Classic Everest Base Camp Trek

After breakfast, the guide will accompany you to visit some famous attractions in Kathmandu, including Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath Temple. The day will come to an end with the visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you can appreciate the old royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom. After, return to the hotel and the guide will give a brief introduction to the following days' activities.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Access Nepal, Hotel Bouddha, Hotel Arts Kathmandu or similar

In the early morning, fly to Lukla, taking about 30 minutes. Arriving at the airport, meet your porter. After enjoying the hearty breakfast, we'll start the 3-hour hiking journey to Phakding (2,610 meters), which is relatively easy. First, we will go northward from the airport runway to Chheplung (2,700 meters) and pass through local distinctive suspension bridge on Thadokoshi River. After, you can see Kusum Peak and Kanggru Peak (6,367 meters), which are the most difficult peaks to climb. Then head for Ghat (2,590 meters), and trek through a mountain ridge that marked with "Mani Stones", and continue up to the picturesque Phakding village. We will stay overnight here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Today we're going to cross the valley of the Dudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar (3, 427 meters). It's exciting to walk on the suspension bridges with prayer flags. After passing through the Dudh Kosi River five times, hike up to Jorsale. If the weather is fine, we can enjoy the charming Mt. Everest on the journey. Arriving at Jorsale, enter Sagarmatha National Park with the access permit we applied for you in advance. After, hike for 5-6 hours we will finally get to the main trade center of the region, Namche - a small, colorful market town where you can find trekking equipment, Tibetan artifacts, local homemade yak cheese, and everything you might need during your mountain-climbing trip. Stay in Namche tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

In order to adapt to high altitude and avoid altitude sickness, today we'll stay at Namche Bazaar for one day, and visit Khunde and Khumjung villages nearby. After enjoying the breakfast, hike along the steep path for one hour to reach the Syangboche airstrip (3,760 meters), and then slowly walk through many stone monuments to Khunde village. Continue hike eastward along the path to Khumjung, the largest village in the Khumbu region, which is at the foot of the sacred Khumbila Peak. After lunch, climb up to the Everest View Hotel, where you can enjoy magnificent mountain scenery, and finally return to Namche. Today's hike needs about 4-5 hours.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

It takes around 5 hours to trek to Tengboche (3,867 meters). We will hike through the rolling valley, past the teahouse at Kenjoma, and reach the trail stretching from Kunmjung in front of a pile of Mani Stones. Along the journey you will see stunning scenery of Mount Everest and Ama Dablam Mounain. After passing by the small settlement of Sanasa, walk down along the path to Phunkithanga (3,250 meters), then climb up steeply, through the pine forest to the upper bend of a mountain, where the Monastery of Tengboche stands. It offers one of the most splendid scenery in the world, including Kwangde (6,187 meters), Tawachee (6,542 meters), Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Amadablam, Kantega and Thamserku. Stay overnight at Tengboche village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Today's hike is relatively easy, taking about 3-4 hours. We will walk down through a beautiful forest, and pass through Imja Khol and Pangboche villages, as well as summer pastures to Dingboche village (4,350 meters) for the overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Today's short hike to Chhukung village is one of the highlights of our itinerary, starting at 8:30 in the morning. The trekking is enjoyable and easy, with beautiful views of the Ama Dablam Mountain. Looking towards Island Peak after arriving at Chhukung, you'll be marveled at the charming scenery. Looking towards the southwest, you can see an incredible picturesque view of the east side of Ama Dablam. After, return to Dingboche.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Today's hike to Lobuche Peak will take about 5.5 hours. First we will spend 1.5 hours climbing up to Chorten trail. After that, walk through the Trekkers Aid Post (4,240 meters), where a western volunteer doctor stationing to provide treatment and consultation for trekkers; and trudge along the broad valley to Thugla, at an altitude of 4,600 meters. Have lunch in a teahouse here, and then start the steep part of today's hike, which takes 1.5 hours. On the way, take a close look at Mt. Pumori and Mt. Nuptse. Get out of the valley, go down to the Yak Ranch in Lobuche (4,930 meters). We will stay one night here. But due to the limited conditions, only basic living facilities and food are available.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

In the morning, we'll hike for 2 hours to Gorakshep (5,150 meters). It's relatively easy at first, but it became very difficult an hour later. However, the grand sights of Everest, Nuptse and other mountains will be a compensation for the hard work of hiking. After climbing up for about 150 meters, the road becomes easy again. Soon after, we will reach the moraine and finally arrive at Gorakshep, the highest settlement in the world. After lunch, trek for about 1.5 hours through the ridge of Khumbu Glacier, and then enter the Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters), where you can take pictures of the breathtaking Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Ice Fall. After, walk back to Gorakshep for overnight stay. The whole Everest Base Camp tour takes about 6-7 hours.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Today, we need to get up early and hike to Kalapathar (5,545 meters), which takes about 2 hours. At sunrise, you can clearly see the striking view of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains at Kalapathar, where most famous photos of Mount Everest were shot. In the afternoon, walk down back to Gorakshep. After a short break and eating something, continue to hike down to Pheriche (4,240 meters). Stay overnight to relieve the fatigue of 6-7 hours’ hiking journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

It takes half an hour to trek to Tengboche, and then down to Phunkithanga at 3,200 meters above sea level. Continue hiking to Namche Bazaar, offering you the last chance to see the mountains up close. It's easy to walk along the same way back to Namche, where you can receive a range of services and have a good time in bakeries, bars or other interesting places. Enjoy overnight stay here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Today's hike from Namche to Lukla needs approximately 7 hours and we will walk down the mountain to the flat paths via Sagarmatha National Park. Stay overnight in Lukla.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Take a flight back to Kathmandu. If you happen to be sitting on the right side of the plane, you can admire most of the beautiful Himalayas again. After arrival, escort you to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Access Nepal, Hotel Bouddha, Hotel Arts Kathmandu or similar

Your vacation draws to an end today. We will see you off at the airport according to your flight schedule. Wish you a happy trip home!

Meals: Breakfast