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Lukla - Everest Base Camp Trekking Route

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Everest Base Camp: 12 Day Trek Start/End at Kathmandu

1. Everest Base Camp: 12 Day Trek Start/End at Kathmandu

Trekking in the Everest region is a lifetime dream of many people. This classic Everest trek is the perfect chance to take in this majestic mountain and the splendid beauty of the region’s scenery. This trek winds, climbs, and descends its way through lush lowland and alpine forest, past Buddhist monasteries and authentic Sherpa Villages. You'll have the opportunity to explore the lifestyle of the Himalayan people, their religion, customs and traditions. Marvel at alluring birds like the golden eagle, snow pigeon, and red- and yellow-billed choughs, and discover flora like rhododendron, magnolias, blue pine, chir pine, juniper and hemlock.  Itinerary: Day 01 : Kathmandu to Lukla (flight- 40 min) Trek to Phakding (2652m) 3-4 hours Day 02 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 6-7 hours Day 03 : Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar, hike to Everest view hotel (3900m) 3-4 hours Day 04 : Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m) 5-6 hours Day 05 : Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m) 5-6 hours Day 06 : Acclimatization Day- Hike to Nagarjun hill (5,100 meters) 4-5 hours Day 07 : Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m) 4-5 hours Day 08 : Lobuche to Gorak Shep and hike to Everest Base Camp (5,320m) 7-8 hours Day 09 : Gorak Shep to Kala Pathar (5550m) to Pheriche (4371m) 6-7 hours Day 10 : Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 6-7 hours Day 11 : Namche Bazaar to Lukla (286m) 6-7 hours Day 12 : Fly back to Kathmandu

From Kathmandu: Everest High Passes 20-Day Trek

2. From Kathmandu: Everest High Passes 20-Day Trek

Trek through incredible landscapes while you soak in fantastic ancient cultures and unsurpassed views of snow-capped mountains on the "Everest High Passes 20-Day Trek," also known as "The Everest Circuit Trek." Visit Lower Khumbu, the three highest passes in the Khumbu region — namely, Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La — and Everest Base Camp. Marvel at the landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see on an extended trekking tour that will challenge you at times, but also provide you with a memorable and unique experience in the Himalayas.  Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu. Meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Day 2: Trek preparation day in Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day 3: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding. 40-minute flight followed by a 3-hour hike. Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters/11,285 feet). 6-hour hike. Day 5: Hike to Khumjung Village. 4–6 hours hiking. Day 6: Trek to Thame. 4-hour hike. Day 7: Trek to Lungdeng, 5–6 hours hiking. Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4,790 m/15,715 ft) via Renjo La Pass (5,360 m/17,585 ft) 6–7 hours hiking. Day 9: Trek to 5th Lake and back to Gokyo. 4–5 hours hiking. Day 10: Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,360 m/17,585 ft) and trek to Dragnag (4,700 m/15,420 ft) 7–8 hours hiking. Day 11: Trek to Dzongla (4,830 m/15,845 ft) via Cho La Pass (5,420 m/17,780 ft). 6–7 hours hiking. Day 12: Trek to Lobuche. 3–4 hours hiking. Day 13: Trek to Gorakshep (5,140 m/16,860 ft). Visit to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,598 ft). 6–8 hours hiking. Day 14: Trek to Kala Pattar (5,550 m/18,210 ft). Down to Lobuche (4,910 m/16,110 ft). 5–6 hours hiking. Day 15: Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft) via Kongma-La Pass (5,535 m/18,160 ft). 7–8 hours hiking. Day 16: Trek back to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,665 ft). Visit Tengboche Monastery. 4–5 hours hiking. Day 17: Trek back to Jorsalle (2,740 m/8,990 ft) 5–6 hours hiking.Day 18: Trek back to Lukla. 5–6 hours hiking. Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu. 45-minute flight. Day 20: Transfer to the international airport.

