Getting to the height of Kalapathar (Black rock) 5,545 m is an achievement of the Kalapathar trek for 16 days. After a day of sightseeing and exploration throughout Kathmandu, this trek begins with a dynamic flight towards Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport). Developing trek forward offers Sagarmatha National Park occupying a massive area (1,148 km2) with many rare flora and fauna. Passing through several mini walls, suspension, and wooden bridges, pleasing Rhododendron, and Pine forests admit to Namche Bazaar (A large settlement of legendary Sherpa). Wonderful close landscape views of giant peaks holding heights above 8,000 m including Mount Everest (8,848 m), Mount Lhotse (8,586 m), and Mount Cho Oyu (8,188 m) with frequent peaks below 8,000 m are the stunning rewards of Everest base camp trek. Our classic Everest base camp trek encounters numerous glacial valleys, Sherpa settlements, Teahouses, praying stones, Buddhist monuments, and stupas including the oldest Khumbu region Monastery in Tengboche. Fantastic Glacial walk at the foot of Khumbu icefall, 360° view throughout giant mountains, and Kalapathar being changed into golden color by morning direct sunrays make the Everest base camp trek more significant. After steeping our aimed destination, we gradually follow the back route downward to Lukla and catch a flight to Kathmandu which finally ends our 15 days trekking package of Everest base camp.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Ramechhap to Lukla (2,642 m) – Phakding (2,562 m)
Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 04: Namche Bazaar: (first day of Acclimatization)
Day 05: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870 m)
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m)
Day 07: Dingboche: (second day of acclimatization)
Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m)
Day 09: Lobuche – Everest base camp (5,364 m) – Gokarshep (5,160 m)
Day 10: Gorak Shep to Laboche
Day 11: Luboche to Pangboche (3930m)
Day 12: Pangboche to Khumjung (3780m)
Day 13: Khumjung to Mondzo (2800m)
Day 14: Mandzo to Lukla
Day 15: Early morning flight back to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu.
Day 16: Departure Day
Cost includes:
Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
Tourist Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Lukla and Ramechhap because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
International flights
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Following your arrival time at Tribhuwan International Airport, our company representatives will be there for your warm welcome and to shift you towards a luxury tourist standard hotel. Therefore, we plan on gathering at our office to discuss the upcoming trek.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap and fly to Lukla (2,642 m) – Phakding (2,562 m)
On the third day according to our flight schedule, we will drive for around 4 hours to Ramechhap Airport to catch our (30 to 35 minute) Himalayan scenic flight and fair landing at Lukla (gateway of the Khumbu/Everest region). Leaving Lukla, we start our short (3 to 4 hours) trek downhill towards the Sherpa settlement of Cheplung following Dudh Koshi valley, we step Phakding. This night we stay at the lodge in Phakding.
Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
On the fourth day, we trigger our trek forward crossing several Sherpa settlements, suspension bridges, and pine forests to reach the official permit checkpoint (entrance to Sagarmatha National Park). Continue to walk through the junction point of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River along developing certain upward hikes with starting view of the Himalayas through the pleasing forest leading to Namche Bazaar for a stay overnight.
Day 04: Namche Bazaar: (first day of Acclimatization)
Early in the morning hike to Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters for a sunrise view, the first real views of the peaks; Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kangtega, etc., and also visit the museum housed in the national park headquarters. There is an interesting display of Sherpa's traditional life, flora, fauna, and birdlife in the park.
Day 05:Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870 m)
Leave Namche and ascend past the check post and follow the main trail to Phunki Thangka(3250m). A small settlement with several water-driven proper wheels on the banks of the Dudh Koshi. Lunch here. From Phunki the trail climbs steeply, then more gradually through forests up the hillside to Tengboche Monastery. The view from this spot is outstanding, Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Kantega provide a breathtaking Himalaya panorama. The Gompa and its surroundings are well worth a visit. Stay at a lodge.
Day 06:Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m)
Tengboche Monastery was seriously damaged by fire in 1989 but has since been rebuilt and there will be time to visit both the monastery and the museum. We descend through meadows and rhododendron forest, past the Buddhist nunnery at Deboche, and to the Imja Khola. Then up along the north bank of the river, with spectacular views of Ama Dablam, to a tea shop at Orsho. Crossing the confluence of the Khumbu and Imja Khola we continue to Dingboche (4,360 m).
Day 07: Dingboche: (second day of acclimatization)
A day for acclimatization and exploring; you can do a dayâ??s walk up the Imja Khola valley through Bible at 4570m to the yak huts at Chukhung and onto a small viewpoint above at 4875m. Here are good views of the east face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse wall. About 3 hour's walk, or you can walk north up along the valley side to the ruined Nangkartshang Gompa.
Day 08:Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m)
We are now well above the tree line and our walking today brings us to Dusa from where we descend to a stream at 4580m. Immediately above we reach the tea shops of Dughla then continue to a ridge that has several memorials to Sherpas killed on expeditions to Everest. Continue along the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, with views of Kala Pattar and Pumori to reach Lobuche at 4940m.
Day 09: Lobuche – Everest base camp (5,364 m) – Gokarshep (5,160 m)
It is a 6 a.m. start for those who wish to ascend Kalapather(5545m). The gentle walk initially then ascends after bout an hour and crosses the moraine then descends to the sandy expanse of Gorak Shep (5364m). A two hours steep ascent brings you to the top of Kalapather and increasingly good views of Everest and the neighboring summits. We descend to Gorakshep. Stay overnight at a tea shop
Day 10: Gorak Shep to Laboche
The descent to Lobuche is easy but seems endless because of the many uphill climbs. Overnight at a Lodge.
Day 11: Luboche to Pangboche (3930m)
Return to Dughla and then take a different trail, stay high above the valley floor before descending steeply to Pheriche and lunch. After lunch continues down the valley to reach Pangboche in about 3 hours.
Day 12: Pangboche to Khumjung (3780m)
From Pangboche take the spectacular high trail to Phortse and descend to the river for lunch. From the river climb to Chorten and then continue to Khumjung. Stay at a lodge
Day 13: Khumjung to Mondzo (2800m)
We have an opportunity to visit Hotel Everest View on the way to Namche. Take lunch in Namche. After lunch, we descend to the Dudh Koshi and continue Monzo. Overnight at a lodge
Day 14: Mandzo to Lukla
We follow the Dudh Koshi river downstream until after Ghat when we start to come up the side of the valley to reach Lukla. Overnight at Himalaya Lodge.
Day 15: Early morning flight back to Ramechhap and drive back to Kathmandu
We catch an early flight back to Ramechhap from Lukla and drive back to Kathmandu. We organize a farewell dinner today in one of the famous restaurants in town and enjoy Nepalese food.
Day 16: Departure Day
On the last day focusing your time, you can go shopping to collect some gifts for your friends or family members. We help you with your necessary arrangements and pack-ups along with our private vehicle to transfer you to the airport focusing on your departure time. Our representatives will be there to wish you a safe flight and successful steps ahead.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months, a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running, hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running down the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory. Still, it willely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any total expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination for Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying the medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.
