Mount Everest Base Camp Trekking

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, an RGV team member will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Later in the day we explore the district of Thamel, a kind of tourist center within the Nepalese capital, on a small tour.

Together we make our way to Namche Bazaar, the capital and most important trading center of the Sherpas. We follow the course of the Dudh Koshi River and soon enter Everest National Park. After crossing the Hillary Bridge, the path leads us steeply uphill. If the visibility is good, we can catch a glimpse of the goal of our tour for the first time - Mount Everest. 

We are now in the "inner Himalayas" and are completely surrounded by six, seven and eight thousand meter peaks. Finally, after about 5,5 hours of trekking, we reach Namche Bazar. Here you stay for two nights in a lodge. 

From Namche Bazar we start our great trekking adventure. On our way to the village of Sangnasa we enjoy a breathtaking view of the Dudh Koshi river valley, which we cross again on a suspension bridge after leaving the village.

We then first reach Phunki Drengka before arriving in Tengboche after a strenuous two-hour climb. After about six hours of hiking, you can reward yourself with the view of the surrounding mountains and river valleys. (B, M, A)

Above the tree line, at an altitude of 4270 meters, we continue hiking. First through the village of Dughla and then further along the Khumbu glacial moraine until we reach Lobuche after about five hours. From here, at almost 5000 meters, you have a great view of the snow-capped peak of Pumo Ri. The mountain is right next to Mount Everest, on the border of Nepal and China. (B, M, A)

Today we get up very early. Long before sunrise we set out to climb Kala Patthar. The strenuous ascent to the rocky peak south of Pumo Ri takes about 1,5 hours, but the incredible views will make this feat quickly forgotten.

The 360-degree view of the highest mountains on our planet leaves even the most experienced mountaineers in awe. Mount Everest, which towers over the Himalayas just nine kilometers as the crow flies, offers a particularly impressive sight. As you enjoy the view, the snow-capped peaks around you begin to shimmer in various shades of red and orange in the light of the rising sun. A play of colors that you won't soon forget.

Between huge creaking glaciers and the mighty peaks of the Himalayas, you still have some time to adequately enjoy the spectacular view. Then we descend again to Gorak Shep. After a short trip to Everest Base Camp, we will also spend the night here. (B, M, A)

After breakfast we continue to climb down the valley. From Pheriche we hike through several small villages and again cross the Imja Khola until we finally reach Tengboche. (B, M, A)

On our last trekking day we hike along the Dudh Koshi to the plateau of Lukla. In the city you will spend your last night in the Khumbu region before flying back to Kathmandu tomorrow. (B, M, A)

From your hotel you will be taken to the airport. If you want, you can of course stay longer in Nepal on your own.