Classical Everest Base Camp Trek

Duration 18 days

Max-Altitude 5,550m/18,208ft

Transportation Flight/Drive

Grade Moderate

Accommodation 3 * category hotel in kathmandu and Teahouse During Trek

Meals Breakfast in Kathmandu and All meals during the trek

Best Season March, April, May, September, October, November

Communication Avialable

Group Size 2+

We start the Classical Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu by jeep. The jeep goes using various highways and the last one being the Everest Highway. The highways connect to Chaurikharka village which is just a little ahead of Lukla. Then, our first stop is at Salleri. From here, again we take a drive through a dirt road until Nunthala; and from this point, we start our trek to Everest. On this trek, we pass through Namche Bazaar (the Sherpa capital), Tengboche Monastery (the largest in the region), Dingboche, and Gorakshep, and we finally reach Everest Base Camp.

In this trek, your journey involves many ups and downs that are nerve-shaking; but you get the rewards of awesome nature. Visiting the different monasteries on the way with prayer flags throughout the trail lifts your spirituality. Interaction with local people lets you know about their culture and lifestyles. The mountainous life people are very attractive their great hospitality makes you feel homely.

During the trek, you can get the chance to interact with an amazing conventional route of beautiful farmlands, lush landscapes, stunning waterfalls, pine and rhododendron forests, etc. When you reach the Everest Base Camp and hike to Kalapatthar, you get majestic views of mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Thamserku, etc.

Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure Pvt. Ltd. has designed 18 days Classical Everest Base Camp Trek that is of great experience and thoughtfulness. The package has separated proper days for acclimatization required with the rising elevation. So, get ready to endure whatever comes your way. Experience the wilderness and challenges on the way to Everest Base Camp.

Day 01 – Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m).
Day 02 – Drive from Kathmandu to Salleri (2,300 m) by Jeep – 11 hrs.
Day 03 – Drive to Nunthala (2,440 m) – 1 hrs and Trek to Paiyun (2,760 m) – 7 hrs.
Day 04 – Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – 6 hrs.
Day 05 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) – 5.5 hours.
Day 06 – Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day.
Day 07 – Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m) – 5 hours.
Day 08 – Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m) – 5 hours.
Day 09 – Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m) – 4 hours.
Day 10 – Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) – 5 hours.
Day 11 – Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and then back to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) – 8 hours.
Day 12 – Morning Hike Up to Kala Patthar (5,550 m) & Descend to Pheriche (4,200 m) – 7 hours.
Day 13 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) – 7 hours.
Day 14 – Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) – 6 hours.
Day 15 – Trek to Khari Khola (2,020 m) – 6 hrs.
Day 16 – Trek to Nunthala (2,440 m) – 7 hrs.
Day 17 – Drive to Kathmandu (1,400 m) – 13 hrs.
Day 18 – Final Departure.

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)

One of our representatives receives you from the Tribhuvan International Airport terminal gate, in Kathmandu. Then you are transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Salleri (2,300 m) by Jeep – 11 hrs

After breakfast in the morning, we start the jeep drive to Salleri. It takes us around 11 hours or more depending upon the road traffic. The road is newly constructed and is connected up until Chaurikharka and is called the Everest Highway. On our long drive through the Himalayan foothills, we are greeted with splendid views.