Everest Base Camp Trekking 17 Days

Everest Base Camp Trekking 17 Days
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We take an exciting mountain flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region trekking and expeditions. Our trekking journey starts landing at Lukla through spectacular Sherpa Villages, further to Namche Bazar, the delightful Sherpa capital and to Khumjung where we acclimatize well with an excursion to Theme. The trail follows the course of the fabulous River Doodh Kosi, gradually ascending through a most bewitching landscape of rhododendron and magnolia forests. We visit the great Thyangboche Monastry, the sacred religious center for Buddhism, before another planned acclimatization day at the last village of Dingboche, where we have options to Chukhung or to cliffhanging Nangkartshang gompa. Gradually ascending alongside the placid glacier we wind our way up to the famous panoramic view from Kalapathar, te awesome and magnanimous South Face of Everest, the vast black triangle, and now below us our paradise our final destination, the famous and fascinating Everest Base Camp (5550 m) at the foot of the magnificent Khumbu icefall.
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Short Itinerary |
| Day 01:Arrive to Kathmandu (1350m). Day 02:Kathmandu trek preparation day. Day 03:Fly to Lukla - trek to Phagding (2800m). Day 04:Trek to Namche (3440m). Day 05:Khumjung (3786m) via Thame. Day 06:Trek Tyangbuche Monastry 3860m. Day 07:Trek to Dingbuche (4220m) Day 08:Excursion to Chukung (4400m) Day 09:Ascend to Labuche (4930m). Day 10:Trek Gorekshep-Kalapather(5550m). Day 11:Trek to EBC (5300m)-Labuche. Day 12:Retrace back to Tyanbuche. Day 13:Descend further to Namche Bazar. Day 14:Trek further down to Lukla. Day 15:Fly back to Kathamndu. Day 16:Free Stay in Kathamndu. Day 17:Departure. |
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Trip Cost > |
$4575/P
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International Flights > |
$1650/Person
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Regional Flights > |
$235/Person |
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Travel Innsurance > |
From $250/P |
Cost Includes:
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Cost Excludes:
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| - All airport transfers. - Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis. - Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. - Luxury Lodges as mentioned as available. - Luxury North Face Tents. - Private vehicles. - Local English Speaking Tour Escort/guide. - All sightseeing with entry fees. - All applicable govt. taxes. |
- All flights. - All applicable airport taxes. - Special entry fees for camera / video camera. - Laundry, telephone calls, drinks, etc. - Tips. - Travel and Personal Insurance. - Passport and Visas. - All other services different from above mentioned. |
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Hotel/Camping
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Nights
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| Kathmandu | Dwarika's | 04 |
| Phagding | Yati Mountain Home | 01 |
| Namche | Yati Mountain Home | 02 |
| Khumjung | Camping | 01 |
| Tyangbuche | Camping | 02 |
| Dingbuche | Camping | 02 |
| Labuche | Camping | 02 |
| Gorekshep | Camping | 01 |
| Lukla | Yati Mountain Home | 01 |
Everest Base Camp Trekking 17 Days IT
Day 01 : Arrive to KATHMANDU (1350m).Our representatives will receive you at the Kathmandu International Airport with a warm welcome, and immediately drive you to your luxurious hotel. Our team will give you an introduction of this city and tell you more about the historical, religious, and cultural sites of the valley that have been enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Upon reaching hotel, you will again be oriented on the trip arrangements and the details of the trek.
Day 02: Trekking preparation day.
We will introduce the guide, sherpas and crew, who will be with you guys for entire trip. Introduction would be late afternoon about 4 pm. Trekking members could explore themselves around Kathmandu valley or take stay and be lazy and relax at hotel swimming pool side. Overnight hotel.
Day 03: Take the short but spectacular flight to Lukla and trek to Phagding (2800m).
After hearty breakfast, we begin by another briefing session on the details of the programs with all the do’s and don’ts so as to make the trip more fulfilling and rewarding for you. Sightseeing mythical Kathmandu Valley is incredible and unforgettable, as it involves being in proximity to many UNESCO World Heritage sites like Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath temple, Pashupatinath temple, and Boudhinath. All day long, you get to be enthralled by the uniqueness of these historical and religious sites. You will be very moved by the depth of ancient art and culture present here in the valley.
Day 04: Follow River Dudh Kosi and ascend to Namche (3440m), the loving Sherpa village.
In the early morning, we take the spectacular and breathtaking flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2827m) flying parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering Nepal and Tibet. Flight time is about 40 minutes to the airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas in the mid-1960s. After landing, we will have time to explore the village, while the Sherpa crew sort and load the trekking equipment. In the afternoon, we follow the valley of the Dudh Kosi river, climb steeply over a rocky ridge, the trail continues alongside the river, and we find villages interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. We cross the Kyashar Khola river and climb out of the valley to Monjo (2840m). Now the trek enters the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, and makes a steep rocky descent, and crosses the Dhud Kosi river on a suspension bridge towards Jorsale (2830m). After crossing this river, and way up the valley we reach vibrant Namche Bazaar (3440m) with numerous shops, hotels and restaurants, and will also have our lodge for our overnight stay.
Day 05: Ascend to Khumjung (3786m) via Thame.
