Kathmandu

Kathmandu Valley,

Flight Duration: 40 to 45 minutes Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours Trek Distance: 10 kilometers Max Altitude: 2804 meters Have an early morning breakfast in Kathmandu. Our staff will get you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. The flight is adventurous. The moment when the flight lands over narrow airstrips in Lukla airport is thrilling. After arriving in Lukla, we will meet our porters and other staff. Now, we will start to trek from Lukla to Monzo. We walk over the trail that start with a descent. After walking for a couple of hours from Lukla, we will reach the Dudh Kosi River. The river comes from the glaciers and the water has a chalky color. We will walk on the trail following the river till we reach Phakding. The trek to Phakding is easier as the road is flat with little ups and downs. On the way, we will see more donkeys than yaks. They carry loads up for trekkers and climbers.

Namche Bazaar

Trek Duration: 3 to 4 hours Trek Distance: 4 kilometers Max Altitude: 3445 meters We start to trek after a morning breakfast in Monzo. We walk towards the south of the Monzo village. We will follow a trail to Jorasele. Enjoying the sunrise view over the mountains, we start walking uphill. We will walk through the forest of Rhododendrons. Before reaching Jorasele, we will enter Sagarmatha National Park. The national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will take a short break in the town of Jorasele. From Jorasele, it’s a 600-meter climb to Namche. The trail is quite steep, rugged, and tough. We will reach the Khumbu river. The river is beautiful with clean blue water. We will walk across the Khumbu river over a suspension bridge. We will see Tabuche, the first major snow-capped peak in the trek. We start ascending uphill after crossing the bridge. This part of the walk is the hardest of today. It will take almost 2 hours to reach the first viewpoint of Everest.

Irish Pub

Trek Duration: 2 to 3 hours Trek Distance: 800 meters Max Altitude: 3440 meters Today is an acclimatization and exploration day. Rest days aren’t for lying in and rest. During acclimatization days, we trek high during days and sleep low during the nights. We will ascend above Namche towards the Everest View Hotel. The climb is steep at first but it becomes easier after a while. We will reach Khunde, a large Sherpa village. We will then walk towards Khumjung. Khumjung is a wealthy area with good houses. From Khumjung, we will see beautiful views of Mt. Ama Dablam. A little walk uphill from Khumjung will take us to the famous Everest View Hotel. The hotel exhibits splendid views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. We will spend some time at the hotel and will return back to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stay.

Tengboche

Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours Trek Distance: 9.5 kilometers Max Altitude: 3975 meters We will depart early in the morning from Namche Bazaar towards Tengboche. Today, we will see lots of amazing sceneries. Today, we will meet an altitude of 3850m. While trekking along the trail, we will see lots of Buddhist monuments. We will see small Gompas and Buddhist Stupas. The trail follows contour from Namche. We will walk across the stone steps to reach the Mongla Pass, 3975 m. On the way, we will get the most real views of Mt. Ama Dablam. Rejoicing the vista, we will descend towards the Dudh Koshi River. After arriving at the river, the trail again ascends uphill. After a few hours climb, we reach the Tengboche Village. The trail is beautiful. We will walk through the lustrous Rhododendron forests. After we reach the Tengboche village, we will check into a tea house. Now, we again trek uphill towards the Tengboche monastery.

Dingboche

Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours Trek Distance: 11 kilometers Max Altitude: 4350 meters Today, we will continue trekking through the lush alpine forests. We will walk across several small villages en route. Walking across the villages, you can witness the lifestyle of the locals. The people are cheerful and ready to help. Our trek begins with a descent through the rhododendron forests. Now, an uphill path follows the descent. We ascend through the lush forests of Birch, Conifer, and Rhododendron. We will pass the Khumbila Khola valley and will ascend towards the ridge line. The surrounding landscapes are awe striking. We will also see Mt. Taboche, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cholatse, and many others. While trekking we can admire the good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Before arriving at Pangboche, we walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja Khola. We will start walking over the Pangboche trail. The Himalayan vista is admirable.

