Team Himalaya Special Everest Base Camp Trek

Welcome to Nepal and yours! When you land at Kathmandu Airport, one of our friendly Team Himalaya representatives will be waiting to meet you at the terminal. We'll welcome you to Nepal and then take you to your hotel in the lively Thamel area of Kathmandu. You'll be staying in a comfortable 5-star hotel for the night.
Soon after you get settled in at the hotel, you'll have a trek briefing with your knowledgeable Team Himalaya trek guide. They'll provide you with all the details you need to know for your upcoming and answer any questions you have. 
The rest of the day is free for you to explore fascinating Kathmandu on your own before getting a good night's sleep to be ready for the start of your Himalayan adventure!

You will have breakfast in the hotel early in the morning before leaving for the airport. Your guide from Kathmandu will meet you at the Lukla airport and introduce you to the porters after your landing. The trek includes full board meals.

You will get breathtaking views of the Eastern Himalayas during the trip, provided the weather is favourable. The stunning mountain views from the plane will captivate you. As you take in the splendour of the Himalayas, the 35-minute trip will seem like only a few minutes.

Soon after, you can gradually stroll past Lukla's marketplaces and shops before heading downwards for a bit, with brief ascents and progressively meandering paths that pass through settlements.

From Lukla to Phakding, you will continue your journey over astonishing landscapes. You will cross suspension bridges and traverse the breathtaking scenery of the Dudh Kosi Valley.

This day starts with trekking deeper into the Khumbu region. The walk passes through Tok-Tok, Bhenkar, and Monjo before crossing many suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi River and landing at the Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, where a permit must be purchased.
The view of Thamserku Peak and the Khumbu-la Mountains is quite breathtaking. The principal entrance to Sagarmatha National Park is near Monjo. After getting the necessary permits and making the required payments, you may pause at the park gate before moving on to Jorsale Village for lunch.
If luck is on your side and the weather is clear, you can view Everest and Lhotse, as well as the magnificent Himalayas (Kwangde and Kusum Kanguru). When you arrive in Namche, you may witness highland Sherpas, lowland porters, and Tibetans trading food and supplies in the marketplace.

Having consistent acclimatisation days is essential for a successful trip to the base of Everest. Along with acclimatisation, this day should be spent touring the markets and taking in the views. There are many places to explore in and around Namche. You'll explore Namche even on days when you're becoming acclimated. 
The primary hub of the Everest (Khumbu) area is Namche Bazaar, which features a vibrant market every Friday and Saturday night along with government offices, ATMs, internet cafés, stores, restaurants, and a bakery. 
The museum in Namche is another place you should go while getting used to the altitude. It has a wealth of knowledge about the Khumbu region. The Everest View Hotel, regarded as the world's highest hotel, is open for you to explore. 
From there, Everest, Lhotse, Twache, Tarmasarku, Kwangda, and AmaAblam are all visible up close. Thus, you can get the right amount of acclimatisation with a little hike of just 100 meters. You could converse with other hikers as evening descends if you notice them perusing the stores.  

It is an acclimatisation trek through the Syangboche airstrip. There is a challenging ascent out of Namche. The trek is about an hour and a half and brings everyone into the Khumjung Village - a typical Sherpa village in the Khumjung Valley. 
In addition, visitors may view the Khumjung and Khunde monasteries, the Khunde hospital, the Hilary school, the Yak breeding facility, etc. Also, you can see that the school built by Edmund Hillary sustained only minor damage from the Khumjung earthquake.

The trip continues along the swiftly moving glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Taboche Peak, and Amadablam.
You come across a broad expanse of alpine woods and the Imja Tse river as you descend to Phungi-tenga for lunch. When you get to Tengboche for the night, you will have to climb through gorgeous pine and rhododendron-studded forests for a few hours, all while enjoying the breathtaking vista of the surrounding peaks.
The location also offers a breathtaking view of several peaks, but as the afternoon approaches, lamas and monks begin chanting prayers in the adjacent gumba, attracting everyone's attention.
The Tengboche region has a few teahouses, lodges, and a bakery next to the monastery. Visiting Tengboche monastery is an essential highlight for many trekkers in the Everest region of Nepal. 
Tengboche Monastery is a significant Buddhist monastery located in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is the oldest and largest monastery in the Khumbu region, having been built in 1916. 
The monastery has a very peaceful and serene atmosphere. The main temple houses a colossal statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. The monks at the monastery perform various rituals and prayers each day. Tengboche is also known for its Mani Rimdu festival, which takes place in autumn, when people from far and wide come to witness the masks and dances. 

After an incredible night at Tengboche, the following morning will see you making your way back down through a lovely forest and across the Imja Tse River on a bridge. You have to climb for a bit before descending to reach Pangboche village, which is the final permanent community along the EBC route. 
You will climb back up to the Shomare settlement for lunch once again. It is a brief trek of four or five hours from Tengboche to Dingboche, which you will probably do in the afternoon. It isn't easy to climb the last slope into Dingboche at this high altitude.
Later, the path separates, with the left track climbing up to Pheriche before crossing a suspension bridge.

By spending two nights in Dingboche, you allow your body to recuperate and renew itself at a consistent sleeping elevation, which aids your acclimation to the continually rising altitude. On this day, you'll be able to enjoy Dingboche's natural beauty and relax. 
From here, you may climb a short distance to a viewpoint that offers views of the expansive Imja Tse valley, also known as Nagarjuna Hill, and the adjacent Himalayan background of Mt. Makalu, the fifth-tallest mountain in the world, to the east.
This would include a three- to four-hour trek to Nangkartshang Peak, which is situated just above Dingboche and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, particularly Ama Dablam.

