Belongings
Toiletry kit Personal pharmacy and first aid kit small sewing kit Toilet paper Towel Camping knife,Multi-purpose ("Swiss army")
Meeting point
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Sunglasses
About the guide
Prime
Tour Operator
We are specialized in Nepal tours, trekking in Nepal , white water rafting, jungle safari, peak climbing and tours in Tibet, India and Bhutan.
Languages
English
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