EBC Kalapather Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal, the closest view of snow-capped high mountains including the highest mountain on earth “The Mount Everest (8848m)”, Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Nuptse (7861m.), Mt. Makalu (8462m.), Mt Cho Oyu (8201m.), Ama dablam (6812m) and many more other peaks make this trip the best and unforgettable lifetime experience for anyone.


Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu(1300m/4265ft)

Day 02: Explore Kathmandu(1300m/4265ft)

Day 03: Fly Kathmandu(1300m/4265ft) – Lukla(2845m/ 9333ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610m/ 88562ft):  8km, 3-4hrs.

Day 04: Phakding (2,610m/8,565ft) – Namche (3440 m/11,285ft);  11km, 6-7hrs.

Day 05: Acclimatization and Exploration day

Day 06: Namche (3440m/ 11,285ft) Tengbuche 3810m 4-5 hours

Day 07: Tengbuche ( 3,810/12,500)- Dingboche (4,410 m /14,467ft);  10km, 6-7hrs.

Day 08: Acclimatization and Exploration day at Dingboche

Day 09: Dingboche (4,410m/14,467ft) to Lobuche (4,910m/16,108ft);  7km, 5-6hrs.

Day 10: Lobuche (4,910m/16,108ft) – Gorakshep (5,160m/16928ft) – Everest Base Camp (5,364m17597ft) – Gorakshep:  14km, 8-9hrs.

Day 11: Trek from Gorakshep (5,160m/16,928ft) – Kalapatthar (5,550m/18207ft) and Gorakshep  to Pheriche (4,230m/13877ft):  15km, 7-8hrs.

Day 12: Pheriche (4,230m/13877ft) to debuche  (3,610m );  8km, 4-5hrs.

Day 13: Debuche 3610m  to Namche (3,440m/11,285ft);  9km, 5-6hrs.

Day 14: Namche (3,440m/11,285ft) to Lukla (2,845m/9,333ft);  19km, 6-7hrs.

Day 15: Lukla (2,845m/9,333ft) to Kathmandu(1300m/4265ft) flight

Day 16:  International departure

Includes

  • International arrival and departure transfer in a private vehicle.
  • Kathmandu to Lukla and return airfare and airport transfer in a private vehicle.
  • 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu in 3-star hotel on BB basis.
  •  Experienced English-speaking trekking guide and Porter
  • Meals on a full board basis( Breakfast, lunch, dinner) with tea/ coffee.
  • 12 nights accommodation in a tea house.
  • All required trekking permits, fees, and taxes
  •  The salary for guide and porter during the trek.
  • Government taxes and fees.

Excludes

  • International airfare & visa fee.
  • Lunches, and Dinners in Kathmandu
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Entrance fees for monasteries and museums
  • Hot showers and hot drinking water during the trek
  • Trekking gear and equipment,
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance and emergency rescues
  • Phone calls, Wi-Fi, gadget charging, laundry,Gratuities
  • Other items not mentioned

Trip Facts

  • Accomodiation

    Tea house

  • Duration

    16 Days

  • Group

    2

  • Best Season

    Autumn / Spring

  • Max Altitude

    5,550m

  • Grade

    hard