This region known as the Solu Khumbu is known as around the world as the famous home of the world’s highest mountain. Mt. Everest rises 8,848 meters into the sky. The hike to the base camp attracts trekkers from all over the world. This trek starts and ends in the closest airstrip to Everest in the town of Lukla. If you are looking for much longer trek in this region we can start the trek in the town of Jiri which is 5 days from Lukla

Mount Everest Base Camp has been a popular destination for trekkers since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1953. To reach this part of the Himalaya within a limited time, we have devised this two week trek to Everest Base Camp which runs directly to and from Lukla.
The Everest Base Camp trek, a very well known mountain trek, starts at the upper Phakding and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling bazaar that’s a junction for trekkers, the local Sherpa and expeditions en route to the mighty Mt. Everest. All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it the kind of walk you will remember for a long, long time.
From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have our first good views of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery, which is a 2 hour climb. The monastery sits at 3867m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. The monastery is structurally located on a ridge top with commanding views of the Everest landscape. The view from this spot, seen to best advantage in the morning, is absolutely mesmerizing and stunning and is rightly deemed to be one of the most magnificent in the world.
We then descend to the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before finally approaching the Khumbu Glacier. We then follow the glacier, first to Lobuche, a vantage point for some spectacular views of the Ama Dablam, Taweche and other peaks and then hike to Gorak Shep for a breather.
We also have the opportunity to ascend Kala Pattar [5554m] from where we can get some awesome views of the Himalayan giants which literally numb your senses with breathless admiration that beholds the eye; and makes up for the lung-bursting climb that took you up there. You soon realize it was absolutely worth it. This also includes fantastic views of the south west face of the colossal Mt. Everest. We then trek down to Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu ice fall before finally making our way back down to Lukla.

TRIP FACTS
Trip duration: 16 Days
Trip grade: moderate to fairly challenging -
Activity: Trekking and Cultural excursion
Starts in: Katmandu
Ends in: Katmandu
Trek type: TH (Tea House / Lodge)
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Transportation: Flight and car
Maximum altitude: 5357m

TESTIMONIALS
EVEREST TREKKING
“Yalamber was fantastic. Our trek & Tour guides and support staff were all very good. We very much appreciate your efforts in getting us out of Lukla on an early flight. Meals during the trek were excellent, considering the remoteness. Dingboche was fantastic. We suggest you to encourage trekkers to take an extra day to visit. We also suggest you use Family Hotel there – very nice.”
Name: Ye’elah Berman
Country: Australia
Area: Everest
Date: November, 2010

OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 – Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 – Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 – Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 04 – Trek to Namche (3450m)
Day 05 – Rest day in Namche
Day 06 – Trek to Thyangboche[3864m]
Day 07 – Trek to Pheriche [4252m]
Day 08 – Rest day in Pheriche
Day 09 – Trek to Lobuche[4930m]
Day 10 – Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Day 11 – Trek to Everest BC [5357], Kalapatthar, back to Gorak Shep
Day 12 – Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 13 – Trek to Namche[3450m]
Day 14 – Trek to Lukla[2900m]
Day 15 – Flight to Kathmandu
Day 16 – Depart Kathmandu

Fixed Departures 2011
05 JAN 2011 – 20 JAN // 29 JAN – 13 FEB // 18 FEB – 05 MAR //
13 MAR – 28 MAR // 23 MAR – 07 APR // 06 APR – 21 APR //
16 APR – 01 MAY // 04 MAY – 19 MAY // 18 MAY – 28 MAY //
23 SEP – 08 OCT // 07 OCT – 22 OCT // 21 OCT – 05 NOV //
04 NOV – 19 NOV // 22 NOV – 07 DEC //
PRICE
Per person on twin sharing
Single room supplement: USD 25 (compulsory if no one to share the room with)
T-house trek:
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide, porters and all meals
USD 1260 per person on twin sharing – minimum of 2 persons
Guide, Accommodation and Porter trek (GAP trek):
USD 790 per person on twin sharing – minimum of 2 persons
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide and porters

PRICE INCLUDES:
•    All meals during trek (except for GAP trek)
•    Accommodation during trek (local lodge)
•    Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare
•    English speaking local expert guide, porters
•    Sagarmatha National park fees
•    Trekkers’ Information Management System fees
•    3 nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast
•    All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
•    Airport transfers and escort
•    Equipment clothing for porter & staffs
•    Insurance for all staff & porters

PRICE EXCLUDES:
•    Nepal visa – Multiple Entrée 15 days – USD 25 per Details in Visa Page
•    International flight & all domestic departure tax (NRS 170 (Subject to change) per person each way)
•    Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu
•    Meals during GAP trek, hot shower
•    Extra baggage charges
•    Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
•    Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house)