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12-Day Everest Base Camp Speed Challenge

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Overview

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.
Hiking & Trekking
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

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    Notes

    Your guide will meet you at your hotel and will provide all the necessary information regarding the trip. Feel free to ask questions regarding the trip if you have any.

Day 2

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Phakding Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lukla to Phakding

    Free Time in PhakdingOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport

    Plane from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Phakding

    Khumjung

Day 3

Phakding to Namche Bazaar

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Namche Bazaar Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Phakding to Namche Bazaar, Khumjung

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Namche

Day 4

Namche Bazar to Tengboche

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Tengboche Accommodation-Tea house

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Namche Bazaar to Tengboche at 3867 Metres

    Tengboche Monastery

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Namche

    Khumjung

Day 5

Tengboche to Dingboche

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Dingboche Tea House - Khumjung

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche at 4,345 Metres

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Dingboche

Day 6

Dingboche to Lobuche

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Lobuche Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek from Dingboche (4350m) to Lobuche (4910m)

    Acclimatisation Hike in LobucheOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Dingboche

    Khumjung

Day 7

Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Gorak Shep Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lobuche to Gorakshep

    Trek to Everest Base Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

Day 8

Hike to Kalapatthar and Pheriche

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Pheriche Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hike to Kalapatthar

    Gorakshep to Pheriche

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

Day 9

Pheriche to Namche Bazar

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Pheriche 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.

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    Accommodation

    Namche Bazaar Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tengboche to Namche Bazar

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Namche

Day 10

Namche Bazar to Lukla

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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.

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    Accommodation

    Lukla Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Namche Bazaar to Lukla

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Namche

    Chaurikharka

Day 11

Fly to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner

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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 in a Nepali Cultural Restaurant with folk song and dance performance

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Garden of DreamsOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Farewell Dinner with a Local Family

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    Transportations

    Walking from Lukla to Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA)

    Plane from Tenzing-Hillary Airport to Kathmandu

    Private Driver from TIA Domestic Terminal parking lot to Hotel Moonlight

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Chaurikharka

    Kathmandu

Day 12

Departure from Kathmandu

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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.

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    Activities

    Free Time in Thamel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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