Everest Base Camp Trek

On the first day, you will arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport. Upon arrival at TIA, a representative from Himalayan 360 will welcome you with a Khaata ( traditional scarf). Then, they will transfer to your hotel, where you can freshen up.

Later in the day, we will hold a short meeting to introduce you to the guide, and he will give you a brief about the trek. If you have any questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. You’ll have spare time in the evening. So, you can stroll around the hotel area or go last-minute shopping for gear or essentials.

You will have breakfast in your hotel, and our representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. It takes around 30 minutes to land at Lukla Airport. You can take Manthali Airport, Ramechhap, to avoid air traffic during peak season. However, you must drive to Ramechhap first, which will take 3 to 4 hours. The flight from Ramechhap to Lukla takes 20 minutes.

Upon reaching Lukla, you will meet your porter. Our trekking will begin from here onwards. It is a relatively short and easy trek to Phakding. We will walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River. There are a few ascending and descending sections, but nothing too demanding. We will stay overnight at a teahouse in Phakding.

On day 3 of the Everest Base Camp trek itinerary, we will continue trekking alongside the northern bank of the Dudh Koshi River and enter a beautiful pine forest. As we slowly start to ascend, the beautiful mountain views start to become clearer. We will also cross the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge along the way. Then, we will reach the Sagarmatha National Park entrance in Monjo village. There is a checkpost at the entrance where we must show our permits.

After entering the national park area, we will start trekking through the dense forest trails. We will continue our uphill climb, crossing charming wooden bridges until we reach the point where the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers converge. From here, we will get the first view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Then, it takes another two hours of steep climbing to finally reach Namche Bazaar. It is the trading hub of the Everest region and is also famous as Sherpa Capital. Overnight at Namche.

Namche Bazaar is our first stop for a rest day. It sits at an altitude of 3,440 meters and is a perfect location for acclimatization. Acclimatizing helps your body adapt to the changing elevation. Despite it being a rest day, we must stay active. It enables our bodies to adjust to the changing altitude, temperature, and surroundings.

On this day, we will take a two-hour hike to Syangboche Hill towards Hotel Everest View. The Everest View Hotel has a great viewpoint and offers spectacular views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, and more. You can also enjoy lunch at the hotel while taking in the stunning panoramas. After the short excursion, we will descend to Namche Bazaar. You can explore the vibrant marketplaces and alleyways of the picturesque village.

With a rest day at Namche Bazaar, we will head towards Tengboche on this day. Today’s trek enters the dense forest trails. There are not many steep climbs and descents, but it is demanding. En route, we can witness a variety of flora and fauna. The trail will slowly descend as we get closer to Phunki Tenga Village. It again starts to ascend as we approach Tengboche.

You will also start to see colorful prayer flags and mani walls. The Tengboche Monastery is a spiritual hub for the Buddhist people in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It is also a great viewpoint as it sits below the stunning Mount Ama Dablam. We will stay overnight at the village of Tengboche.

On the sixth day of the Mt Everest Base Camp Trek, as usual, we will have a hearty breakfast while enjoying the spectacular mountain views. The trail from here goes through alpine woods and passes by several mani walls, prayer flags, and chortens. Similarly, we will cross traditional settlements like Pangboche, Shomare, Orsho, and Tsuro Wog. The trekking trail traverses Khumbila Khola Valley and slowly starts to follow Imja Khola.

As we continue forward, we can see mountains such as Ama Dablam, Taboche, Nuptse, Thamserku, Cholatse, and others. After trekking for around six hours, we will rise to Dingboche. Stone walls surround the windswept fields in the village. Dingboche is the last permanent settlement before the Everest Base Camp hike. We will rest for the night here.

We will take another acclimatization stop at Dingboche on our Everest Base Camp journey. On this day, we will take a short excursion to Dingboche’s viewpoint. The steep trails leading to the viewpoint are physically demanding, traversing rocky and rugged terrain. It takes around four hours to get there, but the challenging excursion is worth the effort.

We can see marvelous panoramas along with the picturesque landscapes down below. You will have time to explore around and take photographs before descending. In the evening, you can take a stroll around Dingboche village.

The trail begins to get challenging as you leave Dingboche village. First, we will climb uphill the ridge above Pheriche Village. Then, we will slowly start ascending a route alongside the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The trail passes through Dughla Pass before ascending towards Chupki Lhara. From here, we will begin our steep climb to Thukla Pass, a rocky ascent. We will also come across many memorial stones with colorful prayer flags along the way. These stones are tributes to the mountaineers who lost their lives during the Mount Everest expedition.

Then, we will come across the path that connects the Gokyo Lakes and the Cho La Pass route. The trail from Thukla Pass is leveled, and the surrounding begins to change into the alpine desert. Then, we will reach Lobuche village. The Lobuche glacier ridge offers spectacular views of Everest Basecamp, Kala Patthar, Khumbu Glacier, and moraines. We will spend the night at a teahouse in Lobuche.

We will begin our day early today. It is an important day as we will finally reach the base of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, at Everest Base Camp. For the first stage of our trek today, we will head towards Gorak Shep. We will continue trekking alongside the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier initially. Then, we will pass the pyramid signpost and head towards Thangma Riju. The trails ascend and descend as we reach Gorak Shep. We will take a short break and leave our luggage at a teahouse before starting our second phase of the trek.

From Gorak Shep, we will begin a demanding climb to the EBC. En route, we can witness the iconic Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall. The EBC is the closest you will get to the mountain without summiting it. The grand mountain view that unfolds before you is surreal, to say the least. With a sense of achievement and fulfillment, we will return to Gorak Shep and stay there overnight.

We’ll be heading out for an early morning hike today. We will hike to the Kala Patthar vantage point to watch one of the most breathtaking sunrises. You can see the mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and others at ground level. The view of the sun’s first rays hitting the glistening peaks of the mountains is out of this world.

It is an extraordinary experience and a moment that will last you a lifetime. After the surreal view, we will head back to Gorak Shep. We will have our breakfast and start our descent. We will head back to Pheriche and spend the night there.

We will begin descending from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar, retracing our steps back to Namche Bazaar. We will once again trek past Dughla Pass and the Khumbu Khola Valley, passing by villages such as Orsho, Shomare, Pangboche, and others. Similarly, we will cross the Tengboche and the Tengboche Monastery before reaching the Namche Bazaar.

As you get closer to Namche Bazaar, the forests and greenery slowly return, bringing back a refreshing vibe to the trail. It’s a long day of walking, especially after the tough hike the day before.

It is the final day of our Base Camp Everest trek. Today, we trek down steeply from Namche Bazaar to Lukla, retracing our steps on rocky and rugged terrain. Similarly, we will trek alongside the banks of the Dudh Koshi River and cross several suspension bridges. Then, we will exit the Sagarmatha National Park area and pass through dense rhododendrons, oaks, and fir forests. We will stay overnight at Lukla.

Today will be the final day of the Everest Basecamp Trek. After breakfast, you will bid farewell to the Everest region and its breathtaking mountain panoramas. You will board a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu or Manthali Airport, Ramechhap to Kathmandu. You will have some time to explore and shop around. We will hold a farewell dinner in the evening and conclude our remarkable journey together.

Our representative will assist you in transferring to Tribhuvan International Airport two hours prior to your scheduled flight time. We hope you had a wonderful time with us. Thank you for choosing Himalayan360 as your trusted tour company for your dream EBC trek in Nepal.