12-Day Everest Base Camp Trek with Lukla Flights and Kala Patthar

12 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on a 12-day Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal and experience a thrilling hike to the base of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Along the wa...

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

About Mount Everest

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Mount Everest

At once majestic and terrifying, Mount Everest forms the very roof of the world at a whopping 8,848 meters up. Explore its icefalls and Sherpa villages with the help of a Mt. Everest Travel Guides.

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What's Included

Round-trip local flights to and from Lukla
Accommodation during the trekking period
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trekking period
Experienced guide
Porter to carry baggage (1:2)
Available fruits during the trek
First aid kit
Duffel bag, sleeping bag, and trekking pole (refundable after the trek)
All required ground transportation
Special gift from us as a souvenir
Emergency support

Not Included

Hotel in Kathmandu
Personal gear and items
Insurance
Drink items
Tips
Things not mentioned in the included section

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800 meters) - 30-minute flight. Trek to Phakding (2,610 meters) - 3-4 hours. Enjoy views of the mountains and the Dudhkoshi River.
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Day 02

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters) - 6-7 hours. Cross suspension bridges and climb through pine forests. Reach Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital, with views of Everest and other peaks.
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Day 03

Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar

Rest day to acclimatize. Take a short hike to Everest View Hotel for panoramic views of Mount Everest and nearby peaks.
4

Day 04

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Trek to Tengboche (3,860 meters) - 5-6 hours. Walk through rhododendron forests and get your first views of Ama Dablam. Visit Tengboche Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in the region.
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Day 05

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

Trek to Dingboche (4,410 meters) - 5-6 hours. Cross the Imja River and climb gently to Dingboche, surrounded by stunning mountain views.
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Day 06

Acclimatization in Dingboche

Rest day for acclimatization. Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,100 meters) for spectacular views of the Everest region.
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Day 07

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

Trek to Lobuche (4,940 meters) - 5-6 hours. The trail becomes rockier, and you will pass memorials for climbers who lost their lives on Everest.
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Day 08

Trek to Gorak Shep and Visit Everest Base Camp

Trek to Gorak Shep (5,160 meters) - 3 hours. After lunch, continue to Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters) - 3-4 hours. Spend time at base camp, take in the views, and enjoy the sense of accomplishment.
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Day 09

Kala Patthar Hike and Trek to Pheriche

Take an early morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 meters) - 1.5 hours for breathtaking views of Everest and the surrounding peaks. Afterward, trek down to Pheriche (4,240 meters) - 4-5 hours.
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Day 10

Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

Trek back to Namche Bazaar - 6-7 hours. Descend through the valleys, retracing your steps to Namche.
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Day 11

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Trek to Lukla - 6-7 hours. Celebrate the completion of the trek and rest before the flight back to Kathmandu the next day.
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Day 12

Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

Flight back to Kathmandu - 30-minute flight. Transfer to your hotel and relax after the trek.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Everest Thrill Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd, Paknajol Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: Phakding 56000, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.