“Tea house” Trek to the Everest Base Camp, 14 days round trip from Kathmandu

Welcome to Nepal!

Activities: Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Relax and unwind from your long flight.
Highlights: Bustling Thamel, an array of restaurants, bars and shops.

Elevation: 1345m/4412ft.

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu.

Highlights: Visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa, Swaymbhunath, Patan Durbar Square and other cultural and historical sights of the Kathmandu Valley.

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu.

Highlights: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (45 mins). The view of the snowy mountains from your window seat to the Everest Base Camp Trek is breathtaking.
What’s to see: The traditional Sherpa people and Buddhist shrines.

Terrain: Flat and downhill, well developed paths, stone steps.
View on offer: Amazing Himalayan peaks on the way to Lukla.

Hours of walking: 3.5.
Difficulty: Easy.
Elevation reached: 2840m/9318ft in Lukla and 2610m/8563ft in Phakding.

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: Visit the colourful Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar – the gateway to the Himalayas. Cross some impressive suspension bridges over the river valley.
What’s to see : The milky waters of the Dudh Kosi River, thick rhododendron, magnolia and fir tree forests, herds of yaks carrying supplies.

Hours of walking: 6 hours approximately.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Elevation reached: 3440m/11286ft.
Terrain: Rocky and dirt tracks, stone steps, gradual uphill with some steep inclines.
View: Spectacular approaching views of Namche Bazaar, snow capped peaks and the river valley.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: Your first sight of Everest!

Hours walking: 4.
Difficulty: Easy – Moderate.
Elevation reached: 3962m at Mountain View Hotel, 3790m at Khumkung.
Terrain: Hilly, grassy trails, some steep inclines and flat tracks.
View : Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Taboche Peak and Ama Dablam.

What’s to see: Khumjung Edmund Hillary School, Sherpa museum, shops and markets around Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: Tyangboche monastery, magnificent panoramic views from Tyangboche.

Hours of walking: 5
Difficulty: Moderate.
Elevation reached: 3860m/12664ft.
Terrain: River bank path, some steep inclines, some flat and some short descents.

View: Kwangde, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtega, Ama Dablam and Everest.

What’s to see: The Lamas and Monks in the stunning Tyangboche Monastery, ornate wall hangings and a 20 foot statue of Lord Buddha.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: The beautiful location of Dingboche under Ama Dablam and spectacular mountain views from your teahouse.

Hours of walking: 5.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Elevation reached: 4360m
Terrain: Rocky uphill tracks, stone steps, a gentle riverbank trail.
Views on offer: Lhotse, Island Peak, Ama Dablam.

What’s to see: A Yeti scalp in the Pangboche Gompa, the fast flowing waters of the Imja Khola, sacred mani stone walls.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: Remarkable view of Makalu and Lhotse. Get acclimatised to high altitude.

Hours of Walking: 4.
Difficulty: moderate to difficult.
Elevation reached: 5080m
Terrain: Rocky and steep inclines.

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: Reach the top of a steep incline for panoramic views of the Buddhist chortens.

Hours of walking: 5.
Difficulty: moderate to difficult.
Elevation reached: 4940m
Terrain: Some steep inclines and rocky tracks where you might need to scramble for a short time.
Views on offer: The Khumbu Icefall and Pumori amongst other beautiful Himalayan mountains.

What’s to see: Memorial sight for people who sadly lost their lives attempting the Everest summit, traditional Sherpa houses.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: Congratulations, you made it! You reached the base camp to the highest mountain in the world.

Hours of walking: 8.
Difficulty: Difficult/strenuous.
Elevation reached: 5300m at Base Camp and 5170m at Gorak Shep.
Terrain: Uneven, ridge tracks, rocky, uphill and flat trails.
Views on offer: Icy wonderland! Get your cameras ready!

What’s to see: Might see a group of mountaineers preparing to attempt the summit. Sunset views from your Gorak Shep teahouse.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: Spectacular views from the top of Kala Patthar.

Hours of walking: 7.
Difficulty: Strenuous.
Elevation reached: 5545m/18192ft at Kala Patthar, 4270m/14009ft at Pheriche.
Terrain: Steep, rocky climb to Kala Patthar and a gentle descent over rocky and some well defined paths to Pheriche.
Views on offer: Everest and the surrounding Himalayas.

What’s to see: Sunrise from 5545m amidst a mountain wonderland!
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: Return to Namche, the vibrant Sherpa town.

Hours of Walking: 7.
Difficulty: Easy to difficult.
Elevation reached: 3440m
Terrain: Steep descents, stone steps, rocky trails and grassland.
Views on offer: The River Valley and snow-capped peaks.

What’s to see: Local markets, bars and restaurants.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: Last day in the Khumbu region. Well done, you completed your trip!

Hours of walking: 7.
Difficulty: moderate.
Elevation reached: 2840m/9318ft.
Terrain: By the banks of the river, stone steps and some descents and last ascents up to Lukla.
Views on offer: The glistening river amidst a mountain backdrop.

What’s to see: Thick forests, an array of birds and some final views of the mountains.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.

Highlights: Another breathtaking airplane ride on a twin-engine otter amidst the mighty Himalayas.
Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu.

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