Everest Base Camp Budget Trek

Namaste! Upon your arrival, we will welcome you at the international airport and transfer you to our hotel. Once you’re settled (relaxed and freshened up), we will take you to an authentic Nepali dinner. Where we can get to know each other better at the dining table while enjoying delicious food and setting clear expectations for each other regarding the rest of our days. This will also give you a more in-depth understanding of the upcoming trek.

Early in the morning drive to Manthali (4 hours). Enjoy breakfast, and then enjoy breathtaking scenery on our short trans-Himalayan flight to Lukla. With the airport perched on the side of a mountain, you can see rolling clouds on the surging peaks of mountains seemingly within your reach. In contrast to the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, Lukla, the gateway of all treks in the Everest region, is enveloped with the tranquility of the Himalayas a patch of blue sky with snow-tipped mountains furnishing the ground, the air crisp and the wind slight.

From there, we start our trekking journey. Today’s trek is relatively short and easy - we trek for about 3 hours to Phakding. During the gradual descending path to Phakding, you will be surrounded by towering mountains and rolling hills. Enjoy the view of Mount Khumbila and Kusum Kangraru and stay overnight at the teahouse at Phakding.

After breakfast, we set foot to the north from Phakding and trek for 6 hours to Namche Bazaar. Walking through a lush pine forest and crossing Dudh Koshi River, and right before entering Sagarmatha National Park, we would pass through a few quaint small villages like Chumoa and Monjo. Sagarmatha National Park is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Centre with dramatic mountains, glaciers, and deep valleys. Several rare species of the Himalaya region, like the snow leopard and the lesser panda, can occasionally be found in the park.

The natural greens there are a pleasure to the eye too - along the way, you can see thick pine woods and cedar covering the whole land with occasional little streams running by. After crossing a suspension bridge and a steep ascend trail, we reach Namche Bazaar - the largest commercial hub in the Khumbu region. Stay overnight at the teahouse.

Today we will acclimate and explore Namche Bazaar. Here, you can do a final shopping for essentials before the trek. There are nice restaurants and cafes for you to chill and relax. Dental and medical services can also be found there. If it happens to be a Saturday, we can also visit the weekly market. The Everest Photo Gallery and Sherpa Culture Museum can offer you a more comprehensive picture of the mountain life here.

If you wish to witness it yourself, we may also go hiking to the Everest View Hotel for the panorama of the Himalayas lying ahead, or else we can trek to Khumjung village to have a glimpse of the life of Sherpas. Tonight stay at a teahouse in Namche Bazaar.

After breakfast, we start today’s trek by a light and easy right beside the Dudh Koshi River to Phunki, followed by an ascend to our destination of the day - Tengboche. Today’s trail is a scenic one that features the Himalayan range. Surrounded by rhododendron trees, the national flower of Nepal, Tengboche is a quaint and peaceful village.

The Tengboche Monastery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sherpa community in the Khumbu region. Situated inside the Sagarmatha National Park, Tengboche monastery is the perfect location for you to enjoy the panoramic view of mountains, featuring Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. Tonight we stay at a teahouse in Tengboche after the 6-hour trek.

Today after breakfast we trek for 06 hours from Tengboche to Dingboche. For the downward path to Debuche, you can already see the towering peak of Mount Everest. After crossing the Imja River, we reach the village of Pangboche. Before reaching Dingboche, we could choose to visit the Pangboche Monastery as well. The Buddhist monastery is famous for Meh-Teh Lama, a sasquatch and Buddhist master living nearby.

Then we ascend to Dingboche, the place where we will spend overnight for today. This Sherpa village is filled with lodges and tenting areas. There, you may find kilometers of stone walls covering the whole valley of Imja. Small stupas can be found scattered around the place as well. Enjoy the scenic view here and rest overnight at the teahouse.

For the acclimatization day at Dingboche, we will spend our day on a relaxing hike to Nagerjun after breakfast. Despite the steep slope and high ascend that requires physical strength, the 4-hour hike is worth the effort as it offers a stunning panoramic view of a few famous peaks, including Lobuche East, Lobuche West, Lhotse, Kangtega and Thamserku.

You can also obtain a bird-eye view of the whole Imja Khola Valley, as well as the Dingboche village there. After our hike, we head back to the village and enjoy a little private time in Dingboche. Stay overnight at the teahouse and prepare for tomorrow’s trek.

After breakfast, we begin to trek from Dingboche to Lobuche. On our way, we will pass through the Periche Aid post of the Himalayan Rescue Association which provides medical services for trekkers on mountain sickness. As we ascend through the steep path along Khumbu Glacier, we walk up some steep slopes and reach Chupki Lhara, where the whole area is enveloped by breathtaking mountain views. As we walk up to a ridge, we can find a memorial shrine crafted especially for trekkers who give up their lives for Everest.

Further down the Khumbu Glacier moraine, peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Mahalangur Himal, and the Pumori are right at the front. Crossing the glacier marks an end to our 5-hour trek of today. Stay overnight at the teahouse.

Today is our big day of trekking to the Everest Base Camp. Although we will trek approximately for 8 hours, it will not be very challenging since we have to walk slowly to get adapted to the altitude.

The path begins with a relatively easier trek to the village of Gorakshep, where we can take a rest and have tea in the lodge. Then we will walk a straight upward rough path to the Everest Base Camp. Enjoy the stunning views of the Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori. Immerse in the immense beauty of Everest and rest overnight at the teahouse.

Today early morning after breakfast we trek from Gorak Shep, walking along the scenic route featuring Everest, Lingtren, and Changtse to Kalapatther for the sunrise. The journey to the summit is of slow and steady pace, and you could also enjoy spectacular mountain views along the way. The sunrise is a once-in-a-lifetime experience - you have the chance to see the sun coloring the whole sky with fiery red and orange, the whole world awakened by the little red ball gradually, with the tip of Everest tinged with the golden ray of light.

Then, we descend to Pheriche and spend the night at the teahouse. The whole trek of the day would be approximately 7-8 hours.

Today after breakfast, we follow the path of Imj River with numerous ascends and descends. During our 7-hour trek, we will pass through rhododendron and juniper forests, cross a suspension bridge, and walk through a pine forest where lots of wild animals inhabit. Then, we will pass Kyangjuma and reach Namche Bazaar again. Stay overnight at the teahouse in Namche.

Enjoy breakfast and get prepared for the challenging descending journey of today. The way from Namche back to Lukla is rather steep and rocky. Trekking alongside the Dudh Koshi River for 7 hours, we will cross suspension bridges, walk through some pine and rhododendron forests, and pass by some monasteries. After reaching Lukla, let’s sit back, relax, and have a toast on completing the whole trek. Stay overnight at a guesthouse in Lukla.

A 35-minute flight from Lukla Airport to Kathmandu concludes our adventurous journey in the Khumbu region. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel where you shall stay overnight.
If you wish to explore the landmarks of Kathmandu, we can do that today. Our city guide will take you for both souvenir shopping and sightseeing. Attend farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of the trip.

At the designated time, our vehicle will transport you to the airport for your departure. We are delighted to have had the opportunity to serve you and hope that your journey with us has been memorable. Should you wish to explore more of what we offer, please do not hesitate to inquire about our additional packages. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you again in the future. Goodbye, and may our paths cross once more.