Everest Base Camp Trekking Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

We will arrive at Kathmandu Airport (Popularly known as Tribhuwan International Airport) and will meet the representative of fourhimalayan at the airport. He/she will pick us up and escort us to our desired hotel in the city. We might possibly take a leisurely stroll around the Thamel area (fourhimalayan recommends Thamel area for a hotel) or any tourist site near our hotel. The evening dinner will be hosted by fourhimalayan at a boutique hotel standard restaurant in the city. The dinner will introduce you to authentic Nepali cuisine (Daal, Bhaat, Achar etc) to get you used to the new taste and flavor.

Meals included

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Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Preparation for the trek

Kathmandu valley hosts 7 World Heritage Sites and we will take brief guided tours of the places. The reason the tour is brief is because we need to rest and prepare for the rigorous trek that will soon follow. At noon, we will be briefed about the trek by the trek leader and assistant leader about all the necessary things to know about trekking in the Himalayas. During the briefing we can ask all the questions we want to ask to the team leader about the trek. If we haven’t brought all the necessary gears, the trek leader will lead us to a store for hiring the right gear for us. We will do the needed shopping and take a relaxing break for the rest of the day and will retire for the night awaiting the next adventurous day.

Meals included

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Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2800m) and Trek to Phakding (2660m) (3-4 hrs trekking)

After an early morning breakfast, we head to the domestic terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport from where we will fly to Tenzing Hillary Domestic Airport, Lukla on a 30 minute flight watching the picturesque Himalayas below. At Lukla, we will meet the remaining team (Porters) and after a quick luggage packing and arrangements and a short tea break, we will start the days trek through the popular Lukla village. We will trek for 3 to 4 hours straight to Phakding to stay for the night. fourhimalayan has made this day’s trek relatively shorter than the rest of days to get us used to the environment and acclimatization.  We can take visit the Buddhist monastery in the nearby hilltop if we decide to take a short sidetrip. We will retire for the night at the pre-booked hotel with all necessary hotel amenities.

Meals included

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Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazar (3450m) (6-7 hours trek)

We will get our first glimpse of Mount Everest from Chautari after 5 hours of crosshill hiking while passing several high suspension bridges and traditional villages throughout the trail. Before seeing Everest, we get to see the magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (6618 m) upclose. We will enter the Sagarmatha National Park (Another World Heritage Site) through the entrance gate after a short permit check before reaching Chautari. After a short break at Chautari to admire the first view of Everest, we will trek 2 hours straight uphill and reach Namche Bazar where we will spend the night at a quality hotel. We stay the night in Namche Bazaar and get familiar with the locals.

Included meals: B L D

Day 5: Acclimatization at Namche Bazar

Our body requires a certain amount of oxygen in the air for us to breathe properly. Not everyone is able to breathe the thin air in higher altitudes as their body is not used to being privy to such low quantity of oxygen so suddenly. Health experts recommend that one should take a day’s acclimatization after a 1000 meter climb and also recommend trekkers to not stay ideal during the acclimatization day. Thus, after breakfast, we will hike to Khumjung village(3780M) from where we can have a panoramic 360 view of the snow-clad mountains like Thamseku, Amadablam, Everest, Nuptse, Lotse, Kangdeka and other smaller peaks while enjoying tea/coffee in the freezing cold. After 3.5 hours, we will hike back down to Namche and stroll around the famous village and visit the nearby Monastaries and the Tourist Visitor Centre. We will stay the night at Namche and resume the next day.

Included Meals: B L D

Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazar to Thengboche (3860m) (5-6 hours)

Leaving Namche Bazar behind we will trek to Pangboche while marveling at the nearby peaks like Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and close-up view of Thamserku and Amadablam. Along the way we will come across green vegetation and alpine forests and Rhododendron trees and we might even encounter some of the exotic animals like Musk deer, Himalayan Pheasant, Bark Deer and possibly herds of Himalayan Thar. We will reach PungiThanka and eventually to Sansa after a major downhill trek. Sansa is the main junction to the road to Gokyo Valley and EBC. After crossing the Doodhkoshi river, we will reach a small village called Phunki Thenga amongst the pine woods where we will have lunch. We will go through another permit check at the local army post and then  starts the toughest hour of the day as we climb upwards towards Tengboche. Tengboche has the largest Buddhist Monastry in the Everest Region named after the place itself. At 4 in the evening, we will go to Tengboche monastery for a half hour meditation with the monks. Thabuche and Chabuche are two major mountains that we can see from Thengboche. We can also see Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku from the revered Buddhist pilgrimage. We spend the night at one of the Lodges at Thengboche.

