15 Days Private Everest Base Camp Trek

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu( 1,350M/4,429ft). Meet at Airport and Transfer to Hotel

1. Kathmandu Valley
   1h
   Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our team member from Nepal Social Treks will assist you with check-in and room key at the hotel. You can enjoy your leisure time, rest, read, or stroll around the Thamel Area, and reduce jet lag. Later, in the evening, you’ll attend a briefing session with your trekking guide who will inform you basically everything about the trek and also familiarize yourself with the group before the trek. After the meeting, enjoy a welcome dinner with the group.

Day 2: Morning Flight to Lukla (2,840m/9,317 ft) and Trek to Phakding (2,610m/8563ft)

1. Lukla
   4h
   Early in the morning, you’ll take a 40-minute domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the world’s most extreme airport which will be a lifetime experience, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Upon arrival, meet local staff and porters. You’ll begin the trek on a relatively easy trail towards Cheplung village; a beautiful landmark with blessings from the Stupa of Enlightenment for all visitors traveling to the Mount Everest region from around the world. From the village, you’ll see the first sight of the mountain with the distant view of Mt. Khumbila. Continue on the Dudh Koshi River, which is the highest river in terms of elevation, until Phakding village, which is a small village in the Khumbu Region where you'll enjoy a dinner with the group.

Day 3: Trek from Phakding(2,610m/ 8,563 ft) to Namche Bazaar(3,440m/11286ft)

1. Namche Bazaar
   6h
   This day's walk takes you through a pine forest, rustic villages, and occasional yak pastures. After leaving Phakding, a small village in the Khumbu Region, you'll follow a narrow trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River, the highest river in terms of elevation, passing Sherpa villages and crossing suspension bridges to Sagarmatha National Park, a protected region located in the northeastern Nepali Himalayas. The trail leads uphill to Jorsalle, along with the majestic glimpses of Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Everest, and Nuptse. Namche Bazaar considered the Sherpa Capital, offers a close-up view of Kongde-Ri and Thamserku.

Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar(3,440m/11,286ft)

1. Namche Bazaar
   6h
   Acclimatize at Namche Bazaar for a leisurely day to minimize altitude sickness. To keep your feet moving, you will hike to the beautiful village of Khumjung, You will have the opportunity to see the village's historic monastery and a school that Sir Edmund Hillary built. Afterward, you will visit the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed luxurious hotels in the world enlisted in the Guinness Book of World Records (2004) for panoramic views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtega, Taboche, and Kwangde.

Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar(3,440m/11,286ft) to Tengboche(3,860m/12,664ft)

1. Tengboche
   5h
   After acclimatization, the trek continues through dense forest, passing Phungithanga and transforming into a challenging uphill trail. The trail passes through a water-powered prayer wheel and continues to Tengboche, home to Khumbu's largest Buddhist monastery. Then you will visit Tengboche Monastery, where visitors can enjoy spectacular views of surrounding mountains like Ama Dablam, Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse.

Day 6: Trek from Tengboche(3,860m/12,664 ft) to Dingboche(4,410m/14,468ft)

1. Dingboche
   5h
   After breakfast, head north from Tengboche and cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. Walk on a narrow path towards Orsho and Imja Khola, passing rhododendron, birch, and conifer trees. Visit small villages, mani walls, and chortens before reaching Dingboche, the highest Sherpa settlement in Khumbu. Dingboche is enclosed by stone walls, offering a view of Ama Dablam with just a stone throw away

Day 7: Acclimatization Day at Dingboche (4,410m/14,468ft)

1. Dingboche
   6h
   You'll spend another crucial acclimatization day at Dingboche so that you can acclimatize to the high elevation and thin air. You'll be making the 400-meter ascent to Nangkartshang Peak, which is situated on the village's northern slope. Reaching the summit of the Nangkartshang Peak requires a two-hour of steep ascent from the center of Dingboche. This peak's summit, at 5,083 meters, offers stunning views of Ama Dablam, Makalu, Lhotse, Kantega, and Cho Oyu.

