Best Season: September-November & March-April
Difficulty: This is a moderately difficult trek. A certain amount of fitness / training would be of benefit.
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu & relax at hotel
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu: enjoy a city tour visiting the palaces, Durbar Square, Hindu temples and shrines, Buddhist stupas. A favorite destination is the Monkey Temple, a Buddhist temple situated on a small hill that offers panoramic views of the city.
Day 3: Early morning sunrise from Nagarkot and free day for shopping / checking equipment / relaxing / sightseeing.
Day 4: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla: The sights from the plane are amazing, providing dramatic views of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giants. After landing in the village of Lukla (9,350 feet), we meet the rest of our staff and trek for about two and a half hours to Phakding where you spend your first night in the Himalayan mountains in a beautiful guesthouse. 3 hrs hiking.
Day 5: We trek along the banks of the fast flowing white river Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region. Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
Day 6: Rest day in Namche Bazaar. Namche is a beautiful village (the richest in Nepal) with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It creates a U shape as the houses and shops follow the inward curve of the mountain. View the white tips of the highest peaks in the world from your guest house. An early hike above town reward climbers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse (the 4th highest peak in the world), and the beautiful Ama Dablam.
Day 7: Namche to Thyamboche. The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We spend the night next to the Thyangboche monastery, the spiritual center of the Khumbu region. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. With luck, our group will see the Lama perform a ceremony and hear the mystical chanting and music. Hikin 5-6 hours.
Day 8: Thyamboche to Dingboche: From Thyangboche, the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche among thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. Hiking 5-6 hours.
Day 9: Acclimatization day at Dingboche: 14,250 feet
Another rest and acclimatization day. There is the option of taking a light hike up the valley for a wider variety of photos of the valley and mountains of the Khumbu region.
Day 10: Dingboche to Lobuche: 16,175 feet
Today's trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits.
Day 11: Lobuche to Gorak Shep & rest at the last guest house on this EBC route.
Day 12: From Gorak Shep climb Kalapathar: 17,000 feet
After an early morning start, we ascend Kala Pattar (18,450 feet) and enjoy famous views of the Himalayas, without having to climb Everest! That evening we camp beneath Kala Pattar at Gorak Shep.
Day 13: Day hike to Everest Base Camp from Gorak Shep: Today we will trek to Everest Basecamp, located at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. Walk along a stunning aray of white mountains under pure blue skies (hopefully). Breathtaking scenery you wont believe til you see your photographs. We'll spend a rewarding hour at your chosen destination, giving you a chance to meet Everst climbers about to make their ascent. Hike back to Gorak Shep where you'll spend the night content that you've fulfilled your dream of reaching EBC.
Day 14: Gorak Shep to the beautiful village of Pheriche.
Day 15: Pheriche to Phortse Tagna
Day 16: Phortse Tagna to Namche
Day 17: Namche to Phakding
Day 18: Phakding to Lukla
Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla
Day 20: Relax and shopping in Kathmandu
Day 21: Fly home.
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