Arrive Kathmandu

On arrival in Kathmandu, our Representative will collect and transfer you to the hotel (25 mins). There will be an arranged meeting with the Guide allowing further and final preparations. The friendly staff is on hand to provide any advice or assistance.

Domestic flight to Lukla – Trek to Monjo 2835m

An early start for the domestic flight to Lukla. Depending on timings, it might be possible to enjoy a late breakfast in Lukla whilst watching the flights come and go from this unique mountain airstrip. Begin your Everest Base Camp trek, Lukla (2840m) – Monjo (2835m) Today is an easy 5 – 6hrs of trekking through the village of Phakding en route to the night stop of Monjo. BLD

Namche Bazaar (3500m)

The entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park is just on the outskirts of Monjo (checkpoint for Permits) and once through that, it is a steady hour following the river before you cross the final of 7 suspension bridges and begin the 90 min steep ascent up to Namche. This is the first of the ‘big’ hills so take it steady. You may catch the first glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance from a rest point going up the hill (weather permitting). Namche Bazaar is by far the biggest village in the region with shops and even internet cafes. Expect to arrive at lunchtime. 4 hrs. BLD

Namche Bazaar (3500m)

Acclimatisation Day. The Guide will lead the group out to a variety of places in the local region primarily to gain some additional altitude and assist the body in its acclimatisation process (trek high, sleep low) and see more of the stunning surroundings. Today, you are likely to head out to the village of Thame. BLD

Namche Bazaar – Khumjung (3800m)

An additional acclimatisation day with a slight increase in altitude. It is a short trek over the ridge to Khumjung (via the Everest View Hotel) where the Edmund Hilary Himalayan Trust school is located. BLD

Khumjung – Pangbouche (3900m)

A beautiful and easy trek down and out of Khumjung and then down into a deep valley before ascending up to Tengbouche for lunch. Famed for its hilltop Monastery, this village has one of the best views of Everest. After lunch, it’s a short’ ish trek to Pangbouche (about 90 mins – 2 hrs). BLD

Pangbouche – Dingbouche (4300m)

After the initial steady climb for an hour or so, the trail levels off for a while before crossing a river followed by a climb up to the village of Dingbouche. BLD

Dingbouche – Acclimatisation Day

Dingbouche is another important stop as the Nepalese Rescue Association (NRA) has an outpost here. The actual medical station is located in Pferiche just over the ridge and crewed (during the trekking season) by volunteer qualified Doctors. Through experience, if altitude sickness symptoms are going to surface, they will surface here. Your Guide will encourage an acclimatisation walk, once again to gain some altitude to assist the body to acclimatise. Wonderful views. Take the opportunity to go to the free daily presentation on altitude sickness, given by the volunteer Doctors, and rest as much as you can. BLD

Dingbouche – Lobouche (4900m)

A lovely day’s trekking. A short sharp rise out of Dingbouche and onto the ‘high path’ leads to the small cluster of tea houses known as Dughla (2 – 2 1/2 hrs). This sits at the base and the very front end of the Khumbu glacier. Your next section is to climb up the front of the glacier (although not on ice!), a steep but relatively short section (~45 mins). Be sure to spend some time at the top for there lies many memorials to climbers who have lost their lives in this region. It is a moving place. From here it is just 60 – 90 mins into Lobouche. 5 – 6 hrs. BLD

Lobouche – Gorak Shep (5100m) – Everest Base Camp (5300m)

An early start to reach Gorak Shep in 3hrs for breakfast; the final and highest tea house on this trip (5100m). Some rest here is advisable before heading onto Everest Base Camp! Savour the moment before returning to Gorak Shep. The Base Camp itself is potentially enormous; it has to house some 250 – 300 people during the main climbing season. The centre is not marked but is generally known to be a cairn with prayer flags. There is an excellent close-up view of the Khumbu ice field. Climbers have to negotiate this dangerous section every time they go up for acclimatisation or to the summit. This is a demanding day so be sure to rest and sleep as much as you can. BLD

Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar (5500m) – Down to Pferiche (4200m)

A pre-dawn rise to summit the highest point on this trek (although this is optional). It is a 90 min tough ascent (and potentially very cold) but gives you excellent views of the summit of Everest. The descent is much faster; time for breakfast! At about 0900hrs, the return trek begins, first across the moraine and then through Lobouche (stop for coffee), Dughla, and then you drop down onto the valley floor into Pferiche. The lower altitude and warmer temperatures will be appreciated! It is a long day but it is relatively easy-going. 8 hrs. BLD

Pferiche – Phortse (3810m)

Cross the river out of Pferiche, up and over the small pass, and from there it is a breeze down to Pangbouche, maybe a coffee stop? Then, it is a switch of tracks to Phortse; few people go here so it’s much easier walking. BLD

Phortse – Monjo

Down and out of Phortse, cross the river and contour round towards Khumjung, avoiding Tengbouche. Once the main track is joined again, it is a 90 mins trek to Namche, lunch, and then a further 90 mins – 2 hrs downhill to reach Monjo. BLD

Monjo – Lukla

The final section of the Everest Base Camp trek takes approx 5 hrs with a break in Pfadking. You will be elated to reach Lukla having completed one of the classic treks in the world; well done. BLD

Lukla – Kathmandu

An early start to have breakfast and be ready for the flight back down to Kathmandu. The hotel should be reached in good time to be able to enjoy the facilities it, and Thamel has to offer. Clients can continue with any sightseeing, have a post-trek massage (very inexpensive in Nepal), shop ‘till you drop or simply relax in one of the many cafes, restaurants, and bars soaking up the atmosphere. BLD

Kathmandu – Free/spare day

Breakfast Service.

Kathmandu – Depart Nepal