On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, where our staff and guide will receive you with warm welcome, and then a short drive in the heart of Kathmandu city to reach your hotels, with time to get refresh and then our guide will brief you with detail information regarding Everest base camp trek, hotels, lodge on Route trekking with do’s and don’ts includes evening welcome dinner in an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural and folk programs.
In Kathmandu morning sightseeing tour after breakfast , where our city guide will take you to interesting and exciting places, as Kathmandu steeped with historical and world heritage sites visiting Old Durbar (palace) Square, and ancient stupa of Swayambhunath, after a tour head back to hotel with preparation for Everest Base Camp Trekking next early morning.
(other options on tour of Hindu Holy Temple of Pashupatinath dedicated to Lord Shiva and Bouddhanath large Buddhist Stupa the area is also known as Little Tibet)
Mornings, flight to Lukla with views of mountain range including Mt. Everest, after 30 mins of great flight reaching at Lukla with its unique airstrip a gateway Sherpa town to Everest base camp and other adventure destination.
From Lukla walk to Phakding village for overnight stop leading past Sherpa farm villages, a nice and pleasant walk with few short ups overlooking beautiful views along the walk to Phakding village located by Dudh Kosi a glacial River.
After a nice morning, walk continues crossing bridges over Dudh Kosi River passing several interesting villages of Toc-Toc, Benkar and Monjo arriving at Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, from here on the river bed for few hours and after the last bridge a steep uphill to Namche Bazaar, at Namche with facilities of good restaurant, pubs, cyber café, post office, and banks.
A perfect place for the rest day for proper acclimatization before heading higher area, morning a short hike to Everest View Hotel or walk up on top a hill of Namche for views of Everest, Amadablam, and adjoining peaks, visit the museum with wide information of the Khumbu areas.
From Namche on the gradual scenic path with downhill to Imjatse river at Phunghe-Tenga for lunch, and then uphill through rhododendron, pines, firs tree forest with views of snowcapped peaks.
On reaching Thyangboche visit famous Buddhist monastery with the magnificent panorama of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtenga, Thamserku, Kwande and majestic Amadablam.
The afternoon with time for the tour of the monastery, which was burnt by accidental fire in 1991 at present back into normal form, where you witness young monks and elderly priest and Lama on evening prayer.
Morning downhill walk for few hours over Imjatse River, after the bridge walk on an open country where tree lines fade for few short juniper and dwarf rhododendron bushes, uphill for a while to reach at Pangboche village at 3,900 meters. Last permanent village before Dingboche and beyond, from here a slow climb to Somare for lunch and continue walking with the climb to Dingboche village for an overnight stop, located in Imjatse valley with the panorama of mountains.
Another rest day for proper acclimatization, a short hike to Nakarjung hills for best views of Mt. Makalu and other adjoining. For energetic people can walk up to Chukung at 4,760 m high a small and last settlement within Imjatse valley offers incredible views of Island Peak, Lhotse Shar, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.
After a great rest of Dingboche morning walk with steep climb for an hour commanding excellent views, and then on gentle trail to Thugla for lunch where Khumbu glacier melts into a raging river, here trail from Pheriche joins after a break a steep climb for an hour to Thulga pass, with stone memorials of unfortunate climbers who died climbing Mt. Everest, Lhotse and other high mountains. From here a nice pleasant walk brings to Lobuche for an overnight stop.
Today reach the highlight of this adventure at Everest Base Camp, walk for few hours with the short steep climb in between over glacier and moraine, reaching Gorakshep, beneath Mt. Pumori and Kalapathar.
The walk continues towards Everest Base Camp, at base camp enjoy the view of notorious Khumbu Ice Fall and glaciers, after a grand time with the experience of a lifetime adventure at base camp retrace the journey back to Goarkshep for the overnight halt.
Early morning hike on top Kalapathar at 5,545 meters, highest point of this adventure with marvelous views of mountains including Mt. Everest at mere distance, after a great scenic moment descend to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue walk to Thugla, then downhill to Pheriche around windy valley with nice scenic walk to reach at Pheriche for overnight stop.
Pheriche with 10-15 nice lodges with a health post of HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association)
The return journey is much easier losing heights every hour, walking downhill with few short ups to Pangboche and then to the bridge with two 2 hours climb to Thyangboche for an overnight stop.
After a great time descend to Imjatse River, with a steep climb for an hour to Sanasa, from here on the gradual path with short ups and downs to Namche Bazaar, a break here and then walk back to Dudh Kosi river valley and to Monjo for an overnight stop.
Morning walk reaching at Phakding from here retrace the journey back to Lukla with the last climb, on reaching Lukla celebrate last night dinner with fellow trekkers and staff.
From Lukla taking an early morning flight back to Kathmandu with views of mountains, at Kathmandu domestic airport our staff transfers you back to respective hotels with rest of the day free at leisure.
We reserve an extra day in Kathmandu as a contingency, in the case of flight delay and cancellation due to unfavorable bad weather conditions which might occur sometimes, as the Himalayan weather can be unpredictable. If all goes well as per the itinerary one can use this day to relax or go for the shopping spree, and can join in for optional another sightseeing tour of Kathmandu-Patan and Bhaktapur.
Last day in Nepal, the country full of excitement and Himalayan wonders, after an overwhelming experience with memorable time on Everest Base Camp trekking, our staff transfer you to the airport as per your time for the international flight for your final departure towards homeward bound.
Yes, it can be safe for families with children. However, it's crucial to ensure that everyone is physically fit and acclimatizes well to the high altitude. Consult with a healthcare professional before the trek.
The trek usually takes around 12-14 days, allowing for acclimatization and ensuring a gradual ascent to reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
The trek is considered moderately challenging. While children can handle the trek, it's essential to plan shorter trekking distances each day and take ample rest to prevent fatigue.
Accommodations vary but are generally basic tea houses or lodges along the trail. They provide a warm bed and meals. It's advisable to book in advance, especially during peak trekking seasons.
Physical fitness is crucial. Engage in regular cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and hiking. Familiarize yourselves with the altitude effects and practice trekking with daypacks.