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Everest Base Camp Trek Blog

Everest Base camp Trek

Everest base camp trek is suitable for those who do not have much time to spend but a burning desire to observe the beauty of Mt. Everest. It is possible to either purchase the trek as a vacation package or arrive in Nepal independently and just come and trek with us.

The Everest Base Camp Trekking leads through magnificent Sherpa villages and rhododendron forests at a lower elevation. We will visit remote Buddhist monasteries and will ascent to Everest Base Camp Trek, walk on the Khumbu glacier and set eyes on the beauty of its icefall. In addition, you will have the chance to visit the famous viewpoint Kala Pattar (5550m), where we can get some awesome views of the Himalayan giants which literally numb your senses with breathless admiration that beholds the eye; and make up for the lung-bursting climb that took you up there.

Himalaya] This option of the trek includes the flight in and out of Lukla. Himalayan Unforgettable Adventures arranges trekking in Everest Base Camp different cost all year round but the best time to come is from the end of September to mid-November and the beginning of March to the middle of May. We make sure that the trek suits both your schedule and desires.

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Detail Itinerary,

Day 01Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, (1,300m /4,264 ft)Transfer to the hotel, will organize a Welcome Dinner at an excellent traditional Nepalese restaurant where we enjoy a Nepalese cultural program as well as a fine meal. Included meal: Dinner (D, B )

Day 02Flight to Lukla - Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 4- 5 hours trek (Trekking times only)Phakding After breakfast, we will be escorted to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for an early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), a gateway destination from where our trek begins. After an adventurous 40 minute flight above the breathtaking green and white mountains, we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. Upon arrival at Lukla, we meet our other crew members and after some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. To assist in acclimatization, we only have a short hike today. However, if interested in additional activities we can take a side trip to a nearby monastery. Overnight in Phakding. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B,L,D). at Guest House.

Day 03Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft):6 - 7 hrsToday in the morning after breakfast; we start Namche Bazzar Walking through a beautiful pine forest, the track leads us along the Dudh Koshi River through many suspension bridges, one of which is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. First, we catch wonderful prospect of the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). Through the settlement of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo, we come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale before reaching Namche Bazaar. The trail climbs through the forests and bridges until we reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a final steep ascent of about two hours we get first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Upon this juncture, we stop at Chautara to admire the view. We still need to hike about 1.5 hours to reach Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading centre of this region. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar Guest House (B,L,D)

Day 04Acclimatization Day in Namch BazzerNamche Bazzar This is the first of the two days set aside for "acclimatization". Health experts recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest day too instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day's hike to Thame or visiting Everest view Hotel or relaxing and exploring in Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazzar is the main centre of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. If we trek a few hundred vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Our guides take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region.overnight same Guest House (B,L,D)

Day 05Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 6 hrsToday in the morning after breakfast we start Tengboche MonasteryUpon breakfast in Namche, we set out towards Tengboche, enjoying superb view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku. Our trek follows more or less smooth trail with few ups and downs which will not bother us as the magnificent view of the Himalayas keeps our company all through the journey. Along the way, we can spot wildlife musk deer, a herd of Himalayan Thar and multicolored pheasants. The trail goes gradually down up to Kayangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sansa, which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer flags festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, we reach Phunki Thenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods. After having a relaxed lunch at Phunki Thenga, we gear up for a slightly tougher climb through the pine forests before we reach Tengboche. Tengboche is a great place for close up views of Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Nuptse, and Mt Everest, and it has the biggest Buddhist Monastery of the Khumbu region. We pay our visit to the monastery the same day after around 3 pm to witness the ceremony in the principal and popular monastery of Everest region. Overnight stay in Tengboche at Guest House (B,L,D)

Day 06Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft): 6- 7 hrswe start after breakfast to Dingboche With mountains at its backdrop, the monastery at Tengboche looks more spectacular wick up early in the morning. At this juncture, we can take pictures of the monastery and the scenery around and as usual start the day journey. We choose the upper trail for better views on the way to Pangboche village. We pass through several Chortens and Mani walls and small villages. The place where we stop for lunch not only serves delicious food but also allows a fantastic close-up view of Mt Ama Dablam. In the afternoon, we walk north to Pheriche or take the eastward trail beneath the towering north face of Mt Ama Dablam. From here onwards, the walk is fairly moderate as we enter the Imja Valley. The valley gradually unfolds as we approach the confluence of the Lobuche River. We descend into the river and begin the last and steepest climb of the day up to Dingboche. On arrival at Dingboche, we will see beautiful array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Overnight stay in Dingboche at Guest House. (B,L,D)

