The trek to Everest Base Camp is without doubt one of the most famous in the world. It takes you into the heart of the Nepalese Himalaya, with awe-inspiring views of many of the world's highest and most beautiful mountains.
You start your trip with a full day tour of the exotic Kathmandu valley. You will then fly in to the remote mountain town of Lukla (2865m) and begin your trek, following an ancient Sherpa trade route to the area's famous Namche Bazaar (3440m). Beyond it, you will find traditional villages, rhododendron forests, terraced fields, and summer pastures for yak grazing--before moving into the stark landscape of glaciers and ice. Our route will enable you to visit monasteries in the heart of Sherpa country, where you can observe the monks in their daily prayers. You’ll also hike out onto the Khumbu glacier to visit the iconic Everest Base Camp, where climbers following the steps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay prepare for their summit attempts. You can stand at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall, where climbers begin their own odyssey. During climbing season (April/May), Himalayan Frontiers Nepal offers you the special opportunity to spend one night at Everest Base Camp before beginning your descent. Outside of climbing season, we will use the extra time to divert from the main trail for a stunning hike to an off-the-beaten-path village on an ancient trade route. You then return to Kathmandu for a day of shopping or rest.
Duration : 14 nights / 15 days
Mode of Trekking : Tea houses / lodges
Grade : Moderate plus
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phagding
Day 4: Phagding to Namche Bazzar
Day 5: Namche Bazzar exploration and rest
Day 6: Namche Bazzar to Tangbuche
Day 7: Tangbuche to Phirche
Day 8: Phirche to Gorak Shep
Day 9: Gorak Shep to Everest Base camp and return to Gorak shep
Day 10: Gorak Shep to Lobuche
Day 11: Lobuche to Dingbuche
Day 12: Dingbuche to Namche Bazzar
Day 13: Namche Bazzar to Lukla
Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 15: Kathmandu / Departure