White Magic Adventure Travel

EVEREST BASE CAMP

Nepal

16 DAYS
16 MAX GROUP SIZE
5500
MAX ALTITUDE
5 Challenging Trek

TBA
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04 Apr - 19 Apr 2025
04 Oct - 19 Oct 2025

92900 / 1590

Trip cost

92900 / 1590

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There cannot be a better choice of a trek for people keen on getting under the skin of Nepal, as the excitement builds from Kathmandu itself, where you board the aircraft that whisks you away to the airstrip at Lukla, nestled in an alpine world of pure air and colourful Buddhist prayer flags. Our route follows the furious Dudh Koshi river to Namche Bazaar, a village in the Khumbu region made famous by the hardy Sherpa community. From there we head higher, into a valley and all the way to the base camp from where expeditions to the 8,852 metre peak are planned. The going is easy leaving us with enough time to explore the culture at picturesque Sherpa hamlets, among which is Thyangboche, a jaw-dropping cluster of beautiful houses with a monastery above it. The trek's high points include awe-inspiring views of Everest from Kala Pathar's summit, and Everest Base camp, where we go memorably close to the spectacular “Khumbu Icefall”, which leads to South Col - the route taken on the first ascent of the legendary "third pole". If the walk and the landscapes are a double joy, then the icing on top is the standard of lodges on the trail.

Please Note: From 2024, we are offering the EBC departure in a way that you purchase your own food at tea-houses and hence it is not a part of our package. The pricing too reflects this change in offering.

Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu (1375m)

Arrive and transfer to hotel. We are introduced to our trek leader and other members of the tour. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2650m) (4-5hrs)

We take an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla . It's a 25-minute flight. Upon reaching Lukla we start our trek to Phakding, our destination for the night. The trekking trail from Lukla descends to Tharo Koshi, a small settlement by a stream. From there we trek to Phakding (2804 meters) on a gradual uphill trail. Overnight at lodge.

Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) (8-9hrs)

We start the walk following the Dudh Kosi upstream, passing through small villages and settlements where the landscape is dominated by pure pine groves. We climb for a short while to rise above the gorge and through the entrance to the Khumbu National Park. The trail is good and leads to a confluence of rivers — one coming down from Thame and the other from Khumbu. The last leg of the trail takes us over a breathtaking suspension bridge, from where on we climb for about 90 minutes to Namche on a wide switchback trail. Overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Rest day Namche Bazaar (3440m)

Namche bazaar nestles between a pair of ridges amid the towering pinnacles of Khumbu. since ancient times namche has been the business center of the Khumbu region, still keeping up its reputation as a trade and business place, Namche is the most happening place in the entire trek, lined up with small cafes restaurants and pubs, souvenir and antiques shops and stores selling clothing and mountaineering gear for a small trek to a big climb. You name it and Namche has it all. It is also the perfect place to rest and acclimatize before setting out any further on the trail. One gets spectacular views of Nupla (5885 m) and Khumbila (5703m) from almost every corner of Namche. Overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Namche to Thyangboche (3790m) (7-8hrs)

The trail is easy, though you'll feel the effects of altitude on this five-hour jaunt — but that is if you find the time while looking at the other-worldly scenery that surround the trail. From Namche the trail is almost flat till we reach kyangjuma, a small village offering magnificent views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lohtse and Everest. From Kyangjuma we descend down steeply to reach a small village Phunkethanga, our lunch point. Beyond it we climb to Thyangboche, one of Nepal’s finest monasteries, along a ridge. We stay here to savor views of the Everest/Lhotse massif and Ama Dablam. Overnight at lodge.

Day 06: Thyangboche to Dingboche (4320m) (6-7hrs)

The trail descends from Tyangboche often passing through rich section of birch, fir and rhododendron forests, leading us to a small place with few tea houses, Deboche. From Deboche, we start walking following the Imja River upstream to reach Pangboche village, home to the oldest monastery in Khumbu. Beyond the village we continue for an hour to Shomare where we stop for lunch after which we begin our gradual ascent over 2 hours to Dingboche (4410m). Overnight at lodge.

Day 07: Acclimatisation walk to Imja Valley

Keeping with the need for acclimatization we spend two nights here before moving up Khumbu valley. Today we trek to Imja Valley in the direction of Chukung. The views of lhotse, Island Peak and Ama Dablam are fantastic on this walk . Overnight at lodge.

Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche (4900m) (5-6hrs)

On this day we follow the Khumbu Valley and climb to Thukla, a little hamlet, beyond which lies a memorial to the Sherpas claimed by Mount Everest. Lobuche is a small village with only few tea houses, but all of them offer magnificent views of Mt Nuptse. Overnight at lodge.

Day 09: A day to rest & acclimatise at Lobuche

This is an extra day to make sure everyone is properly acclimatized before setting off towards EBC. Overnight at lodge.

