Everest Base Camp Trek is immensely rewarding because it is the gateway to the world’s tallest mountain, Everest. Day by day hiking leads us to the lap of Mt. Everest. Merging together with the natural beauty of the Himalayas and cultural ethos of the local Sherpa community, this trek creates unforgettable lifetime memories.
The Everest region of Nepal is home to dramatic glaciers, settlements, and several majestic mountains. Passing through legendary Sherpa villages, the trek is a mix of deep cultural and spiritual experiences in addition to the physical one.
The journey to Everest Base Camp begins from Lukla. There is a thrilling and adventure some short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Starting on foot from there, we will pass several villages, suspension bridges, rivers, and forests, before reaching Kalapathar at 5,550 m / 18,210 ft). Kalapathar is the best view point for Mount Everest and other panoramic Mountain Views. We will also encounter Sherpa villages, experiencing their changing customs, traditions, and lifestyles through lower altitude settlements to those in the higher altitudes. We will have acclimatization days in Namche and Dingboche in this trip to make sure to succeed.
Everest Base Camp trek is a significant accomplishment and a favoured haven for alpine enthusiasts. The Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park was added to the list of UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites in 1979 and is home for some rare and endangered species like snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan black bear, musk deer and Himalayan wolves.
Welcome to Nepal Himalaya, we meet in Kathmandu airport and you will be transferred to your hotel. Ace Hiking offers welcome dinner in an authentic Nepalese restaurant. Overnight at hotel, dinner included.
We will be transferred to the airport to fly to Lukla. We may enjoy the views from the airplane windows; the Lukla flight is quite fascinating. We will start easy hiking to Phakding. We can see beautiful mountain Kusum Kangaru from Thadokoshi village. We will see beautiful valley, Sherpa village, monastery, Chorten, prayer flags, Mani and a few mountains. Phakding lies in the Dudh Kosi river valley. Overnight at a guesthouse, breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
This day, we will trek from Phakding through Monju, ending up in the big and beautiful town Namche Bazaar. The trekking trail follows along the Dudhkoshi River and enters into Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing the bridge over Dudhkoshi River at the junction of Dudhkoshi River and Bhotekoshi River, the trail leads all the way up to Namche. There are many big lodges, hotels and restaurant, bakery cafe, book shop, trekking shop, souvenir shop, internet, communication, post office, laundry service, massage center, airline sales agent, Monastery, Museum, National Park Headquarter, Police office, Army post, Commercial Bank, Helipad etc. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Acclimatization is important before proceeding to higher places. Most trekkers spend two nights in Namche. We may not feel bored, can visit Hotel Everest View located in Syangboche, for panoramic Mountain View including Mt. Everest. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
The day begins with an easy flat walk. The way is full of beauty filled with panoramic mountains, hills, villages, forest, rivers and religious artifacts. Tengboche is located at 3,860 meters / 12660 feet above sea level. After reaching Tengboche, we may visit a very popular big monastery. Every morning and evening many Monks chant and pray in the monastery so we can join and observe activities. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Today we will walk down through rhododendron forest to Diboche village. After crossing the Dudhkoshi river by suspension bridge, the trail gradual rises up to the Pangboche village, Somare village and finally to the big Dingboche village. We can see many mountains including Mt. Everest and charming views with the identical shape of Mt. Amadablam. Today we cross tree line but local people grow potato, buckwheat, barley and some vegetable in Dingboche. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
This is another day for acclimatization. We will walk up hill along the ridge and can view Mt. Makalu, many other mountains, Chhukung village, Imja valley and beautiful landscape. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
We will walk mostly flat way up to Thugla. From Thugla, the trail is steep up for an hour and another one hour flat way to Lobuche. Lobuche village lies on the lap of Lobuche peak with wonderful views of mountains. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Today will take longer time to reach our destination because of hiking in high altitude. The initial easy trail from Lobuche leads us to Gorakshep. After reaching Gorakshep, we will have a short rest, have some food, then we will proceed further for our ultimate destination of Everest base Camp. The trail to Everest Base Camp runs through rocky dunes, moraines and glacial debris. Today we will see Khumbu glacier, Khumbu icefall with many taller mountains. We have to return back to Gorakshep. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
We will start hiking before down to Kalapathar for glorious magnificent views with sunrise over Mt. Everest. Kalapathar is the best and closest view point to capture amazing pictures of Everest and Khumbu (Mahalangur) Himalaya range. We will be back at Gorakshep for breakfast and head down to Pheriche. We will feel easier and comfortable for walking down. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
We are heading back down through Tengboche to Namche even though we have to walk up hill. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
We will trek to Lukla, passing through several local villages. Today is our last night in the mountains. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
We will fly back to Kathmandu, and you will be transferred to your hotel. You are free for rest after conquering the Himalayas. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour will start after breakfast. We will visit four UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu. Heritage site tour includes the Pashupatinath temple, Boudha Stupa, Swoyambhu stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will get the opportunity to observe historical, religious and cultural aspect of Nepal. You will also see Nepalese architecture containing palaces, buildings, temples, Stupas, carving, mason and metal work. After the tour we will back to hotel. Ace Hiking offers a farewell dinner in an authentic Nepalese restaurant. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast and dinner included.
Today you grab last minute shopping or other activities. We will drop you at the Kathmandu international airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. We will say goodbye with happy memories and hoping to see you again. Breakfast included.
Amazing guide and great experience!
We did Everest Base Camp in November 2021 with Fanindra, the guide of Ace Hiking. He took great care of us, we felt secure and in the hands of a nice guy. He checked regularly that we did not had the altitude sickness and offered us some food that is best to prevent altitude sickness. On top of that, he is funny and friendly. The lodge that he choose for us were all nice and well kept.
We reached our goal thanks to him. He has a very good knowledge of the area and of the mountains in general.
Last but not least, his price is totally fine consider the quality of the trek / lodges / follow-up done by Fanindra.
The trek to Everest Base Camp
We have a great guide , Rai who set up this company Ace Hiking. We do not have any language barrier as he is very fluent in English then i will say fit enough for the hike with good recommended porter from his side. I have a problem above 5000m, but he will sure take care of you even you got any trouble. The hike is worth it with a good guide and good porter.