Detail Itinerary
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Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft)
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. After refreshments, our senior guide will give you a briefing about Everest Base Camp Trek. Later, you can then go for a little walk and have dinner.
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Day 02 : Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing.
Kathmandu is the historical and cultural center of the country. It is a popular destination for tourists, trekkers and adventure seekers. With a fusion of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western cultural influences, Kathmandu is a sight to behold. Today you will spend seeing some UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley.
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Day 03 : Fly to Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft) and Trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft) -4 Hours
A scenic flight to Lukla will bring us to the start of our trek. After meeting the supporting crew, we head up the Dudh Kosi Valley on a well-marked trail and then stay overnight in Phakding.
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Day 04 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/10,958ft) -6 Hours
After breakfast at Phakding we trek towards Namche. On a clear day, we will get the first glimpses of Mt Everest from here. We will spend the night on this gateway to the Khumbu region.
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Day 05 : Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar – (3,440m).
It is quite easy to spend the day in Namche. With an abundance of lodges, cafes and shops, it is an ideal place to acclimatize for the journey ahead to the higher altitudes. You can take short hikes around town and spend the evening enjoying the sunset.
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Day 06 : Trek to Tengboche (3,860m/12,664ft) - 5 Hours
After breakfast in Namche, we start our trek towards Tengboche. With closeup views of the highest mountains, we will follow the ups and downs of the trail that is beautiful and full of vegetation. Notable ones are pine forests. Later, after a satisfying lunch, we will take a steep climb up to reach Tengboche, a place with an iconic Buddhist monastery.
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Day 07 : Trek to Dingboche (4,410m/14,469ft) – 5 Hours
Trek through the a fairly rough path that climbs up farther into the mountains. The challenging trek from Tengboche to Dingboche takes a little under 6 hours. The vegetation thins down noticeably, and you will encounter more rocks and snow.
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Day 08 : Acclimatization Day
Today we stop for some rest and acclimatization. Orbit recommends an easy leisurely hike in the morning. During the day, you might want to stay indoor for the warmth; and since the wind can get speedy, staying indoors is a good way to pass the day.
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Day 09 : Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,109ft) -5 Hours
Today, we continue up the wide valley located below the majestic peaks of Cholatse and Tawache and then do a steep climb towards the foot of Khumbu Glacier. After lunch, we follow the zigzag trail upwards to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche. We will stay for a good night’s sleep here in Lobuche.
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Day 10 : Trek to Gorak Shep (5,140m/16,864ft) and hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) - 8 Hours in total
Immediately after a good breakfast, we climb through meadows and the moraine to reach Gorakshep. After that we will either climb to Kala Patthar or continue towards Everest Base Camp. From Kala Patthar, we get to see the entire south face of Mt. Everest. Alternatively, having reached Everest Base Camp, we will enjoy the satisfaction and then return to Gorakshep for the night.
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Day 11 : Hike to Kala Patthar (5,550m/18,209ft) and Trek to Pheriche (4,240m/13,911ft) – 7 Hours
At dawn, we can climb Kalapatthar (5,545 m) to enjoy a panoramic and spectacular sunrise. Later, we will trek back to Pheriche. Along the way we will encounter yaks herds amid a scenic trail before reaching Pheriche, the windy village. We stay overnight at a lodge.
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Day 12 : Trek down to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft) – 6 Hours
We return to Namche after a trek of about 6 hours from Pheriche. Amid the hustle and bustle of Namche, we can enjoy the evening before dinner and bed.
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Day 13 : Trek down to Lukla – 7 Hours
Today we start after breakfast and continue to retrace our hike to Lukla along Dudh Koshi River. The walk is around average pace, which will bring us to Lukla. Stay in a lodge here enjoying the good food and rest for the night.
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Day 14 : Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu – 45 minutes.
Catch an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. It’s a scenic flight of about forty five minutes. You touch down at Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day around the city or just stay at leisure.
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Day 15 : Flight back home.
After breakfast, our staff will take you to the Airport three hours before your scheduled flight back home.
