EBC and Kalapatthar Trek
Trip Facts
- Days 15
- Max. Altitude 5600 m
- Grade Hard
- Group Size Minimum 2 pax
- Activities Trekking Adventure
- Start / End Kathmandu / Kathmandu
The title itself describes that Everest Base Camp Trek is the adventure of a lifetime, a journey for those whose dreams soar higher than even the clouds. Everyday you have to challenge physically and mentally about 04 to 07 hours, however, you will be delighted with the natural beauties; long suspension bridge above Dudhkoshi river, cool terrain around Imja river, roaring rivers and some endangered species Red Panda as well. The trails are warmly welcoming, innocent children en route are amazing and the difficult life at the mountains obliged you to forget your luxuries.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01 Kathmandu (1350 m)
- Day 02 Lukla - Phakding (2652 m)
- Day 03 Phakding - Namche Bazzar (3440 m)
- Day 04 At Namche for acclimatization (3440 m)
- Day 05 Namche Bazar - Thyangboche (3867 m)
- Day 06 Thyangboche - Dingboche (4530m)
- Day 07 At Dingboche - acclimatization day
- Day 08 Dingboche - Lobuche (4930 m)
- Day 09 Gorakshep (5164 m)- Kala Patthar (5650 m) - Everest Base Camp (5364 m)
- Day 10 Gorakshep - Pangboche (3985 m)
- Day 11 Pangboche - Namche (3440 m)
- Day 12 Namche - Lukla (2800 m)
- Day 13 Fly Lukla – Kathmandu (1350 m)
- Day 14 Patan Sightseeing and farewell dinner
- Day 15 Departure
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Day 01
Kathmandu (1350 m)
Assistance upon arrival.
Welcome by garland and transfer to hotel.
Trek briefing and swift check-in.
Overnight at the hotel. -
Day 02
Lukla - Phakding (2652 m)
Early morning, transfer from hotel to domestic airport to board Lukla flight. Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800 m). Upon arrival after 30 mins flight, set up your baggage’s with tea/coffee break. Start your first day trek. It is an easy walk through several villages to Phakding, where you will have your lunch, dinner and overnight stay. You will trek about 04 hours trek.
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Day 03
Phakding - Namche Bazzar (3440 m)
After breakfast we follow the Dudh Kosi for about 2 hour and then climb slowly up a steep trail to Namche. As we climb, we enjoy our first views of Everest (8848 m), Nuptse (7879 m) and Lhotse (8383 m) – the big three. We stay in the heart of the Namche Village. We walk about 07 hours.
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Day 04
At Namche for acclimatization (3440 m)
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar.
We enjoy a rest day here to allow for maximum acclimatization on our way to Everest Base Camp. A pleasant day can be spent exploring the village, talking to the Sherpas and simply enjoying and marveling at the incredible scenery. Needless to say, visiting Sagarmatha National Park, Hotel Everest View, the highest hotel in the world will last long.
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Day 05
Namche Bazar - Thyangboche (3867 m)
Today we walk along a very pleasant trail under the soaring peak to Thamserku and steadily descending to the Imja river where there are a series of water driven prayer wheels. We climb steadily for about 2 hours to Thyangboche Monastery (3875 m) and the views from here are magnificent. The Monastery is literally surrounded by mountains. Yaks graze on the small meadow and the monks drone through their prayers. Surely, this is one of the most beautiful spots in the world. The strenuous walk is about 07 hours.
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Day 06
Thyangboche - Dingboche (4530m)
We move up the Imja river valley to Pangboche (3900m). We stop here for lunch and visit the Monastery and look at the ‘Yeti Sculpt’. In the afternoon, we continue on to the summer village of Dingboche. The scenery all day is superb. We walk about 06 hours.
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Day 07
At Dingboche - acclimatization day
Another rest and acclimatization day at Dingboche. This rest and acclimatization day should give you an excellent chance of ascending Kala Pathar, the Base Camp of the Everest. From these yak herders’ village, there are a number of interesting excursions. A 2 hours walk to the huts at Chukung (4700m) will take you to the glaciers flowing off Nuptse and Lhotse. Overnight halt at the foot of Amadablam.
