Everest Base Camp Short Trek - 15 Days
Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek
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Trip Code HTA-9
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Duration: 15 Days
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Trip Grade Moderate
Trip Highlights
Everest Base Camp Trek Highlights:-
- Highest Point on Earth- Everest
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Scenic Flight To Lukla
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The most Humble and reliable people's home(Sherpa's home)
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Waterfalls, Glaciers, Monasteries
About Trip:
"The World's Highest altitude point on Earth(Everest)."
Everest Base Camp Trek: Getting to the Highest Point on Earth- Everest's foot(With Smiley faces of Sherpas-Legends) with Cho-Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse making a great Himalayan Landscape.
Definitely a remarkable chance in a Limited lifetime.
But this one must make you feel alive.
Standing Before the "The Everest" Just Unforgettable. So high You could not see the top of Everest.
Any amount of Words would be just not enough.
Foot of Everest(Base Camp(5,364m (17,598ft))
ViewPoint: Kala Patthar
The journey starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu and a welcoming by the humble Buddhist Society(Home of Sherpa) and the Prayer Flags.
Outline Itinerary
| S.N.:- | Outline Itinerary:- |
| Day-01:(1,350m.) | Step on Kathmandu |
| Day-02:(1,350m.) |
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (SIGHTSEEING) |
| Day-03:(2,860m.) | Lukla Flight& Phakding Trek,3-4 hrs. |
| Day-04:(3,438m.) | Namche Bazaar,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-05:(3,438m.) | Namche Acclimatization |
| Day-06:(3,870m.) | Tyangbohe,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-07:(4,360m.) | Dingboche,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-08:(4,360m.) | Dingboche Acclimatization |
| Day-09:(4,940m.) | Lobuche |
| Day-10:(5,364m.) | Gorakshep, Ascend Everest Base Camp,6-7 hrs. |
| Day-11:(5,545m.) | Kalapatthar, Back Pheriche,7-8 hrs. |
| Day-12:(3,440m.) | Namche Bazaar,6-7 hrs. |
| Day-13:(2,800m.) | Lukla,6-7 hrs. |
| Day-14:(1,350m.) | Kathmandu flight,45 mins |
| Day-15:(1,350m.) | Final Departure |
Cost Includes:
- Domestic flight services between Kathmandu and Lukla
- International & domestic airport transfers from and to Hotel
- All ground transportations in tourist vehicles as per itinerary
- Accommodation in star level hotel with bed and breakfast facility in Kathmandu as per itinerary
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) while trekking as indicated by the itinerary.
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis tents or local lodges/guesthouses while trekking
- All necessary paperwork and trekking related permits and fees like National Park Permit, TIMS, etc.
- Professional, government licensed, helpful, and English speaking guides with necessary porters (1 porter per two members)
- First Aid Medical Kit box during the trip
- All costs of Nepalese staff including their wages, insurance, food and accommodation, domestic flights, transportation, and other related costs.
- Himalayan Traverse Adventure duffel bags .
- Government and local taxes as per itinerary
Cost Excludes:
- International airfares to and from Nepal.
- Lunch and Dinner while in Kathmandu
- Nepal Visa fees
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Extra expenses by members like Laundry fees, drinks, phone calls, shower, etc.
- All foods and beverages are other than on the itinerary.
- Personal gears and equipment.
- Good Tips for guides, porters, and drivers
- Excess Baggage charges
- Services more than included in the “Trip Includes” section.
Trip Map
Day-01: Step on Kathmandu(1,350M./4,429FT.)
From 1st step off to the land of Nepal, Complete our mandatory custom Formalities -Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Himalayan Traverse representative is excited and full of joy for you at the gate who will lead us to the Hotel. The rest of the day taking rest to get recharged after the tiredness of the long flight.
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel Vaishali
〄No Meal
Day-02: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SIGHTSEEING(1,350M./4,429FT.)
