Phaplu to Everest Base Camp trek

Phaplu Everest Base Camp trek is alternative trekking in Everest region. Phaplu EBC trek is extra adventurous and less crowded route. It also offers sufficient time to acclimatize you before reaching Lukla. This EverestBase Camp trek via Phaplu is popular for its Sherpa villages, monasteries and culture, fabulous sceneries and social life of Sherpa villages are another attraction of this region. We follow the "milk river" north through terraced hillsides and small villages to join the main Everest trail below Lukla. The route passes through Lush valleys with abundant flora and fauna, spectacular forests of blooming rhododendron in March April, blue pine and fir. Past friendly Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries through the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar,Tengboche Buddhist Monastery.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350)

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representatives will pick up you and transfer you to the hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu City sightseeing (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft )

After your delightful breakfast, you will be introduced with guide and takes you to UNESCO Heritages sites of the valley.

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Phaplu (Altitude: 2413 m/7962 ft. Drive: 14 hrs)

After having delightful breakfast, you will be receiving by our guide for drive to Phaplu. Spend your overnight at local lodges.

Day 04: Rest day (Altitude: 2413 m/7962 ft)

After your drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu, you will get full day to rest at Phaplu. Spend overnight at local lodge.

Day 05: Trek to Nuntala (Altitude: 2230 m/7359 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs)

Today, your trek starts with a gently ascend towards Takshindo-la pass, from where you can view some of the mountains including Thamserku, Kantega, Kusum, Kangaru and Mera Peak.  Then, we steep downhill to Nunthala. Spend overnight at local lodge.

Day 06: Trek to Paiya (Altitude: 2730 m/ 9010 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs)

After breakfast, starts walking in downhill through the Dudh Koshi River and cross a suspension bridge of 109 m long. Then, climb up to the village Jubing through the field of barley, wheat and corn. The trail continues to ascend till you reach at the village of Khari Khola. Here, you will cross a wooden bridge and continue to walk in uphill trail where you can see some water driven mills. You will then reach to Paiya where you will spend your overnight.

Day 07: Trek to Phakding (Altitude: 2610 m/8613 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs)

Following the up and down trail crossing several villages and suspension bridge following Dudh Koshi River, you will reach Phakding. Spend overnight at local lodge.

Day 08: Trek to Namche (Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs)

The trek chases the northern trial up the Dudh Kosi valley to Monjo. Continuing the trial along the steep uphill climb while savoring the first glimpse of Everest; you will arrive at Namche Bazaar. Spend your overnight at local lodge.

Day 09: Rest day in Namche (Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft)

It is a day to acclimatize you with higher elevation. On this day, you can go for a short hike to Khumjung, a beautiful settlement of Hospitable Sherpas.

Day 10: Trek to Tengboche (Altitude: 3860 m/ 12738 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs)

With delightful breakfast in Namche, you will walk on the side of the valley above the Dudh Koshi River. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, you will descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga; you can see water driven prayer wheel. Also, it is an ideal stopover for lunch where you will take rest for a while before making the steep climb to Tangboche. You will get first view of spectacular mountains including Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Tawache, Kangtega, Thamserkhu, Nuptse. Once you reach at Tengbocbe, you can explore the Khumbu largest monastery- the Tengboche Monastery.

Day 11: Trek to Dingboche (Altitude: 4410 m/14553 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs)

Starts your trail passing through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. On the trail, you can have mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. You can slowly steep down to Deboche, then cross the Imja River to Pangboche. Ascend toward the upper Pangboche, you will visit one of the oldest monastery of Khumbu- the Pangboche Monastery. You will continue your hike to the Imja valley and Lobuche River on the way to Dingboche.

 12: Rest day for acclimatization (Altitude: 4410 m/14553 ft)

It is a day to acclimatize you in the high altitude. Today, considering your physical fitness, you will be taken to Chhukung valley following the Imja River. From here, you can view the stunning mountains and Glacier lakes including Island Peak (6189m), Amphulapche (5663m), Lhotse Shar (8382m) and Lhotse (8516m). The main aim of today is to acclimatize you properly for more challenging days onwards.

Day 13: Trek to Lobuche [4930m] (Altitude: 4910 m/16203 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs)

Today, trek will continue up the village from where, you can enjoy the mountains including Mt. Makalu. You will take a steep climb towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier and reach at Dugla. You will rest for a while after taking lunch at local lodges. Then, you will walk on the trail zigzags up through the boulders of the glacier's terminal moraine. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche. It is situated in the beneath of Lhotse ridge.

Day 14: Trek to Everest Base Camp, back to Gorakshep (Altitude: EBC: 5357m/17678 ft. Gorekshep: 5140 m/16960 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs.)

You will head through the horizontal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the way to Gorekshep, you will witness the north ridge of Mt. Everest, Mt. pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Nuptse and many more. Further climbing through the Changri Glacier, you can have first glimpse of Kalapatthar. You will stop at Gorekshep for a lunch; then continue to walk for your ultimate destination- the Everest Base Camp. The splendid views of the mountains and scenarios make the journey livelier, even snubbing the entire tiresome walk in the steep route. The trail will last for approximately 3 hours from Gorekshep. Once you reach at base camp, you can actually see the deadliest route to the Everest that makes the journey more adventurous. You will get to spend quality time exploring the base camp and surrounding areas and return to Gorak Shep to spend the night.

Day 15: Trek to Kalapatthar (5550 m), back to Dughla (4620 m) (Altitude: Kalapatthar: 5550 m/18315 ft. Dzongla: 4620 m/15245 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs)

Next to Everest Base camp, this day is too exciting and adventurous hiking to Kalapatthar. You will get an early morning call from our guide to get ready to hike first at Kalapatthar. The reason is to catch the sparkling yellowish snowcapped over the mountains. Then, you will return back to Gorekshep with refreshing mood and descend back towards Dugla where you spend your overnight

Day 16: Trek to Pangboche (Altitude: 3930 m/12970 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs)

Today, you will mostly trek downhill. As you retrace your steps from Duglha, you will descend to Pheriche. Then, you will cross the Khumbu River by a wooden suspension bridge and follow the Imja River to the village of Pangboche where you will spend your overnight.

Day 17: Trek to Namche (Altitude: 3440 m/11352 ft. Trek: 4/5 hrs)

It will be the steep down having an eye-catching view of Everest, Kwangde, Tawache, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserkhu. Overnight will be refreshing at Namche.

Day 18: Trek to Lukla (Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. Trek: 4/5 hrs)

Today is the final day of the trip. You will walk following Dudh Koshi River down to Lukla.

Day 19: Flight to Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Flight: 30 minutes)

Today you will fly back to Kathmandu.

Day 20: Departure transfer

You will depart Kathmandu carrying lots of adventurous memories of the Everest Base Camp trek.

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