Everest Base Camp - 16 Days
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Adventure; Hiking; Sightseeing; Mount Everest; Sightseeing tour; Everest Base Camp; Lukla; Solokhumbu; Gokyo Valley; Kalapatthar; Chola pass; Dudh Kunda; Salleri; Chiwong Circuit; Honku valleys;
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 ...
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- Trip Length:
- 16 days
- Price Range:
- From $1050 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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Detailed Trip Description
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.
Trip Itinerary
Trip Itinerary & Highlights - Kathmandu
Hotel
Arrival Kathmandu airport and transfer to selected hotel.
Relaxation
Preparation and leisure day.
Commercial Flight
Fly to Lukla to begin the trek to Phakding (2600m).
Hiking
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3450m).
Relaxation
Acclimatization day.
Hiking
Trek to Tyangboche (3880m).
Hiking
Trek to Pheriche or Dingboche (4250m)
Hiking
Acclimatization day. Trek to Lobuche (4930m).
Hiking
Trek to Gorak Shep (5130m) & excursion to Kalapattar (5545m).
Hiking
Excursion Everest Base camp and trek descend Pheriches.
Hiking
Trek back to Namche.
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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