EBC Trek with Nepal Golden Triangle Tour

Duration: 20 Days   |  
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Transport: Car / Hiace / Bus and Flight
  • Food: Breakfast in Kathmandu & all meals during the trek.
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu & Guest houses during the trek
  • Group Size: 2+
  • Max Elevation: 5550 m

Everest Base Camp Trek with Nepal Golden Triangle Tour is a complete trip of Nepal where you can trek and reach to the base camp of top of the world, the Mount Everest. After completion of EBC Trek, we head towards Pokhara in a same day by a private car. This trip is all about Nature, Culture, Wildlife and Adventure. Apart from the Everest Base Camp Trek, we visit Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan.

Everest Base Camp Trek also known as EBC Trek offers you variety of experience with loads of adventure and fun along with knowledge of ancient Himalayan people and their beautiful culture and tradition. You can feel as a local while walking throughout the trails towards Everest base camp.

Kathmandu Trip includes the sightseeing of four UNESCO World Heritage sites Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Temple, Bouddhanath Temple, and Patan Durbar Square which are the famous sites of the valley where you can spectator the public faith and credence towards god and goddess. While exploring the sites you also can encounter the historical background of ancient Kathmandu valley as well as the culture, tradition, arts and architectures of entire Nepal.

Further Kathmandu, Pokhara is another amazing city with culture, tradition and natural richness. It is often known as tourist city because the crowd of tourist can be seen throughout the year as well as it is the gateway to various trekking routes. Pokhara is well known for its natural beauties, which offers peace in fresh air. Several caves and holy Lakes enlarge the beauty of Pokhara which makes feel like we are in treat. Throughout the tour we will visit Barahi Temple (beautiful temple with great Hindu faith), Davis Falls (locally known as Patale Chhago, is an amazing waterfall along the Siddhartha Highway), Seti Gorge (the boisterous river runs completely underground at many places) and Mahendra Cave (a huge limestone cave just north of the Pokhara). After exploring the sights, we head back to Kathmandu.

Chitwan national park is famous for wildlife. It is richest park of Nepal in flora and fauna. Jungle Safari is available which offers to watch Elephants, One-horned Rhinos, Bengal tigers, Crocodiles, and many other wild animals & birds. You will reach at typical Tharu village and will be offered a lunch and sunset view from the Rapti River, which is another attraction of the day. In the evening, you will have your dinner watching the cultural program. You will enjoy watching birds and animals. The main thing that you will enjoy is a fresh and pleasant environment in the park. In the afternoon, you will take a lunch and go for jungle safari via jeep or elephant and explore the jungle with prospective wild animals and birds. You can take an experience of canoeing and also visit the elephant breeding center. In the evening, you’ll be rewarded with the mesmerizing sunset view from the bank of Rapti River. We will then treat you with cultural show and typical cuisine of Tharu’s, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal.

Highlights

  • City Tour in Kathmandu, Patan, Pokhara & Sauraha
  • Exploring Culture & History in Patan and Kathmandu
  • Splendid Sunset View from Rapti River
  • Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park
  • Experienced trekking and tour staffs including guide and porter
  • 3star hotel in Kathmandu and comfortable lodges/guest houses in trekking
  • 2 way Breathtaking Mountain flight (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu over the Himalayas
  • Experience of Visiting Himalayan ethnicity- Sherpa in Everest and Tharu in Chitwan with their lifestyle
  • A dream view of Mount Everest Mt Pumori, Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Lhotse, Mt Nuptse and many other glaciers along with monasteries, prayers flags, Prayer wheels
  • Best Trekking trails in the world, High suspension bridges, flora and fauna of Himalayan region.
  • Mesmerizing view of towered mountains from the height of 5555 m, Kalapaththar

Itinerary

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After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our airport representative will greet you with khada (typical traditional Tibetian/Nepali scaff using for greetings) and escort you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you can take rest or explore the streets of Thamel nearby your hotel. In the evening, we will organize a short pre-trip meeting and introduce you with your trekking guide, who will brief you about the preparations to be done for the trip.

Overnight at Hotel

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Altitude: 1,300 m
  • Place: Kathmandu

After breakfast, early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel to domestic airport and a short fly of 25-30 minutes take you to Tenzing Hilary airport at Lukla. Then, Crossing Rivers by bridges you will reach to Phakding.

