Everest Base Camp Trekking - 15 Days

A representative from Trekking Mart welcomes you at the arrival gate of Tribhuvan International Airport in beautiful Kathmandu. Transfer to your chosen hotel where you can rest from your long flight. In the evening you'll enjoy a welcome dinner in traditional Nepali restaurant along with fantastic cultural dance presentation.

Our second day in this magical land offers an easy tour to several of the cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu city. An expert city guide will guide us to sacred Hindu temples, Buddhist shrines and historical monuments as you become acquainted with Nepalese culture, amazing history and colorful traditions. Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and their extreme art and architecture are our center of attraction. You will be amazed at the ancient culture of the Kathmandu Valley and Nepal. When you return to your hotel, we begin an orientation as you prepare for the journey to the Everest region.

After early morning breakfast, journey to the domestic airport and fly to Lukla. This 30 minute scenic flight offers you incredible sceneries of Kathmandu valley, picturesque Himalayan ranges as you fly across the backbone of the mountians. In Lukla we meet our guides and porters and begin our journey to Phakding which takes about 3 hours.

Our journey today takes us to the capital of the Sherpa region: the village of Namche Bazaar. Built on the side of a high hill, the village climbs up the hillside and from on top of the hill makes for a very picturesque view of the valley below. Today's trek will take about 5-6 hours as we walk through pine forests leading along the Dudh Koshi River and crossing over a series of suspension bridges. After a steep climb over Chhutara, we get to see first view of Mt. Everest (8,848m) over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. We reach to Namche Bazaar to spend this night.

Today we take a day rest at Namche Bazaar to acclimatize our body with that altitude. Namche Bazaar is high altitude, and we want to avoid getting Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). It’s easy to prevent if you take acclimatization days. If you are interested, take a lovely hike to Khumjung (3,786m) and explore monasteries and local villages. The Sherpas are Buddhist and their monasteries are colorful and interesting. Be sure to respect these places of worship and you’ll be welcomed with open arms. Namche Bazaar itself is a famous town with modern facilities. There are restaurants, gift shops, bakeries and even an ATM machine! Enjoy your visit around and overnight stay.

Following breakfast, we resume trekking as we continue to climb to the village of Tengboche. Today you will see wonderful views of several peaks, including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Thamserku (6,623m), AmaDablam (6,812m), Lhotse (8,516m), Lhotse (8,516m) etc. This is a good day to see wildlife as we pass through high mountain forests. Today's trek takes 5 - 6 hours to Tengboche, which features the highest Buddhist monastery in the world.

Today's trek gives an opportunity for great pictures of the Tengboche monastery. We will take the upper trail for great views on the way to Pangboche village, passing by numerous chhortens and Mani walls and quaint little Sherpa villages. Lunch place will offer a great view of Mt. Ama Dablam with its distinctive summit. The second part of the day's trek will be more moderate as we enter Imja Valley. The final and steepest part of the trek is up to Dingboche (4,360m) where we will spend the night.

This will be our second day rest by means to make your body adjust to the higher elevations of the Everest region. The extreme elevation of the Everest region requires a second acclimatization day in order to continue the journey. There will be a short climb to the top of the ridge to the north where you will be able to see three of the six highest peaks in the world (Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyo) as well as other snow-covered peaks that make for an array of scenic beauty. We take our time today as you will find plenty of time for pictures and videos.

Today, we walk through an arid terrace, affording outstanding views of the valley below us. Mt. Pumori (7,138m/23,418 ft.) comes into close view which is delightful to see. The trail descends and crosses a fast-flowing stream on a wooden bridge. We will stop at Duglha for lunch. After short rest we climb the steep terminal moraine of Khumbu Glacier. The trail hugs the ridge and affords incredible views. It is also a day that will remind us of those who have died climbing Mt. Everest (8,848m) as prayer flags and stones have been erected in their memories. While many people climb Mt. Everest yearly, it is still a mountain that doesn’t give up its secrets easily. It was said by the local people that Mt. Everest is a god and this god occasionally requires a sacrifice of a climber. Fortunately, Mt. Everest doesn’t require such from those who trek only to Everest Base Camp. We reach to Lobuche to stop for overnight.

Today's trek is one of our longest, but we achieve our goal - Everest Base Camp. We will climb to the top of Thangma Riju where we will have an incredible 360° view of the mountains around us. There is no place to stay at Everest Base Camp, so we return to Gorak Shep for overnight stay. We celebrate achieving our trekking goal as we enjoy the high mountains.

Today is the climax of our trip. We reach Kala Patthar (5,545m) to catch a dramatic sunrise over the Himalayas. You cannot imagine just how spectacular a sunrise can be until you’ve seen one over the high peaks of the Himalaya. Countless number of high peaks plays round the eyes where we can snap great pictures. After spending a short awe-inspiring moment, we trek back to Gorak Shep to have breakfast. From Gorak Shep, we trek all the way back to Pheriche for good night’s rest. All along the way are incredible views that make this trip such a remarkable joy.

We continue to descend as we begin our return trip which could take up to 5 - 6 hours. The trail will take us across the Dudh Koshi River and then along the Dudh Kosti gorge as it rapidly descends through the pine forests. The rivers are wild up here as they make their way downstream. There will be opportunities to see some Himalayan wildlife along the way. We reach to Namche Bazaar for overnight stop today. Namche Bazaar welcomes us back from our amazing journey.

Morning breakfast is followed by start of the downhill trek towards Lukla Valley. It takes us between 6 to 7 hours, enjoying superb views of landscapes and mountains as we make our way to Lukla.

Finally, a day with no trekking as you take the relaxing morning flight back to Kathmandu. The flight is short, but still just as beautiful as you gaze down at the snowcapped peaks and deep valleys. On arrival in Kathmandu, shift to hotel and spend the day either resting or touring the city. Do some last-minute shopping for your friends and families. Thamel is the center of the tourist area and is known for its outstanding restaurants, gift shops and craft places. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today is the final day of your Everest Base Camp Trek. If you have more days in Nepal, let your new friends at Trekking Mart help you to make the most of your Himalaya vacation. If not, we give you final departure transfer at about 3 hours’ prior of your flight time. Trekking Mart is your gateway to the world. We offer amazing experiences in not only Nepal, but also Bhutan, India, Tibet and now in East Africa where you can do snorkeling, scuba diving or take a safari to see wild African animals. Your friends at Trekking Mart are certain you enjoyed your vacation with us and invite you to future travel journeys with us your guide.