Everest Base Camp Trekking

Itinerary

1. Intro

   Introduction
2. Day 1

   Kathmandu

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   Start point

   Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will offer airport pick up and transfer to hotel in Thamel)

   Meals

   Dinner (Welcome Dinner in Kathmandu before the Trip)

   Included Activities

   • Meet guide at Kathmandu Airport
   • Visit tour office for permit processing and trekking briefing

   Optional Activities

   • Evening stroll around accommodation area

   Landmarks
   Kathmandu Airport

3. Day 2

   Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding

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   Meals

   Breakfast (Breakfast included in Kathmandu)

   Included Activities

   • Flight Kathmandu to Lukla (approximately 30 minutes)
   • Trek from Lukla through Chheplung to Phakding (2,610m)

   Landmarks
   Kusum Kanguru
   Ghat
   Phakding

4. Day 3

   Phakding to Namche Bazaar

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   Included Activities

   • Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,340m)
   • Visit Benkar hot springs and waterfall
   • Sagarmatha National Park permit verification at Chumoa/Mondzo
   • Cross suspension bridge at Dudh Koshi River

   Landmarks
   Benkar
   Sagarmatha National Park
   Monjo
   Jhorsalle
   Namche Bazaar

5. Day 4

   Namche Bazaar

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   Included Activities

   • Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

   Optional Activities

   • Visit weekly Saturday market (if applicable)
   • Explore acclimatization trails to surrounding villages and viewpoints
   • Tour of Namche Bazaar village to learn Sherpa customs and traditions
   • Visit shops, cafes, ATM, bank, German bakery, and Tibetan souvenir shops

   Landmarks
   Namche Bazaar
   Mount Everest
   Ama Dablam
   Lhotse
   Nuptse
   Taweche

6. Day 5

   Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

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   Included Activities

   • Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m)
   • Permit check at Phunkitenga army checkpoint
   • View Tengboche Monastery (Dawa Choling Gompa)

   Landmarks
   Phunkitenga
   Tengboche Monastery
   Tengboche
   Mount Everest
   Ama Dablam
   Kantega

7. Day 6

   Tengboche to Dingboche

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   Included Activities

   • Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m)
   • Visit Pangboche Monastery

   Landmarks
   Debouche
   Pangboche Monastery
   Pangboche
   Dingboche
   Ama Dablam

8. Day 7

   Dingboche

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   Included Activities

   • Acclimatization rest day at Dingboche

   Optional Activities

   • Hike in Chhukung Valley
   • Trek to Nangkartshang Hill (5,090m) for approximately 4-5 hours with views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Island Peak, and Makalu

   Landmarks
   Chhukung Valley
   Nangkartshang Hill
   Island Peak
   Makalu
   Ama Dablam
   Lhotse

9. Day 8

   Dingboche to Lobuche

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   Included Activities

   • Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,960m)
   • Visit memorial to fallen Everest climbers and Sherpas at glacial moraine

   Landmarks
   Tawache
   Cholatse
   Dughla
   Lobuche
   Lingtren
   Pumori
   Mahalangur Himal
   Lhotse
   Nuptse

10. Day 9

    Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep

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    Included Activities

    • Trek from Lobuche through Khumbu Glacier to Gorak Shep (5,170m)
    • Visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m)

    Landmarks
    Khumbu Glacier
    Gorak Shep
    Everest Base Camp
    Khumbu Icefall
    Pumori
    Lingtren
    Khumbutse
    Nuptse
    Mahalangur

    

11. Day 10

    Gorak Shep to Kalapatthar to Pheriche

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    Included Activities

    • Trek to Kalapatthar (5,545m) for sunrise and panoramic views
    • Trek from Kalapatthar to Pheriche (4,288m)

    Landmarks
    Kalapatthar
    Mount Everest
    Ama Dablam
    Lhotse
    Nuptse
    Pumori
    Lingtren
    Khumbutse
    Changtse
    Lho La Pass
    Pheriche

    

12. Day 11

    Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

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    Included Activities

    • Trek from Pheriche through Pangboche and Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,340m)

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife viewing: Himalayan Tahr, Pheasants, Musk Deer

    Landmarks
    Pangboche
    Tengboche
    Phunki Tenga
    Khumjung
    Sanasa
    Namche Bazaar

13. Day 12

    Namche Bazaar to Lukla

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    Included Activities

    • Trek from Namche Bazaar through Monjo, Chumoa, Mondzo to Phakding (2,610m)
    • Trek from Phakding to Lukla (2,840m)

    Landmarks
    Monjo
    Chumoa
    Mondzo
    Phakding
    Lukla

14. Day 13

    Lukla to Kathmandu

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    Included Activities

    • Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (approximately 30 minutes)

    Landmarks
    Lukla
    Kathmandu

15. Day 14

    Kathmandu Departure

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    End point

    Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will drop you to airport for depature )

    Meals

    Dinner (Farewell dinner after the trip)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Kathmandu Airport

    Landmarks
    Kathmandu Airport