Kalapathar Everest Basecamp Trekking

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Arrival at the airport and our company representative will transfer you to the hotel where you can take rest or visit our company Scenic Adventure to discuss the highlights of the trek. There will also be a welcome dinner where you can enjoy typical Nepal

Day 2KTM (1400m) -Lukla (2827m)-Phakding (2600m): Early morning after you have your breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Lukla(2827m). During the 45 minutes flight, you can see many snow capped mountains which will delight you. We reach Lukla and then start to trek towards Phakding(2600m). This takes about 3 hrs to reach there. As the trail descends steadily through the bank of Dudh Koshi River, we will pass through Sherpa Villages and finally reach Phakding . Stay Overnight at Tea House Lodge.

Day 3Phakding (2600m) - Namche (3450m): As we walk through the dense pine forest, we cross the Bhote Koshi River and climb the step path to Namche Bazzar where Mount Everest(8848m) and Lhotse(8526m)come to our sight where Thamsherku(6623m) and Kwangde(6011m) loom to the east and west.The sacred mountain which has not been climbed until now dominates the skyline to the north behind the village . After passing the slippery trails we reach Namche. Stay Overnight at The Tea House Lodge.

Day 4Namche Acclimatization: A rest day should be spent relaxing in Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazzar is the main attraction of Khumbu Region as it has the internet facility, ATM, cafes, shops, restaurants and a colourful market. You can visit the market with your guide if you want. Afterthat your guide will take you to the Everest View Hotel from where you can see the Mount Everest clearly with your own eyes and finally your dream to see Everest becomes fulfilled today.

Day 5Namche (3,450m)-Thyangboche (3,870m):We pass across the different trails and can enjoy the view of Bhote Koshi(the traditional trading route to Tibet),Dudh Koshi which leads to Ngozumpa Glacier, Gokyo \lake and Mount Cho Oyu. We go across the Imja Valley running up under Nuptse and Lhotse, Brauntse and the back of Ama Dablam. You can also have a look of Khumbu Valley which leads to the Everest Basecamp. Finally we reach Tengboche in about 6 hrs.In the evening, we will visit to the largest monastery of that region.Stay Overnight at Tengboche.

Day 6Tengboche (3,870m) - Dingboche (4,343m): We descend from Tengboche and go through the dense forest and cross Imja Khola and the side hil becomes gradually closer which is Pangboche.We can also see an interesting Gompa Site above the main village.The trekkers in the midstof the Himalayas here we can see the spectular view all around. After passing through the Imja Valley and the Lobuche River then Dingboche comes into our sight.Overnight at Dingboche.

Day 7Dingboche (4,343m.) Lobuche (4930m.): The route passes Pheriche, slants over a ridge and stays above the village. It joins the trail below Thugla. We can see the beautiful views of Cholatse(6640m) across the valley.Tawaache and Nuptse can be seen spectularly from Lobuche, towering almost 2 kilometers ahead.Overnight at Lobuche.

Day 8Lobuche [4930m] - Gorakshep -EBC –Gorakshep- From Lobuche ,we start our journey . We pass through rocky stones, moraine and streams before reaching the Everest Base Camp. We can have an excellent view of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains. We return back to Ghorakshep and stay overnight at tea house lodge in Ghorakshep.

Day 9Gorakshep- Kalapatthar 5500m [Excellent will have excellent view of Mt.EVEREST 8848mt.]Early morning, we go to Kala Patthar which is one of our goal. Then we head towards the Khumbu Glacier which passes through jumbled morain and shattered rocks. We climb up to the Kala Patthar(5454m) for the view of the enormous mountains of earth such as :Mount Pumori (7161m), Everest(8848m), The Tibetan Peak Changtse(750m), Lhotse and other conutless snow capped mountain peaks. Stay overnight in Pheriche at Tea House Lodge.

Day 10Pheriche [4240m-Tengboche 3863) Early morning , after breakfast, we start our trek.We walk leaving Pheriche behind and reach Yengboche after 5 hours long and tiring walk.We will explore around the Tengboche area and also visit the Buddhist Monastery. Stay Overnight at Tengboche in Tea House Lodge.

Day 11Tangboche (3870m) - Namche (3,440m): The route descends to Phunki Thanga,which is a small settlement and then ascend the ridge towards Namchhe Bazaar. The direct route to Namche will start from the south just above Sanasa and passes through Kenjoma and traverss along the side of the ridge. In Namche Bazaar, it is possible communicate to your family by e mail, telephone and social networkhing sites.Overnight at Namchhe Bazzar.

Day 12Namche (3,450m) - Phakding (2600m) - Lukla (2,827m.) 5-7H The trail descends downhill and we have to walk with much care due to the slippery stones I on the way.We have to cross the suspension bridge over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi river and finally,an easier trail will come in our way. After reaching Lukla in 5-7 hours, we finally can rest and stretch our legs and remininse the trek. Stay Overnight in Lukla.

Day 13Lukla (2827m) -Kathmandu (1400m)You will arrive Kathmandu within 45 minutes. There you can rest and enjoy yourself or you can go for a shopping as per your interest.Stay overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 14Kathmandu:You will have your breakfast in the hotel and you have to get ready for the sightseeing.You will visit the famous architecture of Nepal such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and so on.

Day 15Kathmandu- Departure Early morning after you have your breakfast, our company representative will come and transfer you to the airport from hotel before three hours of your scheduled flight.