Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will get our friendly team ready to welcome you with a signboard of the Nepal Hiking Trek. Then a hotel will be arranged, where a fresh bath will hit you. In the evening, meet your trekking team and attend a briefing about the trekking itinerary of EBC by the trek leader, & then welcome dinner.
Day 01 Kathmandu arrival (1350m).
Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.
Visit the keycode Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath Temple, and the beautiful Boudanath Stupa on your own in the hearty region of Kathmandu. Earlier days in the medieval streets of Durbar Square will opulent ancient architecture with its timeless story. Once you get enchanted by the beautiful city, take your time for trekking equipment and have a deep sleep for the provenance for the following day. Expect a Nepal Hiking Trek Duffle bag and t-shirt as your souvenirs.
Day 03 Fly to Lukla (2,869m) and trek to Phakding
An early morning flight from Katmandu to Lukla is where it gets interesting. A half-hour exciting airstrip over lush forests, Sherpas’ settlements, and the remarkable Dudh Koshi River Valley culminated with an awe-inspiring panorama of the Himalayas. Easy hiking takes you to Phakding (2869m) after 3–4 hours, and you’ll sleep in the lap of mountain serenity.
If you are thinking of a Lukla flight in October, November, April, or May, you can’t opt for a direct flight from Kathmandu. Instead, flying from Manthali to Lukla is best.
Day 04 Trek to Namche Bazaar
After a light exercise, start with a small breakfast and climb a short 800 meters. A 7-8-hour walk takes you from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, the hub of the Khumbu region. You will mound along Sagarmatha National Park, pine forests, and beautiful Sherpa villages Toktotok, Benkar, Manjo, and Jorsale.
Crossing five suspension bridges and getting some view of Nuptse and Lhotse is even more exciting. About an hour's hike from Twin Bridge, make your step on the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. The first semblance of Everest with Thamserku, Kwangde, and Kusum Kanguru will cause you to be speechless. Moreover, your night will be at a local Sherpa teahouse.
Day 05 Rest and acclimatization
A perfect day to take a rest to acclimatize to the altitude! After breakfast, a delightful short trek to Khumjung village is best. Exploring the window scenes of incredible Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Tabuche, Cholatse, Thamserku, Lhotse, and other mountains while sitting from the comfort of the Everest View Hotel will be next level. There is so much to see in a single place—visit several shops, bakeries, and local markets to begin to understand the Sherpa people’s culture without killing yourself trying to do too much at once. Additionally, you can go to the Sherpa Museum.
Day 06 Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
After an acclimatization day at Namche, you will walk uphill, downhill, and toward Tengboche. Following the ridge line up to Kyangjuma will be an easy and spectacular glimpse of Dudhkoshi Valley, Ama Dablam, Tengboche Hill, and Mt. Everest that will be mind-blowing.
After lunch in the Phungi Thenga, you will pass through green forest and up steep slopes to Tengboche. A slow climb up to 900 meters from Phunge Thang takes you to the monastic gemsque village of Tengboche, where splendid Khangtenga, Thamserku, Tauche, and Pangboche Valley can be delighted.
Similarly, attending evening prayer at Tengboche Monastery will be something like magic. A good night will be at the outstanding teahouse.
Day 07 Tengboche to Dingboche
Today's trekking is surprising as you enter two amazing Sherpa villages. The first is pleasant Pangboche, and the second one is massive Dingboche. When you hike toward Debuche, the landscape changes remarkably. The trail drops to beautiful Milingo village and then goes up Pangboche, following the Imja River.
You will enjoy your lunch at Pangboche or Somare. After Somare, the trails divide into two parts, Pheriche and Dingboche. A superb view of Mt. Pumori's apical ridge looks splendid while passing through Orsho. Once you step into Dingboche, with its wide open valley and Ama Dablam, it feels like you step into another world.
Day 08 Rest and Acclimatization Hike to Nirekhasang Peak
Today is your final day of acclimatization. The Nirekhasang Peak trek is short, but it is full of gifts. At every stone’s throw, the view of Makalu, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam will surprise you. Encourage and refresh yourself whilst preparing for the next mountains in Dingboche. The hospitality of Sherpa culture is certainly enjoyed further by strolling around the incredible Sherpa villages.
