Everest Base Camp Classic Trek

After breakfast, we begin our guided tour to several historic, antique and spiritual site in Kathmandu which are protected by UNESCO world heritage sites. Today, we explore quaint Durbar Square, Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), Swayambhunath (2,000 years old monkey temple) and Boudhanath (largest Buddhist stupa). After sightseeing of UNESCO designated world heritage sites, we drive back to hotel and get our trekking gears checked by our trekking leader and discuss about the trip Alpine Kailash’s office.

Meals

Breakfast

After breakfast, we drive via Madhya Pahadi Highway across the Sun Koshi River to Salleri. During the drive, we get to explore beautiful riversides, jungles and small villages. As we reach to Okhaldhunga, we start noticing the change in climate and landscape. Numpur Himal and Everest itself comes to the sight most of the time. We continue to drive further high upto Salleri.

Activity & Duration

8-9 hour

Highest Altitude

2391m (Salleri)

Meals

Brekafast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we begin our trek, pass Ringmo village and negotiates several uphill and downhill section until we reach Nunthala which is located at relatively lower altitude compared to Salleri.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours

Highest Altitude

2220m (Nunthala)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we follow the downhill section for the most part of the trek. Crossing the bridge over Dudh Koshi River, we ascend for a while and walk through the forested route to reach Khari Khola village. We trek via dense cluster of rhododendron forest before entering into the village of Bupsa.

Activity & Duration

5-6

Highest Altitude

2360m (Bupsa)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we walk up to climb the ridge summit. Further, walking on the ridge, we climb another ridge. Crossing the deep gorge and waterfall, we make a final ascend to the village of Chaurikharka. It is warm village surrounded with cultivated fields of barley, wheat and vegetables. You can pay homage to the Buddhist monastery in the village.

Activity & Duration

4-5 hours

Highest Altitude

2650m (Chaurikharka)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we walk towards the bridge that crosses Chheplung Khola (stream). We cling the route that follow Dudh Koshi River, pass several villages and dense forest of rhododendron & magnolia and Buddhist monasteries to reach Monjo. We also cross Dudh Koshi and its tributaries several times on our way to Monjo.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Walking beyond Monjo for a while, we enter into Sagarmatha National Park. We continue north following the bank of Dudh Koshi River and pass chorten before entering into the village of Namche Bazaar. Namche is the most prosperous and busiest village in Khumbu region. It offers restaurant, cyber cafes, bakery, ATMs and colorful market.

Activity & Duration

3-4 hours

Highest Altitude

3438m (Namche Bazaar)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we halt at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. This is a first scheduled acclimatization day for our trek. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) expert suggests at least 24 hours of resting period before starting another alpine journey. Stay active: Walk, Climb, and Hike throughout the day and sleep low.
Only Namche in Khumbu region offers ATMs, cyber cafes, bakeries, restaurant and luxury hotels. You can also explore colorful market every Friday and Saturday morning. You can also visit Sagarmath National Park visitor’s center that exhibits the information of Sherpa culture and local floral and faunal species.

Hike to the village of Khumjung (3,780m) allows you to immerse deep into the Sherpa culture, tradition and lifestyle than Namche. Start hiking early in the morning so you can visit Everest View Hotel (3,880m). During the hike you get the view of Everest, Thamserku, Kangtega and Ama-Dblam. Retrace back to your hotel in Namche Bazaar.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we climb north from Namche Bazaar and contour around the hillside that offers awe-inspiring views. We can encounter many alpine wildlife and bird species like spotted deer, Himalayan Thars, Pheasant (Nepal’s national bird) and more. As we reach Sansa, the route splits into two- Gokyo trail route and EBC trail rotue. We bend right and drop off to cross Dudh Koshi River near Phunki Thenga valley (3,250m/10,663ft), the lowest point located north to Namche Bazaar.  Further, we enter into the Imja Khola valley and climb up through the cluster of dwarf conifers and rhododendron trees before entering into the hilltop village of Tengboche. It takes us two hours to reach Tengboche from Imja valley.