Kathmandu: 15-Day Everest Base Camp Trek

3. Kathmandu: 15-Day Everest Base Camp Trek

Enjoy a 15-day trek to Everest Base Camp - the ultimate trekking experience which combines everything Nepal is famous for including culture, scenery, and the world's best mountain views. Depart from Kathmandu and head into the Kathmandu Valley where it is possible on a clear day to view Everest as a small speck in the distance.  Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport. Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu for an overnight stay. Day 2: Take an early morning flight to Lukla (2840m), admiring views of Mt Nupla, Kusum Kanguru and the Kwongde Range along the way. Take an easy 4-hour trek to Phakding Village (2,610m). Stay overnight at the tea house with time to relax and explore the village. Day 3: Follow the Namche Bazaar trail for 6 hours up the Dudh Koshi Valley, hiking through pine forest, crossing the river twice via small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo (3,440m). Stay overnight at the tea house there. Day 4:  Spend a day acclimatizing to the altitude at Namche Bazaar (3,440m). Enjoy the afternoon walking around town - set in a beautiful natural amphitheater. Stay overnight at the tea house.  Day 5: Follow an interesting path that traverses around the hillside high above the Dudh Kosi River to Tengboche (3,860m). After walking for around 1 hour, arrive at Phungithanga. Stay overnight at a tea house.  Day 6: Spend an additional day and night here to aid the acclimatization process. Stay overnight at the tea house.  Day 7: Enjoy a rest day in Dingboche (4,410m) and spend the afternoon walking around. Follow another steep descent over the terminal moraine of Khumbu glacier. Admire great views of Mount Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde, Kongma-Tse and the great wall of Nuptse. Stay overnight at the tea house.  Day 8: Trek to Lobuche, walking around 4.5 hours. Stay overnight at the tea house.  Day 9:  From Lobuche, follow the narrow gap between the glacial moraine and the mountain walls. Make a detour to the edge of the moraine to look over the Khumbu glacier. Arrive at Gorak Shep (5,140m) and take an afternoon visit to Everest Base Camp (5,364m). Stay overnight at the tea house.  Day 10: In the early morning, climb 2km to Kalapatthar, hoping for a clear day. Then, trek to Pheriche (4,270m), walking for a total of around 5 hours. Stay overnight at the tea house.  Day 11: Enjoy a lovely relaxing day of downhill trekking when you are fully acclimatized. Arrive in Tengboche (3,860m) after about 5 hours of walking. Stay overnight at the tea house.  Day 12:  Trek To Namche (3,440m), walking for around 5 hours. Stay overnight at the tea house.  Day 13:  Trek To Lukla (2,840m) walking for around 6 hours. Stay overnight at the tea house.  Day 14: Take a 40-minute scenic flight to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at the hotel. Day 15: Depart Kathmandu where your tour ends.

From Kathmandu: Private Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

4. From Kathmandu: Private Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

If you are looking for Romance, Engagement, Propose, Anniversary or Birthday, this is great gift and surprise for your loved one. Get up-close-and-personal with the traditional cultures of the Himalayan people on a private Everest Base Camp helicopter tour that includes a privileged helicopter flight above Mount Everest and a trek to the Everest base camp. Get picked up from your hotel in the morning and transfer to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport to begin your flight over the world’s highest mountain range. Make a brief landing at Lukla to refuel before flying over Everest base camp and land at Kalapattar to admire 360-degree panoramic views of the world’s tallest mountains from ground level. After 5-10 minutes, head back to Everest View Hotel for breakfast before returning to Kathmandu.

