Trip Facts
1+
Moderate
Mountain lodge
5550m
Breakfast/Launch/Dinner
Private Vehicle/Flight
Trip Highlights
- Himalayan Scenic flight.
- Sherpa culture and people exploration.
- Sagarmatha National park.
- Visit Everest Base Camp 5365m.
- Complete Everest Panorama observation from Kalapathar 5550m.
- Buddhist monastery and Stupa visit.
- Nepal food and cuisine.
- Accompany of local Sherpa guide and porter.
Trip Overview of 10 Days Trek to Everest Base Camp
10 days trek to Everest Base Camp is an exclusive trekking package by tourist link treks & expeditions for the sake of frugal friendly trekkers. Everest base camp trekking has been a dream for many trekkers all around the world due to hefty expenses many visitors became reluctant to make the dream come true. Now we have come up with the best possible itinerary at a reasonable price. Exploring the base camp of the world's tallest mountain Mt Everest 8848, Sherpa people, Buddhist culture, and dozens of tallest peaks are the major attraction
The trek starts in Kathmandu taking a scenic mountain flight to Lukla 2840m which takes half an hour and the journey continues ahead all the way to Everest Base camp passing through precious Sherpa land where we get to learn their custom, culture, religion, ritual, history and tribal legacy. Additionally, you will be blessed with the enriched flora-fauna of Sagarmatha National park which lies inside the Everest region. Another highlight of this journey 10 Day Trek to Everest Base Camp is the scenery in that you will be able to see dozens of snowcapped mountains some of them the world's tallest. And yet another attraction is you will sleep above 5000m where you will have the company of a local Sherpa guide who will carry your baggage and help you guide the trek.
10 Days Trek to Everest Base camp is a carefully crafted trekking package to Everest Base Camp. This adventure journey arrays you the best of the Everest region. Tourist link trek & expedition is the best Everest trek operator in town, if you have any queries feel free to write. A similar trip like this by tourist link are Everest base camp trek, Everest panorama trek, Jiri to Everest base camp trek, and Everest base camp Chola pass trek.
Therefore, this trek gives you the best and most adventurous experience in the Everest region.
Itinerary
1 Fly Kathmandu to Lukla / Trek to Phakding
3.5 hour Launch / Dinner Mountain lodge
Early morning we drive to Kathmandu airport domestic terminal which takes twenty minutes. The flight takes thirty minutes to Lukla which offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas. You will be escorted to a nearby hotel after arriving at Lukla where the guide will brief you about the journey, dos, and donuts. Then we start to trek towards Phakding 2610m which takes 3 hours. This trek through sherpa village makes you feel amazed with all mountains, scenery, and mani wall where inscriptions were carved. We take launch after reaching teahouse in Phakding.
2 Trek Phakding to Namche Bazar 3440m
6 hour Breakfast / Launch / Dinner Mountain lodge
We start the journey after having breakfast at eight o'clock in the morning. The trail goes following turquoise green river Dudhkoshi, passing several villages and crossing the river through a suspension bridge. After Monjo, we enter Sagarmatha national park where we buy national park tickets. We stop for launch at Jorsalle by the side of the river. The trail continues following the river until Hillary bridge and after the trail goes uphill through the lush green forest of pine, fir, rhododendron, etc. We can see a few snowcapped mountains including Mt Kusumkangaro, Mt Thamserku, Kwangde, etc.
3 Trek Namche to Phorche
5 hour Breakfast / Launch / Dinner Mountain lodge
We start early in the morning after breakfast. The trail goes uphill until we reach the upper part of Namche 3440m after the trail becomes flat and wide. We can see the beautiful views of mountains including Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Khumbila, etc. We get the company of beautiful scenery including the snow-capped world's tallest mountain. We stop for launch at Mongla after we walk downhill all the way to Phorche thanka where we cross the river and climb uphill and reach the most amazing village Phorche. Phorche is Sherpa village where all the fields are surrounded by granite rock fences.
4 Trek Phorche to Dingbochey 4410m
6 hour Breakfast / Launch / Dinner Breakfast / Launch / Dinner
We start early in the morning as usual. The trail goes high above the valley through the sheer cliff. A close-up view of Mt Amadablam 6856m gives you company along the way. You possibly see wild animals like Himalayan Thar and musk deer. We take a short break at Pangboche village 3900m which is famous for the Pangboche monastery. We continue further and stop for launch at Somare. We have a desolate landscape after launch place only surrounded by snowcapped mountains. We cross river Dudh Koshi just before reaching Dingbochey 4410m.
