Everest base camp trek is the popular trekking trail in Everest Region. Everest base camp trek is the most famous trekking route in the world and is a lifetime opportunity to see some of the most breathtaking scenery. It is primarily renowned for its scenic views of the highest peak on the earth, the Mt. Everest (8,848m), and other summits lying around the Everest region.
Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. It is popularly known as Sagarmatha and meaning the goddess mother of the earth, has always been the greatest attraction among the tourists. Besides the scenic views, the trek to Everest Base Camp is famous for the unique landscapes of the Solukhumbu, the heartland of the Sherpas. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay had made a victorious ascend to this the highest peak of the world from this same route in 1953.
Therefore, this trekking trail has been much demanded in recent days. While trekking in the region, the trekkers are enchanted with the views of unbelievable peaks, Buddhist monasteries, and friendly Sherpa ethnic villages. The highest mountain in the world continues to lure adventurers as ever. The hair-raising flight lands you at the airstrip at Lukla from where you begin walking to the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar and continues up to Tengboche monastery with the mesmerizing peak of Ama Dablam hovering in the sky.
Then it is over the glaciers to the foot of Everest for the view of a lifetime. This route is no doubt to make everyone's dream come true, as it offers magnificent views of snow-capped mountains including the highest peaks of the world Mt. Everest, and other mountains above 8,000m (about the height of Mount Everest), such as Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho-Oyu, and other neighboring mountains such as Amadablam, Thamserku, Nuptse among others.
There are many routes for reaching Everest base camp and many places to rest and enjoy a meal along the way. The Everest base camp trek itinerary begins from Lukla, where we can reach by having a direct flight from Kathmandu. You can have a tour to the Tengboche Monastery, the monastery situated at the highest place in the world, and at least make attempt on the Khumbu glacier, the longest glacier in the world and have panoramic views of sunrise and sunset from Kalapatthar and finally, we reach Everest base camp and making a tour in the area, we return to Kathmandu from the same route.
For Travellers to Everest base camp trek, we can modify the days according to the option and concerns of the travelers. If you have unlimited or limited time, then the Gokyo Lake Trek the Gokyo Lake Chola Pass the Everest view Trekking12days, or the Everest Three Pass Trek would be a suitable alternative for your vacation.
Here is a graphical representation of altitude information during Everest Base Camp Trek.
Trip Name: Everest Base Camp Trek
Trip Cost: $1370.USD
Duration: 13 Days
Activity: City Sightseeing / Trekking
Altitude: 5555m / at Kala patthar
Grade: Moderate / Difficult
Region: Everest Region
Meal: Full board on trek
Accommodation: Hotel / Tea house
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace
Flight: Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.
Best Months: Sept-Dec and Mar-May
Group Size: 01 to 20
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (40 min) and trek to Phakding (2610m), 3-4 hours
Day 03: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m), 5-6 hours
Day 04: Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m), 5-6 hours
Day 05: Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m), 5-6 hours
Day 06: Trek Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m), 5-6 hours
Day 07: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5400m), then return to Gorepahep. 6-7 hours
Day 08: Hiking to Kalapattar (5545m) and trek down to Pheriche (4210m), 6-7 hours
Day 09: Trek Pheriche to Tengboche (3860m) 5-6 hrs.
Day 10: Trek Tengboche to Namche (3440m) 5-6 hrs.
Day 11: Trek Namche to Lukla, 6-7 hrs.
Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu (1337m) 30 – min.
Day 13: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination).
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