15-Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with UNESCO sightseeing

15 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Embark on an exhilarating 15-day expedition in Nepal that combines UNESCO-listed wonders in Kathmandu Valley, including Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath...

Duration: 15 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Everest Base Camp-South, Patan, Lukla, Dingboche, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Thame, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, Gorakshep, Chukhung, Pheriche, Khumjung · Languages: English

Know before you go: Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is one of the most famous trekking destinations for adventure-seekers in Nepal. The Everest Base Camp Trekking is also referred to as the Everest Base Camp-Kala Patthar Trek, as the EBC Trek goes through the Kala Patthar region of Everest. While the Everest Base Camp Trek offers a great opportunity to witness the world's tallest mountain peak, Mount Everest, from a very close distance, the trek is also equally adventurous.

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What's Included

Pick up from airport to hotel
Three-night accommodation in Kathmandu at a 3-star standard hotel
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu air ticket
Sagarmatha National Park entry permits
Pasanglahambhu Gaupalika entry permits
A Nepali guide: English-speaking, registered, insured, with meals, accommodation, and salary paid
Three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a cup of tea or coffee
Accommodation in the mountains at hotels and lodges
Purified, safe drinking water
First aid kit box services
Airport tax
Sleeping bag and down jacket on rent
Emergency co-operation services
Applicable taxes
Traditional Nepali dinner with a cultural dance show
Airport pickup and drop service
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

Not Included

Tips
Whiskey
Cook
Mineral water
Hot shower entry fee
Trekking gear
WiFi during the trek

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Hotel Transfer

Upon arrival, meet your Nepali guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Our travel representatives will briefly explain the travel itinerary upon your arrival at the airport. Upon arrival, meet your Nepali guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Our travel representatives will briefly explain the travel itinerary upon your arrival at the airport. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 02

Kathmandu Valley UNESCO Sightseeing

On the second day, you will go on an excursion to some of the chief sites in and around Kathmandu. Visits include the temples of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Bauddhanath, as well as the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. On the second day, you will go on an excursion to some of the chief sites in and around Kathmandu. Visits include the temples of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Bauddhanath, as well as the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Most of these sites are enlisted on UNESCO's World Heritage List, and it will be a wonderful experience for foreigners visiting the artistic monuments and temples that span more than centuries of history. Most of these sites are enlisted on UNESCO's World Heritage List, and it will be a wonderful experience for foreigners visiting the artistic monuments and temples that span more than centuries of history.
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Day 03

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

After a 40-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, you will begin your trek to Phakding. After a 40-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, you will begin your trek to Phakding. The Everest Base Camp Trek begins at Lukla and follows the trail to Phakding, which takes approximately 3-4 hours. The Everest Base Camp Trek begins at Lukla and follows the trail to Phakding, which takes approximately 3-4 hours. Along the way, you can enjoy views of Mount Nupla (5885m), Kusum Kangaru (6367m), and the Cordillera de Monte Kwongde. Along the way, you can enjoy views of Mount Nupla (5885m), Kusum Kangaru (6367m), and the Cordillera de Monte Kwongde. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Phakding.
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Day 04

Trek Through Sherpa Villages to Namche Bazaar

Starting with a gentle rise to Jhorsalle, the trail passes waterfalls and other cultural and natural attractions. Starting with a gentle rise to Jhorsalle, the trail passes waterfalls and other cultural and natural attractions. During the day, you will pass through Sherpa villages and magnificent forests. Rhododendron trees, magnolias, and giant firs provide a stunning backdrop to this part of the walk. During the day, you will pass through Sherpa villages and magnificent forests. Rhododendron trees, magnolias, and giant firs provide a stunning backdrop to this part of the walk. En route, you will be rewarded with your first glimpse of Kusum Kanguru (6369m), Thamserku (6608m), Everest (8,848m), and Nuptse (7879m). En route, you will be rewarded with your first glimpse of Kusum Kanguru (6369m), Thamserku (6608m), Everest (8,848m), and Nuptse (7879m). Weather permitting, a steep climb leads to the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar (3440m), offering more spectacular views and a comfortable place to spend the second night of the walk. Weather permitting, a steep climb leads to the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar (3440m), offering more spectacular views and a comfortable place to spend the second night of the walk. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 05

