Everest Base Camp Trek via Lukla1

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Everest Base Camp Trek (16 days)a direct approach to get Mt Everest - the highest peak onthe earth

Everest Base Camp Trek is arguably the most well known challenging mountain trek in Khumbu

region in Nepal and has been a very popular destination for trekkers since the very first

expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1953. It is famous for its spectacular

mountain peaks and the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants (the Sherpa), the Everest

region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Nepal.

The main attraction of this trek is Mt. Everest which is the highest peak of the planet. The

Tibetan name of Mt. Everest is Qomolangma and Nepalese name is Sagarmatha. Everest region

(Khumbu) that contain five of the worlds highest Himalaya Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt, Makalu

(8,463m), Mt, Cho Oyu (8153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m) and Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m).

Besides, all most every day, Everest Base camp (EBC) trek passes throughout superb forests-

rhododendron, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls, hills, lake, mountain flora and fauna and Sherpa

village where trekkers can see live their cultures and traditions, well-known view spot on the

height of Kala Patthar with marvelous scenery of the

Himalayas.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 03: Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding

Day 04: Trek to Namche

Day 05: Rest day in Namche

Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche

Day 07: Trek to Pheriche

Day 08: Rest day in Pheriche

Day 09: Trek to LobucheDay 10: Trek to Gorak Shep

Day 11: Trek to Everest BC , back to Gorak ShepDay 12: Trek to Pangboche


Day 14: Trek to Lukla

Day 15: Flight to Kathmandu

Day 16: Depart Kathmandu
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Trip Facts:

Name: Everest base Camp Trek

Dduration: 16 days

Grade: Moderate Trek

Starts in: Kathmandu

Ends in: Kathmandu

Activity: seeing and trekking

Accomodation: Hotel and Lodge

Transportation: Private vehicle and flight

Maximum altitude: 5357m

Per day walking: 5 - 6 hours

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our Fishtail representative and driver meet you at theTribhuvan International Airport and escort you to your designed hotel. The representative will

help you check into your hotel. At the hotel, you will be briefed about your daily activities.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for

tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The Kathmandu valley offers you a

wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence. In the morning after

having breakfast, you will be guided to visit famous and biggest Hindus Pashupatinath temple,

Buddha stupa, Swoyambhunath and in the afternoon having lunch you will visit Kathmandu

durbar square and Patan durbar square.

Day 03: Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding

This day after having breakfast, you have a flight to Lukla and a landing on a steep mountain

runway brings us to the start of your trek at the village of Lukla [2850m]. When you are in

aircraft you can enjoy by seeing the panoramic sights of great Himalayas of Nepal including Mt.

Everest (8,848m), Mt, Makalu (8,463m), Mt, Cho Oyu (8153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m) and Mt.

Lhotse Shar (8,393m),Kanchenjunga, Gaurishankar, Ganesh, Langtang etc. After landing at


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Lukla you head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail and you will be accommodated

at local lodge.


Leaving Phakding, you will cross and re-cross the river on high suspension bridges, Monjo- theentrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve

the fragile mountain environment. You follow the path to get Namche which is the major

trading village in Khumbu region. If the weather is clear, you get the first glimpse of Mt Everest.

Day 05: Rest day in Namche

Today is rest day. You will spend your entire day in Namche by taking complete rest as

acclimatization to gain altitude, planning for forthcoming trips and getting habituated to your

trekking destinations. To acclimatize, you visit Khunde Hospital which was set up by Sir

Edmund Hillary, Everest view Hotel for sunset views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama

Dablam.

Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche

This day from Namche, the trail follows the path to the side of the valley, high above the Dudh

Koshi. You will get first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt

Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. As you descend, you will pass several Sherpa villages

and tea shops. You hike to reach Thyangboche by following the zigzag path which offers

awesome sights of rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery.

Finally, you get Thyangboche which is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the

Khumbu.

Day 07: Trek to PhericheToday from Thyangboche you will descend downhill through the forests and by crossing the

Imja Khola. Then trail follows the uphill path to the village of Pangboche which is directly

opposite Mt. Ama Dablam [6,856 m]. You can enjoy with the views of mountains, forest,

gompa, rivers etc. After two hours of walking you will get your last destination for today.

Day 08: Rest day in Pheriche

Today again is a rest day, you will spend your entire day taking complete rest as acclimatization

to gain altitude, planning for forthcoming trips and getting habituated to your trekking

destinations. On this day, you can climb up onto ridge overlooking for the view of Mt. Lhotse

and Imja Valley.

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche

From Pheriche you will trek up to Lobuche by passing the wide valley, Khumbu glacier and

several tea houses. Besides this, you can catch the pictures of magnificent views of Cholatse

and Tawache.

Day 10: Trek to Gorak Shep


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Your last destination for today is Gorak Shep. To reach Gorak Shep you will pass Kala Pattar and

Khumbu glaciers, superb views of surrounding mountains. After about 3 hours of walking you

will reach Gorak Shep which is the base for Everest Base Camp.

Day 11: Trek to Everest BC, back to Gorak Shep

A very early start is required to reach the Everest Base Camp. It takes several hours as the trailweaves its way through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. On the

return leg, you can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and the

route to the South Col.

Day 12: Trek to Pangboche

This day you follow the path to get Pangboche village by downhill walking. After some hours of

walking you will reach Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA). After visiting HRA you will go ahead

to Pangboche by passing Khumbu Khola, Imja Khola and suspension bridge.


From Pangboche your trek continue to Namche by following the river, rhododendron forests

and the Himalaya views of Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and

Thamserku.

Day 14: Trek to Lukla

This is your final days trek which follow the path to Dudh Koshi to reach Lukla . After reaching

Lukla in the evening, you have a time to enjoy with Sherpa guides and porters by taking local

drinks.

Day 15: Flight to KathmanduAfter having breakfast you can check in the airport to fly back to Kathmandu. At the Kathmandu

airport, your guide will transfer to the designed hotel. In the evening you have free time for

refreshment and shopping etc.

Day 16: Depart Kathmandu

After checking out of the hotel, our representative will take to the airport for your flight home.

Or if you want to stay longer for short tours i.e. National parks, rafting, and mountain biking,

hiking, etc. do not forget to ask us.


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