Tengboche Monastery is the largest monastery in Khumbu region that is set against the backdrop of Everest, Nuptse, Ama- Dablam and more. In the month of October/November (full moon day), you can enjoy the colorful Mani Rimdu festival with masked dance and Tibetan Opera. We make visit to Tengboche in noon.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

3870m (Tengboche Monastery)

Meals

Brekafast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you climb down to the scattered stone village of Debuche (3,820m). We cross Imja Khola to the north and rise gently to small village of Pangboche (3,860m). En route- you will be greeted with the soaring view of Ama Dablam (6,856m). The trail continues the route that leads to its confluence with the Lobuche Khola and further continues to Dingboche, the last year-round settlement in the region. Dingboche is small village filled with walled terraced fields, buckwheat and potatoes fields.
Overnight in Dingboche
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

4360m (Dingboche)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This is second scheduled acclimatization day for classic Everest Base Camp Trek. To acclimatize: We climb north to the Nangkartshang Gompa ridge (4,800m) which serves surreal view of Nuptse Glacier, Chukkung Ri (4,230m) and Imja Tse (6,189m). The east to the Mahalangur Himal Ridge is tantalizing Makalu (8,463m) and to the south is Amphu Lapcha’s fluted ridge (5,845m). Retrace back to Dingboche.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, the trail ascends to the summit of the ridge which releases the great view of Taboche and Cholatse. We follow the yak pasture, pass wooden bridge and reach Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft). The trail starts gaining elevation climbing through the gravely moraine of Khumbu glacier. As we reach summit, there is large group of stone-pile memorials to the lost Sherpas and Climbers. Summit also features the best view of Nepal-Tibet border peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren and Pumori. The towering Nuptse-Lhotse wall hides the view of Everest. Follow the valley for an hours waking upstream to Lobuche.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

4940m (Lobuche)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we trek alongside of Khumbu Glacier that takes around 3 hours to reach Gorak Shep via rocky moraine. We will be surrounded by the gigantic Himalaya peaks like Everest, Nuptse, Lingtren, Khumbutse and Pumori above us. After lunch at Gorak Shep, we begin our trek to Everest Base Camp. The trail to Base Camp is through the rocky dunes, moraines and streams. We can see many tents of mountaineers and trekkers that stand out in bright colors against the monotony of gray surroundings. We follow our step back to Gorak Shep for good night sleep.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we start early as we ascend the small peak of Kala Patthar (black rock) at 5,545m. It takes two hours of steep climb over this ridge but the payback is incredibly rewarding. From Kalapatthar, we get to admire the best view of magnificent Khumbu glacier and closest view of world’s highest peak – Mt. Everest. We retrace our step back to Gorak Shep and further climb down to Pheriche (4,243m) via Lobuje.
Note: The climbing of Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp totally depends on the weather and your body fitness and acclimatization. Both are long and arduous due to high elevation.

Activity & Duration

7-8 hours

Highest Altitude

5170m (Pheriche)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We trek down through the forested route of rhododendron and juniper trees. This route is ancient and traditional Everest Highway. We cross the suspension bridge decorated with prayer flag over the Dudh Khosi River and climb down rapidly through Dudh Koshi gorge surrounded with pine forest. Crossing colorful pheasants and mountain goats, we reach the village of Sansa. Here you can enjoy the best view of Ama-Dablma, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. Walking through forested route and winding trail, we finally reach Namche Bazaar.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

It’s the last day of our Everest trekking. We retrace our step southward with final climb up to airstrip at Lukla. When you arrive at Lukla, you will have comfortable nights with hot shower and warm sleep.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours

Highest Altitude

2860m (Lukla)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we take a short flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (approximately 45 minutes). We drive back to our hotel and enjoy some leisure time during the afternoon for further city exploration or shopping. Located to the south of Kathmandu, Pata Durbar is worth visiting. It is full of ancient monuments and statues of past kings.
In evening, you will enjoy the farewell organized by Alpine Kailash to celebrate the completion of our journey.

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure