Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek

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1500

Duration

Nepal

Country

Moderate

Grade

5364 m

Max altitude

Flight and private vehicle

Transportation

Hotel/Mountain lodge

Accommodation

Mid Feb to May, Mid Sept to Mid Dec

Best season

All meals during trek

Meals

Trip Overview

Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek is a plan targeting Trekkers and adventure lovers who have a short time but would still like to reach Everest Base camp. The treckking route offers you views of the highest peak in the world Mt. Everest (8848 m) and other attractions like Kala Patthar (5,545 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mount Cho- you (8201 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Khumbu glacier, beautiful Sherpa culture, world highest national park and more. 

As well as known beautiful Sherpa villages and Sagarmatha National Park are some of the attractions of this trekking. Trek passes the natural environment of many endangered wild animals that includes red panda, snow leopard, and musk deer. The exclusive experience of Sherpa cultures, mountain scenery, alpine forest, rivers and more. The trek begins with a 25 to 32-minute gorgeous flight to Tenzing Hillary airport at Lukla in the Khumbu region. Trek route passes the Sherpa settlements, pine forest, Sagarmatha National park and Namche Bazaar (Market place of Khumbu). Visiting the oldest and biggest Monastery at Tyanboche opportunity to experience Buddhism.

Through the alpine landscape becomes rockier as the trail reaches above the tree line on moraines to Gorakshep via Lobuche. Trekking to Everest Base Camp over the Khumbu glacier moraines is challenging but gives the great experience ever in a lifetime. Spend a night at Gorekshep the next day early in the morning hike to Kala Patthar, the highest point of the hiking which has the most wonderful view of Mt. Everest and panoramic mountains views will stay in your memory forever. You will repeat the same trail back to the Lukla airport. The next morning flight will bring you back to Kathmandu. Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek is sure to be an adventure of lifetime experience memory. Introduce you to local culture, the heart of Himalayas, the best of wilderness and amazing mountain view.

Trip Highlights

  • Visit Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal and tourist hub of Thamel
  • Explore the Sherpa culture 
  • Adventurous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport
  • Learn about the history and architectural wonders of Khumbu Valley
  • Hiking to Kalapathar 'Black Rock' (5545m)- Best view point of Mt. Everest for Sunrise and sunset views 
  • Hike to historical Everest Base Camp ( 5364m) 
  • Visit world highest Sagarmatha national park

Itinerary

Upon your arrival at the airport of Kathmandu, our representative receives you and transfer to the hotel in Thamel within B/B plan. After you freshen up, the trek leader will give you information about further programs. In the evening, explore the bars, restaurants, and cafes in Thamel.

After having breakfast, we take an early morning flight to Lukla, where our real trek starts. During our flight to Lukla, we will come across many breathtaking views of mountains. After we reach Lukla, we will start our trek heading towards Pakhding, which will take around 4 hours. You will pass the beautiful stone wall, painted and non- painted mani walls along the way to Pakhding. 

On this day, we head towards Namche Bazar, one of the most beautiful destinations on our trek to Rapid Everest Base Camp. After crossing some ups and downs, we reach Sagarmatha National Park, where you will have proper access to the internet. After a short walk from there, we can have a clear view of Mount Everest. Ascending on the same path we finally reach Namche Bazar will get to see a different culture, natural beauty in Namche Bazar, and get various everyday facilities like the internet, Banks, cafes, and others since this place is the main gateway to Everest Region. 

After having breakfast, we start our journey to Tengboche Monastery/hill station. The trail goes leaving a cliff dropping down the Dudh Kosi river. From this place, you can have a panoramic view of Everest, Ama Dablam (6,812m), Lhotse, Tawoche (6,501m) and Nuptse (7855m) mountain. We pass through Trashinga, Phunki Tenga, and then reach Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche hill offers a fantastic view of sunrise and sunset at Everest combine with Ama Dablam at right.

Leaving Tyangboche hill at the backdrop, we descend passing through a rhododendron forest and reach Deboche. Deboche is a small village with a few nice lodges. We cross a suspension bridge at Imja River (commonly known as Khola in Nepali) and head towards Minlinggo before entering Imjatse Valley beneath the majestic peaks of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. We ultimately reach Dingboche village, where we stay overnight.

After breakfast, we head towards Lobuche from Dingboche, which is at a distance of about five and a half hours regular walk. In the way, you will have fantastic views of Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Tawache, Mount Pokalde (5741m), Mount Kongma-Tse (5820m), and Mount Nuptse.

Having breakfast at Lobuche, we continue our trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep. It is just a day hiking. Today is the most rewarding part of the complete Everest base camp trek. Our trail ascends through the rocky path and Khumbu glacier. You will have a fantastic view of Nuptse, Lho-La, and Khumbutse along the way. After visiting Everest Base Camp and we come back to Gorakshep.

To capture the fabulous morning view, the sunrays over the snow-capped Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and others, we head towards Kala Patthar at an altitude of 5550m. From Kala Patthar, we continue descending towards Dingboche via Lobuche and finally reach Pheriche. Upon entering Pheriche, you stay at the teahouse or lodge.