Acclimatization Day in Namche

Acclimatization is important before proceeding to a higher elevation. It is therefore recommended that you take a short day's hike to Thame, Khunde, Khumjung, or up to the Everest View Hotel, which provides a very close view of Mount Everest. Acclimatization is important before proceeding to a higher elevation. It is therefore recommended that you take a short day's hike to Thame, Khunde, Khumjung, or up to the Everest View Hotel, which provides a very close view of Mount Everest. You can also relax and explore Sherpa culture in Namche. You can also relax and explore Sherpa culture in Namche. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 06

Trek to Tengboche Monastery

From Phungithanga, the trail passes through forests where you may find musk deer and other animals. Tengboche is situated on a saddle at 3870m, surrounded by clear dwarf firs and rhododendrons. From Phungithanga, the trail passes through forests where you may find musk deer and other animals. Tengboche is situated on a saddle at 3870m, surrounded by clear dwarf firs and rhododendrons. Kwongde (6187m), Tawache (6542m), Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7855m), Lhotse (8618m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and Thamserku (6608m) offer an inspiring panorama of the gigantic Himalayas. Kwongde (6187m), Tawache (6542m), Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7855m), Lhotse (8618m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and Thamserku (6608m) offer an inspiring panorama of the gigantic Himalayas. You will visit the Tengboche Buddhist Monastery, which is considered the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. You will visit the Tengboche Buddhist Monastery, which is considered the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. Overnight stay at a tented camp.
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Day 07

Trek to Dingboche via Imjatse Khola

In the morning, you can enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and monastery in Tengboche. You will spend most of the morning along the Imjatse Khola through birches, conifers, and rhododendrons. In the morning, you can enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and monastery in Tengboche. You will spend most of the morning along the Imjatse Khola through birches, conifers, and rhododendrons. Following the river to the north, the path passes several walls, chortens, and mani stones along with small villages. Following the river to the north, the path passes several walls, chortens, and mani stones along with small villages. On the way, you can enjoy one of the best views of Ama Dablam. On the way, you can enjoy one of the best views of Ama Dablam. After arriving in Dingboche, you can admire the beautiful array of fields surrounded by stone walls that protect barley, buckwheat, and potatoes, while Island Peak adds another great view from Dingboche. After arriving in Dingboche, you can admire the beautiful array of fields surrounded by stone walls that protect barley, buckwheat, and potatoes, while Island Peak adds another great view from Dingboche. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 08

Acclimatization Walk from Dingboche

On the 8th day, rather than simply resting at altitude, you will go for an acclimatization walk. You can take a short hike of about 400 meters ascending to Nangkartshang Gompa, north of Dingboche, which offers good scenic views. On the 8th day, rather than simply resting at altitude, you will go for an acclimatization walk. You can take a short hike of about 400 meters ascending to Nangkartshang Gompa, north of Dingboche, which offers good scenic views. You may also see Makalu (8463m), or alternatively follow an epic trail along the Imja Khola to Chhukung, which is a longer walk taking 4-5 hours. You may also see Makalu (8463m), or alternatively follow an epic trail along the Imja Khola to Chhukung, which is a longer walk taking 4-5 hours. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 09

Trek Through the Alpine Region to Lobuche

On the 9th day, you will continue your trip through the alpine region from Dingboche to Lobuche. On the 9th day, you will continue your trip through the alpine region from Dingboche to Lobuche. On the way to Lobuche, you will cross the frozen river in the Thukla glacier area and climb up the hill to enjoy magnificent views of Cholatse, Lobuche, Nuptse, and Pumori. On the way to Lobuche, you will cross the frozen river in the Thukla glacier area and climb up the hill to enjoy magnificent views of Cholatse, Lobuche, Nuptse, and Pumori. Overnight stay in a tented camp.
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Day 10

Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp

In the first section of the trek, you will start from Lobuche, following the narrow space between the moraine of the glacier and the valley wall, then cross tributary mountain glaciers to reach the dry lake bed known as Gorak Shep. In the first section of the trek, you will start from Lobuche, following the narrow space between the moraine of the glacier and the valley wall, then cross tributary mountain glaciers to reach the dry lake bed known as Gorak Shep. You will stop for lunch at Gorak Shep, then walk to Everest Base Camp and explore the area, which is famous for the many climbing expeditions to Mount Everest. You will stop for lunch at Gorak Shep, then walk to Everest Base Camp and explore the area, which is famous for the many climbing expeditions to Mount Everest. The Base Camp area provides an opportunity to experience the rigours of freezing conditions and the determination of brave climbers heading for the summit of this famous mountain. The Base Camp area provides an opportunity to experience the rigours of freezing conditions and the determination of brave climbers heading for the summit of this famous mountain. After exploring Everest Base Camp, you will trek back to Gorak Shep. After exploring Everest Base Camp, you will trek back to Gorak Shep. Overnight stay at a tented camp.
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Day 11

Kala Patthar Sunrise Views and Descent to Pheriche

Leave early in the morning on the 11th day, as the weather is usually bright and clear at this time, making it the best time to climb Kala Patthar, the highlight of the trip. Leave early in the morning on the 11th day, as the weather is usually bright and clear at this time, making it the best time to climb Kala Patthar, the highlight of the trip. You will be rewarded with a 360-degree spectacular view of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains. You will be rewarded with a 360-degree spectacular view of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains. After returning to Gorak Shep, you will have breakfast, followed by a gradual descent to Pheriche, where you will stay for the night in a guesthouse. After returning to Gorak Shep, you will have breakfast, followed by a gradual descent to Pheriche, where you will stay for the night in a guesthouse.
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Day 12

Descend to Namche Bazaar via Tengboche

Walk along the hillside covered with rhododendrons and junipers on the 12th day of the itinerary. If it is spring, you will be enchanted by the pink and red flowers of rhododendron blooms around you. Walk along the hillside covered with rhododendrons and junipers on the 12th day of the itinerary. If it is spring, you will be enchanted by the pink and red flowers of rhododendron blooms around you. From Tengboche, the trail drops to Phunki Thanga through pine forests and also offers the opportunity to see wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopard, and colorful pheasants. From Tengboche, the trail drops to Phunki Thanga through pine forests and also offers the opportunity to see wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopard, and colorful pheasants. After about seven hours of hiking, you will reach Namche in the evening. After about seven hours of hiking, you will reach Namche in the evening. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 13

Trek Back to Lukla

Today, the trail descends steeply before crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. Today, the trail descends steeply before crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. From here, the trail becomes gentler and more natural, with forests of rhododendron and pine trees along the way, together with distant views of snow peaks as you continue toward Phakding. From here, the trail becomes gentler and more natural, with forests of rhododendron and pine trees along the way, together with distant views of snow peaks as you continue toward Phakding. After lunch, you will continue the trek to Lukla. The last night of the trek with the crew will be memorable. After lunch, you will continue the trek to Lukla. The last night of the trek with the crew will be memorable. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 14

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

On this day, you will thank the porters who were part of the trek. From Lukla, you will take a one-hour flight back to Kathmandu. On this day, you will thank the porters who were part of the trek. From Lukla, you will take a one-hour flight back to Kathmandu. If the flight is on schedule, you are likely to be back at the hotel before noon, where you can enjoy a good shower and rest in the afternoon. You will then relax at the hotel for the remainder of the day. If the flight is on schedule, you are likely to be back at the hotel before noon, where you can enjoy a good shower and rest in the afternoon. You will then relax at the hotel for the remainder of the day.
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Day 15

Departure from Kathmandu

On the final day of the itinerary, you will be transferred to the international airport in Kathmandu, from where you will board your flight back to your country. We hope you had a wonderful trekking experience in Nepal and wish you a safe journey. On the final day of the itinerary, you will be transferred to the international airport in Kathmandu, from where you will board your flight back to your country. We hope you had a wonderful trekking experience in Nepal and wish you a safe journey.