Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar trekking is a well-known trekking route in the Everest Region. This hike takes you to the heart of the Khumbu Himalayas. You can see famous mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and many more snowy peaks in the Everest area. The trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar is the best part of this trip. The EBC trek is known for its proximity to the world’s highest peak and the Khumbu glaciers and Khumbu Icefall, which provide a unique trekking experience in the Nepalese Himalayas. Kalapattar is the third most popular place for trekking in the world.
The optimal seasons for trekking in this region are autumn and spring; however, Soham Adventure offers tailored trekking services to accommodate the preferences and schedules of trekkers and travelers.
The trek to Everest Base Camp starts with a 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Soham Adventure guides will take you to Sherpa villages, including Chaurikharka, Phakding, and Namche Bazaar. We have another day to adjust in Namche Bazaar. We can rest and go on optional hikes to Thame or the Everest viewpoint lodge to see the amazing views of Everest. The trail goes up through Tengboche, Pheriche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep until it reaches Mt. Everest Base Camp. The next day, your guide will take you to Kalapattar, a famous place to see things. The trek goes back to Lukla, where you will fly back to Kathmandu. A minimum of two weeks is recommended for the Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar trek.
Trip Info
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Hotel/Lodge
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Spring/Autumn
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5550m
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Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Local Bus/Jeep
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5-6 hours
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Some places
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13 days
Itinerary
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at a hotel.
Meals, Welcome diner.
Transport, private vehicle
Fly to Lukla airport from Kathmandu, around 40min flight, and then trek to Phakding (2610m).
Walking hours > 3 to 4 hours.
Overnight at guest house.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner.
Transport, Private vehicle
Take a walk through numerous villages and climb steeply to Namche Bazar, the capital of Sherpa country. En route, discover fantastic views of Thamserku, Everest and Lhotse.
Walking hours, 5 to 6 hours.
Overnight at guest house.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
This is the most important place in the region. It is home to the largest market in the Upper Khumbu region. It’s the ideal place to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude. It’s the starting point for the trek to Everest. You can watch the sun set over Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Everest above Namche Bazar.
Walking hours, 4 to 5 hours.
Overnight at guest house.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Follow the path down to the Dudh Koshi river, then up to the Tengboche monastery, a true landmark of Sherpa society. The trail leads through delicate rhododendron forests.
An incomparable view of the mountains surrounding the glaciers.
Walking hours, 5 hours.
Overnight at guest house.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Ascent to the hamlet of Dingboche, then Chukhung, with its extraordinary views of Lhotse and Ama Dablam.
Walking hours, 5 hours.
Overnight at guest house.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Ascent along the moraine of the Khumbu glacier to Lobuche.
Walking hours, 5 to 6 hours.
Overnight at guest house.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner.
We walk along the moraines of the Khumbu glacier, which we soon cross on our way to the base camp at the foot of the West Combe. This tented village is the starting point for our ascent of the world’s highest peak. From here, we cross the glacier again and reach Gorakshep.
Walking hours, 7 to 8 hours.
Overnight at guest house.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
We climb steadily up to Kala Patthar, a sumptuous belvedere on the ridge of the Pumo Ri. Before our eyes, the imposing Sagarmatha and its neighbors Nuptse and Lhotse rise up in all their splendour. We descend along the glacier to Dughla, then follow the path back to Pheriche.
Walking hours, 8 to 9 hours.
Overnight at guest house.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Continuing down to Namche Bazar via Pheriche.
Walking hours, 8-9 hours.
Overnight at guest house.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Long descent to the banks of the Dudh Koshi to Phakding before climbing to Lukla. Overnight at the guest house in Lukla.
Walking hours, 6 to 7 hours.
Overnight at guest house.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Depending on the weather, our flight to Kathmandu will take off earlier in the morning.
Flight duration, 40 min.
Overnight at a hotel.
Meals, Breakfast, lunch
Transfer to the airport at least three hours before your flight time. Our representative shall be accompanying you to the Kathmandu airport for your final departure.
Meals, Breakfast.
Transport, private vehicle