Day 10: Lobuche to Everest base camp and descend to Gorak Shep (5140m) (9-10hrs)

The trail to Gorak Shep goes ahead through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier. Climbing steeply up to the top through the torrent of Changri Glacier, we catch our first glimpse of Kala Patthar, a grey green knoll beneath Mt Pumori. As we reach Gorak Shep, we will find snow-capped mountains looming all around us including the top of the world – Mt Everest. After a brief lunch and rest at Gokekshep, we take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. Overnight at lodge.

Day 11: Trek to Kala Pathar (5500m) and descend to Lobuche (4900m) (6-7 hrs)

Today we start early in the morning to catch the dramatic views from Kala Pathar and witness the first light of day caress the peaks of the mountains, particularly, Mt.Everest. However we need to be prepared for an early morning departure, amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -15 deg C). Further, there is always the potential for chilly winds which are quite common. Later in the day we descend down to Lobuche from Ghorekshep. Overnight at lodge

Day 12: Trek Lobuche to Thyangboche (3440m) (4-5 hrs)

We have an easy day and we descend down to Pheriche & onwards to Thyangboche. We get beautiful views of the Thyangboche monastery down the valley. Its time to enjoy the higher oxygen levels . Overnight at lodge.

Day 13: Trek Thyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m) (6-7 hrs)

From Thyangboche we descend to PhunkeThanga and cross the Dudh Kosi river over a suspension bridge and then have a steep ascent towards Namche which eases off as we get closer to the Kyangjuma village, from here the trail is very easy till Namche. Overnight at lodge.

Day 14: Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m) (8 hrs)

We have a steep downhill walk to Monja. From Monjo the trail descends the valley which becomes more enclosed as we pass the villages of Phakding and Chopling, to reach Chaurikharka. Here we begin the final climb of the trip - the sting in the tail - with a 45 minute steady ascent up to the airstrip at Lukla. Overnight at lodge.

Day 15: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu

We take the morning flight to Kathmandu. Evening free for sightseeing or shopping in the bazaar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16: Depart Kathmandu

Our services end after breakfast.

Trip Cost

92900 / 1590

KATHMANDU TO KATHMANDU , TWIN SHARING

Payment Schedule

₹30000 / $500 - Booking Amount

TRIP COST INCLUDES

- 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu (Bed & Breakfast) on twin sharing basis
- Internal Flights and all Land transport in the itinerary
- A White Magic Trip leader being assisted by a Nepalese Trek guide
- 1 porter between two trekkers
- All permits
- Khumbu Muncipality Fees
- Twin sharing room on trek
- GST as applicable (Subject to change as per govt rules).

TRIP COST EXCLUDES

- Any meals on the trek (Can be bought in the tea-houses itself, one should budget for INR 2500-3000 / $32-40 for meals per day)
- International Airfare and Visas
- Any de-tours / transportation outside of the tour program
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Items of a personal nature like phone calls, alcohol, cigarettes, bottled beverages, laundry, souvenir etc.
- Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- One should budget for at least Rs. 250 per day for the bottled water on the trip. Average cost of bottled water on the trail is Rs. 70 per bottle.
- 5% TCS applicable for Indian Nationals travelling outside India (Can be filed for return)

Cancellation terms

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.

- More than 60 days prior to departure - we will refund the entire amount received by us minus a processing fee.
- Less than 60 days prior to departure - 25% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.
- Less than 45 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.
- Less than 30 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as cancellation charges and the balance amount would be held as a credit towards a future trip taken within 1 year from the date of cancellation.
- Less than 21 days - the entire amount would be forfeited.

The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat, cancellation charges would be waived completely. Please note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.

What to expect

A Challenging trek would typically last for about two weeks and will take you to altitudes above 5000m / 16,500ft. A routine day will have over 6 hours of hiking and will involve a great deal of ascending and descending on sparsely tread trails. The terrain will be varied on these treks and you can expect walking on moraines / boulder fields and cross small glaciers. Acclimatisation is a concern, the itineraries are carefully planned and allow everyone to acclimatise to the increasing altitude. Exposure to cold temperatures is quite high on these treks, all participants are expected to have good quality equipment & clothing to enjoy these treks. A mix of wilderness, altitude, terrain and duration makes these treks challenging. The trek is Suited for people with high fitness levels looking for a challenge and capable of enduring two weeks in the outdoors.

Internal Flights: Please note that poor weather can cause delays on the flights on Kathmandu-Lukla sector. At the end of the trip you should book the afternoon flights out from Kathmandu which gives you a day against delay on the flight back from Lukla. Helicopters can sometimes fly when the scheduled fixed wing aircraft cannot. If your group is offered the opportunity to use a chartered helicopter, either flying up to Lukla or back to Kathmandu, the cost will be shared between those choosing to take this option. In the extremely unlikely event that flight cancellations cause you to miss your homeward international flight, we will render all assistance, but cannot be held liable for any extra costs incurred. You could explore having an insurance for your flight cancellations.