Departure dates – 2016
- October: 22th, 27th
- November: 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22th, 27th
- December: 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22th, 27th
Departure dates – 2017
- January: 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22th, 27th
- February: 2nd, 7th, 12th
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu international airport (1300m)
Representatives will be there to welcome you when you arrive at the Kathmandu international airport to take you to your hotel in Thamel. After check in, representatives will take you to their office near the hotel where you will be briefed about the trip. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2840m) and trek to Phakding (2652m)
Your trekking guide will come to hotel and pick you up and take you to Kathmandu Domestic Airport where you will fly to Lukla. You will meet your porters and then start to trek down to Phakding. Overnight stay at Phakding.
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazzar (3444m)
After breakfast you will continue to trek along the side of Dudhkoshi River, crossing a myriad of suspension bridges, before lunch in Jorsela. You'll then continue to walk towards Namche. You will cross the Hillary suspension bridges and walk upwards until you reach the first view point of Everest on this base camp trek. After a view and rest you will walk another one hour to reach Namche. It’s a big village with modern facilities and big markets. Overnight stay in Namche.
Day 4: Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization Day
Today is the first rest day of a trek but instead of staying still, you will go for a walk to help you acclimatize properly. You have options of visiting Syangbochea view point or Everest view point. Overnight Stay in Namche.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengbochea (3870m)
Walk facing Mount Everest and the other Himalayas ranges. You will see few more mountains such as Amadablam, Thamserku, and Tabauche. Have your lunch on Phortse Tenga and trek upwards for one and half hours to reach Tengbochea. Overnight stay in Tengbochea.
Day 6: Trek to Dingbochea (4360m)
Today is the shortest day. Walk for 4 hours to reach Dingboche with an incredible view of Amadablam Mountain. You will reach Dingbochea for lunch, passing Pangbouche and Sanasa on the way. Overnight stay in Dingbochea.
Day 7: Rest Day at Dingbochea
This is the second rest day of your trip. You can choose to walk to the Chhukung village or hike to a hill which is around 5000m elevation. You'll enjoy your evening in Dingbochea with a bakery and snooker. Overnight in Dingbochea.
Day 8: Trek to Laubecha (4940m)
Today you will walk toward Laubecha, passing Thukla and Thukla Pass. Have your lunch at Laubache. Overnight stay in Laubache.
Day 9: Trek to Gorekshap (5170m) - Everest base camp trek (5364m) - Gorekshap
Walk towards Gorekshap in the morning after breakfast. On reaching Gorekshap, enjoy a light lunch and walk towards Everest Base Camp. After walking for two hours you will reach Base Camp where you can take pictures and celebrate your victory. Trek back to Gorekshap for your overnight stay.
Day 10: Hike to Kalapather (5550m)- Gorekshap - Pheriche(4280m)
Early in the morning, hike to Kalapather for a sunrise view of the mountains. On reaching the top you can take pictures and sit for a bit to enjoy the view. Eat breakfast in Gorekshap. After breakfast, pack your bags and head down to Pheriche, eating lunch in Thukla on the way. Overnight stay in Pheriche.
Day 11: Trek down to Namche Bazaar
After breakfast, walk down towards Namche Bazaar passing Pangbochea and Tengbochea. Eat your lunch at Phortse Tangha and enjoy the bar and pubs on reaching Namche. Overnight stay in Namche.
Day 12: Trek down to Lukla
Today is the last day of trekking. You will trek for 7 hours to reach Lukla from Namche Bazzar. You will have lunch on Phakding. Overnight stay in Lukla.
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu
Early after breakfast, you'll leave for Kathmandu, where you'll check in to the hotel and rest. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 14: End of tour
After breakfast, you will be dropped at the airport for your flight home.
Inclusions:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van
- Two nights standard accommodation in 2/3 star category hotel in Kathmandu
- All accommodation during the trek
- Everest trekking map
- Both ways domestic flight from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax
- An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
- All necessary Government paper works and national park entry permits and TIMS Card etc.
- Travel and rescue arrangements
- All government taxes and VAT
Excludes:
- Meals in Kathmandu (L+D)
- Travel insurance
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa
- Drinks
- Breakfast lunch and dinner during trek
- Personal items/expenses
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and drive (expected but not mandatory)
- Sightseeing or other tours
About Magic Himalaya Treks:
A leading tour and guide company based in Kathmandu, Nepal, Magic Himalaya has over 28 years of trekking and expedition experience. In addition to offering day tours and other activities, they are experts in treks to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna and the Upper Mustang region as well as private day trips to the Kathmandu Valley. They can also offer rafting, climbing, hiking, jungle safaris, mountain flights, cycling, paragliding, bungy jumping and many other activities throughout Nepal, India, Bhutan, Tibet and more.
