Everest Base Camp Kalapathar Trek

Day 1 Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding (2835m)

Wake up early in the morning, breakfast at hotel and drive to domestic airport and then fly to Lukla (2815m). On this very day, we will trek for about 4 hours to Phakding. The trial takes you through Dudh (milk) Koshi (river) and pine forest. We pass small groups of donkeys and yaks carrying trading goods and trek gear along the trial. The allure of the mountain is hard to resist, but we must be patient, as it is very important to acclimatize slowly and thereby fully appreciate our time at high altitude. It is the journey of first step so that needs to go slowly. Overnight at tea house

Day 2 Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446m)

The trial climbs up the Dudh Koshi Canyon, crossing from side to side passing the villages of Benkar and Chomou and through forests of blue pine, fir and juniper. Between 3600m and 4200m birch and rhododendron predominate. Solid villages with dry stone walls of the type and the lake district can be seen running down from the high meadows. After registering the name of tourist at Jorsale, the trial undulates along the valley up to the confluence of Bhotekoshi and Dudh Koshi. This part of the trial is virtually sunless and notoriously cold and windy, the wind funneling down the gorges of both rivers. From this point, you begin the final step to Namche Bazaar. Along the trial, you can explore the Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse and Mt. Lhotse etc. Overnight rest at Namche bazaar.

Day 3 Namche Bazaar 3440 m

A rest day for acclimatization, which is situated in a sheltered horseshoe shaped basin high above the Bhote Koshi Gorge.Terraced houses cling to the hillside.It is as developed town where banking facilities also available.

Day 4 Namche to Tengboche 3860 m

From Namche, it is a steep one hour climb to Shyangboche ( 3720m). There are good views of Amadablam and Everest from here, and a short airfield built to serve the superb view at Everest view hotel. The trial descends from the this point to the village of Khumjung(3790m). The gompa claims to possess the skull of a yeti, though tests have shown it to be that of humble serow (a goat like antelope). The mixed forest of rhododendron, birch and silver fir contrasts with the bar slopes of the gorge and you may see musk deer and impeyan pheasant. The trial from Khumjung goes down the valley, past chortens and mani walls and soon meet the trial from Namche to Tengboche then climb steeply at first through forest then more gradually to the Tengboche. At early in the morning, a magnificient view of Kwangde (6187m), Tawache (6542m), Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7835m), Lhotse (8616m), Amadablam (6856m), Kangtega ( 6779m) and Thamserku (6608m) can be arrayed in a stunning panorama. Mani Rimdu festival held in full moon day of November/December.

Day 5 Tengboche to Pheriche 4240 m

Descend through forest to Devuche where there are a few travellers’ lodges & nunnery. After crossing the Imja Khola on a steel suspension bridge, climb up past some mani stones to pangboche (3860m), the highest all year settlement in the valley with the HRA first aid post and some lodges. The gomba claims to have a yeti scalp and hand, which yopu can view for a small fee. The trial passes through the small villages of Sherpa community.

Day 6 Pheriche rest

A side trip can be made up to Nagkartshang Gompa (4600m) which also offers a good view of Makalu. There is another, more strenuous, side trip to Chhukung (4700m), a small summer settlement where you can get excellent views of Island peak, Lhotse & Amadablam.

Day 7 Pheriche to Lobuche 4910 m

The first part of the route passes up the long scrubby flat bottom of the valley to Phulung Kharka. It rises steadily, then drops down, crosses the river and enters Dughla (4620m) with its tea shops. From here the trial climbs higher and onto the moraine. A row of chortens in memory of the Sherpas who have died on Everest marks the top of the climb. The views of Tawache & Nuptse are spectacular from Lobuche.

Day 8 Lobuche to Gorakshep (5140 m) to EBC (5346) to Gorakshep

Khumbu Glacier morain until the terminal morain of the Changri Nup and Changri Shar glaciers on your left. It then becomes steeper and rougher as you climb to the top of the morain. As it crosses an unconsolidated slope, the path changes from season to season. Usually, there are small stone cairns and tell tale signs of Yak droppings to indicate the way. Then a short descend to a dry sandy area of Gorak Shep which has a small lake beyond. Mt. Pumori (7161m) can easily be seen from this point. As you follow the south ridge down, you can see Kalapatthar (5545m), the common point for viewing Everest.

After Gorak Shep, you head out through boulder strewn area, some of the rocks having inscription to the many climbers and Sherpas who have died in pursuit of the summit. The trial then crosses the morain wall and descends to the Khumbu Glaciers which you cross. Cairns mark the route which changes the path frequently. A great care is required. The round trip takes around 6 hours.

Day 9 Gorakshep to Pangboche (3930 m)

The trek decends down to Pheriche, lunch and finally the walk ends at Pangboche (3860m), the place is at the bank of Imja Khola.

Day 10 Pangboche to Namche Bazaar

The trek decends down to Pheriche, lunch and finally the walk ends at Pangboche (3860m), the place is at the bank of Imja Khola.

Day 11 Namce to Lukla

The trial from Namche steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy regular trial. Overnight at Lukla.

Day 12 Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu

Fly to Kathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel