Your adventure trek to Everest base camp and Kala Pattar starts from the tiny airfield of Lukla. Then on through Sherpa villages, forests of fir and rhododendron. You will cross high suspension bridges and you will see caravans of Dzopkyos (a yak-cow cross breed). Our trail enters Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa"capital" nestled in a horse shoe bowl, with it's colourful, bustling market with traders from local villages and as far away as Tibet. Above the tree line the scenery is stark but spectacular and the incredible monastery at Tengboche is set against the backdrop of Ama Dablam, on one side and Mount Everest on the other. With time for acclimatisation en route, our goal is Everest base camp on the Khumbu glacier and then to climb Kala Pathar (5545m) for breath taking views of Everest and its surrounding peaks.

Brief Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu.
You will be met and assisted by our local guide and transferred to hotel.

Day 2

Kathmandu valley - sightseeing.
A pre-trek briefing and introduction with guide. A half day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. O/N in hotel.

Day 3

Kathmandu - Lukla (2880m) - Phakding (2740m).

Early morning flight to Lukla. Our trek begins by descending to the river at Phakding. O/N in lodge.

Day 4

Phakding - Namche Bazzar (3445m).
Today we begin the ascent to Namche Bazaar - the most prosperous and the largest town in the Khumbu. O/N in lodge.

Day 5

Namche - Rest / acclimatization day.
We take the day off to allow our bodies to adjust to the rarefied atmosphere before ascending to higher altitudes. O/N in lodge.

Day 6

Namche - Thame (3801m) - Khumjung (3,791m).
After our day off we traverse west, enjoying view of Kwangde Ri and the waterfalls. We return back down the valley via Thamo and then take a high trail that by passes Namche and finally drops into Khumjung. O/N in lodge.

Day 7

Khumjung - Tengboche (3863m).
The trail this morning descends to the Dudh Khosi. We cross the river at Phunki Thanga. We visit Tengboche, the principal monastery of the Khumbu area. O/N in lodge.

Day 8

Tengboche - Dingboche (4412m).
We follow the path down from Tengboche through the rhododendron forest to Deboche. A gradual climb takes us to the village of Lower Pangboche. Then we take a detour right to the hamlet at Dingboche at the start of the Imja Tse valley. O/N in lodge.

Day 9

Dingboche - Rest / acclimatization day.
Today we encourage you to attempt one of two walks around Dingboche. The shorter option ascends the hill immediately behind Dingboche, to drop steeply down to Periche. The longer option is to trek up the Imja Tse valley towards Island Peak. O/N in lodge.

Day 10

Dingboche - Lobuje (4931m).
We climb up to the ridge behind Periche until we reach the tea houses at Dughla.

Day 11

Lobuje - Kala Pattar (5545m) - Gorak Shep.
A long day and an early start. We trek along the rough path along the side of the Khumbu glacier to the tea shacks at Gorak Shep. The route up is straightforward and takes most people between 90 minutes and 2 hours. All the peaks - Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam and scores of other lesser peaks can be seen from this wonderful vantage point. O/N in lodge.

Day 12

Gorak Shep - Everest Base camp 5,364 mtrs - Lobucje.
Our adventure continues towards Everest Base Camp and to the Khumbu Ice-fall. The walk is quite strenuous due to the high altitude and thin air, the walk passes through over rocky dunes and moraine and streams, till you reach the base camp. After we go back to Gorak Shep and begin the trek to Lobuje. O/N in lodge.

Day 13

Lobuje - Phortse (3847m).
We descend all morning via Periche to Pangboche, whereupon we stay high on the west bank of the river all the way to the Sherpa village of Phortse. O/N in lodge.

Day 14

Phortse - Namche (3445m).
Now we descend through a forest to the Dudh Kosi river. Then we turn south off the main trail to Khunde and Khumjung. The route then leads down the hill to Namche Bazzar. O/N in lodge.

Day 15

Namche - Lukla (2880m).
Most people head towards Lukla with a heavy heart. There is something very special about the setting, the villages and the people of the high Khumbu valleys and hills and our memories help us up the deceptively long, final climb into Lukla. Our tea house is well located and offer a good final resting spot.

Day 16

Lukla - Kathmandu.
We take a flight to Kathmandu. O/N in hotel.

Day 17

Day in Kathmandu.
Today we spend day in Kathmandu. In the evening we host a farewell dinner.

Day 18

Final Departure, transfer to airport.

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Trip Requirements

Visa Requirements

All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. Most nationalities require a visa for Nepal, which can be obtained in advance or on entry. The current cost of a visa on arrival in Kathmandu is $25 for a 15 day visa, $40 for 30 days, $100 for 90 days, and all are multiple entries (you will also need one passport size photograph). All other nationalities should check with their nearest embassy. For information on how to obtain visas please call Travcour on 0207223 5295

Kit List

While walking you will be required to carry your own day pack that will have water, warm clothes, maybe gloves and a hat etc. You will require suitable walking boots which we suggest are worn in and waterproof. We will send you a comprehensive kit list with the welcome pack that we forward, upon your booking with us.

Rental Options

There are no hidden cost on any of our tours. If you require rental of a sleeping matt or sleeping bag we can arrange that for you. Feel free to call our team if you have any questions that you may feel need answering.

Local Customs

Nepal is where it all began, from the first british expedition in 1922, to Hillary's successful ascent in 1953, to today; where literally thousands of people from all over the world come to the Kumbu valley, to Annapurna and the Himalayas to share in the incredible Mountains that seperate the northern Tibetan Plateaus from the hot lush southern jungles of India. Home to a massive eight of the worlds highest peaks, Nepal is home to over 29 million people and is predominantly Hindu (80%). The people that have lived in the mountains are mainly Buddhist (10%) and so the stuppas and temples adorn every shoulder and rocky outcrop throughout the Himalayas. Most of Nepal is rural, with its people living simple, subsistant lives. Which is why a trek or a bike tour into the mountains really gives one the cultural experience and feeliing that this is a truly special country.