Note: As you know the climate of Himalayas, Kathmandu-lukla flight may get delayed for one-two hours or even a day or two sometimes. We apologize for the inconvenience and do the best with available solution. If your flight cancels we go for Sightseeing of Kathmandu which suppose to be done after coming back from the trek. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Altitude: 2651 m
  • Place: Phakding

After breakfast, we head to Namche Bazaar. The journey reachs to Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha is the Nepali name of Mount Everest) crossing suspension bridges and through pine forest. Watching mountains a glimpse of images you will reach Namche Bazar. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 3440m
  • Place: Namche Bazar

Today is the acclimatization day. It helps to prepare for your body to walk more in further height. Namche Bazar is a Himalayan city so you can get many facilities which you normally get in the town. You shall explore the Namche Bazar and nearby places. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 3440m
  • Place: Namche Bazar

The journey starts walking with great views. You will reach Tengboche seeing wild animals and birds. Visiting monastery will be in the afternoon. In addition, a full moon day of October/November month, Mani Rimdu festival offers Tibetan Opera and masked dance. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 3,870m
  • Place: Tengboche

Today you will reach to Dingboche from Tengboche. You will see a nice view of a snow tower of Mount Ama Dablam. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 4,410 m
  • Place: Dingboche

Today is the second acclimatization day of the trip. It will assist you to be fit and prepare for next route. Climbing 400 meters to Nangkartshang Gompa you will explore many views of and from the places like Mount Makalu (8,463 m) and Mount Ama Dablam from close range. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 4,410 m
  • Place: Dingboche

Today, you will reach to Lobuche. The trail climbs to a ridge and views of Taboche and Cholatse.  

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 4,930m
  • Place: Lobuche

Today is the day of longest walk since you will be reaching at EBC, inner smile comes in your face after topping the Everest Base Camp. Following the wind-blown rocky path you will see other peaks Mount Pumori, Mount Lingtren, Mount Khumbutse, Mount Nuptse from west to east and you will reach to Gorak Shep. Gorak Shep is the last village of this Himalayan region. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 5,160 m
  • Place: Gorak Shep

Early in the morning, you will climb a 2-3 hours up to the Kala Paththar. It will be a pleasant morning watching sunrise in the lap of the Himalaya alongside other mountains as an eyewitness. Your eyes will be too much busy counting towers of the mountains from Kala Paththar, surrounding by Mount Pumori (7,145m/23,443ft), Mount Lingtren (6,697m/21, 973ft), Mount Khumbutse (6,623m/21,730ft), Mount Changtse (7,550m/24,772ft), Mount Lhotse (8,516m/27,941ft) and Mount Nuptse (7,861m/25,792ft) and Mount Cho Oyo (8,201m/26,907ft) in the west and Mount Ama Dablam to the south and offcourse there are other small named/unnamed peaks. You will be back to Gorak Shep for breakfast and reach to Pheriche.

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 4,230 m
  • Place: Pheriche

You are now very close to complete the trails. You will watch Rhododendron, national flower of Nepal through its forest. After a climb to Sansa and walking an easy trail of remaining path takes you to the Namche Bazar. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 3440m/11285ft
  • Place: Namche Bazaar

Now you have arrived to comfortable places in altitudes. You will visit farming villages on your way to Lukla and now your porters will say you good bye after reaching Lukla, climbing a 700 meters slope trail.   

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 2,845m/9333ft
  • Place: Lukla

After having breakfast early in the morning, you will take your return flight to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to your hotel. It’s a rest day but you may visit in local market, depending on your mood and arrival time from Lukla. Tomorrow will be sightseeing day in Kathmandu. 

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Altitude: 1,300 m
  • Place: Kathmandu

After breakfast, at around 9 am, our guide and driver will pick you from your hotel and you will go for the sightseeing of famous UNESCO world heritage sites around the valley.

Pashupatinath (World heritage site)

The world-famous Hindu temple, Pashupatinath is regarded as one of the holiest and oldest Hindu temples in the world. This temple is located 5km east from the city center at the bank of the holy Bagmati River. Pashupatinath area is widely decorated by various ornaments dedicated to Lord Shiva. As followed by the Hindu Culture, the cremation of the dead is done in the Pashupatinath area by the side of the bank of the holy Bagmati River.

Swyambhunath / Monkey temple (World heritage site)

Swyambhunath, also named as the monkey temple because it is surrounded by monkeys all over the area. Famous for people following both Hinduism and Buddhism, this temple not only provides the cultural and religious aspects but also offers various arts, architecture and the magnificent view of the Kathmandu valley from the western side of its hillock. Swyambhunath Stupa is imprinted by the eye of Lord Buddha, which stands for peace and knowledge.

