Everest Base Camp Hike (16 Day Trip)

Following a satisfying breakfast, we drive through the hills and valleys, departing from Kathmandu and heading for Ramechhap (Manthali), the gateway to Mount Everest. We will spend the night in a tented camp before catching our flight the next day.

This is the only night of camping on the trip. For the rest of the trip, you stay in tea houses or hotels.

From Ramechhap, you take an internal flight to Lukla (included). From here, you trek through the incredible Khumbu valley, to the small village of Phakding. This small village has a rich cultural heritage including a cluster of monasteries.

Today we continue along the Khumbu Valley to Namche Bazaar - the largest town on the trek. Along the way, you experience some breathtaking views overlooking the Dudh Kosi River. We will cross a series of suspension bridges, including the renowned Hillary Suspension Bridge, which offers a splendid vantage point for beholding the majestic Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). A formidable uphill

trek leads us to Namche Bazaar, where we get our first glimpse of Everest.

The air is very thin here – with just 65% of the oxygen at sea level – so this day is designated to taking it easier with short acclimatisation hikes so that you’re ready for the trail ahead.

We head to a panoramic viewpoint, affording breathtaking vistas of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Lhotse. A stroll through the Khumjung Valley leads us to two significant sites of interest, namely, the Hillary School and the Khunde Hospital. Subsequently, we make our way back to Namche Bazaar, where we will spend the night.

The trail leads us in a northeastern direction through a tributary valley. The landscape transforms as we ascend the steep terrain towards Tengboche. This sanctified ground encompasses the Tengboche Monastery, the world's highest sacred institution of its kind.

Continuing our trek, we pass the renowned Gompa at Pangboche, which houses the famed Yetiscalp. Later we arrive at the summer yak pastures, offering a vivid glimpse into the lives of the Sherpa community. Our day concludes with an overnight stay in Dingboche, which is modest and mirrors the rugged surroundings.

Today you have optional excursions to Nagajun Hill or Chukung village. These side trips offer panoramic vistas of distinguished peaks, including Ama Dablam and Makalu, set amidst a landscape adorned with serene lakes and glistening glaciers. The day's experiences are designed to assist with adaptation to the altitude. We conclude the day with an overnight stay in Dingboche.

We carefully navigate the icy torrents that crisscross our path as we ascend to Lobuche. We will spend the night in this remote enclave where stone houses stand amid a captivating, frozen expanse.

Start the day by hiking to Gorak Shep, stopping for a short break before heading off to our ultimate destination, Everest Base Camp! We make our passage across the Khumbu Glacier, allowing us to stand in awe of the formidable Khumbu Icefall and the majestic South Face of Everest. Our ascent continues to Gorakshep, from where we trek to the Everest Base Camp. Here you can spend a few hours taking in the views and mountaineering history. before heading back to Gorakshep for the night.

Eager to witness the grandeur of Everest and its neighboring peaks we ascend to the ideal viewpoint at sunrise. It's an unforgettable spectacle as if the entire world lies before our eyes. Afterwards, we descend to the flat, sandy terrain of Gorakshep. Our journey then ascends once more, leading us to the summit of Kala Patthar (5,643m) the highest point on the trip. We conclude the day's trek with a descent to Pheriche, where we will spend the night.

Our journey continues, guiding us on a gradual descent to Tengboche. Along the way, we once again traverse the Dudh Koshi River, which had its origins as the Khumbu glacier. Leaving behind the pristine alpine meadows, our path leads us to the tranquil haven of Tengboche, where we will spend the night.

Our journey takes a downward trajectory as we descend to Phunke Tenga. We continue for a few more hours to reach Namche. In Namche, we'll pause for a period of relaxation and lunch, before embarking on the final leg of our day's trek to Monjo.

After a rejuvenating night in Monjo, our journey commences with a descent towards Lukla, where we will spend the night. En route, we traverse through the picturesque rhododendron forest and a Sherpa village. Upon reaching Lukla, we extend our final farewells to the local Sherpa team.

Today marks our departure from the Khumbu region, culminating in a flight from Lukla to Manthali and a drive back to Kathmandu. The return to the city signifies the conclusion of our journey, providing an opportune time for a celebratory dinner!

On the final day, we drop you off at Kathmandu airport ahead of your flight home.