Trek to Everest Base Camp

Nepal, discover this 15-day trip

Trip Description

During this fabulous tour, you will meet the Sherpa people, known for accompanying travelers in their ascent of the world's highest peaks. You start the tour gently before heading to Namche, the starting point of your trek to Everest Base Camp. Namche Bazaar is a charming mountain town located at a high altitude. It is an important place on the way to Everest, as it serves as a starting point for trekkers and mountaineers. There you will find shops, restaurants, and a lively local market where you can buy supplies and souvenirs. This trek to Everest Base Camp is an extraordinary adventure that will take you through breathtaking landscapes, from rhododendron forests to picturesque Sherpa villages, and across daring suspension bridges. Finally, you will reach Everest Base Camp, a mythical place where climbers prepare for their ascent to the top of the world. This journey will be an unforgettable experience, both for the natural beauty of the Himalayan mountains and for the encounter with the culture and the Sherpa people, who add a profound human dimension to this extraordinary adventure.

Accomodation

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Stay program

day 1
Kathmandu
Welcome! You are greeted by your driver at Kathmandu airport and taken to your hotel. You will soon set off on foot to discover Kathmandu, a city that will surely give you a change of scenery. Take the opportunity to taste the delicious masala tea or let yourself be tempted by your first momos, small Tibetan dumplings typical of the region. Overnight at the hotel.
day 2
Kathmandu to Ramechhap
You leave Kathmandu by land to go to Ramechhap, a small town located about a hundred kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. On the way, the beauty of nature and the charming villages of the Kathmandu valley are revealed to you. Overnight at the hotel.
day 3
Ramechhap to Phakding
You take an early morning flight to Lukla, an essential stop on the way to Everest and its base camp. During the flight, enjoy the magnificent view of the Himalayas. In Lukla, you warm up with a few hours of walking along the Dudh Kosi river to reach the village of Phakding. Overnight in a lodge.
day 4
Phakding to Namche
You start this beautiful day of walking by going up the valley, then crossing the Dudh Kosi river by suspension bridges. After an intense climb through the forest, you finally reach the town of Namche Bazar, the capital of Sherpa country and a must-stop for all trekkers in the region. You sleep in one of the many lodges in the town.
day 5
Namche (acclimatization day)
To ensure the smooth running of your trek, an acclimatization day is essential. You have two options: you can rest to avoid too much physical effort, or go for a walk to the surrounding villages, from where you can discover the high peaks of the Solokhumbu. Night in lodge.
day 6
Namche
The day begins with crossing the hamlet of Phunki Tanga before crossing the Dudh Kosi river and starting a challenging ascent up to the Tengboche monastery. Take advantage of the afternoon to visit this monastery located at the foot of Ama Dablam, a legendary peak with its famous pyramidal shape. Night in a lodge.
day 7
Namche to Dingboche
This day begins with a descent along a trail through a rhododendron forest towards the Imja Khola river. You leave the trail to reach the village of Pangboche, in the heart of a pine and juniper forest, then cross the river before climbing up to Dingboche. The view is breathtaking of the Lhotse summit at 8,516 m. Night in a lodge.
day 8
Dingboche
Today, you leave the main trail to continue your progress towards the Island Peak base camp. Towering before you, the immense Lhotse dominates the landscape and the glaciers sparkle more and more. You stop in the village of Chhukung to rest well before the intense day ahead. Night in lodge.
day 9
Dingboche to Gorakshep
You reach the village of Gorakshep by a gentle ascent. From there, you set out for a round trip to the Everest base camp. The view of the Khumbu glacier and its icefall is extraordinary and provides an intense experience. Then, it's back to the village of Gorakshep. Make the most of this moment when time seems to no longer matter. Night in a lodge.
day 10
Gorakshep to Pheriche
The departure to climb Kala Pattar takes place before sunrise. The panorama of Everest and the other Himalayan peaks, such as Nuptse and Changtse, is spectacular. These giants tower over you with all their height. Then descend back to Gorak Shep, and continue your walk to reach Pheriche at the end of the day. Night in lodge.
day 11
Pheriche to Namche
Today, you descend in altitude and gradually find vegetation again: junipers and pine forests begin to appear. You cross the village of Pangboche, then the gorges of the Dudh Kosi river. You end this day with a balcony traverse to reach Namche Bazar. Night in a lodge.
day 12
Namche to Lukla
You begin this last day with a long descent along the Dudh Kosi. You pass through the villages of Monjo and Phakding, before a final ascent to Lukla. It is now time to say goodbye to the team of porters who have accompanied you throughout your trek, during a final evening in Sherpa territory. Night in lodge.
day 13
Lukla to Ramechhap to Kathmandu
This morning, you leave Lukla by air to reach Ramechhap, then Kathmandu by road. Attention: all flights are subject to weather conditions. It is sometimes necessary to change the program by postponing the flight to the following day. Upon arrival in the Nepalese capital, you will be taken to your hotel. The afternoon is free for you. Overnight at the hotel.
day 14
Kathmandu (safety day)
Safety day in case bad weather in Lukla could have prevented you from returning the day before. Make full use of this time to visit the capital: the Swayambhunath Monkey Temple, Bodhnath, the largest stupa in Asia, or the sacred site of Pashupatinath. Why not do some last shopping in Thamel? Night at the hotel.
day 15
Departure from Kathmandu
Enjoy one last day in the heart of the Nepalese capital to soak up this charming atmosphere one last time. Enjoy one last plate of momos before being driven by your driver to the airport for your flight.