| 1 People (per pax) | 2-7 People (per pax) | 8+ People (per pax) |
|---|---|---|
| $1090 | $790 | $ 758 |
| Pay $218 Now & $872 on arrival | Pay $158 Now & $632 On arrival | Pay $151 Now & $606 on arrival |
The Mt. Everest Base Camp is a dream destination for most adventure trekkers/travelers around the world. Most of these adventure lovers (especially students and backpackers) prefer to travel on a small budget. Keeping these people’s needs in mind, Amigo Treks and Expedition offers an Everest Base Camp Trek package to help interested trekkers fulfill their dreams, on a limited budget. We want to help trekkers explore the attractions of the Khumbu region (Mountain views, Sagarmatha National Park, Sherpa Culture, important Monasteries, and Sherpa settlements), all within their budget.
Our 14 days Everest Base Camp Trek package price covers the facilities of airport transfer, tourists' standard accommodation, all breakfast, bus ticket to Surke, an English-speaking guide, porters, a Trekking permit, a National Park entrance fee, and a shuttle service from the airport to the hotel in Kathmandu (after the trek). The package does not include food. Moreover, the package can be customized to the trekker’s needs and requirements, ensuring a flat rate, 100% departure, and a special group discount.
This special trek to Everest Base Camp starts with a drive to Surke, where trekkers will be introduced to the Sherpas and the porters. We trek for two days before the first acclimatization against Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) at Namche and two more days before the second acclimatization at Dingboche. Before reaching Dingboche, we also enjoy the hilltop settlement of Tengboche and the Buddhist Monastery, guarded by the awesome views of the peaks, including Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. From Dingboche, we set off to conquer the base camp of Mount Everest (5,364m). Gorak Shep is the last village before the base camp. After base camp, we also hiked up to Kala Patthar (5,550m), to enjoy the magnificent views of Mt. Everest, which is not seen from the base camp, and other surrounding peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and Cho Oyu. After achieving the goal, we retrace the trail used earlier to get back to Lukla and catch a flight to Kathmandu.
Spring and autumn are the two best seasons to plan this trek. The standard package offered by Amigo Treks & Expedition ensures proper acclimatization with an average of 4-6 hour walk in a day. No prior experience or technical knowledge is required to complete this trek. Therefore, any physically fit person with strong mental determination can opt for this trek.
Moreover, if you are looking for a worry-free deal, we suggest you go for our 15 days Everest Base Camp Trek¸or 12 days Short Everest Base Camp Trek, or even 14 days Everest Base Camp Trekking package which keeps you off the hassle of finding a good place to eat and rest.
Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu
Day 2: Drive to Phaplu
Day 3: Drive to Surke and Trek to Phakding
Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 5: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Deboche
Day 7: Trek from Deboche to Dingboche
Day 8: Acclimatization at Dingboche
Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Day 10: Trek from Lobuche-Gorak Shep- the Everest Base Camp-Gorak Shep
Day 11: Hike to Kala Patthar and trek to Pheriche
Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Day 13: Trek to Surke
Day 14: Drive to Phaplu
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 16: Departure
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Day 01: Arrival day In Kathmandu Welcome to Nepal as well as Amigo Treks and Expedition family. Today, upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, one of our company representatives will receive you and escort you to the tourist standard hotel booked for you. If time permits, we also schedule a meeting at our office for the briefing regarding the trek, followed by an introduction session with other members (especially Sherpas and guides) of your team.
Day 02: Drive to Phaplu (2,413m) [8-9 hours] Early in the morning, you will start the journey with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu. The drive takes approximately eight to nine hours, passing through beautiful hills, terraced fields, and small villages. Along the way, you will enjoy picturesque views of the Himalayan foothills. Upon reaching Phaplu, you will check in at a teahouse and have time to explore the Sherpa settlements in the area. Overnight stay in Phaplu.