Dingboche

This day is planned as acclimatization day. , we will take a hike to Nangkartshang peak just above Dingboche. The peak is an excellent view point. Especially of the gorgeous Ama Dablam. If weather is clear, we will get to see Ama Dablam from its summit to its feet. You can spend the afternoon strolling around the village or resting.

Trek Duration: 5 hours Trek Distance: 11 kilometers Max Altitude: 4950 meters We set off after a warm breakfast in Dingboche. The trek starts with astonishing views of the mighty Himalayas. As we begin to trek, the Himalayas surround us on all sides. The trek route is wider in the beginning. But as we get close to Dusa, the valley begins to get narrower. We will then walk past the campsite of the first successful Everest Expedition. The majestic view of Mt. Pumori comes into the display as we trek further. We will continue seeing Mt. Pumori till the trail descends and curves. In this part of the trail, there is a stream. We will cross the stream and ascend to Duglha. Dughla is a small village with garlands of prayer flags hung across the valley. From Dughla, we will head towards Lobuche. On the way we will ascend over the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We will walk across the huge boulders displaced by the glacier.

Trek Duration: 7 to 8 hours Trek Distance: 15 kilometers Max Altitude: 5364 meters Continuing the trail towards Gorak Shep, we will get a sight of the Khumbu Glacier. Today, the trail is gradual ups and downs. The trail becomes rough as we get nearer to Gorak Shep. We will have to walk over a large rock, up and down. The walk is a rough uphill walk. We must walk slowly to avoid altitude sickness problem. On ascending, we will reach the top of Khumbu Glacier. We will also get a mesmerizing view of the Khumbu Icefall on walking further. After walking for a few hours, we will finally stand at the Everest Base Camp, 5364 m. Being at the base camp is a mixed feeling of fluctuating emotions. It’s real! we are finally at the foot of the world’s highest peak! The Everest Base Camp is immensely beautiful. Rejoice the amazing views of Mt. Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori. Get some pictures of you and Mt. Everest on the background. This moment will definitely be a memorable one.

Continuing the trail towards Gorak Shep, we will get a sight of the Khumbu Glacier. Today, the trail is gradual ups and downs. The trail becomes rough as we get nearer to Gorak Shep. We will have to walk over a large rock, up and down.

We will start very early in the morning. An early morning hike for 3 to 4 hours will take us to Kala Pathar. Kala Patthar is the best viewpoint of Mt. Everest, Khumbu Glacier, and Khumbu Icefall. During clear weather, the sunrise view over the snowy peak is magical. The entire Himalayan ranges glow with the touch of infant sun rays. You will feel like heaven is nowhere, but here. From Kala Patthar, you will see 360 degrees panorama of the enchanting peaks. You will feel the Himalayas so close, almost at the tip of your nose. Capture your moment in photographs.

Namche Bazaar

eaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us through Pangboche and Tengboche before continuing to the town of Namche Bazaar. We arrive back to Namche in the afternoon.

Lukla

Trek Distance: 10 kilometers Max Altitude: 2840 meters Today, we will walk back to Lukla, the gateway to Everest. Our EBC trek is now on its tail. We will walk from Manjoo to Lukla following the way from Benkar, Phakding, and Lukla. We will cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi river. Walking across the bank of the river along the forests feels amazing. We will see some small Sherpa settlements on our way back. The trek is rejoiceful. Finally, we will arrive at Lukla. Lukla is a quite busy place. There are various lodges, tea houses, and shops in Lukla. Tomorrow, we will return to Kathmandu via an early morning flight from the Lukla airport. It’s now time to wrap up the trek. Enjoy your last night in Lukla.

Kathmandu

Today is our last day in the Everest region. We will get into the early morning flight from Lukla airport to Kathmandu. Get a window seat for an enchanting aerial view of the entire region. The Himalayas are promising.