Everest Base camp Trek

Trip overview

1. Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft) 1,300m

   The representative of Two Brothers Trek and Expeditions will heartily welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to hotel.You take rest and enjoy your meal in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

2. Day 2 Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 3 - 4 hours trek 2,651m

   The 40 minutes flight from Kathmandu takes us to Lukla, the gateway of the Everest region. After a short briefing and introduction, we head to Phakding, exploring the views of the surrounding. Overnight at Phakding.

3. Day 3 Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 5 - 6 hours 3,438m

   The trail goes along with the Dudh Koshi River with many suspension bridges. Exploring the typical Sherpa villages, we reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. After we pass another village, Jorsale we reach to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar

4. Day 4 Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft) 3,440m

   On the fourth day we take rest in Namche Bazaar to get rid of altitude sickness. Since it is the acclimatization day, we can visit the local market and hike to Thame. We also get an opportunity to explore the culture and tradition of the Sherpa people. Overnight at lodge

5. Day 5 Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) - 5 - 6 hours 3,870m

   After breakfast, the trip begins through the wonderful hills and passes through the pine forest. You can enjoy the incredible view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and Mt. Thamserku. Crossing the Dudh Koshi River we reach Tengboche. Tangboche is the biggest Buddhist Monastery situated at 3,870 m altitude. Overnight at lodge in Tengboche

6. Day 6 Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 - 6 hours 4,360m

   On the sixth day the trip begins through the hike to Pangboche village. On the way, you will see many chortens, mani walls and prayer wheels. Crossing the Imja Khola we reach Dingboche. Overnight at Dingboche

7. Day 7 Dingboche: Acclimatization

   To get rid of altitude sickness, we take rest in Dingboche. Dingboche is a small village in Chhukung valley. Proper rest will enrich your high altitude bearing capacity. You can walk around and explore the Chhukung Valley on this day. Overnight at lodge

8. Day 8 Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 5-6 hours 4,940m

   After breakfast, we head towards Lobuche. Crossing the Dugla pass, we reach to Lobuche with the tough walk through the Khumbu glacier. We can see the stone memorials for the climbers, who have passed away during the expeditions. Overnight at lodge

9. Day 9 Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): 6-7 hours 5,364m

   The trail to Gorak Shep from Lobuche passes through the Khumbu glacier. We walk steep up to get the top and continue though the rough rocky trail and reach Gorak Shep. After a rest, we hike further to the Everest Base Camp through the moraine route. You can enjoy the incredible view of Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse and other mountains during the trek. Mt. Everest is visible only from the Everest Base Camp. Then, we descend back to Gorak Shep. Overnight at Lodge in Gorak Shep

10. Day 10 Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) to Pherice (4,288m/14,070ft) 7-8 hours 5,545m

    We hike up to Kalapatthar early in the morning for the best sunrise view over the mountains. Kalapatthar is the best viewpoint for the Everest and other snow covered mountains. After having wonderful views of mountains, we return back to Gorak Shep and have breakfast and trek down all the way to Pherice. Overnight at lodge in Pherice

11. Day 11 Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft): 6 - 7 hours 3,440m

    After breakfast, we start to trek down to Namche Bazaar via Taboche, Pangboche and Phunki Tenga. Overnight at lodge in Namche Bazaar

12. Day 12 Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6 - 7 hours 2,800m

    From Namche Bazaar, we continue to trek down to Lukla, the last trekking day of the trip. Crossing the Phakding, Nurning and Sherpa villages we reach Lukla. Overnight at Lukla

13. Day 13 Fly to Kathmandu

    In the early morning flight we fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla with the Everest scenarios. From the airport, we drive to the hotel and you can spend your rest of the time as you wish or can plan for some side trip.

14. Day 14 Final departure

    Your beautiful journey to the country of Himalayas ends today. The representative of Two Brothers Trek and Expedition will drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport before 3 hours of your scheduled flight and wishes to have a safe journey.

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