Day 03: Drive to Surke and Trek to Phakding (2,610m) [5-6 hours] drive and 3 hrs trek After breakfast, a short drive will take you to Surke, where the trekking journey officially begins. The trail passes through dense rhododendron forests and charming Sherpa villages. As you walk along the Dudh Koshi River, you will pass small settlements and cross suspension bridges before arriving at Phakding. Overnight stay at a teahouse in Phakding.
Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft Time: 5-6 hours Today, from Phakding, we walk up to the Namche Bazaar. Crossing the first suspension bridge across the Dudh Koshi River at Phakding and now following the west bank of the river, we proceed towards the second bridge; leaving the settlements like Thulo Gumela, Gumela, Zam Fute, Nyambua Thyang, Toktok, and Bengkar behind. The trail is accompanied by a beautiful view of the forest of Rhododendron and Magnolia. We cross the second bridge, get to the east bank of the river, and ascend towards the third suspension bridge, which is over the Monjo River. After crossing the bridge, a gentle ascent will take us to Monjoaa gateway to the Sagarmatha National Park. Our team leader will take care of the required national park formalities. Meanwhile, we can enjoy the tea houses and explore the nearby monasteries. We enter the national park and gently descend to the Larja Dobhan, where we cross another bridge across the Dudh Koshi River. A quick ascent from the bridge takes us to a viewpoint that presents the first view of Mt. Everest. A steep ascent from the viewpoint will take us to Namche Bazaar. The remaining day can be spent exploring the market at Namche. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar. (Highlights of the day: Small, yet beautiful settlements like Zam Fute, Gumera, Toktok, and Bengkar; refreshing view of the forest of Rhododendron and Magnolia; an experience of several suspension bridges; monasteries, especially at Monjo; the very first view of the Mt. Everest and the stunning views of other peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse and Mt. Kusum Khangkaru.)
Day 04: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft As we are already above the altitude of 3,000m, acclimatization becomes essential, before ascending the further altitude. To properly acclimatize to the thinning air, we need to remain active. Therefore, we either visit the nearby villages like Khunde and Khumjung, to explore the monasteries, hospitals, and schools or hike up to the old Sherpa Village of Thame. These villages exhibit the culture and lifestyle of traditional Sherpas. If we have time, we can also visit the museum, and National Park Headquarters or simply enjoy the internet services, bakeries,s and cafes. Overnight at a lodge in Namche. (Highlights of the day: Beautiful settlements of Khunde, Namche, Khumjung, and Thame that exhibit the lifestyle and culture of the Sherpa people living in the Khumbu region, several monasteries and Chortens; stunning views of Mt. Everest, Shyangboche panorama; Museum, the National Park Headquarter, and other modern facilities like high-speed internet cafes, bakeries, restaurants and coffee shops.)
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Altitude: 3,867m/12,684ft Time: 5-6 hours Today we walk all the way from Namche Bazaar to Deboche. Leaving Namche, we march up to the ridge, past the Tenzing Norgay Memorial Stupa. Enjoying the eye-catching views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Kangtega & Thamserku, we walk up to the village of Khyangjuma. The trail winds and descends passing the longest Mani Wall in Khumbu and passing through the forest of Rhododendron, past Sanasa. We continue to walk down until we reach a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River at Phunki Tenga. We cross the bridge and climb steeply through the forest of Rhododendron and pine. The steep trail becomes gentle as we walk out of the forest, and up till the Tengboche monastery. We will be left with enough time, which can be spent exploring the monastery and the surrounding areas. Overnight at a lodge in Deboche. (Highlights of the day: Tenzing Norgay Memorial Stupa; the very first view of Mt. Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Kangtega, and Thamserku; refreshing rhododendron forest; the sight of water-driven prayer wheels from Phunki Tenga; impressive structure of the Tengboche monastery, Mani stones surrounding the monastery, the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, Manjushri, and Maitreya; the scripture of Kangyaur, the mural and Thangka paintings and sculptural collections that date back to the 20th century; a few small Chortens and the panoramic view of the Himalayan mountains, including Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Thamserku and Tawache.)
Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche Altitude: 4,358m/14,295ft Time: 5-6 hours Dingboche is the destination set for the day. Following the stone steps, we gently descend to Deboche and then to the bridge over the Imja River, past Milingo. On crossing the bridge, we will be greeted by a big Chorten at Chaturje. A steep hike, past a few Chortens and monasteries, will take us to another bridge at Somare. From Somare, following the west bank of the Imja River, we head towards another bridge on a flat trail that passes through the alpine meadows and yak herds. We cross the bridge and climb the last vertical climb of the day, which eventually takes us to the village of Dingboche. We spend the remaining day exploring the attractions of Dingboche and enjoying the mountain views. Overnight at a lodge in Tengboche. (Highlights of the day: Experience of lush forest, tough climbs, and Alpine meadows; the sight of monasteries, Chortens, and kilometers of stone wall covering the Imja Valle; grand views of Mt. Lhotse, Ama Dablam and internet cafes and the world’s highest Billiard Parlor.)
Day 08: Acclimatization at Dingboche Reaching Dingboche means we are already above the altitude of 4,000 meters. Therefore, this acclimatization is a very essential part of this trip, before attempting further altitude. For the purpose of better adaptation to the altitude and the air, we either spend our day exploring the Dingboche village or hike up to Chhukung, towards the Island peak, or climb the Chhukung RI. Later in the evening, we relax and prepare our muscles to hike the remaining distance and altitude. Overnight at a lodge in Dingboche. (Highlights of the day: Magnificent views of Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Makalu, and Baruntse from Chhukung RI; view of Nuptse, Lhotse Nup, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam glacier and the summer settlement of Dingboche and Mani stones.)
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche Altitude: 4,928/16,164ft Time: 5-6 hours After a day’s rest at Dingboche, a gentle climb takes us to Dusa, from where we continue up to Palrung Kharka. We now cross a bridge across the stream and hike towards the Thokla Pass, past the tombstones. Enjoying the view of the terminus of the Khumbu Glacier, we follow the terminal moraine and later the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, until we reach Lobuche. Overnight at a lodge in Lobuche. (Highlights of the day: Memorials of Sherpas that perished on the glacier of Mt. Everest; spectacular view of Mt. Pumori, Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Mahalangur Himal; Khumbu Glacier and the spectacular view from the Thokla Pass.)
Day 10: Trek from Lobuche-Gorak Shep- the Everest Base Camp-Gorak Shep Altitude: 5,320m/17,450ft EBC, 5,160m/16,929 Gorak Shep Time: 7-8 hours Everest Base Camp is the destination of the day. From Lobuche, following the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier, we walk towards the Lobuche Pass, past the terminus of the Lobuche glacier and Pyramid. From the pass, we hike down to the junction of Changri Nup, Changri Sha,r and the Khumbu glacier. We walk across the glacier to reach Gorak Shep. Leaving our luggage at the lodge, we hike up to the Everest Base Camp, following the new moraine route. The route to the base camp is rocky and glacial. The base camp is marked by flapping prayer flags. After spending some time at the base camp, we hike down to Gorak Shep. Overnight at a lodge in Gorak Shep. (Highlights of the day: a 360-degree vista of snowy mountains like Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur Himal, Khumbutse, Nuptse; stunning view of Kala Patthar, the Everest Icefall, and the Everest Base Camp.)
Day 11: Hike to Kala Patthar and trek to Pheriche Altitude: 5,550m/18,204ft Kala Patthar, 4,358m/14,295ft Pheriche Time: 7-8 hours The Mt. Everest cannot be seen from the base camp. To get a pleasant view of Mt. Everest, we need to hike up to Kala Patthar. As we intend to reach the viewpoint of Kala Patthar around sunrise time, we wake up early and quickly hike up to the viewpoint of Kala Patthar. After about a 1a -2 hour walk, we reach the viewing point, which greets us with magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam. The morning sun rays striking the mountain top simply make the mountain glow golden. We spend some time here, and then get back to the lodge at Gorak Shep and hike down to Pheriche, past Lobuche Pass, Pyramid, Lobuche, Thokla Pass, Palrung Kharka, and Phulaji Kala. Overnight at a lodge in Pheriche. (Highlights of the day: Heavenly sunrise view from Kala Patthar; the superb views of the surrounding mountains like Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumr, and Ama Dablam and the distant view of the base camp from Kala Patthar, the views of the glaciers like Changri Nup, Changri Shar and the Khumbu glacier and a tough, rocky trail.)
Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft Time: 7-8 hours Leaving Pheriche, we get back to the three-pass trail enjoying the accompanying stone walls and Chortens, and traverse Jamdang and the Pheriche Pass. The trail drops easily downhill till the Pangboche village. From Pangboche, we walk down to the riverside, cross the bridge across the Imja River, and continue to climb up to Tengboche. A steep descent from Tengboche, through the forest of Rhododendron and Pine, now leads us to the bridge across the Dudh Koshi River at Phunki Tenga. After passing the settlements like Sanasa and Khyangjuma, an easy flat trail will take us to Namche Bazaar. The evening can be spent enjoying modern facilities like high-speed internet cafes, bakeries, or even a hot shower at the lodge in Namche Bazaar. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar. (Highlights of the day: Beautiful settlements like Pangboche, Deboche, Tengboche, Sanas, a and Khyangjum; views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Kangte,ga and Thamserku; beautiful forest of Pine and Rhododendron; sights of the monasteries, Chortens and Mani walls, and the modern facilities like hot shower, internet cafes and bakeries at Namche.)
Day 13: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Surke Altitude: 2535m Time: 7-8 hours Surke is the destination set for the day. Leaving Namche, the trail drops from Namche Hill to the suspension bridge across the Dudh Khoshi River, at Larja Dobhan. A gentle ascent from the bridge will take us to the exit point of the Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. After a few check-out formalities, we drop down to Phakding, crossing three more suspension bridges across the Dudh Koshi River. Since, this is the last day of the trek; we walk all the way up to surke, past various small Sherpa villages, monasteries, Chortens and open plains, and the rural landscape. On reaching Surke, you can either spend the remaining time with the crew members or opt for some time to recollect the memories made during the past few days. The night will be spent at a lodge in surke. (Highlights of the day: Last views of Mt. Everest and Kongde RI, forest of rhododendron, roaring Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi rivers, a dozen of Sherpa settlements exhibiting the lifestyle and culture of Khumbu Sherpa people, sights of a number of monasteries, Chortens and Mani walls decorated with prayer flags.)
Day 14: Drive from Surke to Phaplu [5-6 hours] After breakfast, you will take a scenic drive back to Phaplu. The drive passes through beautiful landscapes and villages, providing a relaxing break after several days of trekking. Upon arrival, you can explore the surrounding Sherpa settlements and relax. Overnight stay in Phaplu.
Day 15: Drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu [8-9 hours] An early morning drive will take you back to Kathmandu, passing through picturesque countryside and terraced hills. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel for a well-deserved rest. In the evening, a farewell dinner will be arranged, featuring traditional Nepali cuisine and cultural performances. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 16: Final departure Today is the last day of your trip to Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. If your flight is scheduled for early morning, then one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport as per your flight departure time. But, if the flight is scheduled for later in the evening, you can go shopping and collect a few mementos or simply hang around shopping areas in Kathmandu. However, if you are planning to spend some extra days in Nepal, Amigo Treks and Expedition can also make arrangements for some other top adventurous activities that you can attend while you are in Nepal. (The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30 am. In case of special days like sunrise viewing day, our guides will wake you up early in the morning. After breakfast, the day’s walk begins, which first continues until your guide finds a good place to stop for lunch. Lunch break is around mid-day, 12:001:00 pm and the time duration is about one hour. After lunch, we continue to walk till the destination set for the day. On reaching the destination your guide will help you find a good lodge fan or overnight stay. After dinner and before going to bed your guide will brief you regarding the next day’s schedule. Moreover, while walking, you can also request your guide to slow down and stop at the place, where you want to take snaps. The lunch hour can also be postponed, on request.)
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