| Trip code | |
| Package name | Original Classic Way to Everest Base Camp Trekking |
| Duration | 22 |
| Max. elevation | 5643 m |
| Level | Moderate |
| Transportation | All ground transportation and domestic flight as per itinerary |
| Accomodation | ???Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge / Tea house during the trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu - Jiri - Bhandar - Sethe - Junbesi - Nunthala - Khari khola - Paiya - Phakding - Namche Bazar - Tengboche - Dingboche - Lobhuche - Everest Base Camp - Kalapatthar |
| Cost | USD 1,950 per person |
On first arrival in Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, received by our Epic Adventures staff and guide for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu. After a short refreshing rest in your room then join with other group members for trek briefing, our expert guide will provides full information regarding the trek, culture, tour of Kathmandu at places of interest.
Evening a welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurants with local folk cultural program entertains, while you have dinner.
A day in Kathmandu for trek preparation and tour at places of great interest around best historical and cultural places. Our city tour guide will take you to famous areas listed in World Heritage Sites and then back to hotel after a wonderful time at sightseeing tour with time for preparation for next day adventure Original Classic Way to Everest base camp.
Today you leave Kathmandu and drive to Jiri, also known as the Switzerland of Nepal. It will be a long drive to Jiri but you get to enjoy scenic views of the Sun Koshi River along with the picturesque hills and terraced fields attached to the gorge. Jiri is a small town in eastern Nepal and the ancient gateway to the Khumbu region. Overnight at lodge.
The trek to Everest Base Camp begins today. You walk through beautiful villages and farm fields before proceeding to descend from Deurali, where you can see many prayer flags and decorated Mani walls. This indicates your entry into the region with Buddhist culture. An easy descent through the forest takes you to the settlement of Bhandar. Overnight at lodge.
The trail descends through the fields and follows a small stream. After crossing the stream, you enter a deep forest. The trail then drops to a canyon and descends towards a Sherpa village called Kenja. From there, you ascend and arrive in Chimbu. From the trail junction, go right through the rhododendron forest to reach Sethe. Overnight at lodge.
On a steep trail, cross the villages of Kinja and Nimar and then ascend towards Lamjura Danda. During this ascend, you pass through lush rhododendron, fir, pine, maple and birch forests. Cross Lamjura La (3530m) and descend along the ridge following Taktor River to arrive in the beautiful village of Junbesi, inhabited by the Sherpas. Overnight at lodge.
Cross Junbesi Khola on a wooden bridge and then trek through the forest on a winding trail to arrive in Salung. From Salung, you descend to Ringmo Khola and then make a short climb to Taksindu La (3870m). Then descend along the conifer and rhododendron forests and terraced fields to reach Nunthala. Views of Thamserku (6608m), Mera (6476m), and Kusum Khangkaru (6367m) start to appear in the skyline. Overnight at lodge.
Today’s trail takes you to the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River. After crossing the bridge, you follow the trail through terraced fields and several small villages. Then, walk through the forest and climb to reach Jubhing. After lunch in Jubhing, continue to trek through the forest until you reach Khari Khola, the village of Mani walls. Overnight at lodge.
At Surkhe first overnight around Khumbu region, morning after breakfast walk up to Chowri Kharka where trail from Lukla and Jiri joins on route to Namche Bazaar and beyond, as walks lead past Sherpa farm villages with views of Kwangde and Kusum Khanguru peaks.
After a pleasant walk on scenic path then ending the day at Phakding village for overnight stop in a nice lodge close to glacial Dudh Kosi River.
From Paiya, you climb upwards and cross Chutok La (2945m). Further, you reach Surke and then walk steadily with the view of Lukla to reach the bridge over Kamsyawa River. Then you pass several monasteries and Chortens along the Sherpa villages to finally arrive in Phakding. Overnight at lodge.
Follow the Dudh Koshi River and cross the suspension bridges over the river to arrive in the village of Monjo. Monjo is a small village situated at the entrance gate to Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing the park’s boundary, you descend and gradually walk to Jorsalle. You then ascend alongside Dudh Koshi River to arrive in Namche Bazaar, the commercial hub of Khumbu region. Overnight at lodge.
Today is a rest day in the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. You can hike up to the beautiful village of Khumjung to have a look at the Yeti skull displayed in its monastery. The mountains look even better from Khumjung. You then hike back to Namche Bazaar and visit the Sherpa Museum to get a better insight into their rich culture and lifestyle. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
The trail is moderately flat and provides magnificent views of Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Nuptse (7861m), and Ama Dablam (6856m). The trail then descends to Dudh Koshi River and later ascends through juniper and pine forests to reach Tengboche. In Tengboche, you visit the sacred Tengboche Monastery, which is the most revered by the Sherpas in the Khumbu region. Overnight at lodge.
Today you descend for a couple of hours until you reach Imja Khola. From there, you go further to the village of Pangboche. The trail continues into isolated yak pastures and fields then goes to Pheriche. The right trail from there will take you to Dingboche. Amazing views of Ama Dablam (6856m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8414m), and Everest (8848m) can be seen from the beautiful Sherpa village of Dingboche. Overnight at lodge.
his is another day for acclimatization. You can either take a full rest or explore the areas. If you are interested, you can trek to Chhukhung for an alluring view of the snow-capped mountains like Lhotse (8414m), Nuptse (7861m), and Ama Dablam (6856m), among others. Then you return to Dingboche for the overnight stay.
Trek along a broad valley floor to Dughla passing the check post in Pheriche. Above Dughla is a line of Chortens, established in the memory of mountaineers who passed away on their way to Everest (8848m). You then climb alongside Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche, situated at the base of Lobuche range. Overnight at lodge.
Today is the day you reach Everest Base Camp. You ascend and descend mostly on a glacier path which makes it a tricky climb. As you reach the base camp, you can enjoy the incredible melt patterns and ice tower views of the upper part of Khumbu Glacier. The views of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Khumbuste (6665m), Nuptse (7861m), and Pumori (7165m) along with several other snowy mountains are amazing from Everest Base Camp. From the base camp, you trek back to Gorakshep. Overnight at lodge.
You wake up early in the morning and hike to Kala Patthar. From the top of Kala Patthar, you can witness the first rays of the sun touch the tip of Mount Everest and give the beautiful snowy mountain an orange tint. After enjoying the view of Everest (8848m) and other mountains of the Khumbu region, you head back to Gorakshep and have breakfast. From there, you retrace your steps back to Pheriche. Overnight at lodge.
Descend through a hillside filled with rhododendron and juniper trees. Then cross a bridge over Imja Khola. You then rapidly descend through the pine forest past many villages to eventually reach Sanasa. Enjoying the views of Thamserku (6608m), and Kangtega (6685m), you make a final descent on a forested trail to reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Today you retrace your trail to Lukla. It is mostly a downhill trek alongside Dudh Koshi River. Cross the high suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River to arrive in Jorsalle. Cross more bridges and villages to reach Phakding. The uphill trail from Phakding is dotted with monasteries, Chortens, and painted Mani walls until reaching Lukla. Overnight at lodge.
Take a morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. You can enjoy the scenic view of the beautiful landscapes and high mountains from above. Our company van will come to pick you up at the airport. After some rest at the hotel, you can go shopping or chill at the bars in Thamel. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
After a fulfilling breakfast at the hotel, our company representative will drop you to the airport from where you take the flight back home.