Everest Base Camp Trek via Phaplu

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu, one of the representatives of Bold Himalayan will be waiting at the Airport terminal. After greetings, we will transfer you to your hotel. In the evening there will be a meeting with the guide for detailed information about the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After your breakfast in the Hotel, we will transfer you to Kathmandu airport. you will have a morning flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu. After about 30 minutes of adventurous scenic flight, we arrived at Phaplu. You will have dramatic views of terraced hills and the giant Himalayan.

On reaching Phaplu we will meet the porter and after lunch, we head toward Nunthala. From Phaplu we gently ascend toward Takshindo Gompa. Later, we descend from Takshindo with the best views of Kangtega, Thamserku, Mera Peaks, and Kusum Kanguru. Likewise, we pass through Sherpa village and the green forest to Nunthala (Manidingama). Overnight at Nunthala Lodge.

From Nunthala, we descend to the Dudh Koshi River. The trail passes through agricultural pasture and climbs a small Sherpa and Rai village. Then we have a gentle ascent to Khari Khola after the Dudh Koshi river through Jung. Juving is a pretty big Rai village and farming land. After Khari Khola, our trail first follows a flat path and then passes steeply up to Bupsa. Overnight at Bupsa.

Our trek starts with a steep ascend for about two hours towards Khari La Pass (2,880m). Then we will pass through rhododendron and oak forests with a small Sherpa settlement. We could see the amazing views of Number (6,960), Cho-Oyu (8,201m), Gyangchung Kang (7,922m), and Thamserku (6,629m) from this outstanding viewpoint.

After enjoying the amazing views, pass through the Bamboo forest to Puiyan. Then have a gentle descent toward Chaubar with the view of Khumbu Valley as well as beautiful mountains. Burke is a small Sherpa village at the bottom of Lukla. Overnight at Lodge.

Our trek from Surkhe to Phakding starts with a gentle ascent to Chipping. It is a junction to Jiri and Lukla passing through Mushe. We will pass through the Dudh Koshi River and meet the main trail of the Everest region. Finally, to the main entrance of the Everest Region, a small village Phakding. Stay overnight at Phakding

From Phakding, we follow the trail that passes through a pine forest. Then we trek through the valley of Dudh Koshi River. We reach Monjo, the border of Sagarmatha National Park. Here we will submit your entrance card and National Park card. After completing formalities enter the Sagarmatha National Park

Enjoying magnificent views of Ama Dablam and other peaks, we will walk along a scenic trail filled with mani stones, Buddhist shrines, and colorful flags. Crossing the Dudh Koshi River many times, Namche will appear surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges. The peaks of Thamserku and Kwangde are visible to the East and to the West, the sacred mountain Khumbila is within sight as we approach the town Namche Bazaar.

It is an acclimatization day for you. To get used to the high altitude and thinning oxygen in the air, we will spend another day in Namche Bazaar. And as an acclimatization hike, we will visit the neighboring Sherpa villages, from Namche. You can follow the trail that descends half an hour to the Khumjung village. In Khumjung village, you can visit Khumjung Hillary School and Khumjung Gompa

Then, we can trek to Hotel Everest View which lies above Namche. From here, you have splendid views of Tawache, Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, Khumbu Himal, and many other peaks. And on the way back to Namche we will trek to the Syanboche airstrip. It is the world’s highest airport at 3,780m/12,401ft. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Leaving Namche, we climb to the top of a ridge and level mountain path that offers an amazing panorama of Thamserku, Kusum Kangrib, and Kangtega. Following the cliff that drops down to the Dudh Koshi, we make our way around a branch ridge. From the ridge, you can see the sudden appearance of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse Tawache, and Nuptse. Then we descend to the river and arrive at Phunki Thanga

From here we will have a long climb through the forested zone, the mountainside diagonally. Then we come to the stone gate built by lamas. It is the entry into Tengboche. We can explore the main monastery of the Khumbu, Thyangboche Monastery. Stay overnight at the lodge.

