Everest Base Camp Trek 16 Days

A journey to Everest Base Camp is a breathtaking experience in both senses of the word. Getting up close and personal to this monster of a mountain is the only way to truly experience the highest mountain in the world.The trek up to base camp not only has some fantastic views , it also provides a great opportunity to experience Sherpa culture at close hand. This hardy race has lived in the region for more than 500 years since they migrated south from Tibet. They are shaped both by the weather and the environment and are the dominant ethnic group in the region. Add in those fantastic mountain views, it is no wonder that a journey to E.B.C. is considered to be one of the best treks available in Nepal. The journey begins with an exiting flight into the mountain airstrip of Lukla, from there it is an up and down route that takes you through some fascinating settlements and ancient monasteries on the way. It is well worth the effort to reach E.B.C., people are rewarded by some amazing close up views of the highest mountains on earth.

Itinerary Detail's 

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
  Arrival and pick up form airport /transfer hotel / Introduction with guides etc /briefing about the trip / overnight hotel
• Day 02: Kathmandu - Lukla (40 min flight) - Phakding; 3-4 hour trek (Trekking times only; stops not included)
  An early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) /  final preparations / trekking starts / Lukla /Chaurikharka village / descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft) / trail follows the bank of the Dudhksi River until Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) / overnight Phakding
• Day 03: Phakding-Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hour trekking
  The trail crosses Dudhkoshi River / long suspension bridge / along the river to Hilary's Suspension Bridge / trail climbs further from here to Namche Bazaar. overnight at Namche bazaar
• Day 04: Namche Bazaar: Rest day
  Rest day taken for the acclimatization / climbing to Shyangboche airstrip / Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel,a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel /great mountain views  / visit khumjung, khunde and exploring Namche Bazaar / overnight Namche bazaar
• Day 05: Namche Bazaar- Tyangboche: 6-7 hour trekking
• The  trail is easy  flat  and   descends slightly  to Dudhkoshi 3250m /  steep ascent to the famous Tengboche Gompa / stunning background of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest and other peaks. overnight at Tyangboche.
• Day 06: Tengboche-Dingboche: 5-6 hour
  Slight descent early today /lush forest / gradual climb up to the valleys highest year round settlement of Pangboche (3,860m/12,664ft). Continue ascending in the afternoon / alpine meadows and yak herds /  eventually reaching Dingboche. overnight at Dingboche.
• Day 07: dingboche acclimatization day
• Hike up to lanagarjung  hill about 5000M. for acclimatize and back to overnight at dingboche
• Day 08: Dingboche-Lobuche: 5-6 hour
  Today is a climb to Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft) / stunning views of Tawachee and Cholatse (6440m / trail goes up to Khumbu Glacier for an hour then left into the memorial area before reaching the village of Lobuche (4,930m/12,894ft) / By this stage effects of the altitude will be kicking in and you can expect colder nights. overnight at Lobuche
• Day 09: Lubuche-Gorakh Shep: 2-4 hour
  The trail continues to climb to Gorak Shep /  takes a couple of hours to walk up to the famous viewing point of Kala Pattar (Black Rock) 5,545m/18,192ft; small peak / best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam / without climbing / overnight Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929ft).
• Day 10: Gorak Shep-Everest Base Camp- Lubuche: 6-7 hour
  Today finally to the Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft) / rocky and glacial trails where climbers gather for summiting Everest/ Continue trek / return to Lobuje (4930m/12894ft)overnight at Lobuche
• Day 11: Lubuche-Pangboche: 5-6 hour
  Retrace halfway back / lunch at Pheriche / trek ends at Pangboche (3,860m/12,664ft) /  bank of Imja Khola. overnight at Pangboche
• Day 12: Pangboche- Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hour Retrace / same way back /  stopping at Tengboche. During the November-December full moon the colorful Mani Rimdu festival is held here with much singing and dancing / overnight at Namche Bazaar (3,400m/11,286ft). 
• Day 13: Namche Bazaar- Lukla: 5-6 hour
  Today the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy natural trail. And finally today the trail will lead you back to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft). On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate the completion of your trek. Overnight at Phakding.
• Day 14: Lukla- Kathmandu
  Early morning flight to Kathmandu / received from domestic airport / transfer to your hotel / rest of day leisure/ or sightseeing bhaktapur durbar esquire and back to hotel and shopping   
• Day 15: sightseeing is side kathmandu valley 
• sightseeing in side the Kathmandu valley as durbar esquire, sayambhu nath, boudhnath, and pasupati nath with city guide
• Day 16: walk around the thamel city/ shopping and departure to you home