Everest Base Camp Trek: Foot of the Worlds Tallest Mountain

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ID: GYG709181-1158966
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Country: Nepal

Duration: 14 days


Description

Embark on a 14-day trek to the foot of the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest. Enjoy a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back. Explore the traditional Sherpa culture & lifestyle on the way.
Embark on a 14-day trek to Everest Base Camp, one of the most popular high-altitude trekking routes in Nepal. Admire the panoramic views of the mountains and the endearing Sherpa settlements along the way.

Begin your adventure with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Then, fly to Lukla, the gateway to Everest, and land on the narrow airstrip on a cliff, a thrilling experience in itself. Filled with the stupendous panorama of mountains and the endearing Sherpa settlement, the trail elevates up the Dudh Koshi valley to Namche Bazaar to Kala Patthar (5555m), the towering point of the trek.

Reach Tengboche Monastery, the highest monastery in the Khumbu region, and come adjacent to four of the world’s six tallest peaks: Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Cho-Oyu. Upon reaching your destination, the Everest Base Camp, admire the mammoth Everest and other mountain ranges that stand tall before your eyes. After reaching Base Camp (5365m) and trekking to Kala Patthar, return at a leisurely pace back to Namche and finally to Lukla for your return flight to Kathmandu.

Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Namche Bazaar acclimatization
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche
Day 07: Dingboche acclimatization
Day 08 Dingboche to Lobuche
Day 09: Trek to Everest base camp and back to Gorakshep
Day 10: Early morning hike to Kalapatthar and back to Pheriche
Day 11: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 14: Airport departure

Highlights

  • Discover the world's highest mountain and the surrounding peaks
  • Trek to the base of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest
  • Visit the Tengboche Monastery, the highest monastery in the Khumbu region
  • Explore the vibrant Sherpa culture and the stunning mountain scenery
  • Enjoy a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.