Phaplu EBC Trek - Alternative way of Lukla Airport

Duration: 17 Days | Based on 1 Review

Trek from Phaplu to Everest base camp is a classic and original route. Long-time ago trekkers used to walk all the way from Jiri to EBC and trek back to the same place at Jiri but now, since there is a small mountain airport in Phaplu has been build and as an alternative way of Lukla airport, this route is getting popular among the adventure trekkers.

Phaplu Everest base camp 17 days trek is the best alternative route if Lukla flights are not happing. Due to weather, Lukla flights get cancel quite often, this route is the best option for those trekkers who have a limited time. Flights from Kathmandu to Phaplu can operate even if the weather is not so good.

Everest base camp trek from Phaplu starts from Kathmandu with a scenic flight to Phaplu from where our adventure and the challenging journey begin. Gradually uphill and downhill, the trek reaches to Lukla then to Namche Bazaar where we will spend two nights to have proper acclimatization. In the next days, we trek to Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep and finally Kala Patthar and Everest base camp. Get enjoy and be thrilled being on the base camp of the world.

Phaplu EBC trekking holiday covers low land from JPhaplu to highland Kalapathar (5545m). This is a breathtaking trip to Everest base camp walking with its panoramic view of Everest 8848m, Cho Oyu 8152m, Lhotse 8516m, Makalu 8463m and Ama Dablam 6456m. The trek ends at Lukla with a scenic flight back to Kathmandu.

Highlights

Enjoy being in the base camp of the world
Experience a breathtaking trip to Everest camp walking with its panoramic view
Availability of flight in Lukla
Trekking to Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep and finally Kala Kathar and Everest base camp

Outline Itinerary

Day 01Fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu and trek to Nuntala, 5 to 6 hrs walking
Day 02Trek from Nuntala to Kharikhola, 5 to 6 hrs walking
Day 03Trek from Khari-Khola to Puiyan, 6 hrs walking
Day 04Trek from Puiyan to Phakding, 5 to 6 hrs walking
Day 05Trek from Phakding to Namche (3,445m), 5 to 6 hrs walking
Day 06Acclimatization day in Namche
Day 07Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3,860m), 6 to 7 hrs walking
Day 08Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche (4,240m), 5 to 6 hrs walking
Day 09Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche (4,900m), 5 to 6 hrs walking
Day 10Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,150m) to Kalapathar (5,545m), back to Gorakshep, 8 hrs walking
Day 11Trek from Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and back to Lobuche, 8 hrs walking
Day 12Trek from Lobuche to Pangboche, 6 to 7 hrs walking
Day 13Trek from Pangboche to Khumjung Village (3,789m), 5 to 6 hrs walking
Day 14Trek from Kkumjung to Manjo, 6 hrs walking
Day 15Trek from Manjo to Lukla (2,860m), 6 to 7 hrs walking
Day 16Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, 35 minutes flight
Day 17Final departure

Detail Itinerary

Inclusion

Included

The entire airport picks up and drops.
Standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Necessary flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Everest National park fee with Classic Everest base camp permit.
Tims card (trekking information management system card).
All meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking period.
Accommodation (guest house / tea house) during the trekking period.
English speaking guide and highly experienced staffs.
Staffs food, clothing, salary and their insurance.
All necessary grounded transportation.
Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
Welcome and fare well dinner in Kathmandu host by Ram Kumar.
Our service charges with VAT and Local / Government Taxes.

Excluded

Sightseeing or any extra activities except the above program.
Personal nature expenses.
Bar bill and all kind of drinks.
Rescue & Evacuation.
Gratitude (tip) for staff.

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Useful Information

Phaplu Everest base camp trek is an alternative route to Lukla airport. Depending on your time, interest and requirement, let us know from where you want to start your trek, we will follow your requirements and interest and organize a beautiful trip as per your timeframe and budget.

Client Reviews

Minary P17

France

Classic Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri Shivalaya

We did the 20 days classic Everest Base camp trek starting from Jiri, Shivalaya. We received the best service from Alpine Eco Trek. Mr. Hari was our guide and had two porters Dhurba and Rajan. They were by us every waking hour. All of our overnight stays and meals were taken care of by Hari, our guide. An outstanding team with our comforts and safety in mind. An excellent team that knew all the local cultures and very familiar with high altitude sickness, our group of three were all in our 50s and Alpine Eco Trek and Rams team help us complete our trek as we were top notch climbers. Please always use a trekking company when trekking at altitude. We witnessed a few bad cases of those who did not.