Included meals B L D

Day 7: Trek from Thengboche to Dingboche (4420m) (4.5-5 hours)

After breakfast, we trek to Deboche for an hour. Passing Deboche and fellow trekkers, we start the day’s journey through the vast landscape following the mighty Ama Dablam Mountain. Along the way we will come across various mountain animals and vegetation. After 1.5 hours from Deboche, we will reach Pangboche where we can see a school established and funded partly by tourists like us to help local children get quality education. Passing the happy faces of the locals, we will trek upwards to Dingboche for 2 hrs and stay at a standard lodge.

Included meals B L D

Day 8 : Rest at Dingboche

Dingboche is a major hub for mountaineers planning to climb the mighty Everest. After breakfast at the hotel, we hike to a nearby beautiful lake on the way to Chukkum Valley. It is delightful sight to watch the frozen lake if we choose to go there on winter season. But the lake is beautiful nonetheless in all seasons. At a little past noon we arrive back at Dingboche where we will be familiarized with the local culture and traditions. The area is a rare sight in the mountainous zone because it has vast fields of crops like barley, buckwheat and potatoes. We retire for the night at Dingboche after the acclimatization and get ready to resume our trek.

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What Is Included

• Pickups and drop from airport & hotel
• Accommodations in the hotel of your choice in Kathmandu (We could book a hotel we recommend for you)
• Breakfast before leaving Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
• Farewell dinner
• Transportation on a comfortable private 4 wheeler as mentioned in itinerary
• An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek or a Sherpa if the number of guests is more than 6 and a Sherpa porter for 2 trekkers to carry heavy luggage including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• Down jacket & four seasonal sleeping bags for a charge in case the guest wants to hire. fourhimalayan trek kit bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, trekking map.
• All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP, TIMS)
• First Aid/ medical kit
• All government and local taxes

What Is Not Included

• International and internal airfare to and from destinations
• Visa Fee
• Porter fee if excess baggage is to be brought
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Travel and rescue insurance fees
• Any and all Personal expenses including phone calls charge, laundry in the hotels, bar bills, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, shower etc
• Tips for guides, helpers and porters

Equipment Recommended for the Trek

Not many people are used to walking (or breathing) thousands of meters over sea level. Thus, for a stress free and successful trekking trip, we recommend the following packing list for you. Remember, this is just a guideline. But we do strongly recommend these items as a most.

 Upper Body (above hips)

• 1 Hat or scarf (preferably large to protect your face from the sun)
• 1 Fleece hat or balaclava to protect your head
• 1 Sunglasses with UV protection is recommended
• 2 T-shirts
• 2 Light weight thermal tops
• 1 Fleece jacket or pullover
• 1 Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
• 1 Waterproof shell jacket for snow fall
• 1 Down vest/jacket*
• 2 Gloves (Lightweight and heavyweight) Or Mittens (Waterproof)

Lower Body:

• 2 Hiking shorts
• 2 Under Attires
• 1 Long Lightweight cotton khakis
• 1 Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
• 1 Waterproof shell pants

• 2 Thin, lightweight inner socks
• 2 Thick, warm wool hiking socks
• 1 Hiking boots with spare laces
• 1 Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
• 1 Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp

Accessories:

• 1 Sleeping bag rated to zero Degree *
• 1 Trekking Bags/Duffel bag *
• Basic First Aid Kit (Optional: The company will provide it)
• Large air tight plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag
• 1 Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
• 1 set of Trekking Poles
• 2 Water bottle or camel bag
• Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)
• Ear Plug (For unwanted noise if any during nights)

Toiletries:

• 1 medium sized quick drying towel
• 1 Tooth brush/paste (biodegradable recommended)
• Multipurpose soap (biodegradable recommended)
• Deodorants
• Nail clippers
• Face and body moisturizer
• Feminine hygiene products
• Small mirror

• Wet wipes (baby wipes)
• Tissue /toilet roll
• Anti-bacterial hands wash

Extra accessories (Optional)

• Binoculars
• Trail Map/Guide book
• Journal & Pen
• Pencils and small notebooks
• Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
• Swim suit if the trek includes stay at hotels in Kathmandu