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The Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek is the best option for reaching Everest Base Camp without a flight to Lukla. It is a perfect journey through the uninhabited territory of the Everest region. It explores a less touristy area of the breathtaking Everest region. The hike leading to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain has gained popularity. During the Everest Base Camp Trek from Phaplu, we may take in the beauty of the lower Khumbu Region.
The breathtaking Himalayan panorama of Cho Oyu, Numbur Himal, Mount Makalu, and Mount Everest. Similarly, the main attractions of the Everest region include Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other beautiful mountain peaks. This lovely walk begins at Phaplu after a lengthy drive down the B.P. Highway, which borders the Sunkoshi River.
Therefore, the drive delivers a breathtaking picture of the green woodland and George. Along with the Sunkoshi river valley, terraced fields, incredible mountain views, including Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Numbur Himal, and several lovely settlements.
Enjoy seeing many beautiful villages at Everest Base Camp by car. The Sherpa people, who rule the Himalayas, dominate it. The trip’s attractions include the terraced terrain, gorges, streams, and hill passes. The trek connects to the standard trail that comes from Chhuplung. It arrives at the Sherpa Highland-Namche Bazaar with breathtaking Everest vistas.
Now, it is possible to drive directly from Kathmandu to Surke through Salleri/Phaplu. It will be a great option for your trek to Everest Base Camp. If you cancel your flight to Lukla, then you don’t need to cancel your EBC trek. You have a wonderful time, and the best option will be to drive to Surke. It depends on road conditions. The gateway for the Everest journey is Namche Bazaar, a stunning Sherpa settlement. We will continue from Namche Bazaar to Kalapathar, 5,545 meters, the location of Everest Base Camp. Then we continue the trek and descend to Lukla, where we catch a flight to Kathmandu or Ramechhap.
The trek from Phaplu to Everest Base Camp is moderate to difficult, requiring excellent fitness and adaptability to altitude. Stunned by stunning Himalayan views and cultural experiences with local Sherpa communities, hikers will encounter steep terrain and unpredictable weather.
The best times to make the trek from Phaplu to Everest Base Camp are in the spring (March to May) and fall (September to November). These times have stable weather, clear skies, and mild temperatures, offering outstanding Himalayan views and comfortable climbing conditions. The trek in the monsoon season (June to August) will be harder and more challenging due to heavy rain and increased risk.
The trek from Phaplu to Everest Base Camp is a challenging and inspiring journey through a variety of landscapes, offering a unique cultural experience and the chance to stand beneath the world’s tallest mountain peak. It is a test of endurance, giving hikers unforgettable memories and a deep connection with majestic nature. Good preparation and guidance are essential for a safe and rewarding adventure. It is a less crowded trekking trail in the Everest region.
To book this trip or for more inquiries, you can click Book this trip on our web page. Likewise, you can choose your suitable trek routes in the Everest region from our website. We suggest early booking, and then you will have enough time to prepare for this trek. We are ready to organize your trek based on your travel bucket list. You can also contact us by WhatsApp at +977 9841073239 for quick inquiries.
What do I need to pack for the EBC Trek?
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We, Himalaya Darshan Treks, heartily welcome you and your group to Nepal. One of our company staff will take you to your hotel in Kathmandu. The person will be waiting outside the baggage hall of the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, holding an A4-size paper with your name and our company name. Therefore, you have to look for that person for your pickup from the airport. Your check-in at the hotel.
Early in the morning around 2 AM, your guide picks you up from your hotel and takes a short drive to Chabahil. From there we will drive to Surke by sharing a jeep. We will drive through BP Highway, passing through beautiful small cities like Khurkot, Ghurmi, Okhaldhunga, and Salleri. Likewise, continue driving to Surke. It is a long drive to the starting point of your trek.
After breakfast, we will start our journey A moderate ascent leads to Chaurikharka, a small village close to the well-known Lukla. The walk continues the ascent to Chheplung. It is the joining point of the popular Lukla-Everest trekking route. We continue on this popular trekking trail to reach Phakding. Stay at a teahouse.
Our trek begins in the morning with a crossing of the Dudh Kosi River, passing through the charming villages of Toktok, Bhenkar, and Monjo before arriving at the Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate. Then we will trek for a few hours along the riverbed and cross our final bridge before a steep uphill trek to Namche Bazaar. Namche is home to various excellent restaurants, pubs, a computer café, a post office, and banks. It is the main gateway to the entrance of the Everest region too.
