Everest Base Camp (EBC) Classic trek

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Trip Start Kathmandu/Lukla
Trip Ends Kathmandu
Duration 16-18 Days
Grade Medium
Altitude 5545m
Destination Home
Trip Style Climbing/Trekking
Transport Flight
Group Size 1-10+
Best Time Autumn and Spring Season

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The Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most popular treks done in Nepal. Approximately around 35000 tourists visit this region in a year and this number seems to be increasing every year. Aside from breathtaking scenery, travelers can experience unique Sherpa culture, as it is also known as homeland of Sherpa People. The trekking in the region comprises not only the Everest Base camp but also famous town and valley like Namche Bazaar, Lukla, Tyangboche. Every place is unique on its own way. The complete trek starts from Jiri to Lukla. Flying to Lukla is the best option for those who have limited time. The heady mix of natural beauty, fascinating culture and a personal sense of achievement, as well as warm Nepalese hospitality from the people of the Solukhumbu region, make the Everest Base Camp trek one of the world’s most unforgettable trek.

Day
1

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)

After landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Adventure Ascent representative will be there to greet you and take you to the hotel. We will then check-in at the hotel, freshen up and take a rest. Welcome dinner will be hosted in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day
2

City tour in Kathmandu and trek preparation

After introduction with the city tour guide at the hotel you will begin your tour to Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa, which are all world heritage sites. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. After the tour you will meet with your trekking guide, briefing about the trek and checking your trek gears will be done afterwards. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day
3

Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m) 3 - 4 hours trek

Today you will begin your Everest Base Camp journey by taking short flight to Lukla. Upon arrival at Lukla you will meet with the rest of our team and start your trekking from there. We will then gradually descend towards Duhkoshi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar. After passing through the small village called Ghat (2,550 m), it is a short walk to Phakding. Overnight in Phakding

Day
4

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) - 5.5 hours

We continue our second day of trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi River, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridge. After crossing the suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar which is the biggest town in the Everest region. Namche Bazaar (considered the Gateway to Everest) is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange services, Internet cafes and bakeries. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day
5

Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day

We will spend a day in Namche Bazaar in order to acclimatize and adjust our body to the thinning air. Today we can tour around Namche Bazaar as it is the primary town of the Everest /Khumbu region. Afterwards we will trek to a Sherpa Cultural museum, Syangboche Airport and the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed hotels in the world. From
this point, we can see breathtaking views of the Himalayas including Mt Everest. Overnight in Namche.

Day
6

Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m) 4- 5 hours

Our trek continues enjoying the magnificient mountain views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde. After an easy walk until Phunkitanga, we start ascending towards Tengboche valley where the biggest monastery of Everest region is situated. It falls in Sagarmatha National park. Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00pm, so if we reach there by 3 o’clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.

Day
7

Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m), 5 - 6 hours

We begin a new day of our trek descending towards Debuche through Rhododendron forests and crossing Imja River to reach Pangboche. Here, we choose the upper Pangboche trail to visit the famous Pangboche Monastery and also to admire the Himalayan vista. We continue our trek to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche. The views from Dingboche are mesmerizing. From here you can view Island Peak, Makalu and another face of Amadablam. Dingboche is the beautiful village where you can observe crops of barley, buckwheat and Potato and also grazing cattles. Overnight in Dingboche

Day
8

Dingboche: Acclimatization

Today is our second and last acclimatization day for the journey. Spending a day in Dingboche will help us to acclimate to the high altitude. We will hike to Nagarsang hill to prepare ourself ready for Kalapatthar and Everest Base camp hike. Overnight at Dingboche.

Day
9

Dingboche to Lobuche (4,600 m), 3 - 4 hours

As soon as we finish our breakfast we continue our journey from Dingboche through the high alpine region to the destination of Luboche. Along the way we cross the glacial frozen river at Thukla. We can aslo observe the memorial shrines for climbers who lost their lives on Mt. Everest. We then continue our trek watching magnificent view of Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori and Nuptse. Overnight in Lobuche.

Day
10

Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m), visit EBC (5364 m), 6-7 hours

This is a big and most amazing day as we walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 m, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. The Everest Base Camp is stunningly beautiful. During spring, there will be many expedition teams attempting the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is just spectacular. We return back to Gorak Shep for the night.

Day
11

Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m) to Pherice (4,288m, 7-8 hours

We get up early in the morning for the walk up to Kala Patthar. Kala Patthar is a small peak at 5,555 m. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8,848 m, towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the giants such as Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep to have breakfast, and then trek down to Pheriche for overnight.

Day
12

Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 6 - 7 hours

As we descend down we lose approximately 2,000 feet in elevation today and walk. Walking down can be easy but at the same time it id more tiring as we cover a big distance. We walk on winding trails followed by another walk through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day
13

Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m), 6 - 7 hours

We begin our final day trek to Namche Bazaar today on a rocky terrain. It is mostly a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. As it is our last day in the mountain we celebrate this moment with our Sherpa team. Overnight in Lukla.

Day
14

Fly to Kathmandu

We take an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our adventurous mountain journey. Once we reach Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping or other activities like river rafting, bunjy jumping etc. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today.

Day
15

Extra day in Kathmandu

This day will be an extra buffer day just incase the flight from Lukla get cancelled due to bad weather. We will have farewell dinner in the evening.

Day
16

Final departure

Our adventure in Nepal ends today. An Adventure Ascent representative will drop you off at the Tribhuwan International Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight for final departure towards your sweet home.

Includes

Airport Pick up and transfers to hotel
All accommodation as BB in 4 star hotel. Depending on choices
Welcome & farewell dinner,
Experience professional guide for tour, trekking.
Full insurance, transportation & salary for staff during the trip.
Full board meals on trekking breakfast lunch & dinner.
Properly tea and coffee whatever hot drink available during the trekking.
Transportation from the starting and ending points of the trekking.
All domestic flight tickets
First Aid Kit for staff.
Oxygen gas in case (extra safety)
National park, conservation entry fee and TIM’s card or trekking permit whatever needed.
All entrance fees during the sightseeing.
Sleeping bag.
Trekking stick.
Duffel bags (for trekking Luggage).

Excludes

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
All hard drinks such as: Mineral water, whisky, rum, cola, fanta, etc.
Any extra cost offering from unfavorable circumstance such as weather bad.
Any extra cost offering from unfavorable circumstance such as weather bad.
Personal equipment.
Personal equipment.
Tips for trekking staff.

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