Basic travel information
The legendary Everest Base Camp hiking trail in the Himalayas of Nepal runs through the small sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries of Sagarmatha National Park to the legendary base camp of Mount Everest. Accommodation for hiking takes place in hiking lodges run by locals. The ascent to Everest Base Camp takes a total of eleven days.
The trip culminates in the ascent to the ridge of Kala Pathar (5545 m), which offers spectacular views of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest and other snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – FLIGHTS TO KATHMANDU
Flights from Helsinki overnight to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
DAY 2 – KATHMANDU
Arrival in Kathmandu and last minute purchases for hiking. We dive into the hustle and bustle of the city to exchange money and explore the local restaurant offerings.
ACCOMMODATION IN
HOTEL MOONLIGHT OR SIMILAR
DAY 3 – KATHMANDU – LUKLA – PHAKDING
An early flight to Lukla, where our hike begins. Our equipment will be transferred to our sher carriers. Overnight in Phakding village (2610 m). (A)
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 4 – NAMCHE BAZAAR
We ascend through the pine and spruce forest sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar (3450 m).
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 5 – NAMCHE BAZAAR
We get used to the thin atmosphere by taking a few hours ’walk to the vantage point above the city, which offers spectacular views of the Everest massif.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 6 – PHORTSE
The route of the day begins at about 2h with a steady transition to Sanasa, after which we ascend a calm and airy route to the pass of Mong La, where we will have lunch. We descend to Phortse Thanga, from where about an hour ascent to the village of Phortse (3840 m). The scenery of the Kang Tega and Gokyo Valley glaciers is bold.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 7 – PANGBOCHE
One of the most beautiful hiking trails takes us high above the Imja Khola River to the village of Pangboche (3860 m), one of the highest year-round villages in the Everest region.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 8 – DINGBOCHE
Our route rises steadily over the tree line to the village of Dingboche (4410 m) at the beginning of the Khumbu Valley. Island Peak appears from Dingboch for the first time. In the afternoon, it is possible to visit the village of Pheriche to listen to a HRA lecture on high air.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 9 – DINGBOCHE
Rest day in Dingboche. We relax or take a day trip to Chukung, which overlooks the Imja valleys and the peaks of Lhotse.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 10 – DUGHLA
Short hike to Dughla (4600 m). In the afternoon, the opportunity to ascend to the edge of the Khumbu Glacier, which offers stunning views of the upper valley.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 11 – LOBUCHE
Following the Khumbu Glacier, we ascend to the barren village of Lobuche (4910 m). In the afternoon, the opportunity to climb to the edge of the glacier to admire the huge ice stream of Khumbu.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 12 – GORAKSHEP
We continue our journey following the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep (5140 m), which once served as a grazing ground for jackets. Opportunity to ascend to the ridge of Kala Pathar (5545 m), which offers the best views of the top of Everest and down to the base camp.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 13 – EVEREST BASE CAMP AND LOBUCHE
We wake up early and start our journey following the edge of the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp (5360 m). In the spring, Base Camp is full of climbers and the sherpas assisting them as they prepare to ascend to the top of Mount Everest. The views of Khumbu Icefall are breathtaking. We return the same route to Gorakshep and continue down to Lobuche (4910m) for the night.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 14 – TENGBOCHE
The return journey towards Lukla begins. We walk down past the villages where we stayed on the ascent. The foot still rises comfortably when the nose is downhill. We spend the night in Tengboche (3860 m).
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 15 – NAMCHE BAZAAR
We continue our return towards Namche Bazaar. In the evening, the opportunity for a Finnish sauna!
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 16 – LUKLA
The last day hike is mostly a long downhill, ending with a fine ascent towards the Lukla Gate. We will have dinner at the inn with the plaintiffs and say goodbye to our helpful local guides at the end of the evening.
ACTIVITIES
HIKING
ACCOMMODATION IN
GUESTHOUSE
DAY 17 – LUKLA – KATHMANDU
In the morning we fly from Lukla to Manthal, from where the car transport back to the human bustle of Kathmandu.
ACCOMMODATION IN
HOTEL MOONLIGHT OR SIMILAR
DAY 18 – KATHMANDU
We visit the Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath in Kathmandu and the Hindu temple in Pashupatinath. Joint farewell dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu. (OH)
ACTIVITIES
KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING TOUR
ACCOMMODATION IN
HOTEL MOONLIGHT OR SIMILAR
DAY 19 – RETURN TO FINLAND
Airport transfer and return flights to Finland. Arrival in the country on the same day.
MEALS: [A] BREAKFAST [L] LUNCH [I] DINNER
