Nepal - Everest Base Camp (20 days)

This base camp trek is designed to fulfil the dream of many people of experiencing the historic route to the base of the world's highest mountain. Our carefully devised itinerary provides a fine opportunity to visit both Base Camp and the nearby peak of Kala Pattar (5545m) for uninterrupted views of Mt Everest. We trek the more remote trails along the far side of the Khumbu valley, savouring the high mountain views from our selected campsites in the company of our Sherpa guides, whose knowledge and passion for trekking in the Khumbu add a further dimension to this memorable trek.

DAY 1 Join Kathmandu

DAY 2 In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley

DAYS 3/4 Fly to Lukla, commence trek through Sherpa villages

DAYS 5/6 Arrive Namche Bazaar, rest and acclimatise

DAYS 7/8 Trek to Dingboche via Thyangboche Monastery

DAY 9 Rest and acclimatise in Dingboche

DAY 10 Slowly ascend through yak pastures to Khumbu Glacier

DAYS 11/12 Ascend Kala Pattar (5545m) to gain uninterrupted views of Everest (8848m) & trek to Everest Base Camp

DAYS 13/15 Trek via Khunde and Khumjung, visit Himalayan Trust projects

DAYS 16/17 Return to Lukla

DAY 18 Fly Lukla to Kathmandu

DAY 19 In Kathmandu

DAY 20 In Kathmandu, trip concludes

Operated by World Expeditions

Departures: September to April

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