Everest Base Camp Hike is one of the most popular trekking routes on Earth. Each year there are more than 34000 to 39,000 trekkers in a season in this area.
Mount Everest, known as Sagarmatha in Nepali, Qomolongma in Tibetan, & Mt.Everest in English, is the tallest peak on earth with 8848m (29,035ft) altitude. Everest base camp trekking from Nepal side (also known as south base camp) is a trek of 12 nights 13 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, takes you at an Altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 ft) at the base camp. You will further climb to Kalapattar at an altitude of 5545m. This Everest Base Camp Hike begins with the flight to Lukla Then you will walk upward to Namche Bazaar, the famous center for trading food, trekking Equipment etc
Normally you will have to acclimatize 2 days here, and then slowly you will gain the altitude & walk towards Tengboche & to Everest base camp & Kalapattar (5545m). Flora & Fauna found in the Everest trekking areas ;pine and hemlock forests, while fir, juniper, birch and rhododendron, scrub and alpine plant communities are common at the higher altitude. The Everest national park is home to the red panda, snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan tahr, marten, Himalayan mouse hare (pika) and over 118 species of bird including the Impeyan pheasant, snow cock, blood pheasant, red-billed cough etc.
The 16 days Everest Base Camp Hike with Kalapattar of Plan Holidays starts from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Before flying to Lukla you will have Sightseeing of World Heritage sites; Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa & Bhaktapur City. You will be fascinated to see the tolerance between two religions; Hinduism & Buddhism. After having 2 days stay in Kathmandu, you will have the scenic flight to Lukla, gateway to Everest.You will be greeted at Lukla airport by our crews. Plan Holidays Guide escorts you to Phakding, after staying a night there, then you will arrive at Namche.
Two days acclimatization will not only acclimatize you with the Himalayan altitude but you have great chance to get in touch with Sherpa people. After 2 days rest you will be heading towards Tengboche, with fun-filled experiences every day till Kalapattar. You will be passing through Monasteries, Rivers, Suspension Bridges, Gompas & Sherpa Settlements.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 02 : SIGHTSEEING of Kathmandu. ( B)
- Day 03 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, TREK TO PHAKDING(2800m)
- Day 04 : Phakding-NacheBAZAAR(11,286ft,3440m),( B+ L +D)
- Day 05 : Acclimatization day at NAMCHEBAZAR(11,286ft,3440m),( B+ L +D)
- Day 06 : Namche-Tengboche (3867M/ 12,690 ft)
- Day 07 : Tengboche-Dingboche (4,530 m ,14,800 ft) ( B+ L +D)
- Day 08 : Dingboche Acclimatization (NAGARTSANG peak 5400m)
- Day 09 : Dingboche-LobuCHe( B+ L +D)
- Day 10 : Lobuche-Everest base camp -Gorakhsep( B+ L +D)
- Day 11 : Gorakshep-kalapattar- pheriche( B+ L +D)
- Day 12 : pheriche- dibuche( B+ L +D)
- Day 13 : dibuche-manjo( B+ L +D)
- Day 14 :manjo-Lukla( B+ L +D)
- Day 15 : Lukla-Kathmandu ( B)
- Day 16 : Departure
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 02 : SIGHTSEEING of Kathmandu. ( B)
- Day 03 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, TREK TO PHAKDING(2800m)
- Day 04 : Phakding-NacheBAZAAR(11,286ft,3440m),( B+ L +D)
- Day 05 : Acclimatization day at NAMCHEBAZAR(11,286ft,3440m),( B+ L +D)
- Day 06 : Namche-Tengboche (3867M/ 12,690 ft)
- Day 07 : Tengboche-Dingboche (4,530 m ,14,800 ft) ( B+ L +D)
- Day 08 : Dingboche Acclimatization (NAGARTSANG peak 5400m)
- Day 09 : Dingboche-LobuCHe( B+ L +D)
- Day 10 : Lobuche-Everest base camp -Gorakhsep( B+ L +D)
- Day 11 : Gorakshep-kalapattar- pheriche( B+ L +D)
- Day 12 : pheriche- dibuche( B+ L +D)
- Day 13 : dibuche-manjo( B+ L +D)
- Day 14 :manjo-Lukla( B+ L +D)
- Day 15 : Lukla-Kathmandu ( B)
- Day 16 : Departure
Price includes:
- Three nights in Kathmandu at HotelManaslu or similar on twin sharing basis with breakfast.
- All transfers from and to airport.
- Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with entrance fee and a English seapking guide .
- Flight from Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu with domestic airport tax.
- An experienced English speaking trekking guide, porters to carry luggage
(2 trekkers :1 porter)
- 12 Nights in lodge accommodation during trekking,
- 3 meals a day ( Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner ) during trekking
- Plan holidays duffle bag for trekking
- Trekking map
- Sleeping bag for trekking, a used one (return after completion of trekking)
- Trekking permit and paper work
- Trekking information management system fees (TIMS Card)
- Everest National Park Entrance fee
- All government taxes
- First aid kit
Price does not include:
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu,
- Personal travel health insurance,
- Drinks and tip,
- Extra expenses due to inclement weather,
- Flight cancellation or any unforeseen events beyond human control
- Evacuation cost