DAY 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft altitude) and transfer to Hotel.
Our representative will meet you at the airport as per your arrival schedule. He/she welcome you and drive to the hotel. Check-in hotel and take a rest or relaxation time at Hotel. Then you can have a free excursion to know the surroundings and visit our office to get brief information of Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar Trek elevation, we also conduct an introduction program with trekking leader and official team.
DAY 2 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft altitude) & trek to Phakding (2,650m/8692ft altitude)
Early in the morning drive to Domestic terminal of Tribhuwan airport and take a flight for about 30 minutes to Tenzing Hillary airport Lukla. Lukla is the beautiful valley which is surrounded by High Mountain and hills from all direction. Make sure the backpacks and all stuffs fully arranged to get started the trek towards Phakding. The easy and scenic trail follows soft descends to the bank of Dudh Koshi River, follow the river bank of the river before we reach at Ghat. After there we continuously walk gentle ascend to Phakding. We visit several Gompas, Monasteries and beautiful stone carving (written Buddhist scripts) all the way to Phakding.
DAY 3 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft altitude)
Early breakfast at teahouse. Follow ascent trail through pine forest. We have to cross several suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River, gradually walk via Benkar, Chumoa and Monjo to reach at check post of Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park where we have to record our National Park entry permit. With a walk of zigzag ascends and descends, mostly uphill takes us towards the capital of Sherpa people at Namche Bazaar. We can have a beautiful view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru Peak and other.
DAY 4 Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion around the places
We are already at above 3,000 meters from sea level at Namche Bazaar, it is a perfect way to acclimatize by resting and exploring around at Namche Bazaar before ascend towards more higher altitudes. As per health experts suggests keep moving and stay active to adopt with the weather, today we can make a walk towards Khumjung monastery (an important Buddhist monastery to explore) or ascend up to Syangboche viewpoint. Over there from Syangboche we can have excellent views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru and other snow-capped peaks. At the evening, we can explore around the Bazaar, can use ATMs, use internet cyber, cafes and restaurants to be close with locals as well as learn unique culture, tradition and lifestyles of Sherpa’s.
DAY 5 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,867m/12,684ft altitude)
Early breakfast at the teahouse. Follow smooth trail with few ups and down with a super view of Himalayas throughout the trek, Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and Thamserku are some of them. Along the trail we also can have chance to encounter with Musk Deer, Himalayan Thar and Multicolored Pheasants. The trail goes continuously towards Sansa via Kyangjiuma, which is the main junction point to split out the main trail of Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar Trek and Gokyo Lake Trek. After there, we again follow pine forest, prayer flags and festooned bridge of Dudh Koshi to reach Punki Thengh which is a small village with small army post. Then we follow ascends trail through pine forest to reach Tengboche – is great valley for close view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam and Thamserku as well as biggest Buddhist monastery of Mt. Khumbu region known as ‘Tengboche Monastery’. Interested can attend the praying program at 03:00 pm over there.
DAY 6 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,358m/14,294ft altitude)
Breakfast at teahouse. Follow ascend trail to cross small village. We gradually walk north to Pheriche or take east ward trail which both leads us to northern part of Mt. Ama Dablam. After some walk we reach at Imja village. Then we follow descend trail to the river and climb steepest trail of the day which leads to Dingboche. Along the trail, we can see cultivated land of barley, potato and buckwhet as well as local people made the largest stone walls to protect crops from cold wild and grazing animals. So then, at evening we explore the Sherpa village of Dingboche.
DAY 7 Rest day at Dingboche
We are already at above 4,300 meters from sea level, and this is about the time to possible of altitude sickness it is a good idea to have a rest and acclimatization before heading up to Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar. Next we explore around Imja River, tinny village of Chhukung and visit world’s highest billiard parlors. Also we can view Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Peak 38 and many other snow-capped peaks.
DAY 8 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft altitude)
We begin with breakfast at teahouse then follow Khumber Khola valley to reach Dughla over there. Then again we follow Dusa and Phulong Karpo valley where we can see wonderful Chola Lake and Mt. Pumori. We cross Dughla where we see Khumbu Glacier. Along the trail we also can see memorials Chhortens of those Sherpa who lost their lives in Everest Expedition. Again we walk gradual ascend trail all the way to Lobuche.
DAY 9 Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,925ft altitude) & continue to Everest Base Camp (5,380m/17,646ft altitude) then back to Gorakshep
Early morning breakfast at teahouse. Today’s trail leads to our core destination. We cross moraine of Khumbu glacier, pass through pyramid sign on the way from where you can observe Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Langtern, Mt. Khumbutse, and Mt. Nuptse. Then again we follow small trail to Thangma Riju form where we perceive 360 degree vista of Snowy Mountain. Then climb steeply trail to reach at Gorakshep where we find Show Mountains in all direction including Mt. Everest & Pumori. Gorakshep is our today’s stop for dinner and overnight. Take off our backpacks and heavy stuffs at tea house and start a journey towards Everest Base Camp. After having a great time at Everest Base Camp, we retrace our steeps back to Gorakshep for overnight stay.
DAY 10 Morning hike to Kalapathar (5,545m/18,187ft altitude) and trek to Pheriche (4,243m/13,917ft altitude)
We start trek at early in the morning at round 4:00 A.M. to Kalapathar for sunrise view over the Himalayas. We walk continuous ascend around 2 hours to reach Kala Pathar. When the first ray of sun strike the mountain it turns into Golden color which seems pretty amazing. Take picture of golden Mountain and soaring around Kala Pathar return back to Gorakshep for breakfast. Then we start gradual descend trail all the way to Pheriche.
DAY 11 Trek from Pheriche to Tengboche
Breakfast at teahouse. Follow descend trail through riverside and crossing suspension bridge of Imja Khola to Pongboche village. After that you again follow the trail through pine forest to Tengboche.
DAY 12 Trek from Tengboche to Monjo (2,835m/9,299ft altitude) via Namche Bazaar
Breakfast at teahouse. Follow descend trail through rhododendron and fir forest. Cross suspension bridge of Dudh Koshi. Pass Tashinga and Sansa village. Follow steeply trail to Kyangjuma which lead you to Namche. Rest there for a while taking tea/coffee. We can buy local handmade garment if you want. Then again follow decent trail from Namche hill to cross Dudh Koshi Bridge. When we pass Dudh Koshi River we will official out from Sagarmatha National Park. Follow decent trail to Monjo village.
DAY 13 Trek back to Lukla
Breakfast at teahouse. Last day of Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar Trek follows descend trail to Phakding. We have to cross Suspension Bridge of Dudh Koshi, pass through pin and rhododendron forest with different prayer flags and stone rocks on the way back to Lukla.
DAY 14 Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Early morning breakfast at lodge. Walk to Lukla airport for schedule flight Highlanders. Trekking and Climbings’ airport arrival and departure representative will meet you at the Kathmandu airport. Drive to hotel. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner together with entire team of Highland Tours and Trekking team
DAY 15 Farewell, departure transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Our airport arrival and departure representative will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your scheduled flight.