Description
Everest Base Camp Trek
- Arrival in KATHMANDU :
Pickup from Airport – Transfer to Hotel.
Tour briefing during Dinner.
Night in Kathmandu. - KATHMANDU :
After breakfast transfer to visit/Pray Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath & after Lunch, city tour around Kathmandu Darbar Square AND walk to hotel via typical Market visit.
Night in Kathmandu.
Arrangement day for Trek permit and Govt. paper work. - KATHMANDU – LUKLA (Flight) – PHAKDING :
Early morning transfer to the Domestic Airport for Lukla flight: gateway to the Khumbu/Everest region.
Meet local porters and walk downhill to the Sherpa settlement of Cheplung and follows the Dudh Khosi Valley before ascending to Ghat.
Night in Phakding. - PHAKDING – NAMCHE BAZAR :
The trail meanders through pine forest, crossing suspension bridges and several Sherpa villages to Jorsale: entrance to Sagarmatha National Park and permit checkpoint. Thamserku (6,618m) glistens above the village. Continue to confluence of Bhote and Dudh Khosi Rivers then climb steadily via the high Tenzing- Hilary suspension bridge with inspiring glimpses of Everest and Nuptse – Lhotse ridge. A final three hour forest ascent leads to the administrative town of Namche Bazaar. Night in Namche Bazar. - ACCLIMATIZATION DAY at Namche Bazar:
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and health experts recommend to stop at least one extra night. Be active: climb high and sleep low is the acclimatization advice. Namche Bazaar has ATMs, cyber cafés, delicious restaurant food and bakeries. Walk to the traditional Sherpa village of Khumjung (3,780m/12,402ft): with fine views of Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam and Everest. - NAMCHE BAZAR – TENGBOCHE:
Easy walk until Phunki and ascend towards Tengboche village to visitTengboche monastery, (biggest monastery of the Everest region). The Sagarmatha National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00pm, so if we reach there by 3 o’clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. Night in Tengboche. - TENGBOCHE – DINGBOCHE:
The trail descends and passes through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. While trekking one can admire good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. Walk through the upper Pangboche trail and admire the Himalayan vista and the Pangboche Monastery. Walk to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche. Night in Dingboche. - ACCLIMATIZATION DAY at Dingboche :
Spending a day in Dingboche that helps to acclimate to high altitude. View of the valley and world’s tallest peaks. These include Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu, Cholatse, Taboche and dominant peaks as Lobuche West, Lobuche East . Beatiful Himalayan peaks rising above the Khumbu Khola, Imja Khola and beatifuly Valley with Dingboche village. Night in Dingboche. - DINGBOCHE – DUGLHA :
Enjoying short journey from Dinboche to Duglha, trek across the narrow valley towards closer to Dusa (The campsite of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953). Few minute enjoyment with the Mt. Pumori and trail descends and curves to bid goodbye to Mt. Pumori. Cross a stream and ascend to Duglha, a tiny village with a huge strand of prayer flags hung across the valley. After reaching Duglha, 45 minutes walk to visit the Memorial Shrine. Night in Duglha. - DUGLHA – LOBUCHE :
Ascending the wonderful Khumbu Glacier, the trail passes through boulder-strewn slopes toward Chupki Lhara. The top of the ridge is filled with prayer flags and stones which are memorial shrines for climbers who lost their lives on Mt. Everest. As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, one can find oneself among several great peaks including Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. Gently crossing Khumbu Glacier one can also see Mt. Nuptse. Night in Lobuche. - LOBUCHE – GORAK SHEP :
Ascend and descend mostly on a glacier path. There is also a lot of meandering on rough terrains. As the base camp is reached one can enjoy the incredible melt patterns and admire the gently rounded ice towers on the upper part of the Khumbu glacier. The Everest Base Camp is stunningly beautiful. Enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains from the base camp. After soaking in the beauty, walk back towards Gorak Shep to spend the night. Night in Gorak Shep. - GORAK SHEP – KALA PATTHAR – PHERICHE :
Early wakeup and walk up to Kala Patthar (dark, snowy and chilly winds). Climbing up the fairly steep trail at a comfortable pace and view Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, walk back to Gorak Shep for Lunch. Trekkers who visit the Everest Base Camp today will have an early breakfast as the hike up to the Everest base camp takes longer than the hike to Kala Patthar. After lunch descend to Pheriche. Night in Pheriche. - PHERICHE – NAMCHE BAZAAR :
Approximately 2,000 feet lower in elevation and walk on a trail. Descend through a hillside filled with rhododendron and juniper trees and cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. Descend rapidly through pine forest, spot mountains goats, pheasants and other wild animals and birds. The path eventually reaches Sansa with awesome view of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. Walk through winding trails followed by walk through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. - NAMCHE BAZAAR- LUKLA :
Trek to Namche Bazaar on a rocky terrain. It is mostly a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. Cross several suspension bridges, pass by several monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla. After reaching Lukla, spend rest of the day taking rest as the last day on the mountains. Overnight in Lukla. - LUKLA – KATHMANDU (Flight) :
Catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after long mountain journey. One can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping, or explore any other areas of Kathmandu. Both souvenir shopping or sightseeing with help of the guides. A farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of the journey. Overnight in Kathmandu. - FINAL DEPARTURE :
After Breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu International Airport or Bus Station for next destination.