Everest Base Camp Short Trek- 12 Days

5. Everest Base Camp Short Trek- 12 Days

Over the course of an exciting 12 days, travel with your guide all the way from Lukla Airport to the Everest Base Camp - at 5,450 meters above sea level, and back again. Take in an array of unforgettable highlights during this nearly two week trek, taking part in an experience that will supply you with memories to last a lifetime. During your trip, walk an average of 5 to 6 hours each day. With this in mind, it is important that participants are in good physical condition. While this trek does not involve technical aspects, any previous mountain trekking experience is definitely a plus. Day1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400meters/ feet) Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you’ll be warmly welcomed by our representative from The Alpine Club of Himalayas. Once you check in at your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore. Maximum Altitude: 1400m Meals: Welcome Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2860meters/ feet) trek to Phakding (2610meters/ feet) 2-3 hours trek; 200m descent, 50m ascent Take an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Once you reach Lukla head to upper Phakding. Descending above farmlands passing through Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat, Sano, and Thulo Gumela. Where you’ll witness the number of shrines and monasteries at Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa. On the backdrop, breathtaking views of sacred mountain Kumbila and sister summits Kusum Kanguru peaks. One of the unclimbed peaks of the region. Maximum Altitude: 2860m (Lukla) Duration: 30 minutes flight, 2-3 hours trek Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Teahouse Day 3: Trek to Namche (3440 meters/ feet) 5-6 hours/1000m ascent, 100m descent Maximum Altitude: Duration: 5-6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Teahouse Day 4: Trek Tengboche (3860meters/ feet) 4 hours; 350m descent, 750m ascent Maximum Altitude: 3860m Duration: 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Teahouse Day 5: Trek Dingboche (4410meters/ feet) 3-5 hours; 70m descent, 580m ascent Maximum Altitude: 4410m Duration: 3-5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Teahouse Day 6: Trek Lobuche (4940meters/ feet) 4-5 hours; 700m ascent Maximum Altitude: 4940m Duration: 4-5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Teahouse Day 7: Trek Gorak Shep (5164 meters/ feet) and EBC (5364 meters/ feet) and back to Gorak Shep Day 8: Trek Kala Patthar (5644 meters/ ) return trek Pheriche (4371 meters/ ) Day 9: Trek back Namche Bazar Day 10: Trek back Lukla Day 11: Fly back to Kathmandu Maximum Altitude: 1400m Duration: 30 minutes flight Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Day 12: Fly back home or extend your holidays

From Thamel: All-Inclusive 12-Day Everest Base Camp Trek

6. From Thamel: All-Inclusive 12-Day Everest Base Camp Trek

Tour Itinerary Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m) and trek to Phakding (2,650m) 3-4 hrs trek Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440m) - 6 hrs trek Day 03: Acclimatization day Day 04: Trek to Tengboche (3,870m) - 6 hrs trek Day 05: Trek to Dingboche (4,400m) - 6 hrs trek Day 06: Another acclimatization day Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4,900m) - 5 hrs trek Day 08: Trek to Gorakshep and visit Everest Base Camp (5463m) 8-9 hrs trek Day 09: Hike up to Kalapather and trek to Pheriche (4,320m) - 7-8 hrs trek Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440m) - 6-7 hrs trek Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2,800m) - 6-7 hrs trek Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu

Everest: 16 Day Trek to Everest Base Camp

7. Everest: 16 Day Trek to Everest Base Camp

Seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come within viewing range of the world's highest peak, as you trek to the viewing point of Kala Patthar, 18193 feet above sea level. Enjoy the more relaxed pace of a trek designed for first-time trekkers, on this incredible 2-week expedition through some of the world's most spectacular scenery. Absorb the incredible landscape of remote valleys, roaring rivers, and glaciers, while you savor the astonishing views of dazzling peaks along the route. Experience the local way of life as you visit Sherpa villages on the journey, and enjoy complimentary meals and refreshments as you gently acclimatize to the altitude. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 meters/ 4593 feet) Day 2: Sightseeing Kathmandu (1,400 meters/ 4593 feet) Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2860 meters/ 9383 feet) trek to Phakding (2610 meters/8562 feet) Day 4: Trek to Namche (3440 meters/11286 feet) Day 5: Acclimatize at Namche (3440 meters/11286 feet) Day 6: Trek Pangboche (3985 meters/13074 feet) Day 7: Trek Dingboche (4410 meters/ 14468 feet) Day 8: Acclimatize Dingboche (4410 meters/ 14468 feet) Day 9: Trek Lobuche (4940 meters/16207 feet) Day 10: Trek Gorak Shep (5164 meters/16942 feet) and Everest Base Camp (5364 meters/17598 feet) and back to Gorak Shep Today’s trek is long, and tuff so starts early, the first part of the trek takes you past high Himalayan pasture lands and grassy terrains with rocky and scattered boulders, all along you’ll witness views of snowy walls of lofty mountains ahead. The 60 meters/200 feet ascent takes you to the top of the lateral moraine wall of the Changri glacier, to a leveled spot called Thangma Riju from where you’ll witness a spectacular 360-degree panorama view of the Himalayan giants of Taboche, Lobuche, Pumori, and the rest of Mahalangur Himal peaks, along with views upto Tibet and Nuptse on the eastern horizon. The trail from here crosses the moraine of the Changri glacier and later joins the Khumbu glacier from the west, you’ll have to traverse on the steep stony slopes to reach Gorak Shep so take extra caution. As you reach Gorak Shep you’ll catch our first glimpse of Kala Patthar. From Gorak Shep leave your heavy backpack and move towards Everest Base Camp walking alongside the banks of shallow blue waters of Gorak Shep lake, with views of the Changtse peak, and the Lho La peak in close proximity. Cross through glaciers, icefalls, frozen pools of meltwater, exposed icy walls, and large boulders towards the Everest Base Camp. After exploring the base camp descend back to Gorak Shep for the night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 11: Trek Kala Patthar (5555 meters/18225 feet ) and return trek to Pheriche (4371 meters/14340 feet) Day 12: Trek back to Tengboche (3860 meters/12664 feet) Day 13: Trek back to Namche Bazzar (3440 meters/11286 feet) Day 14: Trek back Lukla (2860 meters/ 9383 feet) Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,400 meters/ 4593 feet) Day 16: Departure

Everest: 12-Day Trek from Lukla to Kala Patthar

8. Everest: 12-Day Trek from Lukla to Kala Patthar

Take on a magical and unforgettable journey starting in Kathmandu and continuing by airplane to Lukla. Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Kumbila, Mount Thamserku, and Mount Everest while exploring hamlets, Sherpa villages, shrines, and monasteries. Live the history of this secluded region that has only recently opened up to the public and challenge yourself to a strenuous yet rewarding once-in-a-lifetime adventure.   Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport (1300m/4265ft) where a friendly, English-speaking representative will greet you and help you check in to the hotel. Enjoy lunch on your own and explore the shrines, markets, and restaurants of Kathmandu at your own pace. In the evening, join the group for a welcome dinner.   Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek 2-3 hours to Phakding (2610m/8563ft). Climbing above farmlands, the group passes through the Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat, and Thulo Gumela to witness breathtaking views of the sacred Mount Kumbila and sister summits, the Kusum Kanguru Peaks. Overnight in lodge.   Day 3: Trek 5-6 hours to Namche (3420m/11221ft) and cross through the hamlets of Zamphute and Tok Tok while taking in panoramic views of Mount Thamserku in the distance. Pass through the Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo before reaching Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff over the Dudhkoshi River. Visit Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before reaching Namche Bazar to enjoy the first glimpse of Mount Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge.   Day 4: Trek 4 hours to Tengboche (3870m/12697ft). Overnight in lodge.   Day 5: Trek 3-5 hours to Dingboche (4360m/14305ft). Overnight in lodge.   Day 6: Trek 4-5 hours to Lobuche (4930m/16175ft). Overnight in lodge.   Day 7: Trek up to Gorak Shep (5160m/16930ft) and EBC (5340m/17521ft) before returning to Gorak Shep. Overnight in lodge.   Day 8: Trek to Kala Patthar (5545m/18193ft) and Pheriche (4240m/13911ft). Overnight in lodge.   Day 9: Return trek to Namche Bazar. Overnight in lodge.   Day 10: Return trek to Lukla. Overnight in lodge.  Day 11: Return flight to Kathmandu. Lunch on your own with free time to explore the city. Farewell activity in the evening with overnight in a hotel. Day 12: Return trip home. For those who would like to try another activity, our representatives would be happy to organize day trips to national parks, rafting excursions, or trips to India, Bhutan or Tibet.

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