Everest Base Camp Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264 ft) and Trek Preparation

Pass By: Oriental Journeys, 11 Tokha, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
A representative from Oriental Journeys will greet and receive you at Tribhuvan international airport in Kathmandu. You will drive with a personal vehicle to a 3 star hotel. In the evening, welcome dinner and introduction with your guide and supporting team.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel


Day 2: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 3- 4 hours trek

Stop At: Lukla Airport Viewpoint, 56000, चौरीखर्क 56000, Nepal
Your guide from Oriental Journeys will come to receive you at Hotel before 2 hours of arrival. You will then drive to the domestic airport in Kathmandu. After a scenic flight of 35 minutes, you will land at Lukla (2804 meters). The trek from where you begin trek towards Phakding (2610 meters) with gentle descend.

Overnight at teahouse lodge.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodge

Day 3: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft): 5 - 6 hrs

Stop At: Main Street, Namche Bazaar 56002 Nepal
Trek starts with gentle ascending along the banks of the Dudh Kosi river. There are several crossings over the river. You will enjoy walking and crossing exciting suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. River breeze rejoice you physically and flapping prayer flags spiritually. You will enter Sagarmatha National Park after registering at check post at Monjo. The trail climbs steep up until you reach Namche Bazaar. Namche bazaar is popular Sherpa settlement and also known as the Gateway to Mt. Everest.

Overnight at teahouse lodge.
Duration: 12 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodge

Day 4: Namche Bazaar: Acclamatization day

Stop At: Main Street, Namche Bazaar 56002 Nepal
You have a rest day plan at Namche for acclimatization. After breakfast, there is a plan for short hike up to Syangboche. This is a popular view point to observe the splendid views of several peaks of the region including Kwandge, Amadablam, Thamserku and Mt. Everest. Then, you will hike back to Namche bazaar wander around and visit local market, shops, museums and monasteries. This will be a productive time to where you gain knowledge about the tradition and culture Sherpas living in the region.

Overnight at local lodge.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodge

Day 5: Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5 - 6 hrs

Pass By: Tengboche Gompa, Sagarmatha, Tengboche 56002 Nepal
Today we gain more altitude walking through less paved and narrower paths. You will cross more suspension bridges and lush pine forests. Tengboche monastery is the biggest monastery in the Khumbu Region. So, the village is also called the monastery village. Different processions and festival are organized in the monastery premises each year luring many tourist from around the world.

Pass By: Tengboche Monastery, Everest Base Camp Trekking Rte, Khumjung 56002, Nepal
Ancient and culturally valuable Monastery of the Everest region

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Lodge / Tea House Lodge

Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft):5 - 6 hrs

Pass By: Dingboche View Point, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
It will be a long hike today. At the beginning of trek, trail descends through a wide path through green forest. Before arriving Dingboche, you have to trek uphill trail observing speeding streams and wide valleys down below.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodge / Tea House Lodge

Day 7: Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft): Rest Day

Pass By: Dingboche View Point, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
You will surely enjoy a rest day in Dingboche. Hiking to some upper level and returning to same place for night stay is a best way to appropriately acclimatize your body to the altitude. There is a day hike to Nangkartshang Peak 5083. You will have opportunity to observe the valley down and its formation. Another opportunity is to observe the scarce flora and fauna of the Sagarmatha Region. Then, you will return down to Dingboche and roam around Dingboche village.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodge / Tea house Lodge

Day 8: Dingboche - Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft)

Pass By: Lobuche, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
In the morning we start trekking after breakfast. A yak farm on the way to Lobuche s a best place enjoy the fascinating views of Tawache Peak (6,542m) and Cholatse peak (6,440m) at the left hand side. Next to it, you will follow Dughla to reach Khumbu Glacier before Lobuche village. The Lobuche village offers fascinating views of the Khumbu Icefall, Mt. Pumori and several other mountain peaks of the ridge.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodge / Tea house Lodge

Day 9: Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) - Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft) - Gorak Shep: 8 - 9 hrs

Pass By: Everest Base Camp, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Today, you will continually walk to Gorakshep. During the trek, you will see the view of Khumbu glacier, Mt. Khumbutse and Mt. Pumori.

After arriving at Gorak Shep, you will check in your lodge and take lunch. You will begin next part of the day walking up to Everest Base Camp by passing several ups and down hills. This will be the final destination of your the Everest Base Camp trek.The astonishing view of Khumbu icefall, Khumbu glacier, and the close view of Mt. Pumori, Khumbutse among other several peaks. You will enjoy taking photographs. After an hour, you head back to Gorak Shep.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodge / Tea House Lodge

Day 10: Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft)- Pheriche (4280 m/14,070 ft): 8 - 9 hrs

Pass By: Pheriche, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
To experience some best mountain panorama views and enjoy the sunrise view over the Mt. Everest, you will climb up the Kala Patthar peak. It is a pile of large rocks famous spot for its incredible panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Spending an hour at Kala Patthar you will get back to Gorak Shep for breakfast and then move towards the village of Pheriche.

Pass By: Gorak Shep, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
To experience some best mountain panorama views and enjoy the sunrise view over the Mt. Everest, you will climb up the Kala Patthar peak. It is a pile of large rocks famous spot for its incredible panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Spending an hour at Kala Patthar you will get back to Gorak Shep for breakfast and then move towards the village of Pheriche.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodge / Tea House Lodge

Day 11: Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla (2810m) 6-7 hours

Pass By: Lukla Airport Viewpoint, 56000, चौरीखर्क 56000, Nepal
Next day, you have to continue you trek retracing the same route descending up to Lukla. Here, you conclude your Everest Base Camp Trek.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Lodge / Hotel at Lukla

Day 12: Trek to Lukla from Namche

Pass By: Lukla Airport Viewpoint, 56000, चौरीखर्क 56000, Nepal
Take your breakfast and fly back to Kathmandu.

Overnight in 3 star hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel and Kathmandu

Day 13: Fly back to your final destination/Home

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
You will drive to airport and representative from Oriental Journeys will see you off at Tribhuvan International Airport.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.