16-Day Pure Everest Base Camp Trek

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This morning, you'll leave early to head to the airport to catch your 25-minute flight to Lukla, the starting point of the best trek in Nepal. Later in the morning, after you have fuelled up and prepared for your trek, you'll begin the journey to Phakding at 2,650 metres. You'll arrive there around lunchtime and have the afternoon to relax at your teahouse.

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Today, you will trek along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, passing through many forests and crossing the river over a number of long suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. You'll have stunning views across the mountains that stretch for miles, rewarding you for your hard work. After entering the Sagarmatha National Park and the settlement of Monjo, the trail gets very steep. You will eventually reach your destination for today, Namche Bazar, known as the gateway to Everest.

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When attempting a big trek like this, it is very important that you take days out to adjust to the high altitude. Today, you'll rest in Namche Bazaar. It is recommended that you take a gentle hike to Phakding and back, which is about four hours, as this helps with adjusting to the altitude.

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Your route today to Tengboche weaves in and out of side valleys, with small uphill and downhill treks. You'll be trekking for a total of five hours before you reach your teahouse in Tengboche where a delicious dinner will be waiting for you.

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From Tengboche, you'll start your day by descending through forests of birches, conifers and rhododendrons to the village of Dingboche. You'll arrive in Dingboche, which is a labyrinth of walls and pastures, after about five hours of trekking.

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Once again, like in Namche Bazaar, is imperative that you spend an additional night at Dingboche to aid the acclimatisation process. To help with the adjustment to the altitude, you can do a small day hike around the village of Dingboche, which is about four hours in total.

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From Dingboche, the trail goes directly up the meadow facing the Lobuche east and west Peaks and up after an hour's walk the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier. In total, you'll be trekking for around four hours today.

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Today, the ascent becomes steeper and rougher as it crosses several side moraines. The trail leads to Gorak Shep and finally, the Everest Base Camp, also known as EBC. You'll be trekking for a total of six hours today.

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It is amazing how quickly you'll retrace the trail that was a challenge to ascend en route to Everest Base Camp. You should be well acclimatised now and you'll head quickly back downhill to Dughla and then taking a different route following the wide alpine valley to Pheriche for a long tea break.

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From Pheriche, you'll ascend a short steep trail to the top of a small ridge for great views of Imja Valley, Ama Dablam and Kantega, before taking lunch at Orsho. In the afternoon, you'll again descend to Shomare and later pass through Lower Pangboche to reach the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River and retrace your steps to Debuche and on to Tengboche.

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From Tengboche, you'll descend steeply to the suspension bridge at Phunkitenga and after a break and a cup of tea, you'll cross the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Tashinga. From here, the trail contours high above the valley through Shanasa before returning to Namche Bazar, where you'll stay and enjoy a final opportunity to visit the shops in the bazaar. You'll be trekking for a total of five hours today.

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Today, you'll slowly head back to Phakding through the busy town of Namche. The trek will take three hours. You'll descend to the Jorsale bridge, through the jungle and rough trail and walk to Monjo crossing the long suspension bridge. A gradual up and down to Phakding. This is a short and sweet walk to have rest on your way back before getting to the Lukla the next day.

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There is no rush today as you retrace your steps back to Lukla. You will start your last day by walking along the river following the bridges to Monjo. It’s about three hours walking to Lukla. You'll walk along the River Dudh Koshi again and take a final uphill walk to reach Lukla, you'll find today's trek a breeze. It’s your last night here. You'll have time to relax in the village and perhaps exchange stories with other travellers.

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This morning, you'll have breakfast and take the early morning flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver who will take you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After checking in at the hotel, you'll have some free time to do some souvenir shopping, get a massage or go on an optional tour.