Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek

From Nuntala, descend continues to Dudh Koshi (Milk river) the largest river on the trek. Then ascend through several Sherpa and Rai villages. Terraced fields and forest to the spread-out village of Khari-Khola. Overnight at guest house.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Kharikhola
• Maximum Altitude:2,090m

The path ascends through Sherpa villages and a forest inhabited by monkeys, and then winds steeply up and down through the Dudh Koshi canyan to Puiyan. Overnight at guest house.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Puiyan
• Maximum Altitude:2,280m

The trail climbs for about an hour after Puiyan to a ridge at 2,800m. Then up to another ridge. Passing the path to Lukla airport, after which we climb on to Phakding. Overnight at guest house.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Phakding
• Maximum Altitude:2,640m

The trek begins with a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes a waterfall. Full day, we pass villages interspersed with magnificent forest- rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant firs and on the way to walking you will be rewarded (weather permitting) your first glimpse of Kusum Kanggru (6,369m) Thamserku (6,608m) Everest (8,848m) and Nuptse (7,879 m). A steep climb up to the beautiful village of Namche bazaar (3,445m). Overnight at guest house.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Namche
• Maximum Altitude:3445m

Acclimatization is most important before proceeding to a higher elevation. It is therefore recommended that we take a short day's hike to Everest view hotel or relax and explore the sherpa culture of Namche village.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Namche
• Maximum Altitude:3445m

A couple of hours walk takes us to phungithanga; from there the trail climbs through forests where we can spot musk deer. Tengboche sits on a saddle at 3,860m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf fires and rhododendrons. Kwongde (6,187m) Tawache(6,542m) Everest (8,848m) Nuptse (7,855m) Lhotse (8,618m) Amadablam (6,856m) Thamserku (6,608m) provides an inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. We visit the Buddhist Monastery at Tengboche, the largest in the Khumbu region. Overnight at a guest house in Tengboche.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Tengboche
• Maximum Altitude:3,860m

Beyond Tengboche, the altitude really starts to tell. The trail drops down to Deboche, crosses the Imja Khola and climbs past superb mani stones ( carved with the Tibetan Buddhist chant om mani Padme hum) to Pangboche at 3,890m. The gompa here is worth visiting. Then the trail starts to climb to Pheriche 4,240m. Where there is a small health post and medical facility, which gives lectures every day on Altitude Sickness. Overnight at guest house.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Pheriche
• Maximum Altitude:4,240m

The trail climbs to Phalang karpo at 4,340m then Duglha at 4,620m,From Dughla the trail ascends the broad, gently sloping valley and climb steeply in to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier then left in to the memorial area Chukpilhara, before reaching the Lobuche at 4,900m. Overnight at guest house in Lobuche.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Lobuche
• Maximum Altitude:4900m

The trail from Lobuche follows the grassy ablation valley with great views of Pumori then crosses tributary glaciers to reach the dry lake bed of Gorakshep. Stop for lunch then climb Kalapattar to get the best views of Everest and the surrounding mountains and back to Gorakshep for the evening. Overnight at Gorakshep.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Kalapathar
• Maximum Altitude:5,545m

Wake up early in the morning, get well ready and start an early hike to Everest base camp. Although the hike is cold and freezing, we have new energy in our bodies to be on the highest base camp in the world. We are enthusiastic to be at that base camp from where all the climbers start their expedition to summit the top of the world. We enjoy our quality time spent at Everest base camp and trek back to Lobuche for an overnight stay.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Everest Base Camp - Lobuche
• Maximum Altitude:5,364m and 4,900m

We start our trek after breakfast at Lobuche. We are in a hurry to leave this beautiful place since this is very and cold and freezing place. We trek slowly down to Pangboche where we can find a better accommodation alternative.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Pangboche
• Maximum Altitude:4,100m

We walk down to the river then start hiking up to Khumjung village. Since this is a very beautiful village we will enjoy our stay at Khumjung exploring the Sherpa culture and traditions. Overnight at guest house in Khumjung village.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Khumjung Village
• Maximum Altitude:3,789m

From Kumjung it is a short hike to Namche Bazaar. We will stop and give you time to make any final souvenirs purchases before continuing on down the hill to Manjo. Overnight at guest house in Manjo.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Manjo
• Maximum Altitude:2,840m

Even though we are going down the valley the trek has a final sting for us. We must hike up a hill to get to Lukla. Overnight at hotel in Lukla.

• Accommodation: Guest House
• Meals: BLD
• Place: Lukla
• Maximum Altitude:2860m

After breakfast at the hotel, we will be transferred to the airport in Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Our service end here.

• Accommodation: On your own
• Meals: On your own
• Place: Kathmandu
• Maximum Altitude:1350m