Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek is frequently mentioned as one of the world’s best hiking trails. The trek distance measures about 97 miles/156 km in 14 days and the remote trail route takes you to the base of the highest point on planet Earth, Mount Everest. Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging, yet fulfilling hike in the famous Everest trail that initially started from Lukla through the banks of Dudh Koshi river. As you hike across a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the beautiful Sagarmatha National Park, you’ll reach the largest mountain town in Everest region, Namche Bazar. After spending the nights in tea houses of the Everest region, you push on passing the clifftop monastery in Tengboche, fallen climbers memorial in Dingboche and a small settlement of Sherpas for overnight stay in Lobuche, en route. Then, come the tough part of adventurous journey, which take you to Everest Base Camp. Here you will spot the expeditions team setting their camp for an ascent to Mount Everest (mostly spring season) along with a spectacular view of the Himalayas, Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu Glacier. Afterwards, you can hike on Kalapathar at an elevation of 5,555 m for panoramic view of magnificent Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cho yu, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and neighboring peaks. Then, you will make a return journey following the same trails back to the gateway to Everest, Lukla village. Trekkers in the Everest region will get a fascinating insight into unique Sherpa traditions, culture and their lifestyle. Plus, the raging rivers, narrow suspension bridges, mountain villages, diversified flora and fauna, sacred mani stones, Buddhist monasteries, colorful prayer flags, mountain ridges, lush forests filled with rhododendrons and conifers will not be forgotten easily. Taking a domestic flight from Lukla, you will finally arrive in Kathmandu enjoying spectacular scenery of the hills and the mountains.