This is your Excruciation day. After breakfast, you can hike to Everest View Hotel. From there you can enjoy seeing breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Amadablam. Likewise, there are many other beautiful mountain peaks in the Everest Himalayan range. You also can enjoy wild animals, birds, and many more. You can explore Namche Bazaar and enjoy your evening with many restaurants, bars (Irish Bar), a bakery café, and a shopping center.
After breakfast in Namche, we begin our journey to Tengboche, with spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and a close-up glimpse of Thamserku. Our walk to Tengboche has a few ups and downs and beautiful Himalayan views. Tengboche is home to the Khumbu region’s largest Buddhist monastery.
The ideal time to see Tengboche’s magnificent monastery is on a clear morning. This is an excellent opportunity to use your camera! We then continue our climb on the top trail, taking advantage of the views to see the ancient monastery, before passing past various Chortens and Mani walls and several tiny settlements to reach Dingboche
It’s beneficial to take another day to acclimate before traveling to higher elevations. Hike to Nagarjun Hill (5,000 m) You can enjoy the magnificent mountain views of Mount Makalu, Taboche, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Island Peak. Then descend to the hotel.
After breakfast, any simple trek will take us to Dugla, where we will cross the Khumbu Glacier’s steep moraine. After crossing the glacier, we approach Chupki Lhara along boulder-strewn slopes, passing an array of stones with prayer flags as memorials of mountaineers. We can see Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, Mahalangur Himal, and other major Himalayan peaks from there. Continue trekking to Lobuche.
The trail to Gorakshep winds its way across the Khumbu Glacier’s moraine, past the pyramid marker. We soon obtain views of Mt. Pumori, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, and the crest of Everest’s North Slope. We hike a short distance to Thangma Riju, where we have a breathtaking 360-degree view of snow-capped mountains.
After a short break and having some lunch at our guest house, we will start our walk to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m), walking through the glacier. After enormous success in reaching the base camp of Mt. Everest, we will go back to Gorakshep.
Some trekkers don’t like to go to Base Camp and may prefer to stay at the teahouse and plan a walk to Kala Pathar to see the spectacular sunset view.
Today is a remarkable day, and it represents the pinnacle of our trip. Early in the morning, you can best see the stunning views from Kala Patthar of the new day and the light shining on Mount Everest. We must prepare for the dark and chilly conditions (-10 to -14 degrees C) before embarking on our journey. We then return to Gorakshep for breakfast before making our way to Pheriche for a well-earned night’s rest.
Trek descends to Tengboche the same way we ascended. In the evening, visit the monastery and enjoy the sunset in the mountains, including Mt. Everest.
The trail then enters the Dudh Koshi gorge, descending steeply through the pine forests after crossing the prayer flag-draped bridge at Phungitenga. At the end of the walk, we reach Kyanjuma, the region’s primary trail junction. We should search for wild animals like mountain goats, snow leopards, colorful pheasants, and other species while traversing through the forest. We arrive at the army camp at Namche Bazaar after passing via Chorten. We stop at Namche Bazaar for lunch, and thereafter, we continue downhill to Waterfall Lodge at Benkar.
Over the Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, we traverse multiple suspension bridges. The trail then flattens out and becomes more manageable. Fresh mountain air fills your lungs, preparing you for the journey ahead. When we arrive in Lukla, we stretch our tired legs and reflect on the previous few weeks as we come to the end of our journey, full of great memories and delight, with everyone safe and sound and with a smile on their face!
We fly from Lukla to Kathmandu/Ramechhap early in the morning after our 18-day trip. When you get to Kathmandu, you can relax or go shopping. This is also a good time to see areas you missed when you first arrived in Kathmandu. Our tour guides will continue to assist you with shopping for souvenirs or sightseeing.
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NOTE: You will be responsible for covering the costs of your accommodation, food, and other expenses in Kathmandu. If you return early from the trek due to illness or any other issue, the money you paid is non-refundable. The money you paid has already been spent on transportation, permits, guides’ salaries, hotels in Kathmandu, mountain lodging, food, etc.
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