Everest Base Camp by Road

Your welcome at the airport by our staff who will then take you to your hotel. Have a nap and get a little accustomed to the new environment.

You will be taken to a brief evening meeting with our team representative, who will explain the trek to Everest Base Camp by way of preparation for the upcoming adventure. You meet with your guide and join the group.

It's time for dinner to fall asleep to start getting ready for the trek.

After an early breakfast in the morning, a guide or a porter comes to your accommodation where the journey starts. Departure is to Kathmandu by jeep to Thamdanda which is a ride taking 12 to 14 hours.

This travels along the BP Highway, which again has various terraced fields, and local villages along the line. The pass villages along the way would include Khurkot, Phaplu, Nunthala, and Bupsa-the old route of Everest.

When arriving at Thamdanda, check into your accommodation and enjoy the views around the place. Eat up and get ready for the next day's journey.

The trip to Everest base camp has just started for today by road, and there is no means of transport to take to the base camp from Thamdanda. Then you have breakfast in the tea house and start walking to Phakding. You will pass places like Paiya and Surke. The trail goes along the Dudh Koshi River until Chaurikharka below Lukla, where we take the main EBC trail called Chheplung. You will meet many other fellow trekkers coming in from Lukla airport.

You walk past beautiful green forests, having scenes from that of the river Dudh Koshi. Cross the many suspension bridges with prayer flags adorning them as there are great view sceneries for the river below. Phakding, a little Sherpa settlement along the Dudh Koshi River, is mainly known for the wonderful tea houses present here. You will be staying here at Phakding overnight.

After breakfast in Phakding, you start to walk along the trail in the Dudh Koshi River and marvel at the surrounding scenery. After about 3-4 hours, you reach Monjo. Monjo is a small town where you will enter Sagarmatha National Park, so your permit will be checked here.

After a while, ascend through the pine forest and different suspension bridges; pass by the same river after several suspension bridges, among which Tenzing Hillary bridge is famous and it accompanies you to stunning views of Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru peaks.

After around 3-4 hours of walking, you will reach Namche Bazaar, the trading hub for the Khumbu region. Namche Bazaar is actually the doorway to Everest but it also happens to be a thriving Sherpa town, dotted with fine eateries and accommodations.

Settle down for the night at local lodges and enjoy your refreshing himalayan meals.

And today, acclimatization day, is the day on which Namche Bazaar is. During the hike, acclimatization is vital because it maintains the climate changes in our bodies. Relish breakfast in Namche Bazaar and later go for a short excursion to either the Everest View Hotel or the village of Khumjung.

Hiking with our trekking guide to the Everest Hotel, reputed for its mind-blowing views of Everest and its neighbouring peaks. Visit also Sagarmatha National Park that showcases many kinds of flora and fauna, bushfires, and various vegetation. Go-to Khumjung for a cultural visit to the community and the Hillary School. Go and see around Namche Bazaar, go to the Sherpa Museum, and taste local dishes.

And spend the day socializing with the local peoples, and spend your night in a local guest house. Lie back with a good book and feel recharged to take on the next leg of your trek.

The following morning, complete the breakfast, pack your stuff and set off for the trek toward Tengboche. The DudhKoshi River first descends then rises up to Tengboche. Musk Deer, Danphe, and many other wildlife are seen during this trek. Mountains amaze with spectacular peaks such as Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Thamserku, and lastly Mount Everest. Take a pause, inhale, and be dazzled at the beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.

This trail brings you to Tengboche Monastery, the largest in this area.

You can take the opportunity to enjoy the meditation session or prayer ceremony in Tengboche Monastery. You will find your booked tea house at Tengboche to have some rest. Spend time sharing with some locals and enjoy some good meals.

It is breakfast time at the teahouse and hence the trek proceeds to Dingboche. The journey includes mesmerizing sceneries and Sherpa villages. Among other things, wildlife and birds may be observed while traveling along the route, including the pertinent national bird of Nepal Danphe. Gaze upon the Imja Khola Valley and the peaks close by.

You cross Pangboche, which brings you closer to the Ama Dablam range and also the Sherpa community - Somare. After 2-3 hours of walking, you will reach Dingboche from this point. Dingboche is a village, which is famous for its beautiful landscapes and Makalu Himal views.

That is the cause of feeling enervated because of the altitude. Check with the oxygen level readings along the places. The next night can be spent in Dingboche and then rest the body.

This is the second acclimatization day of the Everest Base Camp by Road trek. It's done in Dingboche. You may as well prefer a very short hike of around 2-3 hours to Nagarjun Hills that promises the most spectacular views of all surrounding mountains. Proceed to Island Peak on this trip and you will have those views that will take your breath away of AmaDablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Also, enjoy the local Sherpa culture while surrounded by breathtaking scenic landscapes.