As the trail descends, walking will be more comfortable and faster. Following back the same path with stone walls around, passing by places like Deboche and Tengboche, we reach Phunke Tenga. We head downwards and cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River before reaching Namche Bazaar. Views of peaks like Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Tawache are amazing from here. Overnight, in a tea house or lodge where you get meals.

We continue walking downhill from Namche towards Monju. Following the same trail towards Lukla via Phakding and the same amazing views along with the Sherpa valleys around, we reach Lukla. We will walk around the Lukla and also reconfirm the flight ticket. Enjoying the very last moments of your Everest Base Camp Trek, have dinner together with the crew members. We stay in a hotel at night, where you will get meals on a full board basis.

We will take Lukla to Kathmandu flight that is around 30 to 40 minutes. You will meet the team of our company who will drop you to the hotel you stayed in before (unless changed). As this is the last day of yours in Nepal, we enjoy the farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant, along with some with live music food rejoicing the success.

We will drop you at Kathmandu International Airport for your flight back home, and our trip ends. I wish you your incredible journey. Thank you for choosing Adventure Victory Team for managing your trip to Everest Back Camp.Hope to see you again.

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Cost Includes and Excludes

Package Includes

  • All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
  • 2 Nights twin sharing Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu at Hotel mandala Boutiquee on BB plan
  • Welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant- Traditional Dance & Music & Farewell Dinner at one of the finest restaurant in main down town
  • Everest Trekking Permit (Officially Known as Sagarmatha National Park Permit), Khumbu Village Rural Municipality Permit & TIMs Card (From TAAN)
  • Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax, and transfer
  • 9 Nights/10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek on full board of meals plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea or coffees in a cup only, seasonal fruits)
  • Trekking accommodation at comfortable & clean Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses (Nights staying in Phakding, Namche & Lukla will be in attached bathroom)- Rooms on twin share
  • One Adventure Victory Team Leader (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), required assistance Leader/s as per the group size, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
  • One trek Sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggage (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter), all the payment, trek equipment and insurance
  • Trek T- shirt and Adventure Certificate
  • Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after trek use)- rated to -15 Degree Celsius
  • Group medicine (Diamox & other first Aid Medicine)
  • All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
  • Final departure transfer from Kathmandu

Package Excludes

  • Nepal Visa Fee (US$- 25 for 15 days and US$- 40 for 30 days)
  • Your meals at Kathmandu (Except provided welcome/Farewell dinner and Breakfast)
  • Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc.), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc. while on trek
  • Travel Insurance (Must include Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
  • Personal nature expenses
  • Tips to Guide, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
  • Any extending trips

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Trip Overview

Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek is a plan targeting Trekkers and adventure lovers who have a short time but would still like to reach Everest Base camp. The treckking route offers you views of the highest peak in the world Mt. Everest (8848 m) and other attractions like Kala Patthar (5,545 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mount Cho- you (8201 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Khumbu glacier, beautiful Sherpa culture, world highest national park and more. 

As well as known beautiful Sherpa villages and Sagarmatha National Park are some of the attractions of this trekking. Trek passes the natural environment of many endangered wild animals that includes red panda, snow leopard, and musk deer. The exclusive experience of Sherpa cultures, mountain scenery, alpine forest, rivers and more. The trek begins with a 25 to 32-minute gorgeous flight to Tenzing Hillary airport at Lukla in the Khumbu region. Trek route passes the Sherpa settlements, pine forest, Sagarmatha National park and Namche Bazaar (Market place of Khumbu). Visiting the oldest and biggest Monastery at Tyanboche opportunity to experience Buddhism.

Through the alpine landscape becomes rockier as the trail reaches above the tree line on moraines to Gorakshep via Lobuche. Trekking to Everest Base Camp over the Khumbu glacier moraines is challenging but gives the great experience ever in a lifetime. Spend a night at Gorekshep the next day early in the morning hike to Kala Patthar, the highest point of the hiking which has the most wonderful view of Mt. Everest and panoramic mountains views will stay in your memory forever. You will repeat the same trail back to the Lukla airport. The next morning flight will bring you back to Kathmandu. Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek is sure to be an adventure of lifetime experience memory. Introduce you to local culture, the heart of Himalayas, the best of wilderness and amazing mountain view.

Trip Highlights

  • Visit Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal and tourist hub of Thamel
  • Explore the Sherpa culture 
  • Adventurous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport
  • Learn about the history and architectural wonders of Khumbu Valley
  • Hiking to Kalapathar 'Black Rock' (5545m)- Best view point of Mt. Everest for Sunrise and sunset views 
  • Hike to historical Everest Base Camp ( 5364m) 
  • Visit world highest Sagarmatha national park

Itinerary

Upon your arrival at the airport of Kathmandu, our representative receives you and transfer to the hotel in Thamel within B/B plan. After you freshen up, the trek leader will give you information about further programs. In the evening, explore the bars, restaurants, and cafes in Thamel.

