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Everest Base Camp (EBC) Kalapathar Trek
- Duration12 days
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most popular, adventurous and challenging trekking adventure experience in the Everest region of Nepal. Everest Base Camp(EBC) trek, will allow you to encounter the amazing views of the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest (8848m); along with Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu and Mt. Cho Oyu. Everest Base Camp Trek is a great opportunity to explore the culture and tradition of unsung Heros of Everest, the great Sherpa.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding - (2,652m) 3/4 hrs walk
Lukla
Lukla, Nepal
We board a flight to Lukla (2,850m/9,350 ft) early in the morning. It takes 30 minutes to arrive at Lukla airport.
Phakding
Phakding, Nepal
Then we trek to Phakding (2650 m/ 8562 ft ) - Walking Distance (6.2km/3.85 miles) - 3 hours.
Accommodation: Overnight at Lodge room with attached bathroom.
Day 2Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285 ft) [6 hrs walk]
Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar, Nepal
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285 ft) - Walking Distance (7.4km/4.6 miles) - 6 hours
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
Day 3Acclimatizatio at Namche Bazar
Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar, Nepal
We start with a steep one-hour climb to the Syangboche (3790m), from where we will slowly ascend towards Khunde. From Khunde, we follow the trail eastwards to Khumjung, at the foot of the sacred peak Khumbila. After enjoying lunch at Khumjung, we gradually climb to Everest View Hotel where we will enjoy the splendid mountain views. Then we descend towards Namche (3540m).
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
Day 4Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche - (3,860m) 5 hrs walk
Tengboche
Tengboche, Nepal
Today after breakfast we start our trek from Namche to Tengboche.
Accommodation: We will spend the night in Tengboche village
Day 5Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche - (4,410m) 5 hrs walk
Today we will start our journey downhill through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb steadily to the village of Pangboche. Pangboche village lies directly opposite to the Mt. Ama Dablam [6,856 m], and has exceptional views of the mountain, with the gompa, mani walls and scattered pine trees in the foreground. We walk further two hours walk up to Pheriche where we will spend our night tonight.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
Day 6A day to rest and chill out - (4,410m)
Today is our rest day at Pheriche. We will explore the valley to look at a lake, the Tshola Tsho and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache. We can climb up onto the ridge overlooking Dingboche for the view of the Imja Valley and the incredible south face of Mt. Lhotse.
Accommodation: Overnight at Lodge.
Day 7Trek to Lobuche - (4,910m) 5 hrs walk
After morning breakfast will will start our trekking journey to Lobuche.It takes about 5 hours us to reach Lobuche.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
Day 8Trek to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep for the night - (5400m) 8 hrs walk
We will take a 2 hour’s hike up to Gorakshep. First part is nice and easy but one hour later the trail starts to get harder, once we climb about 150m then trail gets better again. Short after we will get to the moraine. Finally we get to 5160m, the world’s highest settlement at Gorakshep. Once we have lunch, we begin our walk to Everest base camp. We will be walking on side ridge of the Khumbu glacier. After walking on the ridge for about one and half hours, we cross the Glacier and into the Everest base camp area. Today we reach Everest base camp at an altitude of 5360m. We will be able to meet and talk to other mountain climbers at the base camp. We can get a good view of Khumbu glacier and Khumbu Ice fall. From there we can also see the big crevasses in the climbing way. After appreciating our own efforts and photographing the achievements, we start our way back to Gorakshep. (6-7 hour)
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
Day 9Trek to Pheriche. via Kala Patthar - (4210m) 7 hrs walk
We will start an early morning hike to Kalapathar. We spend some time enjoying the sunrise on the splendid Himalayan ranges, relishing in a unique view and experience and head back to Pheriche.
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
Day 10Trek back to Namche - (3440m) 6 hrs walk
Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar, Nepal
We retrace our steps back to Namche about 6 hours from Pheriche. We will accomodate tonight at Lodge of Namche village with full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). We chill out today here with some beers and enjoy some relevant comfort.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
Day 11Trek to Lukla - (2800m) 7 hrs walk
Lukla
Lukla, Nepal
Today is our last day to spend these lovely mountains. We backtrack our hike towards Lukla via the Dudh Koshi River which takes about 7 hours from Namche
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel in Dole
Day 12Flight back to Kathmandu. Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu
Today we fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. Free day at Kathmandu. After we transfer you to hotel. you can spend rest of the day at your choice; feel free to relax or explore the local markets. As today is your last day at Kathmandu, we will be offering you Farewell Dinner followed by Nepali Cuisine Food and Cultural Dance.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Namche
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.
Pickup locations1
Airports1
- Tribhuvan AirportKathmandu, Nepal
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
What's included
Included
- Domestic flights (wherever stated on the itinerary)
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- All airport/hotel transfers
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit or entrance fees etc)
- Trek leader, assistant trek leader) Sherpa porters including their salary, insurance, equipment
- Lunch
- All government and local taxes
- Dinner
- A comprehensive medical kit
- Breakfast
- All accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara and wherever stated
- All accommodation and meals during the trek
Not included
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Nepal Visa fee and airport departure tax
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, showers, etc)
- Tips for guides and porters
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (18–90)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Product code
- 256781P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Passport expiry date
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
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