Does this trek even need an introduction? This is one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal. Why? You guessed it!
Everest base camp is where all the action begins. You don’t have to climb Everest to experience the grandeur of Mount Everest and the beauty that surrounds it. Adventurers from all over the world have long dreamed of settings their sights upon Mt. Everest, the undisputed crown jewel of the Himalayas. The famous Everest Base Camp Trek is your chance to get up close and personal with the awe-inspiring massif of the world’s highest mountain. Your journey will take you through the storied Khumbu region of Nepal, home to unrivaled natural beauty and the timeless traditions of local Sherpa culture.
On beginning to end, your trek will be characterized with breathtaking views of forested hills, stark cliffs, mountainside villages, and towering glaciers, a unique fusion of cultural splendor and pristine wilderness will leave an indelible mark upon your memory. There is a tremendous variety of incredible treks in Nepal, but there’s a reason that the Everest Base Camp Trek is consistently regarded as the finest in the world.
Upon your Arrival,we will welcome you in the terminal hall in Tribhuvan international airpot at Kathmandu.We will arranged the hotel and introduced to your trekking guide with whom you can have a prevalent discussion about the trek route,needs and necessities and general suggestions required during the preparation for upcoming adventures.
An afternoon,thamel market will be a good idea to get acquaint with the local.You will have a sightseeing day tour at Kathmandu.Early in the morning ,you will be visiting the hindu shrine of pashupatinath and Buddhist shrine of Boudhanath.you will also be visiting “A city of fine arts”Patan Durbar Square:Lalitpur.Along With Patan Durbar Square,you will be visiting Krishna temple,kumbheswore Temple,Golden Temple and many more. Continuing with the day you will visit the 2000 years old legendary swayambhenath Stupa that is located on the elevation, also nicknamed ‘Monkey-Temple’. The tour ends with the visit of Basantapur Durbar Square flaunting the living goddess Kumari. . In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner serving traditional authentic Nepali food in Kathmandu.
We will be traveling to Lukla by an early morning flight which takes about 30 mins. Then we walk. It will take about 3-4 hrs to reach Phakding. We trek to climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi. Nupla (5,885m) in just on the opposite bank. We pass several Sherpa villages such as Ghat, Phakding.
We pass through beautiful pine forests and local settlements on our way to Sagarmatha National Park. Then we ascend on a steep trail to reach Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Mt. Everest and stay overnight.
Exploring Namche is always exciting and rewarding. We will rise early for a side trek to Khumjung & Everest View Hotel (3,780m) which will take us about 4 hrs for gorgeous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and others. Then we hike back to Namche and rest overnight.
We descend towards the Dudhkoshi river and pass through a forest trail near the riverbed to reach the largest monastery in the Everest region; the Tengboche Monastery. You will be welcomed by the superb spectacle that is the Himalayas. We will explore the monastery and stay here overnight.
While trekking we pass through dense forests of rhododendron and birch trees all the while admiring the views of Mt.Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. The rest stop will be at Dingboche, a beautiful village in the heart of the mountains where we will be spending the night.
We will be spending a day in Dingboche to help us acclimatize to the high altitude. There are choices of hikes to do here. We can climb a ridge located behind the village and see six of the world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu admiring the beauty of this place.
After leaving Dingboche, today’s hike takes you through windswept pastures and past the lonely huts of yak herders. As you trek towards the tiny settlement of Lobuche, you’ll notice changes in the local terrain. The woodlands of the past few days have now thinned out, replaced with scattered shrubs and rocky, snow-dusted grasslands.
We wake up early for the hike to Kala Patthar, a notable landmark located above Gorakshep for spectacular views of Everest, Nuptse, and Changtse as well as glimpses of the northern flank and summit of Lhotse. After soaking in the magnificence of the place, we then head back to Gorak Shep and trek to Pheriche.
We will be descending all day to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is known by the tourist hub and the most popular resting stop in the Khumbu region, abundant hotels and lodges, Namche boasts of three small museums, a stupa, a monastery, several bakeries (cafes) and many well-stocked stores hilly settlement is shaped like a horseshoe and positioned in a very unconventional location.
We will be descending from Namche and head towards Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu. We will be staying overnight at Lukla.
We will take a domestic flight back to Kathmandu which takes about 45 min.On this journey,You will observe different landscapes, colorful and crowded bazaars etc. At afternoon in Kathmandu City, you can enjoy the Nepalese dinner with ethnic live music and you can click some pictures as memories of your visit or buy stuff to take back home.on Evening,you will enjoy farewell dinner party.
As today is your last day in the country we appreciate your decision to choose us as you travel companion. We are honored to be a part of your beautiful memories and hope that we had met your expectations. At the airport, we will be with you in your last moments in the county. Wish you a safe flight back home.
The Lukla airport, also known as the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, is situated atop a cliff and drops off downwards at the end of the runway and is sure to be the most adventurous flight you’ve ever undertaken in your life.
Sagarmatha National Park: A protected area in the Himalayas dominated by snow-capped mountains including Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), and encompasses glaciers, valleys, and trails. It is home to many species of rare animals and birds like the snow leopard, musk deer, and red panda.
Namche Bazaar, also known as the gateway to Mount Everest, this town is famous for being a trading point and a resting place for trekkers. Visible from this town are the mountains Kongde Ri (6,187m) and Thamserku (6,623m). A fascinating Sherpa Museum sits atop Namche Bazaar.
The Solu-Khumbu region is the homeland of the Sherpas, Buddhist people who migrated there from the Tibetan plateau around the 15th century. Get acquainted with the rich culture, tradition and mountaineering history of the guardians of the Himalayas, the Sherpa people.
Get to know more about Buddhism, as you will find many monasteries in the region. One of them being the Tengboche monastery. It is a beautiful Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sherpa community. Trekkers often visit the monastery for blessings of a successful journey from the Buddhist monks who reside there. Also, visit the Khumjung monastery to take a look at the alleged Yeti’s scalp.
The sacred Khumbila mountain (5,761m) roughly translated as "God of Khumbu" is one of the high Himalayan peaks which is not permitted to climb due to its holy association can be enjoyed in the backdrop during this trek.
Kala Patthar, a notable landmark located above Gorakshep provides spectacular views of Everest, Nuptse, and Changtse as well as glimpses of the northern flank and summit of Lhotse. Kala Patthar (5545m) is considered the highest altitude most will reach without a climbing permit, which must be obtained in Kathmandu, at the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
The Khumbu Glacier is located between Mount Everest and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. With elevations of 4,900 m (16,100 ft) at its terminus to 7,600 m (24,900 ft) at its source, it is the world's highest glacier. The Ngozumpa glacier, below the sixth highest mountain in the world Cho Oyu in Nepal, at 36 km (22 mi), is the longest in the Himalayas.
You will witness four of the six highest peaks in the world in the trail– Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 meters), Mt. Makalu (8,470 meters) and Cho Oyu (8,201 meters) and many other known peaks.
Everest Base Camp, from where the journey to the top of the world starts. 360-degree mountain views (Mountains as far as the eye can see). This is the real taste of the Himalayas.
Also, if you happen to do this trek in spring then magnificent rhododendron blossoms await you from the lower stretches between Lukla and Namche. Trust us, you would want to experience this cause it's amazing.
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Why not Plan Your Trip to coincide with local festivals such as Dmje, Mani Rimdu, Buddha Jayanti (Birthday of Lord Buddha), Gyalpo Lhosar (Tibetan New Year). Just contact us to find out more about these festivals and when they fall each year.
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