From Kathmandu: 14-Day Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Kathmandu (Max Altitude: 1350 m / 4429 ft)⌄

   On the first day of your trip, you will be arriving in Kathmandu via Tribhuvan International Airport. A Cordial Trek representative will greet and pick you up from the airport. You will then check into a hotel and be briefed about your upcoming trek and get introduced to your guide. In the evening, you will be enjoying a ‘Cultural Program’ with ‘Nepali Dinner’.

   Meals: Dinner: We will be providing a welcome dinner to our guests with a Nepali cultural program as well.

   Overnight: Overnight at a '3 Star' category hotel in Thamel.

2. 2Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (Max Altitude: 2800 m / 9187 ft)⌄

   On the second day of your trek you will be taking a 30 min flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing Hillary airstrip at Lukla, one of the most challenging airports in the world. Here you will meet with your support staff (porter). You will then trek down to Phakding for about 3-4 hours. Phakding is a small town that lies on the banks of river Dudhkoshi. You might as well have a small detour to the monasteries and explore the town of Phakding in the afternoon.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

3. 3Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (Max Altitude: 3438 m / 11280 ft)⌄

   On the third day of your trek you will be hiking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar that takes an approximate 6 hours with a max altitude of 3438 m / 11280 ft. Here you will be exploring the Manjo village, the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. On your way, you will cross over the river Dudh Koshi to Thaple Danda via Hillary Bridge, one of the highest suspension bridges in Nepal. Here you will also be getting your first glance at Mount Everest. Namche Bazaar, the home of Sherpas and gateway to Everest Base Camp (EBC) will be your halt for the night.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

4. 4Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (Max Altitude: 3438 m / 11280 ft)⌄

   The day is to explore Namche Bazaar and get acclimatized to the altitude of 3438 meters. Acclimatization must be considered as an essential part of your journey to Everest Base Camp. Here you will be guided to Everest View Hotel, the highest altitude (3800 m) placed luxury hotel in the world that gives you a spectacular view of a wide range of peaks including Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tabuche, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Everest itself. The halt for the night will again be at Namche Bazaar.

   Situated within the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park in Nepal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel offers a 360 degree view of the awe inspiring peaks. Opened in 1971, Hotel Everest View has been listed on the Guinness Book of World Records (2004) as the Highest Placed Hotel in the world at 13000ft.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

5. 5Trek from Namche Bazaar to Deboche (Max Altitude: 3820 m / 14305 ft)⌄

   On day five of your trip, you will be trekking from Namche Bazaar to Deboche. The trek spans over approximately 6 hours and takes you to an elevation of 3820 m / 14305 ft. On your way you will be exploring the Monastery of Tengboche, the ethnic village of Sherpas and chatting with the buddhist monks.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

6. 6Trek from Deboche to Dingboche (Max Altitude: 4360 m / 14305 ft)⌄

   On day six you will be trekking from Deboche to Dingboche. The trek spans over approximately 5 hours and takes you to an elevation of 4360 m / 14305 ft. On your way you will be passing through river Lobuche and river Imja to Imja valley itself before ascending towards Dingboche.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

7. 7Acclimatization day at Dingboche (Max Altitude: 5000 m / 16404 ft)⌄

   The day is to explore Dingboche and get acclimatized to the altitude of 4360 meters. Acclimatization must be considered as an essential part of your journey to Everest Base Camp. Here you will be guided to Nakarsang hill. The hill is famous for its magnificent and up close view of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tabuche among others. The halt for the night will again be at Dingboche.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

8. 8Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (Max Altitude: 4940 m / 16208 ft)⌄

   On day eight, you will be trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche over a span of 4-5 hours and reach a max altitude of 4940 m / 16208 ft. Lobuche, a mountain which lies close to the Khumbu Glacier and the settlement of Lobuche have two main peaks, Lobuche East and Lobuche West.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

9. 9Trek from Lobuche to GorakShep to EBC (Max Altitude: 5364m / 17599 ft)⌄

   On day nine you will be trekking up from Lobuche to Gorakshep, a small settlement at an elevation of 5,164 m (16,942 ft) to the final destination of your trip, the Everest Base Camp (EBC) at an altitude of 5364 m / 17599 ft. The base camps are rudimentary campsites at the base of Mount Everest that are used by mountain climbers during their ascent and descent. You will be returning back to Gorakshep in the late afternoon for a night halt.

   The Everest Base Camp that lies inside Sagarmatha National Park at an elevation of 5,364 m (17,598 ft), is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayas and about 40,000 people per year make the trek there from Lukla Airport (2,846 m (9,337 ft)). The base camps are rudimentary campsites that are used by mountain climbers during their ascent and descent. They are also visited by hikers.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

10. 10Trek from GorakShep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche (Max Altitude: 5545 m / 18193 ft)⌄

    In the early morning on day ten of your trip, you will be trekking a 3 hour round trip to Kala Patthar via Gorakshep with a max elevation of 5545 m / 18193 ft. Kala Patthar, a notable landmark located on the south ridge of Mt. Pumori above Gorakshep provides the most accessible closeup view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Changtse and Mt. Lhotse. You will then have your breakfast at Gorakshep and trek towards Pheriche in the early afternoon over a span of 4-5 hours.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

11. 11Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (Min Altitude: 3438 m / 11280 ft)⌄

    On day eleven of your trip you will be trekking back to Namche Bazaar from Pheriche via Tengboche over a span of 6-7 hours. You will then be enjoying the local pubs and cafe at Namche Bazaar and stay overnight for the halt.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

12. 12Trek back to Lukla (Min Altitude: 2800 m / 9187 ft)⌄

    On day twelve of your trip you will be trekking back to Lukla via Phakding over a span of 7-8 hours. You will then be enjoying the local bazaar at Lukla and stay overnight for the halt. In the evening you will also be celebrating the successful completion of your trek journey with your guide and supportive staff.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at a mountain guest house.

13. 13Fly back to Kathmandu (Min Altitude: 1350 m / 4429 ft)⌄

    On day thirteen you will be bidding a final farewell to the supportive staff of the crew in Lukla and board a flight back to Kathmandu. You will then check into your hotel room and get your free time in the evening.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Overnight at a '3 Star' category hotel in Thamel.

14. 14Final Departure⌄

    On day fourteen you will be awarded with a ‘Trip Certificate’ and be bidded a final farewell. We will then drop you back to the airport three hours before your final departure.

    Meals: Breakfast