Day 07Acclimatization day, Hike to Chhukung-Ri 5550m (7 hours side trip)We acclinatization day in Dingboche We spend our second day of acclimatization at Dingboche. So, our trail continues in the Yak grazing land until reaching Chhukung village which takes about 2 hours. Then we continue our steep ascent trail till Chhukung-Ri which takes about 2 and half hour. Now we have a close view of Lhotse, Makalu, Island peak and Baruntse himal as well. Then you descend till Chhukung and will have lunch break. It takes about 1 hour. After lunch we come back same way until reaching Dingboche village. Overnight stay in Dingboche at Guest House. (B,L,D)

Day 08Dingboche to Lobuch (4910m) 6 - 7 hrsOn the way to Duglha, Lobuche In morning, after breakfast, the short climb brings us to the ridge above Dingboche and past the small Chhorten and descends to the broad terrace above the Khumbu Khola valley. We continue our trail passing the terrace until reaching Thukla which takes about 2 and half hour. We can see a short glimpse of the majestic peak of Pumori, Nuptse, Lobuche, Cholatse, Tawache, Amadablam and other small peaks. We will have lunch break there before climb the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier. After lunch, the trail steeply ascends until reaching at the top of the ridge, is an array of cairn memorials and large heaps of stones with prayer flags, remembering mountaineers who perished on missions to climb Everest. We have a dramatic mountain views like Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Lobuche, Tawache and Amadablam etc. then your trail continues until reaching Lobuche which takes about 3 hours. In the evening time we go to look Khumbu Glacier. Overnight stay in Lobuche at Guest House. (B,L,D)

Day 09Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) - Everest B C (5,364m/17,594ft) 5 hoursLobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) - Everest B C (5,364m/17,594ft) 5 hours In the morning after breakfast, we continue our trek in the left bank of Khumbu glacier and steep climb up till Changri glacier, and then short descend to reach Gorak shep. It takes about 3 and half hour. We will have lunch break there. After lunch, we can enjoy great view of Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Nuptse. Overnight stay in Gorak Shep at Guest House.(B,L,D

Day 10Kala patthar hike (5545m) and trek to Pheriche 6-7hours walk.Early in the morning, hike to Kala Patthar 5,550m meaning black rock. It is 400m climb up to Kala Patthar view point from Gorakshep, takes max. 2 hours. Now the view is 360˙degree of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Lingtren, Amadablam, Thamserku, Lobuche peak and other peaks all around panorama views. There is also unobstructed view of sunrise and sunset. Then we walk down to hotel. Breakfast in Gorakshep teahouse continue our trek to Pheriche via Lobuche and Thukla, the trail continues gently descends till reaching Pheriche. Overnight stay in Pheriche at lodge.(B,L,D)

Day 11Pheriche to Namche from Pheriche; 7-8 hours walk.This day after breakfast, we return back through Panboche and walk through many Buddhist monuments with brilliant Mountain View. After lunch at Tengboche Then, the trail becomes a steep descent through the forest to Phungi Tenga and cross the bridge over Dudh Kosi River. After crossing the bridge, we keep ascending through a forest and arrive to Kyangjuma. Now we walk the level trail the mountain flank until reaching the large settlement of Namche Bazar. Stay overnight in lodge.. It takes 7-8 hours walk today. Overnight stay in Namche Bazar at lodge. B, L,D

Day 12Namche to Lukla (2800m) 6-7 hours walk.After breakfast, we trek down toward the Suspension Bridge over Dudh Koshi (Milk River) and then pass through several beautiful villages. Our arrival in Lukla brings an evening in our last Tea House and, usually, a party with your trekking crew: you made it! Thanks to great teamwork and perseverance, you’ve accomplished a physical feat of which others only dream. This is your last night on the mountain, which can be bittersweet. Overnight stay in Lukla at lodge B, L,D)

Day 13Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, 45 minutes early in the morning flight back to Kathmandu which takes approximately 45 minutes. Transfer to Hotel. Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. The early morning flight drops us in Kathmandu. We can rest and relax throughout the day at hotel.. If we want to explore any other areas in Kathmandu, we have manage time for this today as well! At the evening we will be at a fantastic celebration dinner together. Overnight in Kathmandu at hotel. (B, D)

Day 14Final departure transfer to airportThe journey within the mountains of Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but we can organize more time shopping or sightseeing. At last approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight, a representative the airport. (B)