Kala Pathar and Everest Base Camp
Trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar.
This trek leads us towards the highest summits of the world Mount Everest or Sagarmatha in nepali.The fantastic views of Everest and many others summits like Lhotse,Makalu,Amadablam welcome the visitors in this region.The route passe through the Sherpa villages of Khumbu region,rhododendron and pine forest.Enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains with traditional Sherpa culture and ancient practice of Buddhism.Get yourself on the top of Kala Pathar for the magnificent view of the highest peak of the world,Mt. Everest.
Duration: 17 days
Maximum altitude : 5540 m Kala Pathar
Possible extensions: Chitwan national park – Kathmandu valley trek
Best Season : —– March -April —— October – November —
itinerary by days
Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu airport by the agency and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Exploration of a few historical monuments of Kathmandu: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath (visit Guide on request) – Hotel.
Day 3: Take a morning flight to Lukla(2800m) and trek to Phakding.4h(2600m) – Lodge.
Day 4: Gradual ascent along the Dudh kosi river and steep climb takes us to Namche Bazar.6h(3500m) – Lodge.
Day 5: Acclimatization day in Namche. Small excursion around Namche – Namche – Lodge.
Day 6: We follow the trail like in balcony, a splendid view of world’s highest peaks, after crossing the Dudh Kosi river wonderful journey in a pine and rhododendrons forest to reach at the most important monastery of the region. Tengboche – unforgettable views of Ama Dablam.6h(3900m) – Tengboche- Lodge.
Day 7: We gradually climb through alpine meadows with grazing yaks to reach Dingboche (4400m)6h_ Dingboche- Lodge.
Day 8: Excursion day in Dingboche,Early morning we go to Chukung to admire the superb panorama of the mountains that surround us – the Island Peak, Ama Dablam and Lhotse,nuptse,Peak 38,Amphu Lapcha, then back to Dingboche.6h(4400m)- Lodge.
Day 9: We cross the Thok-la pass where we can see the memorial of the Everest climbers who lost their life during Everest Expedition. We will have an exceptional view of the western part of Everest and Ama Dablam in backward.5h(4910m) -Lobuche- Lodge.
Day 10: Departure early in the morning to enjoy the views, we pass through Khangri Glacier to reach our next destination to Gorak Shep(5140m) then we continue for a excursion towards Everest Base camp and back to Gorak Shep.8h(5140m)- Lodge.
Day 11: Departure early in the morning to enjoy the views, to highest point of this trek,Kala Pathar(5540m) to have a memorable view of Everest,we go down to Thok-la in afternoon 7h(4600m)- Lodge.
Day 12: Descent to Phortche.6h(3800m) – Lodge.
Day 13: Phortche to Namche Bazaar via Khumjung.6h(3500m)- Lodge.
Day 14: Namche Bazaar to Lukla.6h30(2800m) – Lodge.
Day 15: Flight to Kathmandu and free afternoon – Hotel.
Day 16: Visit Swayambhunath ,Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath … – Hotel.
Day 17: Free morning in Kathmandu and transfer to the airport.
