Everest Base Camp Trek - 18 days
As an option for those who want to enjoy an unforgettable trek from Kathmandu to the Everest Base Camp at 5,500 meters above sea level, we offer the possibiity to join the Extreme Everest 8850 Expedition since the arrival in Nepal for the first 2 weeks.
Trek description - Itinerary:
Day 1-2: KATHMANDU - 4,383 feet / 1,350 m
Travel from your home country to Nepal. Paperwork. Visiting Hindu and Buddist temples and other local attractions in Kathmandu.
Day 3: PHAKDING - 8,700 feet / 2,650 m
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9,350 feet) and trek for about 3 hours to Phakding (8,700 feet)
Day 4: NAMCHE BAZAAR -11,300 feet / 3,450 m
We will continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region. Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Day 5: NAMCHE BAZAAR -11,300 feet / 3,450 m
Today is a rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Namche is a colorful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An early hike above town, before the clouds move in, reward climbers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse (the 4th highest peak in the world), and the beautiful Ama Dablam. On the way down, we can visit the Sherpa Museum that houses an exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifestyle and a fabulous photography display by a local Nepalese naturalist. One room highlights the Sherpa traditions and in another, Sherpa high altitude climbers are presented.
Day 6: THYANGBOCHE - 12,887 feet / 3,950 m
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We spend the night next to the Thyangboche monastery, the spiritual center of the Khumbu region. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. With luck, our group will see the Lama perform a ceremony and hear the mystical chanting and music. Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 7: DINGBOCHE - 14,250 feet / 4,350 m
From Thyangboche, the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche among thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 8: DINGBOCHE - 14,250 feet / 4,350 m
Today we take another rest and acclimatization day. There is the option of taking a light hike up the valley for a wider variety of photos of the valley and mountains of the Khumbu region.
Day 9: LOBUCHE - 16,175 feet / 4,930 m
Today’s trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits.
Day 10: GORAK SHEP - 17,000 feet / 5,200 m
After an early morning start, we ascend Kala Pattar (18,720 feet / 5,700 m) and enjoy famous views of the Himalayas, without having to climb Everest! That evening we camp beneath Kala Pattar at Gorak Shep.
Day 11: EVEREST BASE CAMP - 17,575 feet / 5,360 m
In the event of bad weather, we have the opportunity for a second chance to climb Kala Pattar. Today we will also continue our trek to Everest Basecamp, located at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. We’ll spend the day at Everest base camp, giving you a chance to meet the climbers and thoroughly explore the area. Overnight in tents at base camp.
Day 12: GORAK SHEP - 17,000 feet / 5,200 m
In the morning we will enjoy tea and breakfast while taking in the view of Everest before leaving for our descent. We head down the glacier and return to Gorak Shep, our last night high in the mountains.
Day 13: PHERICHE - 14,600 / 4,600 m
This is a 5 hour walk from Gorak Shep to Pheriche.
Day 14: NAMCHE BAZAAR - 11,300 feet
Today we trek back along the Dudh Kosi River through a magnificent rhododendron forest and past brilliant waterfalls. Shortly before reaching Namche, the trek takes us through a pine forest, where musk deer often graze in the early morning. Arriving in town, we may see lowland porters, highland Sherpas, and Tibetan people trading food and supplies during Namche’s market time.
Day 15: LUKLA - 9,350 feet / 2,850 m
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla where we spend the night.
Day 16: KATHMANDU - 4,383 feet / 1,350 m
If the weather is clear, the morning flight back to Kathmandu will be a scenic and smooth farewell to the mountains.
Day 17: KATHMANDU - 4,383 feet / 1,350 m
In the morning, we can watch Kathmandu rise in prayer along the banks of the holy river Bagmati at Pashupatinath, with burning ghats similar to the Ganges in India. Or we can visit the Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath and explore the temples in the city of Patan.
Day 18: DEPART
Depart Kathmandu and fly home.
Trek description - Itinerary:
Day 1-2: KATHMANDU - 4,383 feet / 1,350 m
Travel from your home country to Nepal. Paperwork. Visiting Hindu and Buddist temples and other local attractions in Kathmandu.
Day 3: PHAKDING - 8,700 feet / 2,650 m
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9,350 feet) and trek for about 3 hours to Phakding (8,700 feet)
Day 4: NAMCHE BAZAAR -11,300 feet / 3,450 m
We will continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region. Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Day 5: NAMCHE BAZAAR -11,300 feet / 3,450 m
Today is a rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Namche is a colorful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An early hike above town, before the clouds move in, reward climbers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse (the 4th highest peak in the world), and the beautiful Ama Dablam. On the way down, we can visit the Sherpa Museum that houses an exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifestyle and a fabulous photography display by a local Nepalese naturalist. One room highlights the Sherpa traditions and in another, Sherpa high altitude climbers are presented.
Day 6: THYANGBOCHE - 12,887 feet / 3,950 m
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We spend the night next to the Thyangboche monastery, the spiritual center of the Khumbu region. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. With luck, our group will see the Lama perform a ceremony and hear the mystical chanting and music. Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 7: DINGBOCHE - 14,250 feet / 4,350 m
From Thyangboche, the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche among thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 8: DINGBOCHE - 14,250 feet / 4,350 m
Today we take another rest and acclimatization day. There is the option of taking a light hike up the valley for a wider variety of photos of the valley and mountains of the Khumbu region.
Day 9: LOBUCHE - 16,175 feet / 4,930 m
Today’s trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits.
Day 10: GORAK SHEP - 17,000 feet / 5,200 m
After an early morning start, we ascend Kala Pattar (18,720 feet / 5,700 m) and enjoy famous views of the Himalayas, without having to climb Everest! That evening we camp beneath Kala Pattar at Gorak Shep.
Day 11: EVEREST BASE CAMP - 17,575 feet / 5,360 m
In the event of bad weather, we have the opportunity for a second chance to climb Kala Pattar. Today we will also continue our trek to Everest Basecamp, located at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. We’ll spend the day at Everest base camp, giving you a chance to meet the climbers and thoroughly explore the area. Overnight in tents at base camp.
Day 12: GORAK SHEP - 17,000 feet / 5,200 m
In the morning we will enjoy tea and breakfast while taking in the view of Everest before leaving for our descent. We head down the glacier and return to Gorak Shep, our last night high in the mountains.
Day 13: PHERICHE - 14,600 / 4,600 m
This is a 5 hour walk from Gorak Shep to Pheriche.
Day 14: NAMCHE BAZAAR - 11,300 feet
Today we trek back along the Dudh Kosi River through a magnificent rhododendron forest and past brilliant waterfalls. Shortly before reaching Namche, the trek takes us through a pine forest, where musk deer often graze in the early morning. Arriving in town, we may see lowland porters, highland Sherpas, and Tibetan people trading food and supplies during Namche’s market time.
Day 15: LUKLA - 9,350 feet / 2,850 m
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla where we spend the night.
Day 16: KATHMANDU - 4,383 feet / 1,350 m
If the weather is clear, the morning flight back to Kathmandu will be a scenic and smooth farewell to the mountains.
Day 17: KATHMANDU - 4,383 feet / 1,350 m
In the morning, we can watch Kathmandu rise in prayer along the banks of the holy river Bagmati at Pashupatinath, with burning ghats similar to the Ganges in India. Or we can visit the Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath and explore the temples in the city of Patan.
Day 18: DEPART
Depart Kathmandu and fly home.