What’s Included
Cost includes:
- Airport/hotel/airport pickup and drop-off by private car or van (depending on group size)
- 2 nights’ accommodation at a 3-star hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu
- Breakfast during the trek
- All accommodation during the trek
- All ground transport
- Experienced, government-licensed guide and a porter to carry your luggage during the trek
- Group medical supplies (first-aid kit provided)
- All necessary government paperwork, national park entry permits and TIMS card
- Travel and rescue arrangements
- All government taxes and VAT
Cost excludes:
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and during the trek
- Your travel insurance
- Domestic and international airfare
- Nepal entry visa (easily obtained on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- All kinds of drinks (alcoholic, hot and cold)
- Sleeping bag, down jacket, duffle bag etc. (available from us on request)
- Personal shopping and laundry etc.
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (customary, but not mandatory)
Nepal Highlights:
Best time to visit Nepal – additional information on the “Everest Base Camp Trek”
Nepal can be visited all year round, but a few natural hazards are worth noting: heavy flooding during the monsoon (mid-July to mid-August) and extreme cold in the high Himalaya (late November to mid-December). Nepal is a land of hills and mountains, and its high peaks are one reason the country is so rich in water resources – fast-flowing rivers and beautiful lakes. Heavy rain, or even several days of light rain, can cause flooding in the lowland Terai region, so extra caution is advised there during the monsoon. Away from the monsoon, the hill regions enjoy sunny days even in winter, making for a pleasantly mild travel season.
Seasons in Nepal – additional information on the “Everest Base Camp Trek”
Nepal recognises six seasons: Basanta Ritu (spring), Grishma Ritu (early summer), Barkha Ritu (monsoon), Sharad Ritu (early autumn), Hemanta Ritu (late autumn) and Shishir Ritu (winter).
Outside the monsoon (early July to late August), any season is suitable for a trip – Yetiland-nepal.de advises against travelling in the Terai lowlands during the monsoon.
Summers can be hot, with temperatures ranging from around 25 to 40°C depending on location. In the upper Himalayan region, summer temperatures reach up to about 30°C, while the lower Terai plains in southern Nepal can see highs of 40°C or more.
Winter days are mostly sunny, with cold mornings and evenings. If you’ve experienced winter in Greece, the feeling in Kathmandu is similar – from mid-December the sun keeps days pleasantly warm, while evening temperatures can drop to around 5°C. In the high Himalaya, however, temperatures fall well below 0°C.
Buddha was born in Nepal – additional information on the “Everest Base Camp Trek”
This is a matter of pride for Nepalis: neighbouring countries, India in particular, sometimes claim Buddha’s origins lie there, which stirs up debate from time to time. In fact, Buddha was born in Nepal.
Well worth a visit is Lumbini, his birthplace southwest of Kathmandu. The prince who left his palace in search of lasting peace and meaning in life attained enlightenment (Nirvana) there. His teachings have since spread across the world and are followed by millions of people; in modern Western society too, Buddhism and meditation – a path to self-awareness and inner peace – have become popular everyday practices.
Take a look at our tours that include a visit to Lumbini.
8 of the world’s 10 highest mountains are in Nepal – additional information on the “Everest Base Camp Trek”
Nepal is home to 8 of the world’s 10 highest mountains: Mount Everest (8,848m), Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m), Cho Oyu (8,188m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,163m) and Annapurna I (8,091m). Yetiland-Nepal offers three categories of trip in these regions: Expedition – climbing an eight-thousander (for experienced professionals only); Trek – trekking through the same region at much lower altitude (ideal for those who want to experience Nepal’s mountains without climbing them); and Holiday – for enjoying Nepal’s nature, scenery and leisure activities.
