Experience one of the world's ultimate hiking adventures on an epic 16-day Everest Base Camp Trek - EBC in Nepal. Your feet will take you on a journey through stunning terrain, ancient Sherpa villages, and up-close encounters with the world's highest peak. Explore the Kathmandu Valley, where you will discover UNESCO Heritage Sites and the rich cultures of Hinduism and Buddhism. Fly to Lukla, travel through rhododendron forests and suspension bridges, and acclimatize at Namche Bazaar. Experience the serenity of the trails that go through Sagarmatha National Park, a world heritage site, see the Khumbu Glacier, and explore the banks of emerald green lakes in the Gokyo Valley. Get an insight into the lifestyles of the Sherpas while enjoying their warm hospitality, waking to morning chants of monks in the numerous Buddhist monasteries that call this region home.
Highlights
Discover Kathmandu's UNESCO Heritage sites
Learn about Sherpa culture and their mountaineering legacy.
Hike Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world
Experience panoramic views of Khumbu Glacier
Visit famous monasteries in Tengboche and Pangboche
Explore the banks of emerald-green lakes in the Gokyo Valley
Requires the highest level of physical challenge and performance. Includes tours involving strenuous multi-day trekking or summit hikes. The majority of the hours in most days are physically active. Travelers will need intensive training in advance to meet the physical demands on these trips.
Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal! Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative will welcome you and assist you in transferring to your hotel in Kathmandu. After settling in, you will travel to the Mystik Mountains Adventures office for a brief discussion about your upcoming trek and to meet your guide and porters, followed by a traditional Nepalese welcome dinner.
Today is a great day for sightseeing through UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu City. Kathmandu, also known as Kantipur, is the center of Nepalese art and culture. It is a place for rest, relaxation, and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments. Kathmandu Durbar Square has an array of temples and the ancient palaces of the former Nepali Royals, enriching your experience of the centuries-old civilization.
In the afternoon, you will drive to the holy place of Buddhists, Swayambhunath. It is said to be around 2000 years old, and this Buddhist Stupa sits atop a hill. The main stupa is built of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth, supporting a lofty conical spire crowned by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. The hill of Swayambhu is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples. You’ll get a scenic view of Kathmandu from there.
Early in the morning, a 30-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Upon arrival in Lukla, take your first breakfast in the mountains and start your trekking adventure to Phakding Village. After lunch, explore Phakding Village and observe the local people.
Overnight at a local mountain lodge
Elevation: 2,650m / 8,694.23 ft Distance: Approximately 3-4 hrs walk
*** Due to Air-Traffic congestion at Kathmandu Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has diverted the flight from Kathmandu-Lukla to Manthali (Ramachap)- Lukla in High Season (Oct-Nov); in that case, we will drive to Manthali (Ramachap, approx 4 hours) for a flight to Lukla on Day 2 ***
After breakfast, continue your trek following the Dudhkoshi River. You will cross it twice to reach Monjo village by a small suspension bridge, which is also the entrance gate of Sagarmatha National Park. After a descending walk of about 20 minutes, you will reach Jorsalle village, the last village before Namche Bazaar. After Jorsalle village, follow the Dudhkoshi River on a gradual walk for half an hour before crossing the suspension bridge. For the next couple of hours, you will walk up to Namche Bazaar, which is well-known as the capital of the Khumbu region.
Overnight at a local mountain lodge
Elevation: 3,440 meters / 11,286.09 ft Distance: Approximately 5 - 6 hrs walk
Today is your rest day for acclimatization. After breakfast, you will make a short excursion around Namche Bazaar, visiting Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters and the Everest View Hotel for the panoramic view of many white peaks.
After breakfast, start your trek to Tyangboche. Today, you will have a pleasant walk and great views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde peaks. It will take more than an hour of challenging trekking to reach Tyangboche after crossing the Dudhkoshi River because the trail is all uphill. After a steep ascent, you will arrive in Tyangboche village, where the stunning Mt. Amadablam and large monasteries will catch your attention and praise you for a hard day's work.
Overnight at a local mountain lodge
Elevation: 3,867 meters / 12,687.008 ft Distance: Approximately 5 - 6 hrs walk
After breakfast, start your trek down to Diboche village through a rhododendron forest and cross the bridge. You will arrive at one of the most beautiful villages in Pangboche, and the trail continues to Dingboche as Mt. Amadablam gets closer and closer. After a pleasant 5-hour walk, you will finally arrive in Dingboche, also known as the gateway to Chukung Village and Island Peak.
Overnight at a local mountain lodge
Elevation: 4,358 meters / 14,298 ft Distance: Approximately 5 - 6 hrs walk
Today is another rest day for acclimatization. You may have a full day of rest, explore the village, or even consider a day walk to Chhukung Village. The stunning views of the mountains like Thamserku, Khangtega, Taboche, Cholache, and Mt. Amadablam are shining in front of your eyes.
After breakfast, start your trek gradually up to Thukla. A pleasant uphill walk brings you to the memorial park of the climber and finally to your guesthouse in Lobuche village. Beautiful views and lush scenery surround you.
Overnight at a local mountain lodge
Elevation: 4,928 meters / 16,168 ft Distance: Approximately 4 - 5 hrs walk
After having breakfast early in the morning, continue your trek to Gorekshep Village. You will reach Gorakshep after a wonderful three-hour hike along a winding, rocky path. After check-in at the lodge and lunch, continue your adventure towards Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Icefall. During the spring season, all the climbers gather at Everest Base Camp, where colorful tents can be seen as if you are in a snowy tent park. After exploring the base camp and its surroundings, go back to Gorekshep. Your adventure today comes to an end with a breathtaking view of Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse, and other majestic peaks.
Overnight at a local mountain lodge
Elevation: 5,160 meters to 5,320 meters / 16,930 ft to 17,455 ft Distance: Approximately 7 - 8 hrs walk
Early in the morning, start your hike to Kala Pathar to witness the stunning sunrise views of Mount Everest. After climbing for a few hours, you will arrive at the famous viewpoint at the top of Kala Pathar. You can now enjoy the best views of the Khumbu Himalayan mountain range, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam. Take some time to take pictures, then hike down to Gorekshep. After breakfast, you will have an easy walk down to Pheriche.
Overnight at a local mountain lodge
Elevation: 5,550 meters / 18,209 ft Distance: Approximately 6 - 7 hrs walk
After breakfast, start your trek going down, which is now easier and faster. With great memories of those spectacular views, you will trek through Pangboche, Tyangboche, and Kyangzuma and stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Overnight at a local mountain lodge
Elevation: 3,440 meters / 11,287 ft Distance: Approximately 5 - 6 hrs walk
After breakfast, start your trek on the descent path to the Dudhkoshi River. Afterward, the trek goes up and down all the way to Lukla, where you will stay overnight. You can celebrate your last dinner with your guides in the evening.
Today, catch your early morning flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax at your hotel or explore on your own.
An early morning visit to a social community support project under the NGO READI. This program practices sustainable and responsible travel, so as a part of Community Social Responsibility (CSR), this will support the community school at Changunaryan. This program empowers people through education, raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and on-the-job training. At the local community level, mobilize local communities to enhance the people’s skill level through responsible and accountable (technical) training, communication, and computer education.
Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day 16: Return Home
Transfer to the international airport to catch your flight to your next destination.
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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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Scott Trochim
2 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
4 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
