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Overview of Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek

Phaplu to Everest base camp trek is a 17-day scenic off-road drive trip full of adventurous trekking on the lap of mighty Mt. Everest to reach the famous Everest base camp. Phaplu is a mountainous town located in northeast Nepal and is the entry point for Everest Base Camp Trek. A different option for Everest Base Camp Trek, Phaplu  Everest Base Camp Trek is a long trek.

However, it is thought to be highly attractive and safe. Begin your adventure by taking 30 minutes to fly from Kathmandu. Another option is a cheap journey between Kathmandu towards Palphu that takes approximately 7-8 hours. After a walk of 20 minutes downhill and we arrive at the Solu district’s headquarters Salleri (2309m). It is the gateway to many hikes, like the (Salleri) Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek. The trail is famous because Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa trekked this path to reach the summit.

 

Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

day 01 Drive from Janakpur/Kathmandu to Phaplu

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day 02 Trek from Phaplu to Nunthala

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day 03 Trek from Nunthala to Bupsa

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day 04 Trek from Bupsa to Phakding

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day 05 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

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day 06 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

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day 07 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

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day 08 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

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day 09 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

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day 10 Hike to Everest base camp from Lobuche and Trek to Gorakshep

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day 11 Hike to Kala Patthar from Gorakshep and Trek back to Pheriche

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day 12 Trek from Pheriche to Portshe Thanga

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day 13 Trek from Porsthe Thanga to Monjo

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day 14 Trek from Monjo to Puiyan

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day 15 Trek back from Puiyan to Kharikhola

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day 16 Trek from Kharikhola to Phaplu

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day 17 Drive back to Kathmandu or Janakpur from Phaplu

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Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal

  • Breathable Underwear
  • Sports Bra
  • Base Layers
  • Trekking Shirts
  • Trekking Trousers and Shorts
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Down jacket (insulated jacket)
  • Windcheater (water proof)
  • Sun protection Hat
  • Headband or Beanie
  • Scarf or neckband
  • Gloves (inner and outer )
  • Hiking Boots
  • Trekking Shoes
  • Hiking Socks
  • Thermal Socks
  • Gaiters
  • Duffel Bag
  • Day pack
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Trekking poles
  • Sunglasses
  • Hydration bladder or Water bottle
  • Head Lamps
  • Batteries
  • Personal towel
  • Swiss army knife
  • Sun lotion
  • Medical & first-aid kit
  • Woolen socks
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Lip Guard
  • Insulated pants
  • Baby wipers

Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal

  • Water bottle
  • Batteries and bulbs
  • Flashlight
  • Personal towel
  • Swiss army knife
  • Rucksack
  • Sun lotion
  • Medical & first-aid kit
  • Sewing kit
  • Polypropylene/wool socks
  • Other required equipment
  • Sleeping bag
  • Down Jacket
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Trekking shoes/boots
  • Camp shoes
  • Jumperorpile jacket
  • Hiking pants
  • Hiking shirts
  • Full–sleeves shirt
  • T-shirts
  • Sun hat
  • Gloves
  • Woolen hat
  • Long underwear
  • Goggles or sun glasses
  • Gaiters
  • Sun block for lips
  • Light cotton socks
  • Mountain trekking boots
  • Woolen socks to wear with boots
  • Nylon wind breaker
  • Insulated pants
  • Nylon wind pants
  • Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
  • Sun hat
  • Long cotton hiking shorts
  • Fleece/wool for climbing
  • Lightweight fleece
  • Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
  • Down high altitude sleeping bag
  • Down jacket/trousers/vest
  • Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
  • Water proof climbing jacket
  • Head torch/batteries/bulbs
  • Climbing sunglasses
  • Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
  • Sun screen
  • Warm climbing trousers
  • Wool long underwear
  • Other required equipment
  • Climbing boots
  • Gaiters
  • Ice axe
  • Harness
  • Crampons
  • Karabiners
  • Tapes/slings
  • Snow bars
  • Ice screws
  • Rock pegs
  • Deadmen
  • Crash hat
  • Day bag
  • Rucksack
  • Lip salve
  • T-shirts
  • Ascenders
  • Ascenders
  • Kit bag

What's Included

  • Pick up and drops from airport/train stations
  • Complete departure information, About trek, flight ticket, guide, altitude sickness, and reconfirmation and extend visa service(if necessary) and extra tour/Sightseeing service before/after the trek.
  • Private transportation drive to Phaplu from Kathmandu/Janakpur for guests and return drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu/Janapkur
  • Transportation for members and involved staff for the trek.
  • Best trekkers standard lodge accommodation & full board meals throughout the trek.
  •  breakfast, lunch, and dinner included chosen from the lodge menu.
  •  Twin-share mountain lodge accommodation during the trek.
  • As per group size experience, government licensed holder trek guide, helpful & friendly porters (1 porter =2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff. (5 trekkers 1 guide )
  • A warm Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bags will be provided during the Kalapathar trekking (the down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after the trip)
  • TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permits)
  • Sagarmatha National Park (Mt. Everest) trek permit fee.
  • Life Himalaya trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, and Kalapathar trail map.
  • First Aid kits for the staff and the groups, including oxi-meter and Diomax tablets
  • Services coordination for emergency and rescue operations
  • Government taxes & office service charge
  • Farewell dinner at reputed  traditional Nepali culture restaurant
  • Achievement Certificate

