Basic travel information
The Everest Base Camp hiking trail runs through small sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries to the legendary Mount Everest base camp. Accommodation for hiking takes place in hiking lodges run by locals. The ascent to the base camp takes a total of eleven days.
The trip culminates in the ascent to the ridge of Kala Pathar (5545 m), which offers spectacular views of Mount Everest and other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas.
MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 2 people
Itinerary
DAY 1 – KATHMANDU
Airport transfer to the hotel. In the evening there is the opportunity to make last minute purchases for hiking.
NOTE: Hotel accommodation according to international practice from 14:00. If your flight arrives in the morning, when booking your trip, select the day before arrival as the arrival date.
ACCOMMODATION IN
HOTEL MANASLU OR SIMILAR
DAY 2 – LUKLA – PHAKDING
An early flight to Lukla, where our hike begins. Our equipment will be transferred to our sher carriers. Overnight in Phakding village (2610 m). (A)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 3 – NAMCHE BAZAAR
We ascend through the pine and spruce forest sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar (3450 m).
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 4 – NAMCHE BAZAAR
We get used to the thin atmosphere by taking a few hours walk to the vantage point above the city from where there is a magnificent view of the Everest massif
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 5 – PHORTSE
The route of the day begins at about 2h with a steady transition to Sanasa, after which we ascend a calm and airy route to Mong La Pass, where we will have lunch. We descend to Phortse Thanga, from where about an hour ascent to the village of Phortse (3840 m). The scenery of the Kang Tega and Gokyo Valley glaciers is bold.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 6 – PANGBOCHE
One of the most beautiful hiking trails takes us high above the Imja Khola River to the village of Pangboche (3860 m), one of the highest year-round villages in the Everest region.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 7 – DINGBOCHE
Our route rises steadily over the tree line to the village of Dingboche (4410 m) at the beginning of the Khumbu Valley. We get used to the thin atmosphere and take a trip to the village of Chukung (4730 m), located at the foot of the impressive three-kilometer south wall of Lhotse. Island Peak appears from Chukung for the first time.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 8 – DINGBOCAHE
At this altitude, it is good to get another rest period to adjust, just relax or enjoy a nice day trip to Chukung overlooking the Imja valleys and Lhotse face.
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 9 – DUGHLA
Short hike to Dughla (4600 m). In the afternoon, the opportunity to ascend to the edge of the Khumbu Glacier, which offers stunning views of the upper valley.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 10 – LOBUCHE
Following the Khumbu Glacier, we ascend to the barren village of Lobuche (4910 m). In the afternoon the opportunity to climb to the edge of the glacier to admire the huge stream of ice.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 11 – GORAKSHEP
We continue our journey following the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep (5140 m), which once served as a grazing ground for jackets. Opportunity to ascend the ridge of Kala Pathar (5545 m), which offers the best views of the summit of Everest and the base camp.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 12 – EVEREST BASE CAMP AND PHERICHE
We wake up early and start the journey following the edge of the glacier and finally along the Khumbu Glacier itself to Everest Base Camp (5360 m). In the spring, Base Camp is full of climbers and the sherpas assisting them as they prepare to ascend to the top of Mount Everest. The views of Khumbu Icefall are breathtaking. We return the same route to Gorakshep and continue to land at Pheriche for the night.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 13 – NAMCHE BAZAAR
We continue our return towards Namche Bazaar, passing all the villages where we stayed on the ascent. The day trip is about 20km long, but the foot rises comfortably when the nose is downhill. In the evening, the opportunity for a Finnish sauna!
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 14 – PHAKDING
We enjoy Namche’s morning in complete peace and still make the final gift purchases. After lunch, we begin a long downhill and transition to Phakding.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 15 – LUKLA
The last day’s hike is short, but ends with a fine ascent to the Lukla Gate. We will have a joint dinner with the plaintiffs at the inn and say goodbye to them at the end of the evening.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 16 – KATHMANDU
We fly from Lukla to the human bustle of Kathmandu.
ACCOMMODATION IN
HOTEL MANASLU OR SIMILAR
DAY 17 – KATHMANDU
We visit the Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath in Kathmandu and the Hindu temple in Pashupatinath. Overnight in Kathmandu. (A)
ACTIVITIES
CITY TOUR
ACCOMMODATION IN
HOTEL MANASLU OR SIMILAR
DAY 18 – RETURN
Transfer from the hotel to the airport. (A)
MEALS: [A] BREAKFAST [L] LUNCH [I] DINNER
