Kathmandu: 12 Days 11 Nights Everest Base Camp Trek – Koshi Zone, Nepal

EXPERIENCE

Embark on a transformative journey through the Himalayas with us as we unveil the magnificence of the 12-day Everest Base Camp trek. Traversing through rugged terrain and picturesque landscapes, the Everest Base Camp trek unveils a tapestry of natural beauty unlike any other. From lush forests and serene valleys to towering peaks and majestic glaciers, every step along the trail is a testament to the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Himalayas.

Day 1: Kathmandu to Lukla (2840 m) by flight or helicopter and trek to Phakding (2600 m) (3-4 hrs)
You will take an early flight to Lukla. The flight is dramatic and exciting at the same time. Upon reaching Lukla, you will hike up to Phakding.

Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3535 m) (5–6 hrs)
After an early breakfast, you will hike towards the starting point of the ECB journey. Namche Bazar is a beautiful and famous Sherpa village full of shops, cafes, and hotels.

Day 3: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar (5–6 hrs)
This is a rest day. Have breakfast with a magnificent view of the Everest Range. Roam around and visit the gully-way shops and cafes.

Day 4: Trek to Tengboche (3850 m) (5–6 hrs)
We ascend towards Tengboche village & has the Tengboche monastery, the biggest monastery in the Everest region.

Day 5: Trek to Dingboche (4350 m) (5–6 hrs)
Our trail goes through lush forests. We can admire views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We pas through Imja Valley and Lobuche River to get to Dingboche.

Day 6:Acclimatization Day in Dingboche (4350 m)
Spending a day in Dingboche will help us acclimate to the high altitude. Admire the picturesque Imja Khola Valley and the Dingboche village.

Day 7: Trek to Lobuche (4350 m) (5–6 hrs)
The trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we come close to great peaks, like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal.

Day 8: Trek to Gorakshep (5160 m) (6-7 hrs)
The trek to EBC is not very difficult. We can enjoy amazing views of the Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori mountains from the EBC. After soaking in the beauty, we walk back towards Gorak Shep, where we spend the night.

Day 9: Hike to Kalapathar (5545 m) and Trek to Pheriche (5–6 hrs)
This may be the most opportune moment of the whole journey to snap amazing pictures of Everest and its neighboring peaks. Afterward, it’s back to Gorakshep for breakfast and down to Pheriche.

Day 10: Trek down to Namche. (3535 m) (6-7 hrs)
The walk from Pheriche back to Tengboche is mainly downhill. We’ll be in Namche by late afternoon and off to bed before the night.

Day 11: Trek down to Lukla (2840 m) (4-5 hrs)
We walk through the Sherpa villages with lots of prayer stones and prayer flags all over the village. You trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages. You arrive at Lukla in the evening & party with your trekking crew.

Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu by plane or helicopter. (1400 m)
You will catch the early morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla.

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy stunning views of the Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest and othres
Trekking through the beautiful Khumbu region of Nepal
Experiencing the unique culture and traditions of the Sherpa people
Explore the vibrant Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar

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