12-Day Everest Base Camp Trek with Kala Pathar Sunrise

12 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on the 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek, a journey of epic proportions through valleys, suspension bridges, and charming Sherpa villages. Begin with a heart...

Duration: 12 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Challenging · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Dingboche, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, Pangboche, Gorakshep, Pheriche · Languages: English

Know before you go: Physical fitness: Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the highest-altitude treks, so you must be physically fit.; You should know about the trek, altitude, duration, and difficulties.; Follow the rules and regulations of the area and local community.; Required documents include permits, TIMS, entrance fees, etc.

About Namche Bazaar

Nepal

Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar tour guides from Everest Global Hub can help you acclimatise in the soaring heights of Nepalese Himalayas – think treks, teahouses and more

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What's Included

Airport pickup and drop-off by private car
3*** hotel in Kathmandu
Flight to Lukla and Kathmandu
All required documents and National Park entrance fees
Trekking permit and TIMS card
Professional trekking guide and porter
Food during the trek
Accommodation during the trek
First aid kit (carried by the trek guide)
Trekking T-shirts

Not Included

Nepal visa fee
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Travel and rescue insurance
Any beverage
Personal expenses
Tip for guide and porter (expected)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

Camp/Overnight: Phakding Altitude: 2651 m / 8695 ft. Time: 30 min flight and 3-4 hrs. walk Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner The first day of the Everest Base Camp Trek starts in Kathmandu. We will take a scenic flight to Lukla Airport, one of the most dangerous in the world. The scenic flight to Lukla rewards you with spectacular mountain views, deep valleys, rocky mountains, and more. After the 30-minute flight, we will move to Phakding. It takes about 3-4 hours.
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Day 02

Trek through the Dudh Kosi Valley to Namche Bazar

Camp/Overnight: Namche Bazar Altitude: 3440 m / 11283 ft. Time: 5-6 hrs. walk Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner After having breakfast, we will move to Namche Bazar through the beautiful Dhud Khosi River Valley. After walking two-thirds of the day's route, we will cross one of the highest suspension bridges on the way to Namche Bazar. After the bridge, we have to walk uphill to Namche.
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Day 03

Acclimatization Hike to Everest Viewpoint

Camp/Overnight: Namche Bazar Altitude: 3440 m / 11283 ft. Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner On this day, we will hike to the Everest viewpoint to acclimatize. From this viewpoint, we will get our first look at giant Mt. Everest, along with the best views of Mt. Amadablam, Thamserku, and many more mountains.
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Day 04

Trek to Tyangboche through Sherpa Villages

Camp/Overnight: Tyangboche Altitude: 3870 m / 12694 ft. Time: 5-6 hrs. walk Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner On this day, we will see some wild animals, birds, and some beautiful Sherpa villages.
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Day 05

Trek to Dingboche via Pangboche and Somare

Camp/Overnight: Dingboche Altitude: 4360 m / 14301 ft. Time: 5-6 hrs. walk Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner On this day, we will pass through some beautiful Sherpa villages called Pangboche and Somare, as well as the beautiful upper valley of the Khumbu region.
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Day 06

Acclimatization Hike to Nagarjuna Viewpoint

Camp/Overnight: Dingboche Altitude: 4360 m / 14301 ft. Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner On this day, we will hike to the Nagarjuna viewpoint (5000 m). We should walk steeply uphill to reach the viewpoint. The viewpoint rewards you with amazing mountains like Amadablam, Thamserku, Island Peak, and Loboche Peak, as well as the beautiful Dingboche Valley.
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Day 07

Trek to Lobuche past Himalayan memorials

Camp/Overnight: Lobuche Altitude: 4940 m / 16203 ft. Time: 3-4 hrs. walk Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner This is the shortest day of the 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek. Walk through the high Himalayan desert part with beautiful scenery. After Thukla, there is a place with huge numbers of memorials to trekkers and climbers who lost their lives during expeditions and trekking in the Everest region.
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Day 08

Trek to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp

Camp/Overnight: Gorakshep Altitude: 5364 m / 17594 ft. Time: 7-8 hrs. walk (Lobuche to Gorakshep, Everest Base Camp, and back to Gorakshep) Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner This is the amazing day of the Everest Base Camp Trek - a scenic walk through the valley of mountains and glaciers, which is amazing to see. When we reach Goraksep, we will have lunch and store our backpacks at the hotel. We then move to Everest Base Camp. It takes 2 hours to get there. We will take a snap when we reach Base Camp. After spending some quality time at Base Camp, we will return to Gorakshep for an overnight stay.
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Day 09

Sunrise at Kala Pathar and Trek to Pheriche

Camp/Overnight: Pheriche Altitude: Kala Pathar 5550 m / 18204 ft; Pheriche 4288 m / 14065 ft. Time: 7-8 hrs. walk Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner On this morning, we hike to Kala Pathar for a sunrise view. It takes about 2 hours to get to the top of the viewpoint, which is the hardest part of the Everest Base Camp Trek. You will see the stunning view of the highest mountain on Earth, Everest (8848.86 m), and other big mountains. After spending quality time on Kala Pathar, we will return to the hotel, have breakfast, and move to Pheriche for an overnight stay.
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Day 10

Trek Back to Namche Bazar

Camp/Overnight: Namche Bazar Altitude: 3440 m / 11283 ft. Time: 7-8 hrs. walk Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Today we will trek back to Namche Bazar.
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Day 11

Trek Back to Lukla via the Dudh Kosi River Banks

Camp/Overnight: Lukla Altitude: 2840 m / 9315 ft. Time: 6-7 hrs. walk Accommodation: Tea House Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Trek back to Lukla through the Dhud Kosi River banks.
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Day 12

Flight Back to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner

Camp/Overnight: Thamel Kathmandu Altitude: 1400 m / 4592 ft. Time: 30 min flight Accommodation: 3*** Hotel Food: Special dinner with Nepali cultural show After the 30-minute flight, we will arrive in Kathmandu. We will rest, and in the evening, we will have a farewell dinner with a Nepali cultural show.