EBC Trek and fly back by Helicopter

A representative from Peregrine Tour Nepal will be there to greet and welcome you as soon as you land in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA). The day you check-in, a pre-arranged meeting will be hosted the hotel itself to brief you about the tour, and the arrangements for the kits you require will be made. We will be introducing to our team members who will guide you throughout the trek. Drinks and Snacks will be arranged, and you will be added to the remaining trek members — a much needed time to communicate with each other and get to know your fellow companions well. You’ll have to submit your documents and complete the remaining formalities on this very day, so no further inconveniences occur.

Meals: Not Included

We will be moved to the airport for a 35-45 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. This small flight is majestic and thrilling in itself with the beauties of mountain peaks and starting from Kathmandu rooftops. After our arrival upon Lukla (2860m), we will meet our further team. The same day we start trekking for the Phakding village. The trek lasts for 3-4 hours, and we witness the sacred mountain Khumbila (5751m) from the town Cheplung, we come across Dudh Koshi river, and a gradual walk leads us to Phakding village. From Phakding village, we can have a sight of Kusum Kangraru Mountain. The town in the north valley of Lukla has several quality lodges, hotels and guest houses for tourist and trekkers. We will stay there for the night and the day after, continue our expedition.

Note:Government of Nepal has declared that most of the flights to Lukla will start from Ramechhap until next notice to avoid over traffic crowding in Kathmandu airport. The airport in Racechhap lies 130km far from Kathmandu, and it will take around 4-hours to reach there.

On the other hand, the helicopter can be charted for five persons on a sharing basis with the addition of USD 500 per person for a one-way flight. We will try to form up the group at the airport, but it can be guaranteed. However, flying to Lukla and drive to Ramechhap is always guaranteed unless any change in the program comes due to climate change.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We will start heading towards Namche Bazaar just after our breakfast. It is the day we become evident in the promising exquisiteness of the mountains. We pass along lovely pine forests and revealed land. Cross a steel suspension bridge up above the glacial river, Dudh Koshi. Also trek along Bhote Koshi, a sister of the Koshi family. As we embark our journey, mountains like Mt. Nupla (5885m), Kongde Ri (6093m) rise to give us a sight of themselves. Furthermore, we cross Kusum Khola and witness Mt. Kusum Kangraru to the east, head of the valley. We come across some fields of donkeys and yaks loaded with trek gears and trading goods.

If you haven’t seen the Mani stones, you’re about to be addressed to the holy mantra of Buddhist and Brahmins, “Om Mani Padme Hum” which translates to “Hail to the jewel in the lotus.” We also have a sight of Mt. Thamserku (6808m) at a turn of the trail. We cross the Monjo pass; we enter the Sagarmatha National Park, where we can look forward to rich vegetation, wildlife like red pandas, yaks, etc. Then we commence our ascent to the Sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar. The essential section of trade for the Tibetans and Sherpas living around the valley. If the weather is just beautiful and we are lucky enough, we might catch our first glimpse of the Mt. Everest. It is an adventure trek, breathtaking and rewarding as well. But this is just the beginning of what is to come. We will take rest, relax, and stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This day, we will spend to acclimatise for the thinning air. However, there are plenty of things we can do in Namche Bazaar. Our guides can escort you to the museum where you can catch an idea of traditional Sherpa life. We can trek up to Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel, which is located at the highest altitude in the world. It provides with a glimpse of mountains like Everest and many others.
Similarly, if we hike along Sagarmatha National Park, we can catch a sunrise view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and many more. We can also find a panoramic view of the Namche village from up the hill from Syangboche. In the evening, we can roam around the colourful Namche Bazaar to catch a bargain. Tea or coffee in Namche Bazaar is considered the most important thing to do, so we set the morning and evening cups with us.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