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Day 08
Dingboche - Lobuche (4930 m)
We walk up a small ridge and then contour around the base of the Khumbu Glacier and have a light lunch at Dhungla (4600 m). From here, we have a short steep climb to the terminal moraine of the glacier from where the views are stunning. A spiritual stop over at Memorial Park, where there are crains, prayer flags, for honouring all the Sherpas and climbers who died attempting to climb Mt. Everest including Scott Fischer
Overnight stay at the foot of the Lobuje Ice Fall (4930m).
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Day 09
Gorakshep (5164 m)- Kala Patthar (5650 m) - Everest Base Camp (5364 m)
Today, we climb Kala Patthar. The actual distance is not so far but we take it very slowly to compensate for the altitude stopping at Gorekh Shep (5288 m) for a light lunch. We then take the climb to Kala Pathar (5650 m). The Everest Base Camp is just down. This is a hard pull but the view from top surpasses anything you can imagine. All around us flow huge glacier ice. The mountains of Pumori (7145 m), Lingtren (6697 m) and Khumbutse (6623 m) separate us from Tibet, and just over the Lho La pass. We see the huge rock of Changtse (7550 m) in Tibet itself. But the queen of them all – Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) towers over everyone. This is the Roof of the World. Weather permitting, we continue to Everest Base Camp which is not hard like Kalapatthar. And, this is the real challenge of Everest. After pretty long but amazing views, we return to Gorakshep for overnight stay.
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Day 10
Gorakshep - Pangboche (3985 m)
We retrace our steps along the glacier to Pheriche (4260 m) and stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we take the lower trail to Pangboche and overnigth stay. It covers almost 07 hours.
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Day 11
Pangboche - Namche (3440 m)
After a cool breakfast, we continue walk towards Tengboche which is bit comfortable after ascent to Kalapatthar and all. We may meet herds of Yaks and local children who are taking special care of daily esentials transport. At Monastery, we can stop over for some meditaion or just enjoy the majestic views of Mt. Amadablam. For sure, climbing down needs to be careful but makes us happy till we enjoy the lunch. Afterwards, there is gradual walk till Namche where we overnight stay after 06 hours journey.
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Day 12
Namche - Lukla (2800 m)
It is a very long day but an exciting day as we are soon going back home. We leave the footfrints on the mountains. Climbing down and gradual uphill till Monjo is breathtaking. Before that, we enjoy a nice lunch at Phakding and some relaxation on own. Pronto, once we reach at Lukla, we are relieved and delighted for this adventure.
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Day 13
Fly Lukla – Kathmandu (1350 m)
After early breakfast at lodge fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
We shall spend the day not forgetting a good shower and laundry.
Overnight at the hotel. -
Day 14
Patan Sightseeing and farewell dinner
After leisure breakfast, we start our day visiting Patan Durbar Square which is also called City of Fine Arts.
The farewell dinner is always exciting that boots up more for excitement and finally leds to come to Nepal once more. The authentic Nepali dinner impress a lot with lots of varieties; rice, dal, lentile, chicken. On the background, the sweet singing with live music band and Sherpa dance to Tharu dance represents Nepal, no one can’t wait for the dancing participation.
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Day 15
Departure
After breakfast, we transfer to airport for onward flight.
Everyone tries to come once again for more excitements !
1. All transfers to and from the airport accompanied by an English speaking representative
2. Accommodation based on twin sharing as detailed in the itinerary.
3. Activities as shown in the itinerary, note this may vary from day to day
4. Sterilized drinking water during trek
5. All necessary transportation
6. All trekking related permits and fees
7. Experienced English speaking trekking guide
8. Assistant guides and porters to support the group size
9. Applicable taxes
1. Personal Travel Insurance
2. Personal clothing and footwear such as down jackets, waterproofs.
3. Personal equipment, for example rucksack, day backpack, torch, water bottle.
4. Personal medical supplies and vaccinations
5. Personal expenses such as bar bills, tips to guides, porters and drivers, laundry
6. Expenses incurred during emergency evacuation due to any reason
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