16 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

After landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport, our representative will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Our journey starts with a scenic flight to Lukla. We will meet the rest of the team and begin our trek there. We descend towards the Cheplung village.

At Chheplung, we get to see beautiful views of Mt. Khumbila. Mount Khumbila (5761m), also known as the “God of Khumbu”, is a sacred mountain that has never been climbed. Our journey then continues towards Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.

This is a big day, as we’ll be covering a height of over 800 meters, mostly on the last part of the trail. Also, we will cross through loads of long suspension bridges over the Dudhkoshi River. The first part of trail is easy, we cross the Dudkoshi and walk along the path west of the river.

We pass through pine forests and small villages along the way. We continue north of the Benkar valley, cross the Dudh Koshi again and continue forward, passing through the Monjo villages. We will then reach the Everest National Park entrance gate at Jorsalle, where all the climbing passes are checked and verified.

Here, you will start seeing more of the snow-clad mountains ahead. The last parts of the trek get tougher. We must climb a steep incline to reach the Hillary Bridge, the last one on today’s journey, the longest, and the highest. We then continue hiking up a steep path leading to Namche Bazaar.

Namche Bazaar is a famous town in the region. It is the starting point for all expeditions in the Everest region. It is a historic town with markets selling everything from artefacts to trekking and climbing equipment.

There, you will get good views of the mighty snow-clad peaks in the region. It is rich in history and culture, so there’s much more to see. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

This day is primarily for an acclimatization trek to a higher altitude, followed by a return to Namche to sleep one more night at the current altitude.

We will be hiking up to Khumjung village. It is a small but vibrant Sherpa village. There, we will be visiting the Hillary School and the Khumjung Gompa, which has a displayed scalp, which the monastery claims belongs to the mythical Yeti.

This is a good opportunity to learn more about the Sherpa culture, taste local cuisines, and observe the never-tiring views of the Himalayas. After our day of exploration, we return to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

With a delicious breakfast checked off the list, we will prepare to trek up to the renowned Tengboche monastery at Tengboche village.  It is the largest monastery in the region and one of the most significant ones.

The monastery is perched in a beautiful spot on a high ridge with Mount Ama Dablam in the background. It is surrounded by pines, azaleas and colourful mountain rhododendrons, and the views are just fantastic; you can get good views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku!

The early parts of the hike to Tengboche are pleasant, and there are many opportunities to photograph the beautiful Himalayan landscape.

Along the way, you will pass through small villages and Buddhist stupas. You may also encounter an old man and a woman who claim to maintain the trail. Midway along the trail, a big sign in four languages asks for donations for maintenance.

Three signs point towards the Khumjung village, other Gokyo, and Tengboche.

As we approach the last part of the trail, things turn steep! The last few kilometres until we reach Tengboche have the most height gain, while most of the trail has a slow and steady inclination and sometimes a descent and up again. Overnight in Tengboche.

Many claim the trek from Tengboche to Dingboche was one of their favourites for the journey. The trail promises an outstanding view of Mount Everest like you’ve never seen before.

The first part of the trail is relatively moderate, with river crossings along wooden bridges, climbing up large steps through colourful gateways, and the ever-existing views of the Himalayas.

You will pass through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. From Tengboche, we descend to Debuche and cross the Imja River.

We then continue towards Pangboche through the upper Pangboche trail. We get to see the Pangboche Monastery along the way.  The climb to Dingboche begins once we reach the Imja Valley and the Lobuche River.

The trek to Dingboche is as picturesque as the village itself. Overnight at Dingboche.

Dingboche is above the tree line, people! You know what that means; it means it’s time to acclimate! We will do some hiking around Dinboche.

We shall ascent a ridge behind the village, from where we can get views of six of the tallest mountains in the world, including the Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.

We also get good views of the Cholatse and Taboche peaks and other snow-clad mountains rising above the Khumbu Khola Valley, particularly Lobuche West, Lobuche East, and Lhotse.

The spot also offers spectacular views of the Imja Khola Valley and the attractive Dingboche village. Overnight at Dingboche.