As we head towards Tengboche this day, this journey is full of unobstructed scenes and scenarios consisting of the Himalayas like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and others. We descend along the famous Dudh Koshi River and ascend along with the equally vibrant forests covered by Rhododendron Trees in Tengboche. We continue our trail along with various Sherpa Villages and take a sneak peek to their culture and lifestyle. Tengboche village is also well known for the largest monastery in the region, Tengboche Monastery. It is a spiritual hub for the people from the Khumbu region. It is surrounded by beautiful forests and holds a great significance to the Sherpas. We will stay in Tengboche for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning, we begin our descent towards Dingboche from Tengboche. We’re still accompanied by the majestic Himalayas and scenes of forests and rhododendrons. It’s a steep trek down Imja Khola, a part of the Dudh Koshi River which takes us to Pangboche. The village is situated to the direct opposite to Mt. Ama Dablam so we’ll be rewarded with the immersive view of the summit. This trek also blesses us with the Buddhist pilgrims and monasteries and gompa in Pangboche and sacred Mani walls. As we arrive in Dingboche, we witness some alluring beauty of the crop fields. It is also known as “Summer Valley” of the region and has a kilometre of stone walls built to protect the crops from cold wind and grazing animals. We’ll stay in Dingboche for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The Dingboche village is a beautiful place to be for the trekkers and mountaineers for Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, and Imja Tse. It is a village of vegetation surrounded with stone walls that protect crops like buckwheat, barley, and potatoes. We will be spending a whole day here to acclimatizing ourselves.

However, there are a lot of things to do for the whole day. We can trek up the Nagerjun Hill to get a fantastic view of the mountains like Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and few more. We can also hike to an old Buddhist heritage, Nangar Dzong. Furthermore, there’s a peak that can be easily climbed by foot, Dolma Ri.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After resting a while we continue to embark our expedition. Coming across the snow-capped peaks of Cholatse and Tawache, the road and the places grow more remote than the lower region. Then we witness mountain peaks like Khumutse, Mahalangur Himal, Lingtren and the Pumori. Mt. Nuptse also waits for the blessed sunset view for us on the journey. The trek gets easy and comfortable towards the end as we get to the valley of Lobuche. We spend our night in Lobuche.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

As the sun rays shimmer down upon the ranges, we would have started our journey. This day is vigorous in itself. The entire valley turns golden to give us a sight of the golden Himalayas.

This trek takes strength due to the thinning air and also can be misleading. But we can rely on the experienced Sherpas. As we trek along Khumbu Glacier, after about 3 hours, we reach a settlement called “Gorak Shep” which is a simple resting place with a very few dotted lodges and breathtaking mountain scenes.

Our expedition does not stop here, trekking a bit more time along the Khumbu Glacier leads us to the Everest Base Camp. Cannot get any bigger. We experience pure magic in the form of mountains, the colourful camps contrasting the grey lands. Take photos, meet new people, and make cherished memories. Just roam around the place and admire it.

Then we trek down our way towards Gorak Shep again and spend our night there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we wake up early for the walk to Kala Patthar in the dark with cold temperature and chilly wind. After the moderate walk of 2-3 hour, we reach Kalapatthar. The view from the summit is adorable. Every peak is revealing in itself, including Mt. Everest. After enjoying the magnificent mountain panorama, we get back to Gorak Shep. We will take a helicopter ride from where you can explore the combined view of all the mountains from the skyline. We fly over the serene waters of the Gokyo Lakes and the stunning lining view of the trails that you have trekked. Leaving your footsteps on the lap of the Everest base camp, you will fly back to Ramechhap (Manthali Airport). Your guide will take you to Kathmandu for Sightseeing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After hearty breakfast, we will drive back to Mathali Airport, Ramechhap, and drive back to Kathmandu. After a short rest, you can souvenir shopping for your family and friends. We will provide farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese cuisine restaurant with Nepalese ethnic, cultural dance.

Meals: Breakfast

Time to say farewell. The day of departure has arrived. You have some time to collect some souvenirs and have breakfast. Later that day, one of our representatives will escort you back to the airport. It is better to get there two hours before the departure time.

Meals: Breakfast