Everest Base Camp Trek from Salleri

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

After breakfast, Your Kathmandu Tour starts from 9:30 am as we pick you up from your hotel for the sightseeing of famous UNESCO world heritage sites inside Kathmandu valley.

Pashupatinath (World heritage site)

The world famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath is regarded as one of the holiest and oldest Hindu temple in the world. This temple is located 5km east from the city center at the bank of 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 Pashupatinath area by the side of the bank of the holy Bagmati River.

Swayambhunath: Monkey temple (World heritage site)

Swayambhunath, also named as the monkey temple because it is surrounded by the 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)

Bouddhanath is the oldest and the largest stupa in the valley, which was built during the Lichchhavi 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.

In the meantime, we prepare for the trek, you can buy your your trekking gears in Kathmandu if you are short of any. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu. 

Today, after your breakfast we drive to Takshindo via Phaplu and start our trek with short hike about 30 minutes and stay overnight at Takshindo. Driving through countryside you can observe beautiful landscape, rural lifestyle, hills, rivers, farming fields and many more. Phaplu is local town where we can fly via domestic flight from Kathmandu. Finally we walk through beautiful homes of Rai and Sherpa ethnic people and reach Ringmo. We can visit old cheese factory at Takshindo, the cheese made from local mountain livestock. Overnight stay at Takshindo.   

After the breakfast, we start our trek towards Dudh Koshi River after short visit of Takshindo Monastery. The trail first descends and then ascends through small isolated Sherpa villages, terraced fields and beautiful forests to Khari Khola. Tonight we stay at guest house in Khari Khola. 

After our breakfast in Khari Khola, we begin our trek climbing towards Puiyan through small Sherpa villages and forest. You can see many monkeys in this forest along with birds and animals. We also see terrace farming fields on our way where local people cultivate agro items. People work in their farms wearing their traditional dresses. Traditional Buddhist flags seem blowing with winds on our trails. Overnight stay at Puiyan.  

Today we reach to Phakding from where regular trekking trail starts towards Everest Base Camp. Unlike other trails which we did trekking till today, the trail now seems very crowded in peak seasons. From Puiyan we continuously climb to a ridge at 2,800 meters then the trail descends to Surke then to Phakding which is at 2,652 meters height. At final stage we see Dudh Koshi River and the beautiful valley made by the river. Overnight stay at 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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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. 

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.   

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 is a rest day but you can go for sightseeing if you would like near or around Kathmandu. 

This is a leisure day, in case if we were slow or took rest in the mountains, we can cover the remaining way, by what you will not miss your flight back to home. if you wish to explore more in Kathmandu valley, our driver will come and take you to places you wish to visit. 

Today is the last day of your trip. If you would like to stay more in Nepal; you have many options which 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 in your next vacation. Have a nice journey.