With breakfast, you will begin your journey with a stroll in the direction of Thukla and then traverse the steep Khumbu Glacier terminal moraine. It takes around six hours to trek from Dingboche to Lobuche. 

You'll be led to a little lunch eatery in Thukla as you proceed. This is the intersection of the Gokyo via the Tshola and Pheriche path, and the Khumbu glacier melting into the neighbouring river is seen.

Once you refuel with some delectable local fare, you have an hour's hike to the cairn at the top of Thulga Pass. You're in for a fantastic day filled with breathtaking Himalayan views. You will stay overnight in Lobuche.

Your six-to-seven-hour journey to the base camp of Mount Everest begins after a hearty breakfast. You will pass the glass pyramid observatories that Italian and Nepalese scientists have been investigating on the nearby glaciers throughout your several-hour journey. The memorials to the Indian army mountaineers are situated along the path.

You'll pass stony dunes, moraine, and streams before reaching the Mt. Everest Base Camp. You will reach Gorakshep, where you can store your luggage before heading to Everest Base Camp. 

As soon as you reach Everest Base Camp, you will get amazing close-up views of the Khumbu icefall and glaciers. Take in the breathtaking views of Nuptse, Lho-la, Changtse, and the Great Everest. We will also be able to see climbers' tents at the base camp during the climbing season. 

After exploring Everest Base Camp, we will return to our teahouse at Gorak Shep for an overnight stay. The round-trip trek between Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp offers some of the most dramatic scenery of the entire journey.

You start your trip at 4 in the morning, in the bitter cold (-10 to -14 °C). At this height, chilly winds are not uncommon. At 5545 meters, Kalapathar is the highest point on this tour and provides a fantastic view of Mount Pumori, Kalapathar's craggy peaks, and Everest.
You will return to Gorakshep for breakfast after soaking in the expansive vistas and frantically capturing pictures, and then descend through Lobuche and Thukla to the newly created Pheriche trail. From Pheriche, you will trek downwards to the towns of Somare and Pangboche.
 

Today, the route meanders through verdant woodlands with vivid rhododendron blooms, providing a lovely setting. The roar of the Dudh Koshi River follows you on your descent, providing a calming melody for your travels. You'll feel a surge of adrenaline as you negotiate the difficult river crossings on sturdy suspension bridges.
Your route descends quickly through pine trees and into the Dudh Koshi Gorge before arriving at Sansa. The Dudh Koshi River is known as the "milky river" in Nepali. You'll feel a surge of adrenaline as you negotiate the difficult river crossings on sturdy suspension bridges. 
With every step, one feels more excited to enter Namche Bazaar, a bustling Sherpa community full of activity. When you finally arrive, you'll be greeted with the locals' kind hospitality, enthralled by the bustling markets, and in awe of the stunning scenery of the surrounding mountains.

Once you have had one final chance to peruse the bazaars, you bid farewell to the lofty mountains and return to Monjo and lunch in the warmth of the Dudh Khosi. It takes around five hours to trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding. 
Therefore, you can also see magnificent vistas and capture incredible images of the place. When you get to Phakding, you will stay at a lodge for the night.

This is the last day of your journey before you head back to Lukla, where you started. The Dudh Koshi River roars by as you descend, weaving through thick forests and suspension bridges. As you approach Lukla, the sight of prayer flags greets you, marking the end of your incredible journey.
This is the moment to reflect on the treasured memories of your group journey and your achievement of your objectives. Having a free afternoon gives you the chance to unwind and take a nice shower.
You'll celebrate with a few beers and dance in the evening. Here's where you bid your trekking group farewell.

After your 14-day trip, you catch an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Get ready for a fantastic ride that affords sweeping vistas of the breathtaking Himalayan peaks. You'll be treated to an amazing overhead view of the untamed landscape you hiked through as the little plane takes off.
After arriving in Kathmandu, take a rest or do some shopping. After you arrive at your hotel, you take some time to relax and reflect on the incredible experience you have just completed.

The vibrant and intriguing city of Kathmandu is full of surprises. The historic towns of Patan, Bhaktapur, and Kathmandu are all part of the Kathmandu Valley. The intricately carved wooden columns and pillars, the skillfully constructed temples and palaces, and the finely etched pictures on stone and metal.
Among the fantastic sights of Kathmandu Durbar Square are the fearsome Kal Bhairav, the red monkey god, the home of the Living Goddess (Kumari Ghar), and hundreds of sensual sculptures. 
Swyambhunath, the most mysterious and ancient religious complex in the world, is perched atop a hill on the western border of the Kathmandu Valley. Surrounding it are stupas, a variety of shrines and temples, painted images of deities, and many other religious artefacts.
One of the biggest stupas in the world and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside of Tibet, Boudhanath is located in the town of Boudha, dominating the skyline on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu.
The most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in Nepal is Pashupatinath. The complex has sculptures, shrines, and temples devoted to many deities, including depictions of Shiva. 
 

Today marks the conclusion of your journey, but the memories you make will last a lifetime. You will prepare to bid farewell to a nation that provided you with such an excellent chance to see Mount Everest. 
You'll have plenty of time on the way home to organise your next excursion and take in Nepal's most breathtaking mountain views.