Everest Base Camp Budget Trek

Our agent will transfer you to the hotel from the airport. Hotel check-in followed by sightseeing tour. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

Proceed with the UNESCO Heritage Sightseeing Tour after breakfast. After visiting Swyambhunath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan city, and Khokana Village, you will be transferred back to your accommodation. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

In the morning you travel for a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla – a gateway from where the trip begins. The approximately 35-minute mountain flight provides a breathtaking view of the Himalayan Range. From Lukla, the trip begins along stone-paved trails leading to Bhaisekharka, and eventually reaches Phakding. On the route, there are numerous prayer rocks. Stay the night in Phakding.

The walk passes through a pine forest and along the Dudh Koshi River. Along the route, there is a magnificent view of the shimmering Mount Thamserku (6618m). Passing via the settlements of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo, the entry to Sagarmatha National Park is reached. The trail then ascends through trees and over bridges to the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. Prior to reaching Namche Bazaar, the trail passes past Jorsale Village, where you will catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest. Overnight in Namche.

You will stay three nights in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize gradually. During this period you trek to the Everest View Hotel (3,900m) and to Thame (3,844m), where Tenzing Norgay grew up. The majority of trekkers only spend two nights in Namche before continuing up the mountain, however based on our experience, this extra night considerably improves your odds of reaching base camp without a headache!

Following breakfast in Namche, the walk to Tengboche commences. The breathtaking vistas of Mt. Everest, Mt. Aba Dablam (6,856m), Lhotse (8,511m), Nuptse (7,896m), and Mt.Thamserku will leave you gasping for air. The trail gradually leads to Sansa while passing wildlife such as pheasant, musk deer, and a herd of Himalayan Thar. Next, you will drive to the Dudh Koshi River, where you will prepare for a strenuous ascent to Tengboche. Tengboche is known for close up views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest and it has a huge Buddhist Monastery all over in the Khumbu region. Stay the night at Tengboche.

On this day, you reach Dingboche amidst breathtaking mountain vistas, landscapes, numerous Chortens, Mani walls, and quaint towns. Passing straight north to Pheriche beneath the majestic north face of Mt. Ama Dablam (6,856m), you reach Imja Valley, which offers breathtaking vistas of snow-capped mountains and diverse landscapes. As one nears the junction of the Lobuche River, the valley gradually opens up. Dingboche is reached through the toughest ascent of the day from the Lobuche River. At Dingboche, you’ll find a stunning assortment of pastures and grazing animals. Stay the night at Dingboche.

The trip for today begins at Dingboche and initially traverses the Khumbu Khola valley. In this section of the trail, you will have breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. On the road to Duglha, you come across Dusa- a yak herder’s settlement and Phulung Karpo-the camp site of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953. As you continue trekking, the spectacular vista of Mt. Pumori (7,161m) emerges. Prior to reaching Duglha, you will be treated to breathtaking views of Mount Cholatse, Mount Thamserku, and a number of other stunning peaks, including the summit of Mount Nuptse (7,896m). Stay the night at Duglha.

Today’s hike begins from Duglha by ascending the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. You will encounter memorials for Scott Fischer and the 10-time Everest summiter Babu Chiri Sherpa as you move forward. As the trail descends to the Khumbu Glacier, you are confronted by four towering mountains: Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal. Additionally, as the trail traverses the Khumbu Glacier, Mt. Nuptse towers to the right. Overnight at Lobuche.

The path to Gorak Shep continues through the Khumbu Glacier’s lateral moraine. While trekking to Gorak Shep, you will witness the north ridge of Everest, as well as Mount Pumori, Mount Mahalangur, Mount Lingtern, Mount Khumbutse, and Mount Nuptse, among others. When you reach Gorak Shep, you will be surrounded by snow-capped mountains, including the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest (8,848m). From Gorak Shep you move towards Everest Base Camp. When you approach the base camp of Mount Everest, you will be able to see Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori. Mount Everest cannot be seen from base camp. The thrill of being at the base of the world’s tallest peak is indescribable. Descend to Gorakshep next. Spend the night in Gorak Shep.

Today’s travel starts early in the morning to get Kalapattar. This location provides an expansive view of Mount Everest. Here, your dreams will come true. During the trek to Kala Patthar, well-known peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Nuptse, and Everest are visible. During the ascent to Kala Patthar, you can stop at a number of breathtaking vantage points to take photographs. As you approach the summit, you are surrounded by colossal views of mountains and glaciers, including a close-up view of Mount Everest, Amadablam, and Pumori. You wander from one huge massif to another at this intersection. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience of immense magnitude. After photographing beautiful mountain massifs, you descend back to Gorak Shep. Spend the night in Gorak Shep.

On this day, you will return to Namche via Pangboche and Tengboche. The trail offers pleasant views of imposing mountains and trees. From Pangboche, the trail descends fast through pine forests as it follows the Dudh Koshi gorge. You encounter Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region, while on the trail. A peaceful lunch halt is made in Kyangjuma (3570 m) throughout the trek. At this location, you will have the opportunity to view the breathtaking Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse. Next, the route to Namche through lovely meadows and pastures. Eventually, you arrive in Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

The return trip travels through rhododendron and pine forests with distant snow-covered peaks. In addition, when you traverse the Sherpa settlements, you observe their outstanding Buddhist faith and culture of prayer stones and prayer flags. It will be the final day of the trekking portion of this adventure. Overnight at Lukla.

We take a very scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning. After landing at the Kathmandu airport, we transport you to your accommodation.

The following day will be free. We will transfer you off at the Kathmandu International Airport in the afternoon for your trip home.