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12-Day Everest Base Camp Speed Challenge

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This trip is specifically designed for the physically fit adventure seekers who have a keen interest in doing the Everest Base Camp Trek but are short on time.

The Everest Base Camp Trek is famous for its spectacular mountain peaks including Mount Everest and several other giants that share the rich and friendly Sherpa culture.

You will hike up the Khumbu glacier and Kalapatthar until reaching your final goal to Everest Base Camp. On the way, you will see breathtaking mountain views and embark on a great physical challenge.

With this Everest Base Camp itinerary, you will experience views of some of the world's highest peaks such as Pumori, Nuptse, Amadablam, Tawche, Thamserku and Kang-Tega.
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  • Outdoors & Nature
  • Culture & Arts
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  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • - Licensed English speaking guides
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  • Domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • - Alcohol beverages
  • - Entrance fees
  • - Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • - Gratuities
  • - International flights
  • - Laundry
  • - Personal expenses
  • - Trekking permits
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

You will arrive at Kathmandu airport where you will be greeted by your guide and transferred by private car to Hotel Moonlight for check in. You will attend a pre-trip meeting in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day. You can visit the interesting markets in Thamel or visit one of the many temples.
Hotel Moonlight--Kathmandu and Bagmati
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Day 2: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

Today you will check out of your hotel and will be transferred to the domestic airport where you will catch a flight to Lukla. Once here, you'll do a 3-hour trek to Phakdiang where you will experience a delicious local Nepali lunch. Check into your tea house in the afternoon and spend some time exploring some of the village before dinner that evening. You will go to bed early in preparation for an adventurous trek in the morning.
Phakding Tea House1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Phakding, Khumjung and Bagmati
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Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

After breakfast at your tea house, you will start the trek for the day, which takes around six hours until you arrive at Namche Bazaar. You will stop at Jorshalle where you'll experience a local Nepali lunch and continue your trek. You will have a magnificent view of Mount Everest from Top Danda. Once you arrive, check into your tea house and you can take a shower or explore Namche Bazaar before dinner.
Namche Bazaar Teahouse1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Namche and Khumjung
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Day 4: Namche Bazar to Tengboche

Day 4: Namche Bazar to Tengboche

You will have your pre-ordered breakfast in the morning and then you will check out of the tea house for trekking. Enjoy s 6-hour trek to Tengboche and then have lunch at Phunki Tenga. After check in at the local tea house, you can visit the Buddhist Tengboche Monastery and share their daily Puja ritual. You will go to bed early in preparation for another adventurous trek in the morning.
Tengboche Tea House2 activities included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Khumjung and Namche
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Day 5: Tengboche to Dingboche

Day 5: Tengboche to Dingboche

After checking out of your tea house, you will commence your trek. It will begin with a downhill route, and after a gradual ascent, you will cross the bridge to arrive at Pangboche, where you will stop for a tea break and continue to Somare for lunch. Continue your climb to Dingboche, where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the mountains along the way. Check in at the local tea house and you can explore Dingboche village before dinner that evening.
Dingboche Tea House1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Dingboche and Khumjung
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Day 6: Dingboche to Lobuche

Day 6: Dingboche to Lobuche

Leave Dingboche after breakfast and begin with a steep climb up the ridge above Dingboche, where you can admire the view. Arrive in Thukla where you will stop for lunch. Then, you will have an hour steep climb to the memorial ridge also called Thukla Pass where you can see the monuments of the climber who died in the Everest expedition. The trail will then climb gradually until reaching Lobuche. Check into the tea house and you rest for an hour. You can go on acclimatization hike if you want.
Lobuche Tea House1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Khumjung and Dingboche
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Day 7: Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp

Day 7: Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp

You will leave Lobuche early in the morning after breakfast and will walk slowly along the left side of the well-known Khumbu glacier. After arriving at Gorakshep, you will check in at the tea house and after lunch you'll trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. You'll spend about half an hour at the Base Camp exploring and enjoying the spectacular view of Khumbu Icefall until returning to Gorakshep.
Gorak Shep Tea House2 activities included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Khumjung
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Day 8: Hike to Kalapatthar and Pheriche

Day 8: Hike to Kalapatthar and Pheriche

One of the most challenging hikes of the trip is to Kalapatthar, where you will start early in the morning for a spectacular sunrise view of Mount Everest and other mountains. Return to Gorakshep and pack your bags, have your breakfast and continue your trek to Pheriche. Stop at Lobuche for lunch and continue towards Pheriche via the Thukla Pass. After five hours you'll arrive at Pheriche and check in at the local tea house for a well-earned rest.
Pheriche Tea House2 activities included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Khumjung
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Day 9: Pherche to Namche Bazar

Day 9: Pherche to Namche Bazar

You will have your breakfast and check out of the tea house. Trek back for seven hours to Namche Bazaar, taking almost the same route you took on your ascent. Pass by Pangboche and Somare village and stop at Tengboche for a tea break. Then you will continue your trek downward to Phungi Tenga for lunch. After, you will climb up to Kyangjuma until finally reaching Namche Bazaar. You will check into a tea house, have a shower and explore around Namche Bazaar before dinner.
Namche Bazaar Teahouse1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Namche and Khumjung
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Day 10: Namche Bazar to Lukla

Day 10: Namche Bazar to Lukla

Leave Namche Bazar after breakfast. The trail at the beginning is downhill until the high bridge at Dudhkoshi river. From here you can enjoy the last view of Mount Everest from Top Danda. After a tea break at Jorsalle you will continue to Phakding, passing by Monjo and Benkar villages. Stop at Phakding for lunch and continue your trek to approach Lukla. You will check into a tea house and explore Lukla before dinner. The trek today takes around seven to eight hours.
Lukla Tea House1 activity included Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Chaurikharka and Namche
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Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner

Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner

Wake up early in the morning and leave the guest house after breakfast. You will walk for 10 minutes to the Lukla airport and you can enjoy the scenic 30-minute flight back to Kathmandu. You will be transferred by private car to your hotel in Thamel, and you will have some free time in the afternoon. Later in the evening, you will be invited for a farewell dinner with a Nepali family.
Hotel Moonlight-Breakfast and dinner included Kathmandu and Chaurikharka
Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu

Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast at your hotel, you will have some free time in the morning to do some last-minute shopping and buy some souvenirs and gifts around Thamel. Then, you will be transferred to the airport by private car for your departure back home.
--Breakfast included Kathmandu
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