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12 Day itinerary in Nepal, Asia

Everest Base Camp Trek

12 Days Everest Base Camp trekking is a lifetime opportunity to explore Everest region – Home of Mount Everest and Cultural Hub of Sherpa people. The trekking route is the best trekking route in the world as this synthesis with altitude, excellent mountain views and indigenous Sherpa culture togethe... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Demanding
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Recommended Age

Minimum 15
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Maximum 75
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Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide

starting point

Kathmandu

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Indigenous culture

Visit markets

Meet local people

Historic & cultural landmarks

Purposeful Travel

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Reach to the Base camp of Everest – Highest Peak in the world

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Explore colorful Sherpa people, settlements and traditions

3

Reach to Kalapatthar top (5550m) to see sunrise over Everest with bird-eye view of Base Camp

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Personalized services and customize trek with experience trekking crew and assistance

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Fly Kathmandu/Lukla (2860m) and Trek Phakding (2610m) – 3 hrs walk

Early morning you will meet your trekking guide and together transferred to Kathmandu Domestic airport to board flight to Lukla. This flight itself is known for fantastic aerial view of Mountain ranges. Upon arrival at Lukla, your guide will introduce you with other trekking members. Start your trek to Pkhading. You will walk to 3 hours today for better acclimatization process. Overnight at Local Lodge, Phakding

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 2

place Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 6 hrs walk

Enjoy your breakfast at lodge and start the trekking trail that follow Dudh Koshi River. You will cross famous Double Suspension Bridge and uphill climb with rewarding Mountain views will leads to Namche Bazaar which is largest settlement of Sherpa community in Nepal. Sherpas are the indigenous people of Nepal known for the climbing skills. On each expedition on the peaks above 8000meters especially in South Asian region you require expertise and help of Sherpa to make ascend successful. Free time on own to stroll around local town at your own pace. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge, Namche

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 3

place Acclimation day or Excursion to Everest View Hotel & Khamjung to see Yeti Skull

Enjoy your breakfast at lodge and start the trekking trail that follow Dudh Koshi River. You will cross famous Double Suspension Bridge and uphill climb with rewarding Mountain views will leads to Namche Bazaar which is largest settlement of Sherpa community in Nepal. Sherpas are the indigenous people of Nepal known for the climbing skills. On each expedition on the peaks above 8000meters especially in South Asian region you require expertise and help of Sherpa to make ascend successful. Free time on own to stroll around local town at your own pace. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 4

place Trek Tengboche (3867m) – 5 hrs walk

Today trek will take you to Tengboche which is known for excellent view of Ama Dablam valley with Everest skyline. Tengboche is also known for the largest Buddhist monastery in Everest region “Tengboche Monastery” which host annual Mani Rimdu festival celebrated by Sherpa communities. You can witness evening rituals at monastery. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 5

place Trek Dingboche (4410m) – 5 hrs walk

Morning enjoy breakfast at your lodge. Your guide will fix a time for today walk and meet you at exact time to start today’s trek. Today you will walk for 5 hours to reach to Dingboche located on the Glacier line of Imja and Duwo Glacier in Chukhung valley. You will cross typical Sherpa settlements like Deboche, Pangboche & Shomare. Check-in at your lodge. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 6

place Acclimatization Day

Today is acclimatization day to adjust your body for altitude gained. You can enjoy excursion to near-by places with your trek guide for better acclimatization. If not interested and require some rest then you can relax at your lodge. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 7

place Trek Lobuche (4940m) – 5 hrs walk

Start your trek today along Mani walls (especial Buddhist prayer stone carving) with uphill climb to Dhugla. If interested can visit Himalayan Rescue Association Health Post at Pheriche en-route. Continue further to moraine of the Khumbu Glacier bypassing Scott Fischer memorials and Babu Chairi Sherpa memorial. A gentle push for another 2 hours will lead us to Lobuche. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 8

place Trek Gorekshep (5170m) with visit to Everest Base Camp (5364m) – 7 hrs walk

Today walk is strenuous due to low oxygen level hence you are recommended to start early to avoid any rush. You will follow your guide instructions and follow him carefully on the trekking trails via Gorekshep Tso which is full of rocky dunes, Glacier moraine and Glacier streams. You will reach to Everest Base Camp where you will see many expeditions group accommodate themselves at bright colored tents willing to push themselves for successful Everest Summit ascent. Since you will be at Base Camp of Everest hence it will not be visible but you can see magnificent view of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori from this place. After spending sometime here, you will trek back to Gorekshep village for overnight stay. Gorekshep is the last temporary human settlement in Everest Area. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 9

place Kalapathar Sunrise Excursion and trek to Pheriche (4288m) – 8 hrs walk

Early morning you will climb to the best view point on earth to see magnificent view of sunrise over Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Cho-oye and Lhotse. When sun light strike to white lofty peaks the entire colour changes from white to orange. You can also see view of Everest Base Camp from Kalapathar. Spend your time to cherish the accomplishment and return back to Gorekshep for breakfast. After some rest, you will start your trek down to Pheriche following the same route. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 10

place Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 6 hrs walk

Today you will walk down to Namche Bazaar which takes 6 hours walk. You will check-in at lodge. Spend your free time explore local market. Namche is the biggest local market in Everest region. Every Saturday you will see weekly market for best bargain price, local faces from neighboring villages. You can take advantage of the same to purchase mountain souvenirs, Yak cheese or other handcraft. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 11

place Trek to Lukla (2860m) – 6 hrs walk

Follow the downhill trail to reach to Namche Bazaar. Rest of the day is free to relax your muscle or you can utilize this time to stroll around the market area for last minute shopping. Breakfast & Overnight at Local Lodge

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Twin share Tea House or Local Lodges with Breakfast: Local Lodge
Day 12

place Fly Lukla/Kathmandu

Your guide will escort you to Lukla airport to board flight back to Kathmandu. You will see off your porters and other trekking crew at Lukla. Upon arrival in Kathmandu you will get transferred to your hotel. Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu booked on own

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Local Lodge

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  • Breakfast (11)

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  • 2 Airport transfers for Lukla flights

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  • An English speaking escort trekking guide from Kathmandu for 12 days Everest trek
  • Porter for 12 Days Everest Trek from Lukla (minimum 2 persons. For 1 person will be porter guide)
  • Trekking crew allowances, Insurance, Food and accommodation
  • Everest Trekking Map
  • Everest National Park fee as applicable
  • TIMS fees as applicable
  • Khambu Passang Lamu Municipality Fee as applicable
  • Government taxes as applicable

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  • Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare as applicable - Extra and collected in Kathmandu

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  • Lunch and Dinner during trek (your guide will assist to arrange at Lodge) - Payable directly
  • Arrangements in Kathmandu like hotel/sightseeing or ay which can be done with extra cost
  • Extra arrangements due to Lukla flight cancel/delay
  • Hot water (boiled drinking water)/Hot Shower/Battery charges during trek

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