It is a short walk from Dingboche to Duglha that takes only a few hours. With the ever-increasing altitude, things slow down, and a short journey may seem like an eternity; the good thing is you are surrounded by such beauty that nothing matters.

Also, the trail to Duglha, for the first part, lets you travel across a wide pass rather than walking in a straight line. Along the journey, we see the campsite used for the first successful Everest Expedition of 1953.

During our journey, we will also be blessed to see Mt. Pumori. The trail descends and twists in the last parts, slowly obscuring Mt. Pumori. We continue, cross a stream, and climb to Duglha.

Duglha is a very small village, a village maybe too much of a generous word, with a huge strand of prayer flags hung across the valley. We can hike to see a nearby glacier, from which we can also get a great view of Ama Dablan. Overnight in Duglha.

On this day, along with the views of the great mountains like Nuptse, we will pay respect to those who fell climbing Everest at the Everest memorial sight at the top of a ridge above Duglha.

The journey to Lobuche begins with a demanding two-hour ascent up the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We ascend a ridge called Chupki Lhara, following a trail surrounded by boulders on each side. Finally, we reach a memorial for the fallen climbers.

The place is a grim reminder of Everest’s dangers. As we move further, we reach the Khumbu Glacier moraine, from which we are blessed with tremendous views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal.

We then walk towards Lobuche village. Overnight in Lobuche.

The trail to Gorak Shep is rocky, making it difficult to walk quickly. We move along the Khumbu glacier. The hike isn’t difficult; it’s steady with minor ups and downs, but the elevation can make things much tougher.

On Gorak Shep you feel like you’re walking on a beach because Gorak Shep is a frozen lakebed covered with sand. Once Gorak Shep is conquered, it’s the part of the journey you’ve been waiting for at Everest Base Camp.

The trail to EBC is also very rocky and degrades into larger rocks as we get closer to the EBC. The rocky terrain, the ascents and descents on a glacial path, and the elevation make this trail challenging.

But, the views from there and the feeling of being there away from the “world” are incredible. It isn’t more about the views but the self-satisfaction you get and the ability to say to yourself that you’ve made it!

You can see the mighty Khumbu Ice fall, the upper part of the Khumbu glacier, stunning views of  Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori, and many other Himalayan giants from EBC. We will head back to spend the night in Gorak Shep. Overnight in Gorak Shep.

The trek starts early in the morning. We walk up a slope, admiring great views of Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains. Kala Patthar is a famous landmark in the region; it means black rock.

Some would say Kala Patthar is the highlight of the whole trip. Since the mountains surrounding EBC are so massive, you can’t see Mount Everest. It is on top of Kala Patthar, where one can see the best view of Mount Everest.

Hikers walk early in the morning to Kala Patthar to witness the sunrise from Kala Pattar. After spending some time at Kala Pathhar, we head back down to Gorak Shep and down to Pheriche.

Pheriche is small Sherpa village, it is also a popular spot for trekkers especially the Tshola Tsho Lake. Overnight in Pheriche.

Now that we’re done with all the climbing, it’s time to come down. And, by down, 2,000 feet down, with occasional ups and downs. We descend through rhododendron, juniper and pine forests, at one point crossing over the Dudh Koshi over a wooden bridge.

It’s again all downhill from here. Enjoy the views and reflect upon what you achieved these last two weeks. It is a wonderful time to grasp what you have just completed fully.

After passing some rocky paths, we descend quickly, crossing several suspension bridges until we reach our destination. We will also pass many monasteries.

And finally, we make it back to Lukla. This will be the last day in the mountains! Time to rest, reflect and relax! Overnight in Lukla.

We will catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu for some last-minute souvenir shopping and celebration! You can also visit other places in Kathmandu, and we will assist you.

A farewell dinner is arranged to celebrate your success. Overnight in Kathmandu.

It is important to add a day to your itinerary for your 16-day Everest Base Camp Trek in case of weather conditions for your flight back. For example, the day before, you will have free time to enjoy whatever you want.

It’s your last day in Nepal. We don’t want to say goodbye but hope to meet again! Three hours before your flight, our representative will escort you to the airport.