The Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary will be customized, and you may change it as you wish. Most people do it within 14 days including Kathmandu.
It is your arrival day in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nepal Adventure Team receives you and sets you towards your respective hotels. Welcome dinner is organized for you along with the cultural program for refreshment and positive energy for the upcoming trek days.
You have 4 and half an hour's drive to Manthali, and a short 18-20-minute flight to Lukla, or we have a flight from Kathmandu directly to Lukla. Lukla is an airport having a short runway. Throughout the flight, you could have a glance over the Himalayas, wild woods, rivers, and valleys. After landing at Lukla airport, a short trek is planned for the day which would be a warm-up as well as an acclimatization period to cope with attitude fluctuation. You walk up to Phakding village on this day and have a cool stay. On the way to Phakding from Lukla, you start to see the Sherpa settlements as well as the fast-flowing glacial Dudh Koshi River.
On the 4th day, you enter the Sagarmatha National Park which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your trail follows the fast-flowing river Dudh Koshi. Eventually, you reach Namche Bazar for your stay. Namche Bazar is regarded as the last town in the region.
A day is separated for acclimatization at Namche Bazar. You can go for a hike to the nearby areas such as National Park Headquarters, Museum, market, monastery, and like. You can observe the lifestyle of local people. Besides, you can just rest and relax by cherishing the view of mesmerizing mountains; Everest, Thamserku, Kangtenga, Kwangde, Ama Dablam, Khumbila, and more
The hike to Thayangboche from Namche is relatively shorter so trekkers are less affected by altitude difference. Along the way, you pass by mysterious mani-stones and monasteries. You can take blessings from the high priests as well and sleep overnight at camp.
On the way to Dingboche, you are explored pine forests and rhododendron. This place facilitates to have the vista view of Mount Ama Dablam. It offers one of the most up-close views of mountains in the Everest region.
One more day at Dingboche is separated for acclimatization in Everest Region. As you utilize your day in Namche, even here you can use this day to hike, observe the locality and bask in the mountain scene with a chilly atmosphere.
You take an hour's walk towards Thugla filled with pastures and meadows. Then, you continue to pass by the Khumbu glacier. Further, you spot stone monuments that are placed there on behalf of the mountaineers and climbers. On a clear day, you see the sunrise amidst the White Mountains.
This day trek is considered to be one of the most challenging parts of the entire trek. Although challenging, the trail will be worth it due to the vista views of high-standing mountains; Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt.Cho Oyu, Amadablam, Nuptse, and Thamserku. The scene sweeps away all the fatigue. Camp is set up for the night stay.
On this day you are amazed by the grandeur of the high-standing mountains in Nepal since the views from Kalapatthar are worth imprinting on memory. It is the highest spot you attain during this trek. Kalapathar is the viewpoint to have a breathtaking scenario.
Now you head back to Namche Bazzar bidding goodbye to the mountains. Undoubtedly, you encounter Himalayan flora and fauna like beautiful pheasants and mountain goats. Following the Dudh Koshi, you reach Namche
After the long trek and mesmerizing scene, you return to Lukla. Lukla is the spot for the night which was just passed by when we were climbing up.
You return to Kathmandu on a scenic flight to Manthali Ramechhap and drive back to Kathmandu. You have enough leisure time to take a rest after an eye-pleasing trek. Later, you shop for souvenirs in Thamel
After breakfast, Nepal Adventure Team drops you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and bid a warm farewell with the hope to meet you on your next trip.
