Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days
There is so much to see and do when it comes to trekking in the Himalayas. But if its your first time, and you would like to walk among some of the worlds highest mountains, then the Everest Base Camp Trek is a good starting point. This trip encompasses a variety of the quintessential Himalayan experiences from the vibrant culture to the humbling Sherpa people that you will come across higher up on the mountain.
Trip Outline:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and Transfer to hotel
Day 2: A guided cultural visits and experience the sights and sounds of Kathmandu
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2850m) and Trek to Phakding
Altitude: 2656m
Walking Time: 3 hrs walk
Day 4: Trek to Namche
Altitude: 3450m
Walking Time: 5/6 hrs walk
Day 5: Rest day in Namche to help acclimatize and visit the Sherpa Museum and Monastery.
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche
Altitude: 3867m
Walking Time: 5/6 hrs walk
Day 7: Trek to Pheriche
Altitude: 4252m
Walking Time: 5/6 hrs
Day 8: Rest day in Pheriche to acclimatize
Day 9: Trek to Lobuche
Altitude: 4940m
Walking Time: 6/7 hrs
Day 10: Trek to Everest base camp (5350m) Via Gorakshep
Altitude: 5160m
Walking Time: 7/8 hrs walk
Day 11: Trek to Kala Patthar (5550m) and back to Pheriche
Altitude: 4252m
Walking Time: 6/7 hrs walk
Day 12: Trek back to Namche (3450m)
Walking Time: 6/7 hrs walk
Day 13: Trek back to Lukla (2850m) -
Walking Time: 6/7 hrs walk
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 15: Depart Kathmandu