Mount Everest 12 Day Guided Base Camp Trek
Join certified guide Himal on this amazing 12 day journey from the famed Lukla airport to the base camp of the incredible Mount Everest.
Himalaya
12 Days
Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun - Dec
High
Intermediate
Description
Any trip that allows you to see the glory of the world renowned Mount Everest (8,848m) is a trip worth taking.
For 12 exciting days, I would like to guide you from Lukla airport all the way to Everest base camp (5,450m) and back again.
You will get to see an array of unforgettable highlights during this nearly two week trek. And in the end, I have no doubt you will have an experience that will supply enough memories to last a lifetime.
During this trip, we will be walking an average of 5 to 6 hours every day. As a result, it is important that participants are in good physical condition. And while this trek does not involve technical aspects, any previous mountain trekking experience is definitely a plus.
This trip begins with one of the most exciting and scenic flights in the world: Kathmandu to Lukla. While only 35 minutes, you will see all that makes the Himalayas so incredible!
Once we arrive at Lukla, we will immediately start our long trek. We will make our way through several great places on the way to Everest base camp. Those places include Namche Bazaar, Dingboche, Tengboche and Lobuche. And after you’ve experienced the wonderment of Everest base camp, you will also get to attain a fantastic view of the great peak at Kalapattar. Afterwards, we will make our way back to Lukla, where you can enjoy the same scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
Would you like to trek to and admire the foot of the highest mountain in the world? If so, this amazing 12 day trek is the perfect adventure for you. To enjoy it for yourself, all you have to do is send me a request. I look forward to guiding you.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
Price details
- The price includes all meals, accommodation at comfortable tea houses, Everest National park entry permit, local government fee of Pasang Lamu trails, experienced sherpa, 1 per 2 participants, first aid, and all necessary government paperwork and taxes. However the price does not include accommodation costs in Kathmandu, airfare, and personal expenses.
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,827m)
After arriving in Lukla, we will trek for approximately 2-3 hours to Phakding before arriving at the lodge where we will spend the night.
Day 2: Namche Bazaar (3,443m)
We will trek for approximately 5-6 hours to Namche Bazaar. We will spend the night in a lodge.
Day 3: Rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization
Day 4: Tengboche (3,820m)
Today we will trek for approximately 5-6 hours to Tengboche. We will spend the night in a lodge.
Day 5: Dingboche (4,230m)
We will trek for approximately 4-5 hours to Dingboche. We will spend the night in a lodge.
Day 6: Lobuche (4,900m)
Today we will trek for approximately 4-5 hours to Lobuche. We will spend the night in a lodge.
Day 7: Everest Base Camp (5,450m)
We will trek for approximately 3 hours to Everest base camp before going to Gorakshep, where we will spend the night in a lodge.
Day 8: Kalapattar (5545m)
Today, we will visit Kalapatter, where you can enjoy some spectacular views of Everest. After that, we will trek for approximately 5 hours to Pheriche, where we will spend the night in a lodge.
Day 9: Tengboche
We will trek for approximately 4 hours back to Tengboche, where we will spend the night in a lodge.
Day 10: Namche Bazaar
Today we will trek for approximately 5-6 hours back to Namche Bazaar, where we will spend the night in a lodge.
Day 11: Lukla
We will will trek for approximately 3-4 hours back to Lukla, where we will spend the night in a lodge.
Day 12: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
You will take the scenic 35 minute flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla.
Details
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Participants should bring the following items with them on this trek: trekking boots, warm socks, gaiters, loose casual trekking pants, thermal leggings, waterproof trousers, thermal shirt, various t-shirts and long shirts, fleece jacket, down jacket, windproof jacket, wool or fleece hat, sleeping bag, one liter water bottle, toilet items, towel, and a camera.
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