5 Acclimatization day, Hike to Nangakartshang 4900m
5 hour Breakfast / Launch / Dinner Mountain lodge
We start the excursion after having breakfast uphill to Nangakartshang 4900m which takes 5 hours forth and back. During the journey, we can see breathtaking close-up views of Mt Lhotse, Mt Amadablam, Island peak, Thamserku, Taboche, Cholatse, etc. After coming from the excursion we take the launch first and take a rest. We spend the rest of the time watching adventure movies and drinking our favorite coffee at the nearby bakery cafe.
6 Trek Dingbochey to Lobuchey 4900m
4 hour Breakfast / Launch / Dinner Mountain lodge
Early morning we start after having breakfast. The trail goes uphill for while in the beginning and passes through pastureland until we cross the river Dudhkohi at Thokla. After Thokla we climb uphill all the way to Thokla pass where we can see hundreds of monuments built in honor of a great mountaineer. We continue further and can see more mountain-like Pumori, Nireka, Nuptse, Everest west shoulder, etc. We take launch after reaching Lobuche 4900m.
7 Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep, visit Everest base camp 5365m
7 hour Breakfast / Launch / Dinner Mountain lodge
We start early morning on this big day. The trail goes through moraine gully way until Lobuche pass after trail goes through rugged trail made of the boulder, loose rock, and gravel. Here you can see the impressive view of the Khumbu glacier all the way to Everest base camp. A breathtaking view of several mountains can be seen. We find our room and take launch after reaching Gorakshep then go to visit Everest base camp which takes nearly 2.5 hours. We walk through the edge of moraine to base camp. Magnificient close-up view of Mt Pumori, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Nuptse, and Everest's west shoulder can be seen there. We celebrate the success at base camp, take some photos and come back to Gorakshep 5150m for an overnight stay.
8 Trek Gorakshep to Pheriche via Kalapathar 5550m
8 hour Breakfast / Launch / Dinner Mountain lodge
Early morning we climb Kalapathar 5550m which is the only place to see a complete close-up view of Mt Everest. It takes 3 hours while after reaching the top of Kalapathar you feel flabbergasted with the impressive view of Mt Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse, Nireka, Taboche, Cholatse, etc. The bird's eye view offers 360 panoramic views and a complete view of the Khumbu glacier which starts from the Everest ice fall. We take breakfast after exploring Kalapathar and trek forward back to Pheriche the same way. While walking the same way back you have the same with a different perspective.
9 Trek Pheriche to Namche
6 hour Breakfast / Launch / Dinner Mountain lodge
The journey commences after breakfast. We are walking downhill you can distinguish the increasing amount of oxygen in the air. We visit the Tengboche monastery which is one of the holy and sacred places in the Everest region. We take a slightly different way through Tengboche monastery. We stop for lauch at Phunki Tenga. Shower, celebration, and good food sound good after you arrive in Namche. It's a big day but walking downhill from a high altitude makes you stronger.
10 Trek Namche to Lukla
7 hour Breakfast / Launch / Dinner Mountain lodge
This is the last day trek of the Everest base camp journey. After walking a few hours down from Namche we reach the lush green zone where you can feel plenty of oxygen what makes you blissed. We stop for launch at Phakding and trek to Lukla. This is a big day, It takes 7 hours to accomplish. After reaching Lukla 2840m we take shower and wash out all sweat. You will celebrate the evening with your porter and guide and express your gratitude.
What's included?
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing at Kathmandu Valley (Monkey Temple, Pasupapati Temple, Boudhanath, Durbar square)
- Three-night accommodation with breakfast at 3-star category Hotel in Kathmandu
- Best available twin-sharing lodge for accommodation during the trek
- Three daily meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek
- Round trip flight Kathmandu (Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu) including departure tax
- One highly experienced helpful and friendly guide (English speaking and Government licensed holder guide)
- Porter service (2 Trekker: 1 Porter) their food, accommodation, Salary, equipment, and staff insurance
- Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
- Entry fee for Sagarmatha National Park (Please bring two passport-size photos for permit)
- A local fee of Khumbu valley or instated of TIMS
- All Local/Government Taxes and office service charge
- Medical Supplies (First Aid Kit will be available)
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance Company
What's not included?
- Lunch and dinner in
Kathmandu
- Personal trekking equipment
- Snacks and other expenses
- Excess baggage charges
- Hot showers during the trek except when in Lukla, Phakdhing and Namche
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenses like phone calls, laundry, bar bills and extra porters
- Tips and donations for guides and porters.
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extend
Fixed Departures
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