The Everest Base Camp trek is a classic trek, which follows in the footsteps of Hillary & Tenzing and ends with an ascent of Kala Pattar for superb views of Everest. Kala Patthar is also known as black rock. Before reaching the Everest Base camp, the trail follows the Khumbu Glacier with huge ice pinnacles.
This trek starts with an exhilarating 35 minutes mountain flight into the airstrip at Lukla. From here you trek slowly upwards to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, following the valley of the Dudh Kosi River. It is not long before you glimpse your first view of Everest as it peeks above the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. At this point it is still many days walk away, but with careful acclimatization it is not long before you find yourself high up in the heart of the Khumbu region. You visit Tengboche monastery en route before continuing on to your goal, an ascent of Kala Pattar, a rocky outcrop to the west of Everest. This vantage point gives fantastic views of the Ice Fall and South Col as well as the immense southwest face of Everest that was first climbed in 1975 by Chris Bonington's team. This is truly a classic trek, which undoubtedly gives one of the best mountain views in the world.
Fact about the trip
Duration: 17 days
Starting point: Lukla
Ending point: Lukla
Highest access on the trek: Kalapattar (5545m)
Mode of trekking: Lodge/ Camping
Most attraction of the trek: Mt Everest, Sherpa culture & thynbonche Monastery
Trekking grade: Strenuous
Itinerary:
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu, hotel installation
Day02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Day03: Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding (2886m/4hrs)
Day04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m/5hrs).
Day05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day06: Trek Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867 m/5hrs)
Day07: Trek Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260 m/5hrs (6779m)
Day08: Acclimatization day at Dingboche (4260m)
Day09: Trek Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m/5.30hrs)
Day10: Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep (5375m/7hrs).
Day11: Trek Kala Patthar (5545m) - Pheriche (4243m/6hrs).
Day12: Trek Pheriche to Tyangboche (3867m/4hrs).
Day13: Trek Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m/4hrs).
Day14: Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886m/5hrs).
Day15: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day16: Visit Kathmandu valley,
Day17: Departure, airport transfer in time.
Per person cost: US$ 1175
Group Size: Minimum 2, maximum 14 in one departure
Cost includes:
• 4 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu,
• Round trip airfare between LUKLA -Kathmandu
• All surface transfer
• National Park entry permit
• Trekking permit,
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek,
• Food: three meals a day,
• A guide & required number of porter(s)
• Insurance and security for local staff
Cost not includes:
• Personal expenses
• Monument entrance fee in Kathmandu
• Meal in Kathmandu
• Insurance
• Essential equipment.
• Tip for trekking staff
• All alcoholic drinks
• Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc