16 Days Everest Base Camp Trek
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Overview
The 16-day Everest Base Camp Trek is a legendary journey through the heart of the Himalayas, offering stunning mountain scenery, rich Sherpa culture, and the ultimate achievement of reaching the base of the world’s highest peak. Starting in Kathmandu, this trek takes you through picturesque villages, dense forests, suspension bridges, and high-altitude landscapes with unforgettable views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.
Along the way, you’ll acclimatize at vibrant Sherpa towns like Namche Bazaar, visit the spiritual Tengboche Monastery, and hike to iconic viewpoints like Kala Patthar (5,550 m) for the best sunrise views over Everest. The journey also includes guided cultural tours in Kathmandu Valley and a relaxing spa day to recover post-trek.
Perfect for adventure seekers with moderate fitness, this trek combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and a sense of achievement in one unforgettable Himalayan experience.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu
● Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,400 m), greeting from company representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Phakding
● Flight to Lukla (2,840 m) from Kathmandu – 35 minutes or drive to Manthali /Ramechhap (474 m) – 5 to 6 hours and a 20 minutes’ flight to Lukla, and then trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – 3 to 4 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazar
● Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440 m) from Phakding – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 04: Namche
● Acclimatization at Namche (3,440 m). Hike to Hotel Everest View (3,880 m) and back – 4 to 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 05: Namche Bazar to Tengboche
● Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m) from Namche Bazaar – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at aguesthouse.
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche
● Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m) from Tengboche – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 07: Nangkartsang Peak
● Acclimatization Day. Hike to Nangkartsang Peak (5,083 m) and back – 4 to 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche
● Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) from Dingboche – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 09: Everest base camp to Gorak Shep
● Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and then back to Gorak Shep (5,164 m) – 8 to 9 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 10: Kala Patthar
● Early morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) and then, descend to Pheriche (4,240 m) – 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 11: Pheriche to Namche Bazar
● Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440 m) from Pheriche – 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 12: Namche Bazar to Lukla
● Trek to Lukla (2,840 m) from Namche Bazaar – 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 13: Lukla to Kathmandu
● Flight Back to Kathmandu – 35 minutes or Manthali/Ramechhap – 20 minutes from Lukla and same day drive to Kathmandu – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 14: Arrival in kathmandu
● Full day kathmandu valley sightseeing ( not more than 3-4 sites like pashupatinath, boudha, swyambhu, kathmandu durbar square including living goddess kumari)
Day 15:
Rest and Recover in Kathmandu with a SPA day Full day sightseeing in patan durbar square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Day 16 Departure
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