Everest Base Camp - 16 Days


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The Everest region is located in the northeast of Nepal. The most visited part of this region is Solukhumbu district, home of the legendary Sherpa and the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters with listing among 11 most visited destinations and famous as the 7th natural wonder of the world. To the north of Solokhumbu is Everest National Park; while to the east is the Makalu Barun National Park. The major ethnic groups that live in the Everest region are Sherpas, Rais, Tamang, Brahmins and Chhettris. Diverse range of wildlife and vegetation are seen in the region. Animals to be sighted are mountain goat, musk deer and barking deer in the forests. Birds include Impeyan Pheasant (Danfe), ravens, crows, and choughs and show pigeons. The best time to visit is spring and autumn. Popular trekking areas are Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Valley, Lukla, Kalapatthar, Chola pass, Dudh Kunda, Salleri, Chiwong Circuit, Honku valleys and Everest to Arun Valley. Interesting landmarks near Syangboche are Khumjung School built by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1961.


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Trip Itinerary

Trip Itinerary & Highlights - Kathmandu

 
Day 1
Hotel

Arrival Kathmandu airport and transfer to selected hotel.

Day 2
Relaxation

Preparation and leisure day.

Day 3
Commercial Flight

Fly to Lukla to begin the trek to Phakding (2600m).

Day 4
Hiking

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3450m).

Day 5
Relaxation

Acclimatization day.

Day 6
Hiking

Trek to Tyangboche (3880m).

Day 7
Hiking

Trek to Pheriche or Dingboche (4250m)

Day 8
Hiking

Acclimatization day. Trek to Lobuche (4930m).

Day 9
Hiking

Trek to Gorak Shep (5130m) & excursion to Kalapattar (5545m).

Day 10
Hiking

Excursion Everest Base camp and trek descend Pheriches.

Day 11 - 14
Hiking

Trek back to Namche.

Day 15
Hiking

Namche to Lukla.


Day 16 - Lukla

 
Commercial Flight

Fly Lukla to Kathmandu and free day.


Day 17 - Kathmandu

 

Transfer to international airport to fly your onward destination.


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