Phaplu To Everest Base Camp Trek – 18 days

Welcome to the Himalayas! Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel by private tourist vehicle. Rest and recovery day from jetlag. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

It is an early morning drive towards Phaplu town in the northeast. It is a long drive through green valleys, alongside rivers, and surrounded by mountains. After passing Dhulikhel, you will have left the Kathmandu valley. The journey continues to Bhimkhori and Birpani from there. You’ll stop for lunch in between, then continue to Ghurmi, where the rocky trail leads north to Okhaldhunga. From there to Pattale, the most of the road is blacktopped.

Following a zigzag route alongside the Solu river, you will arrive in the Solukhumbu district at Phaplu. You can also take a flight to Phaplu, which has its own airport. Greenery abounds in this lovely town. Take a break after a long and tiring drive. Overnight at guesthouse.

The trek will begin tody. You’ll be heading to Nunthala village, which is situated further into the Khumbu region. The first section of the trek takes you to Tak-Sindo La pass. It is decorated with Buddhist peace flags and is a viewpoint to see Thamshekhu, Kusum Kanguru, Mera Peak and Kangtega Peak. Take a short break Taksindu gompa, a religious shrine for the locals. You will pass through the Sherpa community after following a rugged trail. A forested trail leads from there to Nunthala.

Nunthala is a unique village in the region’s east. Along the streets, you will see a lot of mules, yaks, and horses. The village is linked to the commercial route because it is the last village in the district’s north. You will see animals and locals transporting supplies back and forth. Overnight at guesthouse.

After breakfast, start packing your belongings, then head downwards through the Dudh Koshi River, sourced by Ngozumpa Glacier. You’ll trek through a rocky, muddy, and unstable trail after crossing a long suspension bridge. Then, after a steep ascent, you’ll arrive at a beautiful Jubing village inhabited by the Rai community.

From there, climb stone stairs into Kari Khola, passing through terraced fields and forests. After lunch, take a quick stroll around a local Gompa situated on a ridge. The views of the valley from the ridge are spectacular. Continue your journey via stone houses, countryside, millet fields, and into Bupsa.

Bupsa is a small Sherpa settlement. There will be many other travelers who have stopped for the night because it is a well-known spot on the Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek. Upon arriving at your teahouse, rest for a while before visiting the nearby monastery to learn about the Sherpa culture and traditions. Overnight at guesthouse.

After breakfast, make an early start for Surke. The first half of the trek will be uphill, as you’ll be trekking alongside mules carrying heavy basic supplies. The trail then brings you to Kari La, an elevation of 2800m, from where you can see the entire valley. The planes carrying supplies and passengers can be seen flying towards Lukla. After a few ups and downs in the trail, you will arrive at Paiya. From there, follow a downhill hike until you reach Surke.

Surke is well-known for its fertile land perfect for agriculture. The ground is wet, and the weather is cool. The town is built beneath the Lukla airport. Enjoy local cuisine and beverages served by locals. Overnight at guesthouse.

We leave Surke and hike towards Phakding along the Dudh Koshi River’s trails. We begin ascending to Chaurikharka, a large scattered village. Then passing by various Buddhist monuments, peace flags, and Chortens along the way, we arrive in Phakding for the overnight. Overnight at guesthouse.

Trekking alongside the Dudh Koshi River, we cross several suspension bridges en route to Namche Bazaar. As the trail enters a National Park, it ascend steeply to Namche Bazaar, also known as the Gateway to Everest. Namche Bazaar is a Sherpa town with full restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, a bakery, etc. Overnight at guesthouse.

We take a day off from hiking for acclimatize. We can either rest or take a short enjoyable hike to Khunde and Khumjung villages. Khumjung is a Sherpa settlement in a beautiful valley with an ancient monastery displaying the skull of Yeti and a breathtaking view of Everest (8848m) and other high peaks.

We also visit the Sherpa village of Khunde, which is located at the base of KhumbiYul la (5761m), a sacred mountain of the Sherpa people. We return to Namche for the night. Overnight at guesthouse.

We trek through the dense forest, accompanied by a spectacular view of the mountains in the backdrop. Before reaching Tengboche, the trail ascends via the jungle trail and a stone gate built by Lama.

Tengboche is a lovely village that housing the historic Tengboche monastery, which is the most sacred monastery to the Sherpas of the Khumbu region.

Tengboche monastery also offers an impressive view of the high Himalayas, including Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), and Cho Oyu (8188m). Overnight at guesthouse.

Leaving Tengboche behind, we start our journey to Dingboche village. We trek through rhododendron forest to Deboche, then cross the Imja River bridge.

We also come across many villages like Pangboche, Milingo and Somare before reaching Dingboche. An ascent along the Imja River takes us to Dingboche, where we will spend the night. Overnight at guesthouse.

After breakfast, we will ascend to Nagarjuna (5100m), a hill right above Dingboche on the Chhukung valley sides. We will hike for about 3 – 4 hours to Nangkartshang Peak, which is situated just above Dingboche and offers incredible views of the surrounding Himalayas. Overnight at guesthouse.

We continue our journey to Lobuche. We pass Pheriche, enjoying the views of Taboche (6367m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and Nuptse (7861m) in the background.

We continue our trek by crossing the Khumbu Glacier stream, which takes us to Dughla before reaching at Lobuche. Then we cross Thokla Pass (4830m) and ascend alongside Khumbu Glacier moraines to arrive in Lobuche. Overnight at lodge.

After a short ascent through meadows, you can see the Khumbu glacier. Straight ahead is Kala-Patthar, one of the best vantage points for seeing Mt. Everest’s entire south face and the surrounding peaks. We’ll arrive at Gorek-shep after a few hours and continue our trek to Everest Base Camp.

is not much altitude gain, but there are a lot of ups and downs, which, combined with the altitude, this can be a tiring hike – but the journey is worthwhile. After about 3 hours of hiking, you will reach the base camp and have a stunning view of the Khumbu glacier and icefall, from where the Everest expedition begins. Then we’ll return to Gorakshep. Overnight at guesthouse.

We’ll hike to Kala Patthar 5545m early in the morning to see the sunrise over Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Makalu 8481m, Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m, and other surrounding peaks.

After spending some time in Kala-patthar, we return to Gorakshep and then take the route that passes via Lobuche to reach Dingboche village, which offers an amazing view of Ama Dablam. Overnight at guesthouse.

As the route descends, the trek becomes easier and faster. Following the same trail with stone walls all around, we arrive at Phunke Tenga, passing through Pangboche, Deboche, and Tengboche. Heading south and crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, this trek continues to the Khyangjuma, also known as the three ways to Gokyo Valley, Khumjung village, and Namche Bazaar.

From here, you can see peaks including Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawache, and Lhotse. Pheasants, Himalayan Griffons, Musk deer, and wild goats are among the wildlife that are found in the rhododendron forest. Overnight at guesthouse.

We return to Lukla via Phakding, enjoying the same incredible views as well as the surrounding Sherpa valleys. On this day, we will walk around Lukla and reconfirm the flight ticket. We celebrate and have dinner with the crew members in the final moments of our Everest Base Camp Trek. Overnight at guesthouse.

Today you’ll take your lovely flight back to Kathmandu. Saying farewell to the beautiful Himalayas once more. Finally, you will arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.

Today, you can either stay in Kathmandu and have a free day, or you can depart for your respective countries.

It’s time to say farewell to Nepal. Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu by enjoying breakfast in a café, going for a city walk, and/or shopping for souvenirs.

A representative will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport to catch your flight home. It’s best to arrive at the airport at least two and a half hours before your flight.