One of the world’s most dangerous airports
Lukla Airport, the gateway to the Everest region, is considered one of the most dangerous airports in the world. Wedged between steep hills, it makes for a genuinely challenging landing and take-off. Pilots speak of a “point of no return”, beyond which all preparation and technical alignment must already be complete to bring the aircraft in safely. Thousands of passengers fly in during peak season each month – a truly unique experience. Thanks to their extensive experience across almost all of Nepal’s hill regions, Nepali pilots rank among the most skilled in the world.
New Year in Nepal – additional information on the “Everest Base Camp Trek”
Nepal follows its own calendar, the Vikram Sambat. Nepali New Year falls around mid-April, marking the start of the Nepali summer. People also follow the lunar calendar for religious festivals and family celebrations. As Nepal is home to many ethnic groups, each with its own history, several local New Year dates exist side by side – a well-known example is Losar, celebrated among others by the Sherpa community.
Nepal’s unique flag – additional information on the “Everest Base Camp Trek”
Nepal’s flag is the world’s only non-rectangular national flag, formed of two stacked triangles bearing the sun and the moon. These symbols reflect the character of the Nepali people: the moon for humility, the sun for courage. Nepalis are famed for their hospitality towards visitors – in the hill regions, hosts will traditionally slaughter their own livestock (such as chickens or goats) to honour guests. To this day, many Nepali soldiers, known as Gurkhas, serve in armies around the world.
A one-of-a-kind weapon
The handcrafted khukuri knife is world-famous and originates from Nepal. Carried by Nepali soldiers and used in both World Wars, it is credited in veterans’ accounts with contributing to the legendary fighting prowess of the Gurkha regiments. A khukuri also makes an excellent souvenir.
Suspension bridges – additional information on the “Everest Base Camp Trek”
Nepal is famous for its many suspension bridges spanning valleys between its hills, long a practical way of life for people in the mountainous regions. The idea even inspired Germany’s own Geierlay suspension bridge in Rhineland-Palatinate, built as a nod to Nepal’s example.
Landslides
As a very hilly country, Nepal is prone to flooding and landslides during the monsoon, especially in the lower-lying Terai region with its year-round vegetation. The combination of Nepal’s fast-flowing rivers and sustained monsoon rain can trigger landslides in the hill regions, so travel during the monsoon season is best avoided.
Earthquakes
Nepal sits in a zone of high seismic risk. This doesn’t mean major earthquakes happen constantly, but history shows a serious quake roughly every 50 years. The cause lies beneath the surface: the Indian Plate shifts about 5cm against the Eurasian Plate every year, gradually pushing the Himalaya upward over millions of years. The April 2015 earthquake (magnitude 7.8, at a depth of 8.2km) was one of the most recent major quakes, causing severe economic and geographic damage, killing around 9,000 people and injuring roughly 22,000.
Flying in Nepal
Nepal’s civil aviation is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal: CAAN – Nepal.
A number of airlines operate in Nepal, including Yeti Airlines, Buddha Air, Himalaya Airlines, Simrik Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Saurya Airlines, Shree Airlines, Sita Air, Summit Air and Tara Air.
Private helicopter charters are also available, including through Air Dynasty, Simrik Air, Prabhu Helicopters, Altitude Air, Fishtail Air, Manang Air, Makalu Air, Kailash Helicopter Services and Heli Everest.
Airports in Nepal
Numerous domestic airlines operate flights throughout the year. Nepal stretches roughly 880km along the Himalayan axis and 150–250km across, covering a total area of 147,516km². With an average domestic flight time of just 1.5–2 hours, all major airports are reachable within a maximum of 3 flying hours: Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu), Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla), Pokhara Airport, Simara Airport, Bharatpur Airport, Biratnagar Airport, Surkhet Airport, Nepalgunj Airport and Jomsom Airport.
Of these, Lukla Airport is considered one of the most dangerous in the world – a unique experience that thousands of travellers still make every month. When you book a complete package with Yetiland-Nepal, you don’t need to arrange any of this yourself.
Note that during winter (November to December), heavy morning fog often causes flight delays, and in some cases full-day cancellations after long waits. For this reason, Yetiland-nepal.de typically relies on tourist buses rather than domestic flights during this season.
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