What's Excluded

  • Meals which are not included in the short itinerary.
  • Travel insurance.
  • International arrival/departure fare.
  • Nepal entry visa charge.
  • All beverages and other personal expenses.
  • Snacks and other personal expenses.
  • Battery charge, hot showers & international phone calls.
  • Service not mentioned above.

Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek - Essential Information

The Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek provides a close-up view of the highest mountains, including Makalu (8481m), Cho Oyu (8188m), Lhotse (8516m), and many more. The trekkers travel through Rhododendron forests as well as villages, rivers as well as a monasteries. The Sagarmatha National Park(UNESCO World Heritage Site).

When you reach Phakding (2750m) after that, the normal EBC trekking routes start. Then, it continues to Namche Bazaar (3440m). The acclimatization process takes place in Namche before moving on to higher altitude areas. Trekkers traverse Tengboche, Dingboche, Gorakshep, Lobuche, and finally Everest Base Camp (5486m). After that, trekkers hike to Kalapathar (5643m) famed EBC viewpoint to enjoy early morning sunrise views and 360-degree panoramic views of high mountains.

Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek is full of adventure that takes you through steep pathways narrow roads, steep slopes, and others. Khumbu Region is home to numerous threatened animals and birds, including Snow leopards, Himalayan Tharand A lot more. If you’re lucky, you could observe the animals in their natural surroundings. While on the trek we will encounter a variety of villages belonging to the ethnic groups of Sherpa, Rai, Chhetri, and Gurung people. This is why Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek offers wonderful glimpses of their culture and customs.

The most ideal time to go to is the spring season as the trekking routes are brimming with vibrant Rhododendrons and greenery. Spiritual Buddhist prayer flags that hang on the path make the trip very tranquil. The largest monastery in Khumbu district ” Tengboche Monastery” lies there.

Travelers can gain lots of adventures, such as adventure thrills, religion, and peace. Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek offers a whole experience of excitement and lasting memories that transport you to the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain and the unexplored regions of Nepal.

Phaplu to Everest base camp trek Itinerary starts with one of the most scenic 4*4 jeep drives. EBC trek Phaplu – Kharikhola is one of the most popular trekking routes worldwide for adventure trekking. You will walk through the trail of Sagarmatha national park where you will get to experience high snow-covered mountains and even also the diverse flora and fauna, religious monasteries and temples, Sherpa lifestyles, and their culture. This trekking is a great experience of a lifetime adventure with Life Himalaya Trekking-  one of the leading local trek agencies to the base of the world’s highest Mt. Everest. We offer you the best remarkable trek with proper accommodations, food with quality services.

We provide the best safety and security under the supervision of highly professional Government license holder guides and porters. Also, we will be flexible as per your interest, need time frames allowing full of excitements and thrills in the Himalayas of Nepal.

