14-DAYS EVEREST BASE CAMP
QUICK LOOK:
STARTING/ENDING: KATHMANDU-LUKLA/LUKLA-KATHMANDU
GRADE:
MODERATE-DIFFICULT
PHYSICAL RATING:
CULTURE:
SHERPA
HIGHEST ACCESS POINT:
KALAPATHAR (5500M)
HIMALAYAN SIGHTSEEING:
EVEREST, AMADABLAM, LHOTSE, ETC
DETAILS LOOK:
DAY 01: KATHMANDU –
LUKLA - 2700M - PHAKDING 2600, 4 HRS
A spectacular flight and a jagged landing on a steep mountain runway brings us
to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla [2850m]. After meeting the
crew, we head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail. Overnight.
DAY 02: PHAKDING -
NAMCHE BAZAAR 3440M, (6 HRS)
we continue north following the Dudh Kosi river and on to Jorsale where we
enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here it is a short walk to
the confluence of two rivers, the lmja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo
Tsangpo (Bhote Kosi) followed by a steep climb (for about 2hrs.) to Namche
Bazaar, the main town in the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town
and an important trading centre with a weekly Saturday market. Overnight.
DAY 03: NAMCHE
BAZAAR REST DAY
Namche Bazaar rest day and
overnight Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amongst the giant
peaks of the Khumbu. Once named the 'Trekkers Mecca of Nepal, Namche now boasts
an abundance of lodges and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a rest
day, acclimatising to the new altitude of 3450m before heading off towards
Gokyo. Options for acclimatisation walks include a visit to Khunde Hospital and
also the one hour walk up to the Everest Hotel above Namche for the sunset view
of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. Overnight.
DAY 04: NAMCHE BAZAAR -
TYANGBOCHE, 3860M, (6 HRS)
From Namche, the trail
contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. Now we get
our first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt
Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and
numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki
Tenga. The village is an excellent lunch spot, and here we can rest before
making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although tiring, the hike up the zigzag
path has numerous distractions, with rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds and
superb mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the
largest in the Khumbu. We stay near the monastery with Everest, Lhotse and Ama
Dablam framed in the doorway of our guest house. Overnight.
DAY 05: TYANGBOCHE -
DINGBOCHE, 4300M, (6HRS)
After breakfast we head up to Dingbuche. On the way the majestic Amadablam over
shadows our day. On the way we meet a little Sherpa village called Pangbuche
continue to Dingbuche for overnight.
DAY 06: DINGBOCHE -
LABUCHE 4930M, (6 HRS)
We continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and
Tawache on the left. We then turn right and climb more steeply towards the foot
of the Khumbu Glacier.At the top of this climb there are many stone cairns,
built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Mt Everest.
The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster
of houses at Lobuche. Overnight.
DAY 07: LABUCHE REST
DAY
Lobuche we walk for 1 weeks already, slowly ascent in order to acclimatize
well. We have a beautiful view from Lobuje and the Ama Dablam is seen in a
different aspect here. The real top of Kantega is visible far to the left. From
Lobuje, a summer village. The sunset on Nuptse (7879m) seen from Lobuje, is a
memorable sight. Overnight
Day 08: LABUCHE TREK TO
GORAKPSHEP 5170M, (2 AND HALF HRS) AND OVERNIGHT
Gorakshep We continue our trek along the Khumbu Glacier. We will reach our
destination quiet early but you can spend rest of the days for acclimatization
& preparation for the next day adventure
Day 09 : GORAKSHEP -
KALAPATTAR (5500M) - GORAKSHEP 3 HRS, TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP 5300M AND BACK
TO GORAKSHEP (5 HRS)
Wake up early morning. The sunrise colors begin to appear on Everest, we make
our way to the top of one of the finest viewpoints in the Everest region, Kala
Pattar [5554m]. And trek back to Gorakshep for Breakfast. We eat our breakfast
and then continue to Everest Base camp (5300m).Walk to base camp and back would
requires about 5-6 hours, following the Khumbu glacier, sometimes on moraine
and sometimes on the glacier itself. The walk is especially interesting for the
views of the 15-meters high series of ice, a feature peculiar to Himalayan
glaciers. The base camp of the highest mountain in the world is mostly
inhabited by several expeditions all over the world. Back to Gorekshep for
overnight
Day 10: GORAPSHEP - PHERICHE
4280M (6 AND HALF HRS)
Today is downhill most of the way, as we retrace our steps to Duglha and
descend to Pheriche. The Himalayan Rescue Association has a trekker’s aid post
here and it is quite interesting to visit. Overnight.
Day 11: PHERICHE - TYANGBOCHE
3860M, (4 HRS)
we continue to follow the river and, after crossing it, climb back up through
birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche. Overnight.
Day 12: TYANGBOCHE -
NAMCHEE BAZAAR 3440M, (5 HRS)
From Tengboche we descend to the bridge over the Dudh Kosi at Phunki where
there are water driven prayer wheels, then climb and contour around the
hillside to Namche. Overnight.
DAY 13: NAMCHE BAZAAR
TREK - LUKLA 2840M, (7HRS)
From Namche Bazaar the trail descends steeply to the village of Jorsale.
Passing the villages of Phakding (2640m) and Choplung, we reach Chaunrikharka
and the trail that cuts up to the airstrip at Lukla. Overnight.
DAY 14: LUKLA-
KATHMANDU
Early morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. End of Trek.
