Welcome to Kathmandu – the city of temples. After your arrival at the airport, our trek leader will be there to meet and greet you. She/he will escort you to the hotel. After you’ve refreshed, our trek leader will brief you about our luxury trek to Everest Base Camp.
In the evening, we will have a welcome dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant. Before the welcome dinner, you do have free time where you can visit Thamel if you want.
Today is a free day to explore the UNESCO-listed Cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu. You will visit Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa. Later in the evening, the trek leader will brief about the trek to the luxury Everest Base Camp trek. You can go shopping and explore the bustling Thamel in the evening time.
You will have an early dinner so that you can rest and prepare for the next day.
You will start the hike after the breakfast. Today, the trail will be gradually up and you will cross many suspension bridges including the Hillary Suspension Bridge, and walk through dense forest. From the forest, you will get the very first sight of the Mighty Mt.Everest.
Namche, the bustling town of trekkers will offer you mesmerizing vistas of snow-capped mountains such as Thamserku, Kusum Khangru, Kongde Ri, and a few more. Namche is considered the gateway to the Everest Region because many treks start from this very point.
Today is a rest day, and you will hike to Everest View Hotel to enjoy the breathtaking view of Mt. Everest. The hike will be an acclimatized walk so that your body adjusts to the changing altitude.
We hike high and sleep low to prevent altitude sickness.
Later, you can explore Namche Bazaar as it has many good cafes, bakeries, restaurants, gear shops, clubs, and bars. You will spend the night in Namche Bazaar.
Today the trail is a little challenging as you will descend and ascend. The vistas will be compensated for the trail as you will be enjoying the breathtaking vistas of Mt.Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.
Moreover, the trail is rich in wildlife. You can spot pheasants, Himalayan Tahr, and musk deer. You will visit the largest monastery of Khumbu Valley – Tengboche Monastery.
The trail will pass you through Mani Walls, Chortens, and a few small villages. You will enjoy the view of Ama Dablam. Then the steepest climb of the day comes and you reach Dingboche.
The locals are engaged in agriculture. Buckwheat, barley, and potatoes are the major crops here. You will notice that the fields are enclosed by stonewall.
Yes, today is also a rest day where you will head to the main acclimatization point – Nangkartshang Ri (5,083 m). The reward will be awe-inspiring vistas of Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Pumori, and Mt. Everest.
The acclimatization hike will help the body to get adjusted to the higher elevations. Later you can witness the lifestyle of the local people here.
Today the trail will be interesting as you will enjoy the awe-inspiring vistas throughout the hike. You will ascend an uphill and will see the memorial statues of the climbers who died while climbing Mt. Everest.
The trail gets lower and goes by the west side of the Lobuche Valley. After arrival, you will see many hotels and shops as Lobuche has comparatively large settlements.
Today marks a remarkable day as you will step on the base camp of the Mighty Mt.Everest. You will trek through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier reaching Gorakshep which is surrounded by stunning mountain peaks.
You head to Everest Base Camp and spend some time relishing this very moment of your life. The moment will bring tears of happiness and pride in you as every trekkers feel the same way. Then you will return to Gorakshep for the night.
You will hike early morning to Kala Patthar – 5545 m. Kala Patthar is a famous viewpoint from where you get the closest view of Mt.Everest along with Lhotse, Nuptse, and more. The sunrise on Mt. Everest and panoramic views of snow-capped mountains left you in awe.
After the stunning view, you will head down to Gorakshep for breakfast and rest for a while. Then you will fly out from there to Kathmandu enjoying the bird’s eye view of the surrounding mountains and Khumbu Valley.
Our trip leader will escort you to Kathmandu International Airport. Thank you for visiting Nepal and choosing us for your lifetime journey to Everest Base Camp. Hope to keep in touch and hear from you soon.
Have a safe and pleasant flight home.
