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Everest Base Camp trek - 14 Days |
The Everest or Khumbu region is justifiably the most
famous of all trekking and mountain regions. Populated
by Sherpas, the attractions of this area are the
majestic mountains, the high mountain villages,
the isolated monasteries, and the local peoples.
This area includes the highest mountain in the
world, Everest at 8,848m., and many of the world's
8,000m peaks such as Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu.
First climbed in 1953, Everest still holds a
fascination for many; however the Everest region
boasts many more spectacular and beautiful mountains,
as well as some of the most rewarding trekking anywhere
in the world.
The Everest Base Camp trek is a classic trek which follows
in the footsteps of Hillary & Tenzing and ends with an
ascent of Kala Pattar for superb views of Everest. Kala Patthar
is also known as black rock. Before reaching the Everest Base camp,
the trail follows the Khumbu Glacier with huge ice pinnacles
soaring to unbelievable height.
This trek starts with an exhilarating 35 minutes mountain flight
into the airstrip at Lukla. From here you trek slowly upwards to the
Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, following the valley of the Dudh
Kosi river. It is not long before you glimpse your first view of
Everest as it peeks above the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. At this point it
is still many days walk away, but with careful acclimatization it is
not long before you find yourself high up in the heart of the Khumbu
region. You visit Tengboche monastery en route before continuing on to
your goal, an ascent of Kala Pattar, a rocky outcrop to the west of
Everest. This vantage point gives fantastic views of the Ice Fall and
South Col as well as the immense south-west face of Everest which was
first climbed in 1975 by Chris Bonington's team. This is truly a classic
trek, which undoubtedly gives one of the best mountain views in the world.
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Facts
OF
TREK |
Duration : 14 days
Trek Type : Tea House
Max. Altitude : 5545 m .
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Minimum Pax : 1+
Mode Of Travel : Flight
Grade : Moderate
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Itinerary
In
Details |
Day
01 :
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Fly from
Kathmandu to
Lukla (2886m.)
which takes
about 30 minutes
and trek from
Lukla to
Phakding
(2640m.) and it
takes
approximately
three hours. You
transfer to the
domestic airport
for your flight
to Lukla. It is
a small town
with an airport.
There are few
tea shops,
lodges, hotels
and general
stores. You
begin today’s
trek from Lukla
following a
gentle climb up
the mountainside
on the left bank
of the Dudh
Koshi. Nupla
(5885m) can be
seen in the
distance on the
opposite bank,
is a peak atop
the Kongde
Ridge. You
descend a
mountainside
path that merges
into your route
to Everest, with
views to a
valley to your
right; and at
its far end,
Kusum Kang
(6367m.) The
Dudh Kosi
approaches as
you pass a Mani
wall and arrive
at Ghat
teahouse. You
continue along a
small path with
many climbs and
descents
following the
left bank of
Dudh Koshi to
Phakding.
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Day
02 :
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Trek from
Phakding to
Namche Bazaar
(3440 m.) and it
takes
approximately
five hours. The
trail starts
along a level
path along the
right bank.
Thamserku looms
skyward on the
opposite bank.
You cross a
stream and climb
the terraced
hill from the
Dudh Koshi
route, to arrive
at Bengar. The
trail now climbs
from the
riverbed on the
left bank into
the mountain,
through a forest
to Chumoa. You
continue along a
path with many
ups and downs;
cross a stream,
and pass by the
tiny village of
Monjo. Now you
descend the path
of stone steps
and return to
the right bank
over a wooden
bridge. After a
short climb you
come to
Jorsale’s
teahouse and
hotel, also stop
at the National
Park Service
where a park
entrance fee is
collected. After
your departure
from Jorsale,
you enter a
forested
mountainside.
You follow a
short walk along
the riverbed of
this V-shaped
valley where the
river forks -
the right is the
Dudh Koshi and
the left is the
Bhote Koshi that
leads to Nampa
La. After short
distance along
the Bhote Koshi,
begin the steep
ascent to Namche
Bazar. As the
mountain path
zigzags uphill,
you will emerge
at a ridge top
rest area that
offers excellent
views of Everest
(8848m) and
Lhotse (8516m.)
The climb eases
somewhat, and
Namche Bazar
appears ahead as
you travel along
the path
surrounded by
pines. Pass the
plateau where
the Saturday
bazaar is held
and enter the
village. Namche
Bazar (3440m) is
surrounded on
three sides by
mountain ranges
and opens out
only where it
faces the Bhote
Koshi. The
village is a
central hub of
the area and
food, sundries
and even
mountain
climbing
equipment may be
purchased here.
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Day
03 :
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Rest day at
Namche Bazaar
(3440m.) for
acclimatization
and excursion
around the
places. Namche
is tucked away
between two
ridges amidst
the giant peaks
of the Khumbu
and has an
abundance of
lodges, tea
shops and
souvenir shops
as well as a
magnificent
outlook. It is
an ideal place
to spend a rest
day for
acclimatization
to the high
altitude before
heading off
towards
Tyangboche. For
the
acclimatization
you walk upto
Khhumjung where
you can visit
monastery.
Khhumjung is
densely
populated by
Sherpa
community. You
can also enjoy
the splendid
views of
Everest, Ama
Dablam (6812m.),
Thamserku,
Nuptse, Lhotse,
Tawche, Kwangde
and so on. Or
you can have an
hour walk up to
the Syangboche
(3800m.) where
Everest View
Hotel is
situated above
Namche for the
outstanding view
of Everest,
Nuptse, Lhotse,
Ama Dablam,
Thamserku and
Kusum Kangaru.
.There is also
good views from
the National
Park Centre and
Museum just
above the town.
This museum
exhibits Sherpa
culture.
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Day
04 :
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Trek from Namche
Bazaar to
Tyangboche (3867
m.) which takes
about five
hours. Leave the
village for a
climb to the top
of a ridge and
level mountain
path that offers
an excellent
panorama of
Thamserku,
Kantega, and
Kusum Kangrib.
To the right
there is a steep
cliff that drops
down to the Dudh
Koshi, faintly
visible on the
valley floor
below. Make your
way around a
branch ridge,
and Ama Dablam
(6812m) Everest,
Lhotse, Nuptse
(7855m) and
Tawoche (6501m)
suddenly appear.
After a gentle
descent the
mountain path
ends; you will
come to the fork
leading to Gokyo.
You descend past
two tea houses
through the
village of
Trashinga.
Though you
cannot see it,
you can hear the
Dudh Koshi and
soon you descend
to the river and
arrive at Phunki
Tenga. It is a
long climb to
Tyangboche; the
first half is
especially
steep. As you
climb through
the forested
zone, the
incline eases
and a splendid
view appears.
You continue
climbing the
mountainside
diagonally until
you come to the
stone gate built
by lamas which
marks your entry
into Tyangboche
(3860m). You may
use the large
plateau in front
of the splendid
monastery as
your campsite.
There are a
lodge and hotel
managed by the
National Park
Service.
Tyangboche is an
important
lookout point on
this course, and
the sunset on
Everest and Ama
Dablam is
especially
beautiful.
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Day
05 :
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Trek from
Tyangboche to
Dingboche (4260
m.) which takes
approximately
five hours.
Leave Tyangboche
and the Khumbu
mountains as a
backdrop-and
descend a
rhododendron
covered area to
emerge to a
pleasant level
area. Being
welcomed by a
long Mani stone
wall you enter
the village of
Deboche. You
continue to
Minlinggo and
leave the
mountain path to
cross over a
suspension
bridge to the
left bank of the
Imja Khola.
Climb the
mountain path
while looking up
at Ama Dablam
and Kantega
(6779m) as they
appear on the
opposite bank.
Ascending the
chorten-lined
route you come
to a fork, the
upper path
passes Pangboche
and a monastery,
take the lower
path to
Pangboche and
its stone
wall-enclosed
potato field.
Pass through the
village and
cross a stream
to a path
skirting a rocky
area to terraced
hills along the
riverbank. The
trails climb
slowly, winding
above the
Imjatse River,
to a big Mani
Stupa. From
here, the walk
is fairly
moderate as you
enter the
Imjatse Valley
beneath the
mighty peaks of
Ama Dablam,
Nuptse and
Lhotse with
views of the
eastern snow
capped mountains
including the
Island Peak or
Imjatse
(6,189m).
Dingboche is a
beautiful
patchwork of
fields enclosed
by stone walls
protecting the
crops of barley,
buckwheat and
potatoes from
the cold winds
and grazing
animals.
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Day
06:
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Rest day at
Dingboche (4260
m.) for
acclimatization.
This is a
remarkable
acclimatization
day. There are
some
breathtaking
views of the
North face of
Ama Dablam and
the
Lhotse-Nuptse
ridge as you
explore this
beautiful valley
that leads up to
Island Peak. The
walk is short
with a good
chance to relax
in the
afternoon. You
have another
option as you
can hike upto
Chhukum. From
here you can
enjoy the
panoramic view
of Island peak,
Ama Dablam,
Makalu, Tawoche
peak and others.
On the same day
you come back to
Dingboche and
have rest.
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Day
07 :
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Trek from
Dingboche to
Lobuche (4930
m.) which takes
about five and
half hours. The
onward journey
leads north for
up to 50-minutes
until you come
to a mani-prayer
Stupa. The trail
is gentle
looking down to
Pheriche village
below. Today's
walk offers
views of the
Mt.Tawache, Ama
Dablam and to
the north-Pokalde
(5741m),
Kongma-tse
(5820m) and the
great wall of
Nuptse. After
two hours walk,
the trail from
Pheriche joins
near Dugla
(4595m) before a
small wooden
bridge over the
river of Khumbu
glacier. You
stop at Dugla,
for lunch,
before
continuing for
an hour up a
steep hill to
the top, where
there are views
of Mt. Pumori
and other peaks
west of Everest.
After a short
break, continue
trekking up to
Lobuche, hidden
and sheltered
from the wind.
