Your journey begins with your arrival in the bustling capital city of Nepal,
Kathmandu. A representative from our team will arrive for your pickup at TIA
who will assist you together with your luggage and transportation to your hotel. There are no planned activities for the day, so you'll check your hotel and luxuriate in the afternoon and evening at your leisure. You may simply want to rest after your long flight, but the lively tourist markets and restaurants of the Thamel are an enticing draw for many visitors.
 

We will wake up around 5 to 6 am in morning. Then, our group will be driving for about 30 minutes before the time. The true beginning of your Everest Base Camp Trek will begin on the third day of your trip when you’ll board a scenic flight to Lukla after your early morning breakfast. This brief flight offers you stunning panoramas of the Himalayan range, supplying you with a tantalizing taste of the mountains. From Lukla, you’ll be starting your hike within the direction of Phakding. The small, bucolic settlement of Phakding is situated on the banks of the Dudh Koshi, a high-altitude river that runs all the way from Everest and is named for its milky, opaque water. You’ll enjoy comfortable overnight accommodation at one of Phakding’s guesthouses. You may also take a shared helicopter flight to Lukla. It will cost an extra US$ 250 per person. 
 

Leaving Phakding behind, today you’ll trek north on a path leading to Monjo.
This village is the gateway to Sagarmatha National park, a formally protected area that takes its name from Mt. Everest (called Sagarmatha in Nepali). The park is home to a wide variety of Himalayan flora and fauna, and you're bound to enjoy trekking through sweetly scented evergreen forests consisting of blue pine, deodar, and rhododendron. After crossing a final suspension bridge at the junction of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers, you’ll hike uphill for about two hours before reaching what’s known as the unofficial capital of the Khumbu region: Namche Bazaar. You’ll stay overnight
in one of the town’s many popular guesthouses.
Today’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
 

This day is booked for acclimatization. As you ascend to higher altitudes, it’s
important to let your body adapt to the smaller amount of obtainable oxygen in the atmosphere. Fortunately, there’s a lot to see and do in the colorful commercial hub of Namche Bazaar. From where you’ll get to enjoy your first unobstructed view of Everest itself. Many neighboring peaks including Thamserku, Kongde RI, and the distinctive summit of Ama Dablam are also visible from town. You can get to learn Sherpa traditions by paying a visit to the Sherpa Culture Museum. Then you’ll take a short hike to the Syangboche Airport just above the town. From here, you can capture stunning photographs of Namche Bazaar—not to mention the wall of Himalayan peaks surrounding the town. Finally, make sure to visit the Hotel Everest View which is regarded as the highest hotel in the world and offers great views of its namesake mountain from each window. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Namche Bazaar. Today’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. 

Today, you will leave the crowded Everest route and follow the amazing Bhote-Koshi valley to the exceptionally sensational village of Thame, the ancient salt trading route between Tibet and Nepal. A moderate 4 and ½ hours walk will get you to the village of Thame which is said to be the home of inherent climbers from Tenzing Norgay Sherpa (first Everest summiteer) to Appa Sherpa (who holds the Guinness book of world record). This exquisite hidden valley is indeed very enchanting. You will also have a visit to the ancient Thame Dechen Chokhorling Monastery during the afternoon time. Overnight at Thame. Today’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. 
 

On this day, you’ll head north towards Murlung passing through dry lands, rocky peaks, stone houses and walls. The trail moves along Bhote Koshi River as you follow your trail. You may also spot occasional yaks grazing on the pasture. All these are the picturesque aspects of the trek. The path to Murlung—a larger village in Thame Valley is gentle and comfortable. Overnight stay at Thame.
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner included.
 

You’ll be waking up pretty early this morning for a challenging 5-hour hike to the top of Renjo La—a stunning pass from where you can see 3 mountains having height more than 8,000m including Mt. Everest and its neighboring peaks then descending 3 hours downhill to Gokyo. After the completion, the view of sparkling sacred lakes along with the stunning view of Cho-Oyu is more than enough to spend another day at miraculous Gokyo. Overnight at Gokyo.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included for the day. 
 

After enjoying the amazing view of the world-famous pass, you’ll be exploring the village of Gokyo as you acclimatize to get comfortable with the altitude there. Gokyo village is full of surprises and mysteries. So, do your best today to cover all the beauty of this village. You’ll then hike to Gokyo Ri(5,430m) to see the amazing panoramic view along with an astonishing glimpse of Mount Everest. The scenery is unquestionably breathtaking. You’ll witness the Himalayas along with beautiful turquoise lakes and glaciers. After a nutritious lunch, you will further walk around the village to see the lakes. The day will definitely be memorably filled with overwhelming sights of mountains and lakes. Overnight at Gokyo.
Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included for the day. 