After a hearty breakfast, we begin our trek by walking towards Thami (3810m), continuing up the beautiful Nangpo river through undisturbed little villages, to the lovely village of Theme. We make our trip to the monastery perched on the hillside above (one of the best active Gompas in Khumbu) with marvelous paintings and a path winding along the longest carved mani wall in the country. On the way back from monastery, we detour to the ridge line that separates the village from the amazing long view of Nangpa La pass and Mt. Cho Oyu. We return down by the river before contouring above Namche to reach the less touristy twin villages of Kunde and Khumjung (3780m), a fabulous village populated by more affluent Sherpa families, and dominated by the magnificent peaks of Mt. Ama Dablam. Those who took the short option straight up from Namche will be recommended to go up to one of the many view- points to savor in the glimpses of stunning peaks including Mt. Everest as well as to boost your altitude-acclimatization-process.
Day 06: Trek to the Sherpa heartland, great Tyangbuche Monastery 3860m.
Route to Thyanbuche weaves in and out of valley making small ups and downs and joins the trail from Namche, which descends and cross the Bhote Koshi river. We stop for Lunch at Phungutanga, from where the panoramic view of the majestic Mt. Everest and Mt. Ama Dablam is magnificent. After our lunch, the trail climbs steeply through forests and around fabulous mani stones as it follows the side of a hill to the saddle on which the monastery of Thyanboche (3870 m) sits on. The sunset on the fantastic panorama of mountains surrounding us like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse(8501m), Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Kwangde (6187m), and Mt. Tawachee (6542m), is not to be missed.
Day 07: Trek to Dingbuche (4220m).
We make our way down through the forested hillside to the majestic pick of Mt. Ama Dablam ahead of us. Then, we continue up through beautiful mossy forests as the landscape starts to feel distinctly more elevated. The dramatic towers of Mt. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as the valley splits into Imja to the right and the Khumbu to the left. We will be heading up the Khumbu towards Everest, and this would be the right place to acclimatize ourselves to higher altitude. Of the two villages that splits out from the valley, Dingboche (4345m) by the Imja Khola river is nicer. So, we choose Dingboche as our base for two nights and make ourselves restful in one of the comfortable lodges on the way up. .
Day 08: Ascend to Chukung (4400m) and descend back to Dingbuche.
After breakfast, we take whole day excursion towards Chukhung. This will be an excellent option for a day long trip from Dingboche, which will take us up to some wonderful view points, from where we could catch beautiful views of the mammoth mountains surrounding us. Chukhung (4735m) will also be an ideal way to optimize the acclimatization benefits.
Day 09: Ascend to LABUCHE (4930m).
Today will be our final day before reaching base camp area of Mt. Everest. We start out by rounding off the ridge above Dingboche, and contour along wide grassy slopes all the way to Duglha (4595m). We then climb steeply up the terminal moraine at the snout of the Khumbu glacier, until we come out alongside a ridge lined by numerous cairns dedicated to the many Sherpas who have lost their lives attempting to climb Mt. Everest and other peaks. We continue alongside the glacier finally to reach Lobuche (49300 m)
Day 10: Ascend to Gorekshep (5160m), to Everest Base Camp (5550m).
The first section of the trail follows the western side of the broad Khumbu valley and ascents gently through meadows besides the glacial moraine. The ascent becomes steeper and rougher as it crosses several side moraines. We will be walking deliberately slow in a steady rhythm taking plenty of short breaks to watch the view gradually unfolding before us as we move up. After rounding a bend in the trail, the conical peak of Mt. Pumori comes into view. On the lower slopes of this mountain, there will be a ridge extending to the south and terminating in a small peak known as Kalapathar (5545m), which means 'black rock'. As we approach the top, a stunning 360 degree panorama awaits us with fascinating free-standing form of Mt. Pumori directly in front of us, and the magnificent Khumbu glacier with the vast black pyramid of Everest itself. The trail then makes a short descent onto the sandy and flat expanse of Gorak Shep, from here we will continue towards Everest Base Camp. We return back to Gorak Shep using up to 4 hours of walk and spend overnight in the lodge.
Day 11: Descend to Gorekshep and ascend to Everest Base Camp (5300m) and Overnight Gorekshep.
Crossing open and unexpected sand flat, we start to climb on a good well-trodden path towards Kalapathar. Today too, we walk slowly enjoying the view unfolding right before us. The final slopes of our trail become rocky as we approach the top, which will deck in colorful prayer flags. The view we get from here would be stunning with Mt. Pumori directly in front of us, Mt. Khangtse of Tibet, wide space of Khumbu glacier, and the vast black pyramid of Everest itself. Sunset on Everest from here will be pure magical as the tip of the peak becomes colorful – gold to pink and subtly fading with the light. We spend as long as we want here rejoicing the moment of this pure magnificence before we descend for breakfast in lodge and trail back to Tyanbuche.
Day 12: Retrace our Trek downhill to Tyanbuche.
Day 13: Descend further to Namche Bazar.
Day 14: Trek further down to the mountain airstrip at Lulka.
Day 15: Fly back from LUKLA to Kathmandu. End of trek.
Day 16: Free Stay in Kathmandu.
Day 17: Departure.
Everest Base Camp Trekking 17 Days GL
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Trip Details - EBT71
Group Size: 2-16
Activity Level:
Activities: Trekking
Accommodations: City hotel, 8 nights; Trekking Lodges, 6 nights
Trip Info
- Arrival Info:
Our representative will be arriving at the airport you will be landing. Please look for a board with your name or South Asian Holidays. Upon welcome greetings, you will be transfered to hotel. - Hotel Info:
Hotel we book are carefully selected and located in the city center unless you requested different hotel by name and category. - Guide Info:
We carefully select our guides who knows the route well and lead several group for the same trip you booked.





