Trip Overview
Classic Everest Base Camp Trek is anything you can't afford to miss It is considered as one of the most wonderful hiking expericne with an easier route to follow. The entire path has lots of breathtaking views, thus the reason to be one of the best treks in the world.
The route is recommended for any trekker who wishes to visit the unparalleled views of the summit of the world. If you are also looking for the best trekking routes, this Classic Everest Base Camp Trek is an option for you. This classic Trek en routes the Everest Base Camp via Jiri. The Trek begins at Jiri after a drive from Kathmandu. Following The footstep of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary, we will do Everest Base Camp trek.
You will visit the most beautiful place on earth, which is the Khumbu region. In the Khumbu region, you will always be lead by the spectacular views of mountains. You will also visit the base camp of the world’s highest peak Mount Everest(8848m) and spectacular viewpoint at the Kala Patthar(5545m). Kala Patthar is an exceptional site to watch the sunrise view over the mountains. You will also get the spectacular panoramic view of Mt.Everest, Lingtren, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Nuptse e.t.c.
The amazing spot Tengboche which is famous for the historical Tengboche monastery is also included in the trekking route. You will also visit the exceptional and diverse flora of the mountain. You will also pass through Sagarmatha National Park which is a habitat for endangered species such as Snow leopard, Red Panda and Himalayan Tahr. At the end of the trek, you will reach the world-famous Lukla and back to Kathmandu in flight.
This trek commences overland to the road heading to Jiri (6 hrs). We follow the original route of the early expeditions through some truly beautiful alpine scenery. This region is relatively underdeveloped compared to the trail from Lukla onwards.
The trek provides an insight into the many traditional aspects of the lives of the different ethnic groups of the area — Tamang, Kami, Brahmins, Kshetri & Sherpa. One of the highlights on the way to Lukla is the overnight stop at Junbesi, the oldest Sherpa settlement in the Solu Khumbu. An hour above Junbesi lays the monastery of “Tupten Chholing” with the villages of Mabung and Pangkarma, which are places to visit on route. The journey from Jiri to Lukla is up and down.
People usually arrive in Lukla in very good shape expecting next to come by. From Lukla we follow the itinerary as described in our Lukla for Lukla tour.
Outline
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu – transfer hotel – tour briefing
Day 02: A full day Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu / Jiri
Day 04: Jiri / Deurali
Day 05: Deurali / Sete
Day 06: Sete / Junbesi
Day 07: Junbesi / Nunthala
Day 08: Nunthala / Khari Khola
Day 09: Khari Khola / Lukla
Day 10: Lukla / Phakding (2640 m.)
Day 11: Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m.)
Day 12: Namche / Thyengboche (3867 m.)
Day 13: Thyengboche / Dingboche (4343 m.)
Day 14: Dingboche / Lobuche (4930 m.)
Day 15: Lobuche / Gorak Shep (5140 m.)
Day 16: Excursion to Kalapatter (5545 m.) back to Gorekshep
Day 17: Gorekshep / EBC (5364 m.) / Lobuche (4930 m.)
Day 18: Lobuche / Pheriche (4240 m.)
Day 19: Pheriche / Thyengboche (3867 m.)
Day 20: Thyengboche / Kumjung (3789 m.)
Day 21: Khumjung / Phakding
Day 22: Phakding / Lukla
Day 23: Flight Lukla to Kathmandu flight
Day 24: At leisure in Kathmandu
Day 25: Transfer airport -flight to onward destination