4 landmarks, 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Visit with a Professional Licensed Person helping you know Kathmandu even deep historically. (Swayambhunath, Bauddhanath)- Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. With the knowledge gained we make you actually feel welcomed the Night as a part of a family with a warm Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Traverse after knowing the team and getting to know our guides in person.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
INCLUDED MEALS: WELCOME DINNER
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel Vaishali
〄Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Day-03: Lukla (2,860 m/9,383 ft.) Flight: 45 min & Phakding Trek (2,651m/8,700ft): 3-4 hrs walk
A short scenic mountain flight one of the best takes us to Lukla. The Everest Base Camp journey starts with landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport gateway of the Mountains. We start our hiking to Phakding, passing by Cheplung Village for the view of yet-not-ascended Khumbila(5760m). Overnight at Phakding.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈2,860m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-04: Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft.)Trek: 5-6 hours walk
Start our hike With the Dudhkoshi River by, the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. Reach Namche Bazaar through pine forest north up the valley of Benkar which is also known as the “Gateway to Mount Everest”. View of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,438m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-05: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
An acclimatization day. We can do activities as per your wish as it's the rest day at the main center of the region with markets & services to the possible extent. A short hike to Khumjung or Everest View Hotel and enjoying the view of the mighty Himalayas should do for the day. Experience the Sherpa culture and learn about mountaineering history by making a short visit to the Sherpa Museum and Khumjung School nearby. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,438m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-06: Tengboche (3,870m/12,694 ft.) or Deboche (3860m/12,665 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
Magnificent views of the Himalayas. (Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, Mount Amadablam, and Kongde all the way) Making our way through the rhododendron(national flower of Nepal), birch & conifers forests we finally make it to the destination, Tengboche. Visit the largest monastery in the region by the name “Tengboche Monastery”. Overnight at Tengboche or Deboche.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,870m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-07:Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
Descending through the forest by Mount Everest, Mount Amadablam, and Mount Lhotse. Moving forward towards Imja Valley crossing the Imja River and up to Dingboche, observe the agricultural environment of barley, buckwheat, and potato fields away from the grazing animals by walls on our way, “Pangboche Monastery” in Pangboche as per the name. Overnight at Dingboche.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,360m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-08: Dingboche Acclimatization
An Acclimatization Day. With no compulsion make it to Nagarjuna Hill and Chukkung nearby for some excellent views of the Himalayas(Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache, and Ama Dablam) to make it like a day of acclimatization. Overnight at Dingboche.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,360m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-09: Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
Through the Khumbu glaciers at the terminal moraine, we climb up to Chupki Lhara. See prayer flags and stones(memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer)) on our way up. With clear views of peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Mahalangur Himal, and Pumori, we reach Lobuche situated beneath the Lhotse Ridge. Overnight at Lobuche.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,940m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-10: Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), Ascend Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk
Everest Base Camp is our final destination. Definitely is going to be an experience with challenges. Make our way to Gorak Shep 1st and head towards Everest Base Camp then follow the Khumbu Glacier trails. Mountains that are observed: Nuptse, Pumori, and Khumbutse, and finally reach Everest Base Camp where we will be exploring today. For overnight, we return to Gorakshep.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,364m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-11 : Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) Back to Pheriche (4,288m/14,070 ft.) 7-8 hrs walk
Depart for Kala Patthar to view the amazing sunrise seen from the Kala Patthar with the mighty Himalayas added to it. Panorama from the top of Kala Patthar we head back to Pheriche for an overnight stay.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,545m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk
Descend Namche Bazaar crossing the rhododendron forests. With the natural beauty of the place and watching the smiley faces of Sherpa locals, we make our way down to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,440m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 : Lukla (2,800m/9,186 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk
Lukla today, making our way through the Sherpa villages. Rest at places like Phakding and after 1-2 hours, if needed, we reach Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu early in the morning tomorrow. Overnight at Lukla.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈2,800m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY-14: KATHMANDU FLIGHT(1,350M./4,429FT.)
Flyback Kathmandu.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel Vaishali
〄Breakfast
DAY-15: FINAL DEPARTURE
Today we will be bidding your farewell. I hope we get to see you back in Nepal again as a family for another adventurous trip. We will take you to the International airport 3 hours before the scheduled flight and finally, you will depart back for your homeland!
Overnight in Kathmandu.
INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast
✈1,350m.
☾Homeland
〄Breakfast
(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)
Departure Detail
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Have fun with trust!
I spent very memorable days in the Everest region in Nepal. I used to dream to see this highest peak of the world and now I arrested it in my camera. My guide arranged everything and helped me a lot. He did not let me feel tired and boring.
You must bring the important documents mentioned below in your trip.
- Valid Passport with 2 pp sized photos
- Proof of insurance and visa form
- International air tickets
- Enough cash which can be exchanged once you reach Kathmandu
- Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.
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