Boudhanath (World heritage site)

Boudhanath is the oldest and the largest stupa in the valley, which was built during the Licchhavi dynasty in the 5th century around 2500 years ago. Its old name is ‘Khasa’ but later it was changed to Bouddhanath by the government. You will find many Buddhist pilgrims and monks from Tibet and various places going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Patan Durbar Square (World heritage site)

Patan Durbar Square is situated at the center of the Lalitpur city. The main attraction of Patan Durbar Square is the ancient Royal Palace, where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. There are many temples and idols in this area. You can also explore the Newari lifestyle, food, and culture in the square and visit museums that contain many ancient items that have a lot of historical significance.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Altitude: 1,300 m
  • Place: Kathmandu

After breakfast, We drive or fly (in extra cost) to Pokhara. After your arrival in Chitwan you can take a rest for the entire day or you can visit some places nearby your hotel. In the evening, you’ll go for the sunset view in the bank of Rapti River. After the mesmerizing sunset view you’ll be rewarded with the cultural program and cuisine. Overnight at hotel

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Brekfast
  • Altitude: 900 m
  • Place: Pokhara

After the morning breakfast, you’ll go for sightseeing across Pokhara city. You’ll visit Davis Falls, Barahi Temple, International mountain museum, Tibetan refugee camp, Mahendra cave, and Fewa Lake. At the same time, you’ll get a chance to do boating in Phewa Lake with the cool breeze flowing across the lake.

Overnight at Hotel.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Altitude: 900 m
  • Place: Pokhara

On this day, you need to wake up early in the morning to catch the mesmerizing sunrise view over the Himalayas. We'll go to Sarangkot viewpoint via a private car to catch the morning sunrise view. At the same time, you will be rewarded with the stunning views of snowcapped mountains including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range as well as the outstanding view of the valley. We will then drive to Chitwan by car. 

After your arrival in Chitwan you can take a rest for the entire day or you can visit some places nearby your hotel. In the evening, you’ll go for the sunset view in the bank of Rapti River. After the mesmerizing sunset view you’ll be rewarded with the cultural program and cuisine. Overnight at hotel

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 450 m
  • Place: Chitwan

After breakfast, you’ll proceed to Chitwan National Park. You will enjoy watching birds and animals. The main thing that you will enjoy is a fresh and pleasant environment in the park. In the afternoon, you will take a lunch and go for jungle safari via jeep or elephant and explore the jungle with prospective wild animals and birds. You can take an experience of canoeing and also visit the elephant breeding center. In the evening, you’ll be rewarded with the mesmerizing sunset view from the bank of Rapti River. We will then treat you with cultural show and typical cuisine of Tharu’s, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal.

Overnight at Hotel

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 450 m
  • Place: Chitwan

From Chitwan, we drive back to Kathmandu (you will have another option to reach Kathmandu by fly in additional cost) which takes around 5-6 hrs by bus. You also have the option of taking a fly back to Kathmandu with extra charge. After arriving in Kathmandu you will be dropped to your hotel. You can take rest and spend your time freely. Overnight at Kathmandu

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Altitude: 1,300 m
  • Place: Kathmandu

Today is the last day of your trip. If you would like to stay more in Nepal; you have many options that can be shared with you upon request. Else, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure. We thank you for the opportunity of being your travel partner and wish to serve you on your next vacation. Have a nice journey.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Altitude: 1300 m
  • Place: Kathmandu
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What to Expect

  • All ground transports including Airport & Hotel transfers
  • 3 Star category hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan, twin sharing bed with breakfast
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing including tour guide, private vehicle & entry fees
  • Full Day Pokhara Sightseeing Tour, Jungle Activities in Chitwan 
  • Two Way flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu including taxes
  • Best available guest house, twin sharing accommodation in mountain
  • Private bathrooms with hot shower at Lukla, Phakding & Namche
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Chitwan-Kathmandu by Private Vehicle 
  • Full board hygienic meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with Tea/Coffee during Trek & Chitwan 
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek
  • One experienced, certified & helpful guide & Porters (1 Porter for 2 People)
  • Salary, Food, Accommodation, Equipment & Accidental insurance for field staffs
  • Duffle Bag, Down Jacket, Sleeping Bag for the Trekking (Returnable)
  • Shepherd Holidays' T-Shirt
  • Trip Achievement Certification
  • First Aid Kit
  • Maps
  • Sagarmatha National Park entry fee
  • TIMS Card Fee (Trekkers’ Information management System (please bring 2 passport size photo for the permit)
  • Office Expenses, Government Taxes and Service Charge
  • International Airfare
  • Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara (besides breakfast)
  • Travel Insurance (See Travel Insurance Page for further details)
  • Nepal Entry Visa (You can obtain a visa easily upon arrival at Kathmandu airport) (See the Nepal Entry Visa page for further details )
  • Personal Trekking Equipment, expenses, shopping, etc.
  • Hot Shower and electronic charging fees (in some places) at guest houses during the trek
  • Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, tea and coffee beside regular menu
  • Tips for guide, porters & Drivers
  • Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary.
  • Costs from unexpected occurrences (i.e. cancellations, weather problems, damages of property, illness, etc.)

Useful Information

The given Everest Base Camp Trek or EBC Trek with Nepal Golden Triangle Tour is standard trip package of 20 days. If you would like to go for Luxury or Budget please advise us. This package still can be customized as per your interest and wish. Hence; the package is made with a 3-star hotel accommodation at Kathmandu If you'd like to suggest a different accommodation, the price can surely be differed. Please contact us for further.