After having breakfast, we take an early morning flight to Lukla, where our real trek starts. During our flight to Lukla, we will come across many breathtaking views of mountains. After we reach Lukla, we will start our trek heading towards Pakhding, which will take around 4 hours. You will pass the beautiful stone wall, painted and non- painted mani walls along the way to Pakhding. 

On this day, we head towards Namche Bazar, one of the most beautiful destinations on our trek to Rapid Everest Base Camp. After crossing some ups and downs, we reach Sagarmatha National Park, where you will have proper access to the internet. After a short walk from there, we can have a clear view of Mount Everest. Ascending on the same path we finally reach Namche Bazar will get to see a different culture, natural beauty in Namche Bazar, and get various everyday facilities like the internet, Banks, cafes, and others since this place is the main gateway to Everest Region. 

After having breakfast, we start our journey to Tengboche Monastery/hill station. The trail goes leaving a cliff dropping down the Dudh Kosi river. From this place, you can have a panoramic view of Everest, Ama Dablam (6,812m), Lhotse, Tawoche (6,501m) and Nuptse (7855m) mountain. We pass through Trashinga, Phunki Tenga, and then reach Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche hill offers a fantastic view of sunrise and sunset at Everest combine with Ama Dablam at right.

Leaving Tyangboche hill at the backdrop, we descend passing through a rhododendron forest and reach Deboche. Deboche is a small village with a few nice lodges. We cross a suspension bridge at Imja River (commonly known as Khola in Nepali) and head towards Minlinggo before entering Imjatse Valley beneath the majestic peaks of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. We ultimately reach Dingboche village, where we stay overnight.

After breakfast, we head towards Lobuche from Dingboche, which is at a distance of about five and a half hours regular walk. In the way, you will have fantastic views of Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Tawache, Mount Pokalde (5741m), Mount Kongma-Tse (5820m), and Mount Nuptse.

Having breakfast at Lobuche, we continue our trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep. It is just a day hiking. Today is the most rewarding part of the complete Everest base camp trek. Our trail ascends through the rocky path and Khumbu glacier. You will have a fantastic view of Nuptse, Lho-La, and Khumbutse along the way. After visiting Everest Base Camp and we come back to Gorakshep.

To capture the fabulous morning view, the sunrays over the snow-capped Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and others, we head towards Kala Patthar at an altitude of 5550m. From Kala Patthar, we continue descending towards Dingboche via Lobuche and finally reach Pheriche. Upon entering Pheriche, you stay at the teahouse or lodge.

As the trail descends, walking will be more comfortable and faster. Following back the same path with stone walls around, passing by places like Deboche and Tengboche, we reach Phunke Tenga. We head downwards and cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River before reaching Namche Bazaar. Views of peaks like Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Tawache are amazing from here. Overnight, in a tea house or lodge where you get meals.

We continue walking downhill from Namche towards Monju. Following the same trail towards Lukla via Phakding and the same amazing views along with the Sherpa valleys around, we reach Lukla. We will walk around the Lukla and also reconfirm the flight ticket. Enjoying the very last moments of your Everest Base Camp Trek, have dinner together with the crew members. We stay in a hotel at night, where you will get meals on a full board basis.

We will take Lukla to Kathmandu flight that is around 30 to 40 minutes. You will meet the team of our company who will drop you to the hotel you stayed in before (unless changed). As this is the last day of yours in Nepal, we enjoy the farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant, along with some with live music food rejoicing the success.

We will drop you at Kathmandu International Airport for your flight back home, and our trip ends. I wish you your incredible journey. Thank you for choosing Adventure Victory Team for managing your trip to Everest Back Camp.Hope to see you again.

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Cost Includes and Excludes

Package Includes

  • All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
  • 2 Nights twin sharing Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu at Hotel mandala Boutiquee on BB plan
  • Welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant- Traditional Dance & Music & Farewell Dinner at one of the finest restaurant in main down town
  • Everest Trekking Permit (Officially Known as Sagarmatha National Park Permit), Khumbu Village Rural Municipality Permit & TIMs Card (From TAAN)
  • Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax, and transfer
  • 9 Nights/10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek on full board of meals plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea or coffees in a cup only, seasonal fruits)
  • Trekking accommodation at comfortable & clean Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses (Nights staying in Phakding, Namche & Lukla will be in attached bathroom)- Rooms on twin share
  • One Adventure Victory Team Leader (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), required assistance Leader/s as per the group size, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
  • One trek Sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggage (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter), all the payment, trek equipment and insurance
  • Trek T- shirt and Adventure Certificate
  • Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after trek use)- rated to -15 Degree Celsius
  • Group medicine (Diamox & other first Aid Medicine)
  • All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
  • Final departure transfer from Kathmandu

Package Excludes

  • Nepal Visa Fee (US$- 25 for 15 days and US$- 40 for 30 days)
  • Your meals at Kathmandu (Except provided welcome/Farewell dinner and Breakfast)
  • Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc.), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc. while on trek
  • Travel Insurance (Must include Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
  • Personal nature expenses
  • Tips to Guide, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
  • Any extending trips

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