After a spectacular day walking around the Gokyo valley, witnessing the turquoise lakes with a blanket of snow-capped mountains, you will move ahead to Thagnak. You’ll walk past a few glaciers and through steep rock scrambles. From here, you’ll be observing a descent decrease in wildlife and vegetation due to the land structure and altitude. The difference in the landscape will make your journey a little difficult. Finally, after few hours of trek, you’ll reach Thangnak where there are only 4-5 tea houses. It is the best place to rest before ascending the Cho La Pass. After here, you’ll trek slow and steady to avoid any difficulties with increasing elevation. Overnight at Thangnak. Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included for the day. 
 

Another day of waking up early in the morning for a challenging 5-hour climb to the top of Cho la Pass—the exquisite glacial pass. It is an untouched alpine valley with a mysterious landscape setting. Reaching Cho la pass, you have 3 hours of technical descent through a rock face trail to Zungla from where you will enjoy an unbelievable view of Cholatse at the backdrop. Overnight stay. 

The journey from Dzongla to Lobuche offers us more stunning views. The path will be enjoyable as there will be no more crossing glaciers or climbing steep uphills. We follow the moraine and hike down along the Chola Lake as we bid farewell to Dongla. As we move ahead, we can see a glimpse of Everest Base Camp. We continue to follow the wave-like trails from Dzongla to Lobuche. On the other side, we can see the Khumbu Glacier with the rubble of ice floating. The path is pleasant and appealing as we get close to the foothills of Mount Everest. We can also visit some world-famous bakeries here at Lobuche. From here, we can witness the panoramic view of the stunning mountains. Everest hides behind Mount Lhotse from this place, but we can have a great view of Mount Pumori (7,161m), Mount Lingtre, and many more. 

Early in the morning, hike uphill to watch a soothing sunrise from the top of Kala Patthar (5550m). From here, experience some breathtaking sight of the valleys as well as the first rays of sun caressing Mt. Everest (8848m). The view of Mt. Pumori (7165m) and other snowy mountains and glaciers is astonishing from the top of Kala Patthar (5545m). After spending some time on the top, you’ll return to Gorak Shep then descend towards your stay for the day, Lobuche.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
 

Today’s trial is much easier as you’ll descend down to the lower altitudes. Following the same track back to the terminal moraines at Dughla and the wide valley of Khumbu Khola, you’ll pass through the beautiful Sherpa villages of Pheriche, Orsho, and Shomare. You might also take a different trail to visit the Gompa in Upper Pangboche or take the regular trail to reach Pangboche. Overnight at Pangboche. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included for today.
 

From Pangboche you’ll be retracing your footsteps down to the Imja Khola and up across the forest to Debuche. You can also visit nuns at the Debuche monastery. If you are trekking during the full moon of November or December, you’ll be able to witness the Mani Rimdu festival in the monastery at Tengboche. After having lunch at Tengboche, you’ll be continuing through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. If it's spring, the environment is adored by pink and red rhododendron flowers that look dazzling. The trail then follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending through the pine forests. The path eventually reaches Sansa. Look out for wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colorful pheasants, etc., while passing through the forest by the trail. After passing a Chorten, you’ll reach the army camp of Namche Bazaar. You would definitely want to take a long last look back to Lhotse, the tip of Everest and Tengboche from here. Overnight at Namche. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included for today. 
 

Today you’ll be trekking all the way back to Namche Bazaar from Pheriche. While the distance of this route is about 15 kilometers, it will be significantly
easier since you’re descending. Consider stopping for a lunch break in the little town of Phungi Thanga or Kyangjuma before continuing to descend through pleasant woodlands. After walking further for two or three hours on the trail, you’ll find yourself back in Namche Bazaar. You’ll stay overnight at a guesthouse in Namche Bazaar.

On the 16th day, your successful trek comes to an end. Wake up early to bid farewell to the spectacular scenery of the Khumbu before boarding your morning flight back to Kathmandu. Watching the Himalayas pass beneath your window, you’ll now be able to recognize many of the major peaks. The hustle and bustle of Kathmandu may come as something of a surprise after the solitude of the mountains. You’ll be transported to your hotel to spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Feel free to relax or explore the local markets and eateries. 
 

On the last morning of your trip to Nepal, you’ll be enjoying a pleasant breakfast while reflecting on all the memories you’ve collected on the Everest Base Camp Trek over the past two weeks. Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be taken to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. We hope you’ll return to Nepal in the near future to see everything else that it has to offer!