You will be trekking about 5-6 hours today to reach Lobuche from Dingboche. The route passes through the small hamlet Thokla which rests at the edge of Khumbu Glacier. Feeding on the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier will give you some magnificent views of the mountains rising around you.

After a good 2-3 hours walk on the fine trail, you will reach Lobuche. Lobuche is a small settlement that has basic lodges but a grand view of the glacier. You can enjoy your meal in the local tea house and prepare for tomorrow.

Check the Complete Day Plan for Trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche.

Once you've finished breakfast in Lobuche, pack your bag for the trek to Gorak Shep. This should take you about 2-3 hours to reach. When you reach there, deposit any extra gear and take the most essential things with you: water bottle, warm clothes, and headlamp. Set off for the three-hour or more walk to the Everest Base Camp.

The views from Everest Base Camp are incredibly impressive. Take time to stand among such incredible surroundings and the feelings of achievement. The sight of the towering Khumbu Icefall and the imposing peaks around is inspiring.

After some time spent at Base Camp, start walking back in the direction of Gorak Shep. At Gorak Shep, get settled into your lodge and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Enjoy a hot meal with some good friendship discussing the day's adventures.

The next morning you get up and start your climb up Kala Patthar from Gorak Shep. The ascent trail is a steep and rocky trail that needs careful foot placement as you step up. About 2 to 3 hour walk will take you to the top. This viewpoint is famous for its famous views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and all their descendents on the vast Himalayan range. If you come early in the morning, you will get an opportunity to witness the sunrise that is peeking over Everest and all the peaks around in a riot of colors. Spend some quality time at Kala Patthar, and start the trek back to Pheriche. You return back to Pheriche on the same course you have taken to reach Gorak Shep. This time, however, the scenery is different. Enjoy your Khumbu views while you walk down the rocky terrain. As you can see, this grassland really changes into a new kind of vegetation, and even the temperature feels slightly more pleasant.

Pheriche is that small, quiet, peaceful village where you spend the night and enjoy a hearty dinner at your tea house and a good rest.

Today, you walk back to Namche Bazaar from Pheriche. Trekking at the same path would be enjoyable with the changing panorama and views over that of the Dudh Koshi River. Dingboche, Imja Khola River, Pangboche must be crossed. Thousands of suspension bridges are crossed on the journey, decorated with colorful prayer flags, giving the true Himalayan experience.

After trekking for about six to seven hours, you will find yourself back in Namche Bazaar-the overwhelming entrance to Everest. Find your lodge and lay in some time to relax your body. Spend the night.

Post-breakfast, move off from Namche and embark on the descent towards Chaurikharka. Delightful views of mountains and valleys open up at the end of this trail. There are some good views of majestic peaks like Ama Dablam and Thamserku and stunning backdrops along the way.

After trekking for 5 to 6 hours, you will reach Chaurikharka-a typical Khumbu village. You may roam around the village vicinity the whole afternoon. Chaurikharka is peaceful and lovely; it is a place to relax after the trek.

So stay at the tea house and prepare for the coming day.

Rise very early in the morning and trek to Thamdanda which takes about 4-5 hours. The trail from Chaurikharka winds down a terraced and lush green landscape. There are wonderful sights of the hills and valleys, and it winds up quite serenely just for your last day's trek.

Rest at Thamdanda after the trek and relish the beautiful hilltop views from this town. Then take a jeep or vehicle ride to Salleri. The ride is full of terraced fields, little villages, and lush greenery of the lower Khumbu region. Then you arrive in Salleri to rest after the long ride and soak the bustle of the town.

Spend your night in Salleri and enjoy it.

Leave Salleri early morning so as to utilize the remaining time during the course of the day. The earlier you leave, the better, since it's several hours from here. During this trip, you will pass through many small villages, giving you a little taste of rural life in Nepal. You can see local farmers working in the fields and children playing along the roads. Following along one of the numerous rivers during the journey may provide some picturesque views as the water flows and the surrounding terrain unfolds.

Check into a hotel in Thamel or a different area in Kathmandu. Take some time to relax and freshen up after that long drive. Enjoy being back in the city's comforts.

Today's the day to wrap up everything for the departure, be it going home or traveling to another location. This is the time to think back on everything that has transpired, do some last-minute sightseeing, and experience the buzz of Kathmandu before setting out.

Depending on your schedule, your hotel or the travel agency can arrange for transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport. Then, again at the airport, check in for your flight and pass through security and immigration.