The classic route through the Sherpa heartland to the foot of the world's highest peaks on Earth
Everest Base Camp trek follows in the footsteps of the great climbing parties. Trekking through Sherpa heartland past cultivated fields and small villages, we follow the Dudh Koshi River before the hard work begins as we climb up to Namche Bazar. Above the tree-line the scenery is stark but spectacular and fantastic views.
The incredible Buddhist Monastery at Tengboche is a photographer's paradise, set against the backdrop of Mt. Ama Dablam, Everest and other huge, snowcapped peaks. With time for acclimatization en route, our goal is Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu glacier as well as Icefall and the opportunity to climb Kala Pattar (5545m.) for a breathtaking view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse. Our descent, surprisingly fast, brings us back to Lukla and our panoramic flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla (2,860m.) then trek to Phakding Village (2,652m.)
Day 03: Phakding Village – Namche Bazar (3,440m.). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Acclimatization day, day hike to Everest View Hotel (3,790m.). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,260m.). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,930m.). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,288m.) explore Everest Base Camp (5,357m.). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Ascent to Kala Pattar (5,545m.) for Mt. Everest View, descent to Gorakshep and trek back to Lobuche.
Day 10: Lobuche – Pangboche (3,985m.) or Tengboche. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 11: Pangboche – Namche Bazar. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 12: Namche Bazar – Lukla (2,860m.) and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Flight from Lukla to Manthali/Kathmandu and transfers to Hotel.
Day 14: Kathmandu free and farewell dinner at evening.
Day 15: Last minute, transfer to Airport for your onward journey.