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Day
08 :
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Trek from
Lobuche to Kala
Patthar via
Gorakshep (5180
m.) and it takes
about five
hours. After an
early breakfast,
you will prepare
for Kala Patthar
(5545m.) Trek up
the valley
following the
rocky moraine
path, view icy
glacial pond and
icebergs down
below of Khumbu
glacier. After
the last rocky
moraine dunes, a
short downhill
walk brings you
to Gorakshep,
the flat field
below Kala
Patthar (5545m)
and Mt. Pumori
(7145m.)
Gorakshep is the
location of the
original Everest
Base Camp with
the new camp
being further up
the valley. The
walk is gradual
until you reach
a rocky spot;
from there
another uphill
climb for half
an hour brings
you to Kala
Patthar. From
Kala Patthar
top, the views
will be beyond
your wildest
imagination,
with Everest
seeming within a
stones throw
distance between
the summit of
Mt. Nuptse and
Lho-La and
Lhotse on the
back. The
panoramic view
from this spot
is something to
cherish and you
feel it’s worth
the hard climb
up to here and
to feel at the
top of the
world. With all
the higher snow
capped giants
that dominate
all around, it
is truly a
magnificent spot
to be at on a
clearer sunny
day. After a
great moment, an
hour descent
takes you back
to Gorakshep.
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Day
09 :
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Trek from
Gorakshep to
Everest Base
Camp (5337m.)
and back to
Gorakshep which
takes about five
hours. While
trekking to
Everest Base
Camp you pass
through a trail,
which weaves its
way through ice
pinnacles and
past the
crevasses of the
Khumbu Glacier.
During the
spring season,
you can meet
some expedition
team on the
Everest Base
Camp. The number
of team is less
in the autumn
season. On the
return leg, you
can take a
higher route to
get a
spectacular view
of the Khumbu
icefall and
numerous
mountains. You
return to Gorak
Shep to stay
overnight.
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Day 10 :
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Trek from
Gorakshep to
Kala Patthar
(5545m.) and
trek to Pheriche
(4243m.) and it
takes about six
hours. Early
morning climb to
Kala Patthar
(5545m.) and
enjoy the view
of sunrise. From
Kala Patthar you
can have a
panoramic view
of Mt. Everest
and many other
mountain peaks
like Mt. Pumori,
Mt. Lingtren,
Mt. Khumbetse,
Mt. Nuptse, Mt.
Lhotse, Mt. Ama
Dablam, Mt.
Thamserku and
many more.
Pheriche is the
place where one
can make phone
calls to any
part of the
world. You can
see the mountain
Yaks in Pheriche.
Yaks are
normally
regarded as the
porters in this
area. The town
of Pheriche is
known as windy
town. There you
can see the
perpendicular
walls of
Cholatse and
Tawache. There
is located
Himalayan Rescue
Association Aid
Post and foreign
volunteer
doctors are to
provide medical
treatment to
trekkers as well
as local people.
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Day
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Trek from
Pheriche to
Tyangboche (3867
m.) which takes
approximately
four hours.
Enjoy a morning
visit to the
research center.
Then you trek
back to
Tyangboche, an
easier descent
passing through
rhododendron
forest. It is a
small village
with a famous
monastery
offering you the
splendid view of
Ama Dablam,
green hills and
river views.
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Day
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Trek from
Tyangboche to
Namche Bazaar
(3440 m.) which
takes about four
and half hours.
The walk from
Tyangboche is
mostly downhill
on the main busy
trail with a few
steep climbs for
an hour from the
bridge at
Phungitenga,
near to Shanasha.
The walk to
Namche is very
scenic on a long
winding path. En
route you will
visit
traditional
villages of
Khumjung and
Khunde. There is
an opportunity
to visit one of
its monasteries,
the only
monastery that
has a Yeti
Scalp. From
Khumjung village
another 30
minutes walk
brings you to
the village of
Khunde, where
you can visit
the Khunde
Hospital funded
by Sir Edmund
Hillary Trust.
After Khunde, a
scenic and
pleasant walk
brings you to
Namche for
overnight stay.
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Day
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Trek from Namche
Bazaar to Lukla
(2886 m.) and it
takes about five
hours. The last
day of your trek
leads from
Namche Bazaar
via Monjo to
Lukla. The trek
is pleasant,
except for few
short uphill
climbs and then
down to the
Bhote-Koshi
River crossing
it three times.
The last uphill
climb of 45
minutes will
bring you to
Lukla for your
overnight stay.
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Day
14 :
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Fly from Lukla
to Kathmandu.
You take an
early morning
flight back to
Kathmandu which
takes
approximately 30
minutes.
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Services
Included
National Park
entry permit,
Trekking permit,
Land
transportation
to and fro,
Accommodation in
lodges during
the trek, Food:
three meals a
day, A guide &
required number
of porter (s),
Essential
equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal
expenses,
Insurance, Tips,
Emergency
evacuation by
Helicopter,
Alternative
transportation
in case of heavy
rain, landslide,
strike, road
blockade etc.
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