Day 8: Trek from Dingboche(4,410m/14,468ft) to Lobuche (4,910/16,108ft)

1. 5h
   The day begins with a gradual climb towards Pheriche valley, where you'll see soaring peaks like Ama Dablam, Taboche, and Cholatse. The trail becomes strenuous, with steep climbs over Khumbu Glacier moraine. You'll reach Thukla Pass, decorated with prayer flags and stone shrines. After crossing, you'll reach Lobuche, an overnight destination with stunning views of Nuptse and Taboche.

Day 9: Trek from Lobuche(4,910m/16,108ft) to Gorak Shep(5,140m/16,863ft) and Excursion to Everest Base Camp(5,364m/17,598ft))

1. Everest Base Camp
   7h · Admission ticket included
   On the Everest Base Camp Trek, depart from Lobuche and travel on rough terrain towards Gorak Shep, where you'll see mountains like Pumori and Nuptse. At Gorak Shep, drop your backpacks and follow a rocky trail towards the base camp, where you'll see glacial moraine and streams. From there, enjoy breathtaking views of Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbu Icefall, and Khumbutse. Return to Gorak Shep, a small settlement with stunning views of Nuptse and Taboche.

Day 10: Morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,643m/18,513ft) and Trek to Pheriche(4,270m/14009ft)

1. 6h
   The Everest Base Camp Trek begins early at dawn with a hike to Kala Patthar, a prominent viewpoint in the region. The route is steep and rocky, offering stunning sunrise views of various massifs. After a brief stop, descend towards Lobuche, continue along rough trails until Thukla Pass, and cross a bridge to reach Pheriche. Pheriche is home to the Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic, a non-profit organization aiming to reduce casualties during trekking and mountaineering in the Himalayas.

Day 11: Trek from Pheriche(4,270m/14009ft) to Tengboche(3,860m/12,664ft)

1. Tengboche
   5h
   On this day, you'll return to Tengboche after a relatively easy trek, with strenuous uphills. The densely forested area is covered by rhododendron and juniper trees, and rare wildlife and birds may be observed. After a five-hour walk, you'll arrive at Tengboche, where you'll see peaks like Ama Dablam, Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse.

Day 12: Trek from Tengboche(3,860m/12,664ft) to Namche Bazaar(3,440m/11,286ft)

1. Namche Bazaar
   5h
   On this day, you'll return to Tengboche , after a relatively easy trek, with strenuous uphills. The densely forested area is covered by rhododendron and juniper trees, and rare wildlife and birds may be observed. After a five-hour walk, you'll arrive at Tengboche, a settlement in the Khumbu Pasanglhamu rural municipality in the Khumbu subregion where you'll see peaks like Ama Dablam, Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse.

Day 13: Trek from Namche Bazaar(3,440m/11286ft) to Lukla(2,840m/9,317ft)

1. Lukla
   6h
   The day begins with a steep descent from Namche Bazaar, followed by a challenging route to the Dudh Koshi River bank. The Everest Massif, the highest peak on Earth, is where this river has its beginnings. In the Everest region, the river is formed by the melting of glaciers and snow.
   Crossing a suspension bridge leads to a pleasant path through rhododendron and pine forests. Eventually, you reach Phakding, a small Sherpa settlement, where you cross another suspension bridge and head uphill toward Lukla. Along the way, you'll pass Buddhist monasteries, chortens, and mani walls. Celebrate the Everest Base Camp Trek's success with the entire team before returning to Kathmandu.

Day 14: Fly from Lukla(2,840m/4,429ft) to Kathmandu

1. Kathmandu
   40m
   On the final day of your Everest Base Camp adventure, you’ll bid farewell to the mountains and return to Kathmandu. The 40-minute flight offers stunning views of the Himalayas. A representative from Nepal Social Treks will greet you at the domestic terminal and transfer you to a hotel. Back at the hotel, you can choose to relax or take a stroll through Thamel's bustling marketplace to pick up some souvenirs.

Day 15: International Departure

1. Kathmandu Valley
   30m
   On your final day in Nepal, a representative from Nepal Social Treks will transport you to Tribhuvan International Airport, assist with check-in terminal, and drop you off.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• International Flight ticket is not included in the package.
• Nepal Entry Visa Fees should be directly paid by the guest.
• In case of any emergencies Travel and medical insurance is not included in the package