14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal with Kala Patthar Sunrise
About This Tour
Embark on a 14-day guided Everest Base Camp journey that combines adventure, natural beauty, and cultural richness. Begin with a warm welcome in Kathmandu befor...
Duration: 14 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Dingboche, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, Gorakshep, Sagarmatha National Park, Monjo, Pheriche, Khumjung · Languages: English
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Monjo
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What's Included
- Kathmandu domestic airport pick-up and drop-off
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Round-trip flight fare between Kathmandu and Lukla, including airport taxes
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per the itinerary
- Teahouse or lodge accommodation during the trek
- English-speaking government-licensed trekking guide
- One porter for every two hikers
- Guide and porter salary, insurance, and accommodation
- Sagarmatha National Park entry fees
- Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) fees
- All applicable government taxes
- Assistance in case of emergency evacuation
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance for trekkers
- Bar bills, including mineral water, beer, whiskey, and other beverages
- International airfares
- Nepal visa fees
- Tips and gratuities for guide and porters
- Use of Wi-Fi, phone calls, and other personal expenses
- All services and expenses not mentioned under cost inclusions
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu and Thamel Exploration
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Meet your Adventure Metro Everest representative. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Explore the Thamel area if time permits. Spend the night at a hotel in Kathmandu.
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2Day 02
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Have breakfast and check out. Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla on a scenic mountain flight. Meet your porter team at Lukla. Begin trekking and descend to the Dudh Koshi River. Cross a suspension bridge and reach Phakding. Dine and stay overnight at a lodge or tea house.
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3Day 03
Trek Through Sherpa Country to Namche Bazaar
Start the trek after breakfast. Pass through pine forests and Sherpa villages. Cross into Sagarmatha National Park. Ascend gradually to Namche Bazaar. Arrive at the largest Sherpa town in the region. Have dinner and stay overnight.
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4Day 04
Acclimatization Hike Around Namche Bazaar
Begin your acclimatization hike after breakfast. Visit Syangboche Airstrip and Everest View Hotel. Explore the Everest Photo Gallery and Sherpa Museum. Optionally hike to Khumjung and Kande Villages. Return to Namche Bazaar for dinner and rest.
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5Day 05
Trek to Tengboche and Visit the Monastery
Trek toward Tengboche through alpine forests. Ascend steep paths to Pungki Thanka. Cross the Dudh Koshi River and continue to Tengboche. Visit Tengboche Monastery, the oldest and largest in the region. Stay overnight at a lodge or tea house.
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6Day 06
Trek Through Imja Valley to Dingboche
Descend to Deboche and cross the Imja Khola River. Pass through Pangboche and enter Imja Valley. Arrive at Dingboche with views of Island Peak and Ama Dablam. Dine and stay overnight in a mountain lodge.
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7Day 07
Acclimatization Hike to Nagarsang Peak
Start early for an acclimatization hike to Nagarsang Peak. View the surrounding Himalayan giants. Return to Dingboche and explore the village. Stay overnight after dinner.
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8Day 08
Trek to Lobuche via Thukla and Chupki Lhara
Trek toward Thukla and Pheriche. Ascend through Chupki Lhara, a memorial site. Cross the Khumbu Glacier's moraine trail. Reach Lobuche and settle in for the night.
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9Day 09
Trek to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp
Trek alongside the glacier to Gorakshep. Have lunch and continue to Everest Base Camp. Celebrate your accomplishment at base camp. Return to Gorakshep and rest. Optionally hike to Kala Patthar for sunset.
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10Day 10
Sunrise at Kala Patthar and Descent to Pheriche
Wake early and hike to Kala Patthar for sunrise views. Return for breakfast and begin the descent. Follow the trail to Pheriche and settle in for the night.
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11Day 11
Descend Back to Namche Bazaar
Begin the descent from Pheriche after breakfast. Pass through Tengboche and retrace the route. Reach Namche Bazaar for an overnight rest.
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12Day 12
Final Mountain Trek Back to Lukla
Trek back through Monjo and Phakding. Ascend gradually back to Lukla. Celebrate your final night in the mountains.
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13Day 13
Fly Back to Kathmandu
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Attend a trip review and farewell dinner.
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14Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Have breakfast and check out of your hotel. Transfer to the airport 3 hours before departure. Depart with memories of the Everest Base Camp trek.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.