7 Day Everest Base Camp Trek
Trip Information
- Duration7 Days
- Trip Grade Moderate
Major Attractions- A Scenic Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
- Sagarmatha National Park and its alpine flora and fauna.
- Namche Bazar, Tibetan Market, Hotel Everest View and Sherpa Cultural Museum.
- Tengboche Monastery.
- Friendly Sherpa People and their unique tradition.
- Breathtaking mountain views include Thamserku, Pumori, Loa Tse, Nuptse, Makalu and Mt Everest.
- Heli Flight from Gorakhshep to Lukla.
7 Day Everest Base Trek takes us to the Everest Base Camp located at the highest elevation of the world and lets us to witness mesmerizing mountain panorama including the top of the world, Mt. Everest. 7 Day Everest Base Camp also offers us an opportunity to experience friendly Sherpa people and their age-long tradition.
7 Day Everest Base Trek begins from Lukla after our short and scenic flight from Kathmandu. We meet our team at Lukla and begin our trekking towards Phakding. Slowly, we get into Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the national park located at the highest elevation on the planet. We have insights of alpine flora and fauna in Sagarmatha National Park. We further trek to Namche Bazar and enjoy its specialities like Everest View Hotel, Sherpa cultural Museum, European standard hotels and restaurants, the most classical Tibetan Market and view of Thamserku Mountain.
7 Day Everest Base Trek further takes us to Namche and we explore the most popular Tengboche monastery in Everest region. Gradually, we head to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar via Pheriche and Lobuche. We climb Kalapatthar and celebrate the most stunning mountain vistas including Mt. Everest. We further trek to Everest Base Camp and capture more breathtaking mountain giants.
7 Day Everest Base Trek finally offers us an opportunity to experience Heli flight from Gorekhshep to Lukla. We again will observe heavenly Everest region and mountain panorama and land at Lukla airport. From Lukla, we take another short flight to Kathmandu to end our 7 Day Everest Base Trek.
If you are looking for other Everest Base Trek Itineraries like 14 Days Everest Base Camp, 15 Days Everest Base Camp or Short Everest, you just let us know. We will work out according to your interest, time schedule and budget.
Itinerary
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After an early breakfast, our guide will come to receive you at the hotel and we drive to the airport to catch a flight to Lukla. The flight takes around 35 minutes and offers stunning views of Nepal’s mountainous landscape. In Lukla, you will meet your porter and the trekking begins. Namche is our destination today and can take 5-6 hours. From the beginning, you will experience rhododendron forests and views of snow-capped peaks. We first get to Phakding before getting into Sagarmatha National Park. We enter into Sagarmatha National Park from Monjo. We follow the Dudh Kosi, ascending through Himalayan pine and Deodar cedar forests, to the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar. This village is a historical trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchange salt, dried meat and textiles. The final section of today’s trek is tougher while getting to Namche Bazar.
Overnight in Namche Bazar.
The flat and easy trail leads towards the view of Mount Everest, then descends into the Dudh Kosi Valley at Pungki Thanka. From here it ascends to Tengboche Monastery (3860m), the spiritual centre of the Khumbu region. This monastery is the largest in the Khumbu Region and enshrines a Yeti skull as well as a statue of Lord Buddha. The climb up to Tengboche is long but you get rewarding views of the distinctive Mount Ama Dablam and on a clear day view of Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks. Overnight in Tengboche
Today we descend through a beautiful forest, then cross the Imja Khola before trekking through the village of Pangboche. We don’t lose altitude today as we do on other days and you will enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and other peaks. The route continues through pastures to Dingboche – known as the 'summer valley. Overnight stay in Dingboche.
Today we trek along a broad valley floor to Dughla, passing through the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche. The aid post is staffed by western volunteer doctors and supported by the Himalayan Rescue Association, which offers treatment and consultation to trekkers. Continue up the valley, gaining altitude and views of Tawache and Cholaste. We come out of the valley to descend to the yak pastures of Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche.
Today is a big day. After a short climb through meadows, we look down on the Khumbu Glacier. Straight ahead is Kala Patthar – the best vantage point to view the entire south face of Everest and the surrounding peaks. After a couple of hours, we reach Gorak Shep before continuing our journey to Everest Base camp. There is not much elevation gain but there is a lot of up and down because you are walking on the Khumbu Glacier. Combined with altitude, this hike can be tiring. After about three hours you will arrive at Base Camp where Everest expeditions gather to start and finish their Everest ascent during the climbing season. Enjoy the views of the Khumbu Icefall. After spending some time here we hike back to Gorakshep.Overnight in Gorakshep.
The day starts with a hike up Kala Patthar (5,545m), which is one of the best places to view Everest and the spectacular Himalayan range. Then we trek back to Gorak Shep for hot breakfast before descending into Lukla by Heli. Heli flight from Gorakhshep to Lukla. We again will observe heavenly Everest region and mountain panorama and land at Lukla airport. Overnight in Lukla
After an early breakfast, we fly to Kathmandu. If you arrive Kathmandu earlier, you will have plenty of time to explore more of Kathmandu or simply search for gifts and souvenirs. In the evening, you will enjoy farewell dinner and exchange your experience of the entire trip with us.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Cost Details
Cost Includes- Airport pick up and drop in a private vehicle.
- Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu Flight Ticket
- Fly by Heli From Gorashep to Lukla back
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
- English speaking Government License holder Trekking Guide.
- Trekking Permit, TIMS, and conservation Area Permit fee.
- Trekking Porters (2 clients = 1 Porter).
- Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner with Breakfast hot drinks during treks.
- First Aid Kit and Trekking Duffel Bag for Porters.
- All necessary land transport by tourist vehicles.
- Nepali staff salary, food, accommodation, Insurance, and equipment charge.
- Sleeping Bags and Down Jacket (to be returned after trek).
- Government Taxes and paperwork.
- Farewell Dinner.
Cost Excludes- International airfare and Nepal Visa Fee.
- Personal expenses:(Laundry,battery charge,phone calls,wifi,shower,extra porters etc.).
- Beverage.
- Temple/Monastery entrance fees.
- Travel Insurance and rescue flights.
- Late arrival and late departure extra night.
- Tips to guide and porter.
