Wellness Adventure
Everest Base Camp
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Overview
The ultimate Everest Base Camp trek, blending the classic route to EBC and Kala Patthar with a wellness focus — a dedicated trekking chef prepares superfood-rich meals for better acclimatisation. Hand-picked character lodges (including one in the Guinness Book of World Records) and a rare visit to Ama Dablam Base Camp set this journey apart.
Highlights
Day by day
Arrive in Kathmandu
Met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, followed by a thorough EBC trek briefing.
Kathmandu tour & drive to Manthali
Morning walking tour of Ason spice market and Durbar Square (UNESCO), then a 4–5hr scenic drive to Manthali (heli upgrade available).
Fly to Lukla, trek to Monjo/Phakding
Morning flight to Lukla (2,840m); depending on arrival, a 5hr hike to Monjo or 3hr to Phakding (2,650m).
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m)
3.5hrs from Monjo or 6hrs from Phakding into the Khumbu's vibrant hub.
Trek to Kunde & Khumjung (3,790m)
Visit the National Park HQ for Everest views, Hillary's hospital at Kunde, and Khumjung's Yeti-scalp monastery.
Off the beaten path to Phortse & Pangboche
Ascend Mong-La, descend to Phortse Tenga, on to Phortse (Khumbu Climbing Center) and a museum-like lodge at Pangboche.
Ama Dablam Base Camp hike
A less-trekked 5hr round hike to ADBC with panoramic peak views and a packed lunch amid the climbers' campsite.
Trek to Dingboche (4,320m)
Short 3–4hr walk with an acclimatisation ascent of Nakardzong Ridge.
Trek to Lobuche (4,920m)
Undulating trail past memorial chortens at Thukla; overnight at the 8000 Inn with a rare high-altitude hot shower.
Trek to Everest Base Camp, overnight Gorakshep
The bucket-list day — reach EBC across the lateral moraine, then overnight at Gorakshep (5,180m).
Kala Patthar (5,555m) & descend to Pheriche
Optional dawn climb of Kala Patthar for a 360° Everest panorama, then descend to Pheriche (4,250m).
Trek to Kyangjuma (3,650m)
Descend via Tengboche Monastery to a welcoming bakery-lodge at Kyangjuma.
Trek to Phakding (2,640m)
Through Namche and the suspension bridges, exiting Sagarmatha National Park.
Trek to Lukla
A 3hr walk to Lukla and a farewell celebration with the crew.
Fly to Manthali & drive to Kathmandu
Scenic flight out and ~4hr drive; afternoon at leisure.
International departure
Transfer to the airport 3 hours before your flight.
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What's included
- Boutique hotel in Kathmandu (B&B)
- Hotels/lodges twin-share
- All transportation & domestic airfare
- Expert trek leader (or Trek with Raj)
- Trekking chef
- 1 assistant guide per 4 trekkers, 1 porter per 2 trekkers
- Crew clothing, food & insurance
- All permits
- All meals on the tour
Not included
- International airfare & taxes
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance (must cover heli evacuation)
- Tips (~USD 75/week for staff)
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
Everest Base Camp
16 days · Challenging
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