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Adventure Tours >> Everest Base Camp Trekking Tour |
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16 NIGHTS – 17 DAYS
Day 01: Kathmandu.
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel and welcome dinner in the evening with typical Nepalese food.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing.
After breakfast at hotel start Kathmandu and Patan cities sightseeing with city tour guide. And rest of the day if for trekking packing and preparing. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m) to Phakding (2640m) - 5 hours.
Transfer to the domestic airport for fly to Lukla, is a beautiful mountain town. Trek begins today’s from Lukla following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi. Nupla (5885m) can be seen in the distance on the opposite bank, is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. This trail descends a mountainside path that merges into the route to Everest, with views to a valley to right; and at its far end, Kusum Kang (6367m) The Dudh Kosi approaches as you pass a Mane wall and arrive at Ghat teahouse. This trail continues along a small path with many climbs and descents following the left bank of Dudh Koshi to Phakding. Over night stay at trekkers lodge.
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m) - 6 hours.
After breakfast the trail begins a level path along the right bank. Thamserku looms skyward on the opposite bank. Trail cross a stream and climb the terraced hill from the Dudh Koshi route to arrive at Benkar. The trail continues along a path with many ups and downs; cross a stream, and pass by the tiny village of Monjo. Now trekking trail descend through of stone steps and return to the right bank over a wooden bridge. After a short climb stop at the National Park Service where a park entrance fee is collected. Rest of the trail begins the steep ascent to Namche Bazar. As the mountain path zigzags uphill, you will emerge at a ridge top rest area that offers excellent views of Everest (8848m) and Lhotse (8516m). Over night stay at trekkers lodge.
Day 05: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar (3440 m).
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops as well as a magnificent outlook. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tengboche. For the acclimatization you walk up to Khhumjung where you can visit monastery. Khhumjung is densely populated by Sherpa community. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6812m.), Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, Kwangde and many more. Here one can an hour walk up to the Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for the outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. There are also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum just above the town. This museum exhibits Sherpa culture.
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3867 m) - 5 to 6 hours.
After breakfast this trail leaves the village for a climb to the top of a ridge and level mountain path that offers an excellent panorama of Thamserku, Kantega, and Kusum Kangroo. To the right there is a steep cliff that drops down to the Dudh Koshi, faintly visible on the valley floor below. Make your way around a branch ridge, and Ama Dablam (6812m) Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse (7855m) and Tawache (6501m) suddenly appear. It is a long climb to Tengboche; the first half is especially steep. As you climb through the forested zone, the incline eases and a splendid view appears. You continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until you come to the stone gate built by Lamas which marks your entry into Tengboche (3860m). Tengboche is an important lookout point on this course, and the sunset on Everest and Ama Dablam is especially beautiful. Over night stay at trekkers lodge.
Day 07: Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260 m) - 5 hours.
After breakfast trekking trail leads through the Khumbu mountains as a backdrop-and descend a rhododendron covered area to emerge to a pleasant level area. Being welcomed by a long Mane stone wall you enter the village of Dingbuche. Climb the mountain path while looking up at Ama Dablam and Kantega (6779m) as they appear on the opposite bank. Ascending the chorten-lined route you come to a fork, the upper path passes Pangboche and a monastery, take the lower path to Pangboche and its stone wall-enclosed potato field. The trails climb slowly, winding above the Imjatse River, to a big Mane Stupa. From here, the walk is fairly moderate as you enter the Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Lhotse with views of the eastern snow capped mountains including the Island Peak or Imjatse (6,189m). Dingbuche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Over night stay at trekkers lodge.
Day 08: Dingbuche (4260 m) for acclimatization.
This is a remarkable acclimatization day. There are some breathtaking views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as you explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak. The walk is short with a good chance to relax in the afternoon. You have another option as you can hike up to Chhukum. From here you can enjoy the panoramic view of Island peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Tawoche peak and others. On the same day you come back to Dingboche and have rest. Over night stay at trekkers lodge. Enjoy with delicious dinner.
Day 09: Dingbuche to Lobuche (4930 m) - 5 to 6 hours.
After breakfast the onward journey leads north for up to 50-minutes until you come to a mane- prayer Stupa. The trail is gentle looking down to Pheriche village below. Today's walk offers views of the Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north- Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier. You stop at Dugla, for lunch, before continuing for an hour up a steep hill to the top, where there are views of Mt. Pumori and other peaks west of Everest. After a short break, continue trekking up to Lobuche, hidden and sheltered from the wind. Over night stay at trekkers lodge.
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorakh Shep (5180 m) - 4 to 5 hours.
After breakfast, start to trek to Gorakh Shep. Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier. After the last rocky moraine dunes, a short downhill walk brings you to Gorakh Shep. Pouch the trek at Gorakh Shep for Lunch and a short rest start to trek to Everest Base Camp (5364 m). Trek about 2.5 hours to reach gently ascending with rough zigzag. After a short excursion of Everest Base Camp. Trek down to similarly descanting up to Gorakh Shep. Enjoy with delicious dinner.
Day 11: Gorakh Shep to Pheriche (4280 m) - 4 to 5 hours.
Early in the morning hike to Kala Patthar (5545m), the walk is steeply ascending until you reach a rocky spot; from there another uphill climb for half an hour brings you to Kala Patthar. From Kala Patthar one can see panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more. After a short excursion and Photography, return back to Goprakh Shep. After breakfast, start trek to Pheriche. Trekking path gradually descends through the zigzag trail. There is located Himalayan Rescue Association Aid Post and foreign volunteer doctors are to provide medical treatment to trekkers as well as local people. Over night stay at trekkers lodge.
Day 12: Pheriche to Tengboche (3867 m) - 5 hours.
After breakfast start trek to Tengboche, an easier descent passing through rhododendron forest. It is a small village with a famous monastery offering you the splendid view of Ama Dablam, green hills and river views. Over night stay at trekkers lodge. Enjoy with delicious dinner.
Day 13: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440 m) - 5 hours.
After breakfast trekking path leads mostly downhill on the main busy trail with a few steep climbs for an hour from the bridge at Phungitenga, near to Shanasha. The walk to Namche is very scenic on a long winding path up to Namche. Over night stay at trekkers lodge.
Day 14: Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2640 m) - 4 hours.
After breakfast the last day of this trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Phakding. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. Over night stay at trekkers lodge.
Day 15: Phakding to Lukla (2846 m) – 4 hours.
After breakfast start to trek, the path gently descends and at last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla. Over night stay at trekkers lodge.
Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu.
Today take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu which takes approximately 30 minutes. Arrival picks up from Kathmandu airport and transfer to related hotel.
Day 17: Departure.
After breakfast, transfer to international airport as your airport check in schedule or proceeds for further program.
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