After breakfast trek toward Dingboche. Our trek begins with a descent through a beautiful forest along with the Imja Khola valley to Debuche. After Debuche, we trek through the delightful trail, and we cross the iron bridge. Crossing the bridge, you get a great view of Ama Dablam (6,814m) on the right side. Then the trail gradually makes its way to Pangboche village. There is one of the oldest monasteries of the Khumbu region in Pangboche. So, we can visit the Pangboche monastery on the way

From Pangboche, our trek passes through the Imja Valley and Lobuche to the summer pastures on to Dingboche. Reaching Dingboche you find the tree line disappears and the landscapes turn barren and stony. Overnight stay at Dingboche.

We will have another acclimatization day at Dingboche, as you are at an altitude of above 4000 meters. To get our body into a comfortable zone with the thinning air we will take an acclimatization hike to the surrounding hills. This village is beautiful with an array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from the cold wind.We will hike to the Chhukung for acclimation. Hiking up to Chhukung (4,750m/15,583ft) is an easy day hike that offers breathtaking views of Mt. Makalu (8,463m/27,765ft), Island Peak (6,160m/20,209ft), Tawache and many other Himalayan peaks.

From Dingboche, we head toward Lobuche after breakfast. The trail climbs above the village with the panoramic view of the Khumbu Mountains including Mt. Makalu to Dughla. Dughla is at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We then come across stone memorials of mountaineers and trekkers who have perished in these mountains, at the top of Dughla Pass. Then the steep climb takes us to Lobuche, where you have the spectacular view of Mt. Tawache and Mt. Nuptse

Today we will trek up to the last human settlement during EBC. And finally to the most awaited destination of our EBC trek from Phaplu. From Lobuche alongside the right of the Khumbu Glacier will take to Gorakshep at an altitude of 5,182m/16,994ft. There will be a rough trail before Gorakshep, so you have to walk over a large rock, up and down. The birdlife at such an altitude will surprise you.

After reaching Gorakshep, we have some rest and move toward Everest Base Camp. A wide trail through a rocky path and Khumbu glacier on the surface reaches Everest Base Camp. Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,364m, at the foot of almighty Mount Everest. You will have the heavenly sight of Khumbu Icefall from here. Besides that, you have a stunning view of the Khunbutse and Lingtren mountains. After a great moment in EBC, we will trek back to Gorakshep. Overnight camp at Gorakshep.

We will have an early morning hike from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar so that you will able to catch the sunrise and shimmering Mount Everest in the morning sun. Kala Patthar is considered the best viewpoint in the entire Khumbu region because from Kalapathar we have an explicit view of Everest. Moreover, you will have 360-degree views of Himalayan giants like Khumbutse, Changtse, Lhotse, and Nuptse from the top of the hill.

After some time, we will hike down to Gorakshep and head toward Pheriche. On reaching Pheriche we will have a little lower and warmer night. There are Rescue Association Aid Post and foreign volunteer doctors. They provide medical treatment to trekkers and locals. Overnight at Pheriche.

From Pheriche, we will have an easier trail descending to the village of Tengboche. The trail first drops down continuously to Orso. Then they continue the flat trail following the west bank of the Imja river to Somare. Passing through the rhododendron forest, the trail again drops down to Pangboche along Imja Khola and climbs up to Debuche. And the walking through the dense and tall rhododendron forest and suspension bridges to Tengboche

Tengboche the village has the largest sacred monastery of this region. This monastery performs the longest Mani Rimdu festival in October-November. Overnight at Tengboche.

After breakfast, we descend to Phunki Thenga following the downhill and uphill trail for a short distance. Then the trail again ascends to Sanasa the same route before. From here the trail drops to Khyangjuma village presenting a relaxing sight of charming landscape and massifs while climbing the ridge to Namche. We arrive back in Namche in the afternoon, we can enjoy our remaining day in Namche. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Today, as you trek back to Lukla it will be your last day of the hike. First, you will descend crossing several suspension bridges. Then we have further trekking to Dudh Koshi River to Phakding. From Phakding, we gradually walk to Cheplung and ascend to Lukla. You can see prayer flags, Chortens, Mani walls & miniature Gompas lined throughout the village. Overnight at Lukla

After breakfast at Lukla, we will say a final goodbye to our porters and the Everest region. Then we have another thrilling flight back to Kathmandu. We will take one last close look at the mountains. On reaching Kathmandu, we will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu hotel.

Today is the departing day. A representative from Bold Himalayas drops you at the airport 3 hours before your departing time. You can join us for another thrilling adventure or trip with Bold Himalaya. We can right away arrange your awesome trip.