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An Incredible Trek with the Best Team! I completed the Manaslu Circuit with Saugat and Aunil, and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The trek was breathtaking, the organization was perfect, and the views were simply stunning. Saugat’s knowledge, professionalism, and expertise as a guide, together with Aunil’s help, kindness, and support as a porter, made the whole experience even more special. I couldn’t have asked for a better team! I will definitely come back to Nepal, and I will choose this agency, Saugat, and Aunil again without hesitation. 10 stars for my new friends! Thank you both for making this adventure unforgettable!
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Outstanding experience with Life Himalaya Trekking We have just returned from a 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp with Life Himalaya Trekking (plus 3 days in Katmandu). From start to finish, Shiba—the owner of this prestigious agency—delivered service that far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Birsha Rai, provided exceptional support throughout what is a very demanding trek. We were consistently impressed by the quality of his guidance, his attitude, and his services; we truly appreciated how fortunate we were to have his support every step of the way. The trek turned into an exceptional human experience. Louis L.
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Outstanding Everest base camp experience Outstanding trekking company. Shiba was great to work with. He handled all our questions and changes in our itinerary with no problem. We had the best guide and porter anyone could ask for. We enjoyed all the places we stayed. I would highly highly recommend this trekking company. If you wanna trek to Everest Base camp.
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Mardi Himal Trek A life changing experience! Milan and Bhim were the best guide and porter for our very first trek in the Himalayas. Although the weather wasn’t always on our side, we got to see the most spectacular views, stayed in the best hotels/ camps and definitely got to tick off an item on the bucket list. Thank you Milan, for your wealth of knowledge and for guiding us safely through some rather wet and rainy conditions. We will definitely be back!
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Beautiful travel experience Excellent, serious, and reliable agency. We did a private Upper Mustang trek combined with a visit to Kathmandu. Everything perfect. Fantastic guide Badri with experience and great professionalism. Porter Dan was very good. Furthermore, they always showed great empathy. Very good
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Sharon D
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Dream EBC + exceptional visit to Kathmandu. Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking, my husband and I were able to realize a dream. From the moment of organizing from Italy, Shiba proved to be extremely available and quick in communications. And, once here, we were able to immediately verify how efficient the entire team that makes up the company is. Shiba is infinitely sweet and friendly; he pampered us, guiding us through all the organizational aspects of our trip, from the trek to Everest Base Camp to cultural visits in Kathmandu and surroundings, covering all types of transportation we needed. Thanks to him, we had the pleasure of spending our time in Nepal with unique people, who allowed us to get to know this wonderful country and its inhabitants up close. Tika was our guide during the hike to EBC, and thanks to him and our porter Podam, we experienced a wonderful and authentic adventure! Both very knowledgeable, they were excellent at taking care of us, thanks to their attention to even the small things, the advice and information they provided us, but especially due to their friendliness, which allowed us to approach even the most difficult situations with ease. Tika is an exceptional entertainer and a great photographer; he was our family for more than a week, and we are very grateful to him. The entire experience of reaching Everest Base Camp was all-encompassing; it captivated us in every aspect, both scenic and human. It was exciting to reach the destination after a journey that lasted about a week. But it was equally incredible and moving to fly by helicopter from Gorak Shep to Lukla, retracing from above every step taken and every place experienced during the previous days. We would like to thank Promot, Raj, Rajan, and especially our exceptional tour guide Ajya, who accompanied us through the most iconic places in Kathmandu, sharing their history and every cultural aspect. The passion and love for one's work allowed us to immerse ourselves in a world that, otherwise, we would have understood and experienced only halfway. Thanks also to all the other members who contributed to the success of our trip. This is a goodbye; we look forward to returning to Nepal!
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Unforgettable life experience We were extremely satisfied with our Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya Trekking. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was organized perfectly. Due to weather conditions, the company arranged a helicopter flight for us, which made the start of our adventure even more special. Our guide, Rabin, was exceptional. He was kind, caring, and looked after us every step of the way. Whenever we felt unwell, he made sure we were comfortable and helped us recover. His knowledge of the mountains, careful approach to acclimatization, and genuine care for our well-being allowed us to continue the journey safely. Most importantly, he treated us like family, making the entire trek feel like a trip with friends rather than a guided tour. Our porter, Arjun, was equally amazing. He was always cheerful, funny, and incredibly helpful. During acclimatization hikes and challenging moments, he even helped with our backpacks when we were struggling. His positive attitude made every day more enjoyable. Both Rabin and Arjun are true gems and a huge asset to the company. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. A special thank you also goes to Shiba, the owner of Life Himalaya Trekking. He was friendly, professional, and made our experience truly special from beginning to end. I also had a unique experience during this trip as I participated in the Everest Marathon. Rabin and Arjun came to support me, pace me, and cheer me on during the final kilometers, helping me reach the finish line. It meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. Thank you, Life Himalaya Trekking, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and support we received throughout this unforgettable adventure. With love and gratitude, Dominika
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Awesome experience with Life Himalayan I had a wonderful time trekking EBC. Birsha Rai was an awesome guide he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure my accommodations were good and I had plenty of water and snacks for the trek. Dhan Kajl was my porter and he took extra care of my things my bag was always clean and dry when delivered to my room. He even carried my day pack the last stretch of EBC trek. Life Himalayan took care of me from the moment I landed and was without one bag to making sure I made all my helicopter connections. Someone was there every step of the way. I am so grateful that I chose to travel with Life Himalayan. Thank you! 😊
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5 Stars! Life Himalaya Trekking gave us an amazing experience! We had the most wonderful guide, Jal Tamang. Not only did he provide amazing conversation, high spirits, and tons of great information about the Everest region, he went above and beyond when a member of our party got altitude sickness. He worked tirelessly to bring food & water to them during their hospital stay, but also coordinated their time in Lukla after they had had to descend. I still made it to Base Camp, and throughout our journey he made the entire experience unforgettable. The accommodations were also truly top notch, with the earlier tea houses offering hot showers, readily available charging, and even heating pads under the mattresses. Highly recommend, thank you Jal!
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Base Camp Everest. What a beautiful experience! Life Himalaya trekking and their team are truly great. Our guide Rabin Ray is a mountain professional. He took great care of us throughout the journey. Our porter Tik as well, always there to help us. Shiba, the owner, is a professional and he makes sure to meet us and ensure that everything goes well before our departure. The transportation, hotel, and others, everything was perfect. Thank you very much to everyone!
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