Day 09 Dingboche to Lobuche
Dingboche to Lobuche leads to some vegetation area. The most popular is via Dughla. You will be walking on a pretty easy trail, then on a nasty hill. From the terminus of the Khumbu Glacier, you will head easterly over the terminal moraine towards the sharp and rugged Dughla topography.
Beyond Thukla Pass, the trail suddenly becomes an area of rugged beauty divided by stone memorials to mountaineering legends. The ride is hard, but the glacier and seeing the peaks make it worth it. Follow a short walk to Dughla, where the teahouses will give you a break, and then hike to Lobuche.
At Chupki Lhara, on the steep climb toward Everest, a stunning group of stone memorials and prayer flags pay homage to Everest and other high-altitude mountain climbing victims. When you reach Lobuche, you’ve arrived at the cusp of Everest Base Camp and feel the sense of being on it. Overnight will be at best teahouse with personal room.
Day 10 Lobuche to Gorpshe
Today is a huge day! Heading out with your footsteps on an ever-incredible Everest Base Camp will leave an emotion in you with the astonishing Khumbu Icefall. The trail crosses ridges of glaciated land, rubble, and stone and gives one peek at a time at the snowy beauty of Everest. You will have an excellent breakfast at Gorakshep and wander through pretty colored tents at the base camp. A two-hour return walk provides a nice cheering activity on top of the Gorak Shep. And overnight at the best teahouse.
Day 11 To Kalapattar (5,545m), descend to Gorakshep-Pheriche
The day starts very early to get an outstanding view of the golden sunshine at Kalapatthar. It looks like most of the mountain is on fire from top to bottom. Kalapattar offers fantastic views of the day. You will descend through the beautiful Pheriche Valley, catching gorgeous Pumori, Ama Dablam, Tabuche, Khumbutse, and Cholatse from the top.
You can also see some climbers with huge backpacks heading on their journey. You will walk ups and downs, high staircases, enormous boulders, and water crossing bridges. The best things are breathing in the fresh air and exploring astonishing scenery!
Walking into massive rocks with the correct pathways will be fun. It descends to 263 meters and takes about an hour's walk to Gorakshep. Plenty of snow-filled crevasses descended on and through the trail, making you so much closer to the peaks. Stay overnight in Pheriche.
Day 12 Pheriche to Khumjung
BazaarCrossing famous cuToday’s trek is down to lush greenery and Sherpa heartlands. The peaks will look right down on you from over the undulating routes across alpine meadows and riots of rhododendrons.
Getting to a beautiful Khumjung at the foothills of the revered Tabuche looks like being in an envelope. At night, you will delight in Sherpa culture in a quiet ambient setting in a Khumjung Monastery, where a yeti scalp was allegedly left.ltural places like Pangboche and Tengboche, we gradually move to Namche Bazaar. If you like, we can walk to Monjo instead of a different overnight stop. Overnight at lodge.
Day 13 Khumjung to Lukla
From Khumjung, you will descend to Lukla, following stunning Sherpa villages, such as Namche Bazaar, Jorsale, Manjo, Benkar, Toktok Phakding, Nurning, Ghat, and Thadokoshi. You will gently cross the rhododendron forest and suspension bridges and walk downhill along the Dudh Koshi Nadi.
Nepal Hiking Trek organizes a wonderful farewell for your final trek to the Himalayas. Enjoy the beautiful night with chill beer. The trekkers are not required but expected to tip. Overnight at a good teahouse.
Day 14 Fly back to Kathmandu
Take a magnificent scenic flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. If it’s clear, you’ll get outstanding views of many of Nepal’s mountains before you make the bumpy landing. In Thamel city, use your time any way you please—go exploring the craziness of Thamel, or lie low in the comfort of your hotel or shop for souvenirs.
You will attend an unbelievable goodbye dinner in the evening and clap for your magnificent achievement. You will take a good nap in a 3-star hotel in Thamel.
Day 15 Transfer to international airport for your flight home.
It is the end day of your Nepal tour vacation. Nepal Hiking Trek’s representative will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Kathmandu International Airport for your home flight. Despite the towering approach of the Himalayas to the horizon, you never leave behind the spirit. Safe travels, and Namaste!
