15-Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with Kalapathar

15 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on this 15-day trek to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu and enjoy impressive views of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. Trek through Phakding, dis...

Duration: 15 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · 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, Sagarmatha National Park, Monjo, Pheriche · Languages: English

Know before you go: Both group and solo hiking are possible.; Everest Base Camp can become dangerous.; Emergency helicopter service can be arranged and will be paid for by your travel insurance company.

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What's Included

All ground transportation
Meals during the trek: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Three-night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
Three cups of hot tea during the trek
Everest National Park Permit
Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Ticket
All necessary paperwork
Domestic flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla and back to Kathmandu
Good accommodation on the trek
Fresh fruit during the trek
An experienced, expert, helpful, and friendly guide, including their well-paid salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance
Adventure Certificate: the team provides an Adventure Certificate
Medical kit bag
Farewell dinner

Not Included

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily be issued a visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Katmandu)
Your travel and rescue insurance
Personal porter
International airfare and airport departure tax
All food in Kathmandu. Also, in the case of an early return from the mountain for any reason, then the scheduled itinerary
All expenses in the mountain over the scheduled itinerary due to strike, delay, or cancelled flight
Extra night hotel in Kathmandu if you arrive early or depart later than the scheduled itinerary
All bar bills and personal expenses (phone calls, laundry service, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, shower)
Tips for the guide and porter

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Trek Briefing

On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to the hotel. After being received by our guides and staff, check in and join a group briefing regarding the trek and other helpful information, followed by a welcome dinner.
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Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

In the morning, depart from the hotel. Our city guide will show you around places of interest within Kathmandu, including a tour of the World Heritage Sites. Then return to the hotel for preparation for the Island Peak climb.
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Day 03

Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

In the morning, fly to Lukla with grand views of Himalayan peaks during the 35-minute flight, including Everest as you reach Lukla. You will have time to refresh and then walk on a gradual trail with a few ups and downs past Lukla town, visiting Sherpa farm villages before reaching Phakding for an overnight stop.
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Day 04

Trek to Namche Bazaar via Monjo

The morning starts on a gradual trail following the Dudh Kosi River upstream to reach Monjo and the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. Here, on a river valley within a forested area, begin a climb of a few hours to reach the famous Namche Bazaar for a two-night stop.
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Day 05

Acclimatization Day in Namche

Namche is a perfect spot and altitude for a rest day to support acclimatization. One can take a hike up to a scenic viewpoint facing Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, and other mountain ranges. Walking high, then resting and sleeping, helps you acclimatize better before heading to the higher areas.
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Day 06

Trek to Thyangboche Monastery

From Namche, head out on a winding trail downhill to a river and then walk uphill for a few hours within serene alpine woodland to reach scenic Thyangboche Monastery. Surrounded by a series of peaks with views of Everest and Amadablam, Thyangboche is your overnight stop. Visit its monastery, which is of great interest.
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Day 07

Trek to Dingboche through Pangboche

Begin the morning with grand views of the peaks, then descend to a river. After crossing a bridge, continue with a slow climb towards Pangboche village with close views of Amadablam Peak. The walk continues into the scenic Imjatse Valley, where you stay overnight at Dingboche with views of Amadablam and Island Peak.
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Day 08

Acclimatization Hike in Dingboche

Another lovely and scenic spot for a rest day to get acclimatized. One can take a short hike up to Nagarjuna hilltop for excellent views of the mountains facing Imjatse and Dingboche below. Enjoy leisure and rest here while marveling at the grand mountain views.
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Day 09

Trek to Lobuche via Thugla

From Dingboche, enjoy a pleasant walk heading above Dingboche and the Imjatse Valley with scenic views, then continue gently upward as the altitude increases, taking it slowly to reach Thugla for a lunch stop in this small place. In the afternoon, climb to the ridge of Thugla-La. After a gradual walk of about an hour from here, reach Lobuche for an overnight stay with views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.
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Day 10

Trek to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp

After leaving Lobuche, today's walk takes you to the highlight of the journey at Everest Base Camp. The route leads on a slow uphill path above the Khumbu Glacier and moraine to reach the flat field at Gorakshep, a place with a few nice lodges. From Gorakshep, continue walking east to reach Everest Base Camp. On reaching your target, enjoy views of giant peaks along with the Khumbu Icefall and glaciers, and then walk back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop.
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Day 11

Climb Kalapathar and Walk to Pangboche

Early in the morning, hike steeply uphill to reach the top of Kalapathar at above 5,545 m, the highest point of the adventure, facing beautiful mountain range views with Everest and Pumori at close distance. From here, descend to Gorakshep and continue downhill to Lobuche, walking past Thugla with further descent to reach Pheriche Valley and its pleasant settlement. The walk then continues on an easy downhill trail to Pangboche for an overnight stop.
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Day 12

Return Trek to Namche Bazaar

From Pangboche, retrace the journey up to Thyangboche and then continue downhill, with an hour of ascent before following a good winding path to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop before Lukla.
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Day 13

Trek to Lukla

Today is a long walk to reach your last stop in the Khumbu area at Lukla. From Namche, descend to a river with a short climb to Monjo and then continue on a good trail to Phakding village. After a few more hours of walking from here, reach Lukla for a final overnight stop within the Everest and Khumbu area.
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Day 14

Scenic Flight Back to Kathmandu

In the morning, according to your flight time, transfer to the Tenzing-Hillary air terminal in Lukla and board a small aircraft for the scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival, transfer to your hotel after an amazing time on the Everest Base Camp trek.
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Day 15

Final Departure from Kathmandu

On your last day in the land of Himalayan wonders, depart from the hotel for the airport according to your international flight time for your journey back home or onward to your next destination.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.