Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary – 12 days

Are you an adventurous person who likes to explore the world’s most charming and tallest mountain in the Himalayas ranges? 

If yes, here is the best option for you to visit once in a lifetime, a journey to Everest base camp the highest mountain in the world. Perhaps, everyone in this world knows Mt. Everest (8,848 m) is the highest mountain in the world lies in northern part of Nepal. 

And it’s a not about to climb all the way up to submit it’s just an amazing hike up to the Everest base camp where almost every people have a dream to accomplish it before they die because it’s a destination where of course, people would like to reach in a lifetime. 

The Everest Base camp trek itself an amazing which offers a wide range of fantastic mountain vistas including the Mt Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Cholatse, Twaboche, Makalu, Island peak, and many others amazing surrounding snowy caves, Whoever, Everest base camp trek became one of the most popular trekking destinations after successfully completed climbing by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953. Now, it’s nominated as one of the top ten travel destinations in the world.

Eventually, there are two major trekking seasons for a trek to Everest Base Camp 
1 autumn (October – November)
2 springs (April –May) 

Everest base camp trek Highlights

•    Magnificent Giant Mountain views of whole Everest region
•    Everest base camp (5364 m) the roof of the world
•    An experience that takes you on a joy ride into the wilderness with the beauty of nature that shines back to you
•    Explore the unique culture, the tradition, and lifestyle of the local Sherpa people
•    The hospitality of the mountain people and their costume
•    Visit the old and ancients Buddhist monasteries in Tengboche and Namche Bazaar 
•    Aspect the Flora and the faun, Chortens, monasteries, pray flags, wild animal, and waterfall.
 

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary – 12 days

Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding

Altitude 2810m- walking hours (4/5 hrs)

We have early morning scenic flight (35min) to Lukla. We are now in the land of Sherpa people; we meet and introduce our crew who will carry your luggage's entire the trek. The trek starts from Lukla with a 2 hours acclimatization and tea stop, followed by the downhill stroll and Dudh Koshi River, passing through the Sherpa villages of Chhupulung, Ghat and then reaches Phakding. The trail offers some majestic and alluring views mountains and beautiful landscapes where you will see Tibetan words carved in rocks and multi-color Buddhist flags are hanging around the mani walls it makes the trek more exciting, We will be sure to let the Yak trains pass safely, overnight at the lodge.

Day 02: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Altitude: 3,450m/11,315ft – walking hours (5/ 6hrs)

Today we will be awakened by friendly ‘Good Morning’ and have some breakfast with hot drinks, after breakfast we trek through the lush pine forest crossing the Dudkosi River, get an amazing first view of Mount. Everest, Kusum kangaroo, Thamserku, Kangtega etc and start slow and steep climb to Namche Bazar. The view is untouchable. Namche Bazaar is a capital of Khumbu region and also well known as a trading center. it’s a town with set in an arena with seeing beautiful mountains surrounding the town. In afternoon go to the market area lively scene to explore, Overnight at lodge

Day 03: Rest and acclimatization day.

Everest View Hike: 3800m- walking distance: 2hours

Today we will ascend to look-out for the great mountains view of Mt.Evereat, Lhotse, Cholatse, Thamserku, Kwangde, Khandala, gorgeous Ama Dablam and one of the most beautiful valleys you will ever see. We will climb higher to Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel (built by the Japanese as a deluxe hotel with great views of Mt. Everest and the highest mountains on Earth). After, you can relax and/or explore quaint Namche Bazaar. It has shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market (each Saturday). Also, we can visit the Sherpa Museum and traditional custom of Sherpa as well as mountain photo gallery in Namche Bazaar, Overnight at lodge.

Day 04: Namche to Tengboche

Altitude: 3,860m/12,677ft– walking hours (5/ 6hrs)

Today we trek along the high way of Everest (one man’s contribution to trekkers and local) This section of the trek includes the famous descent to the Dudh-Koshi River and the equally famous ascent along the rhododendron forests through the Phunki Thanga, across the Imja Khola river and up to Tengboche monastery. Upon reaching Tengboche, we visit Tengboche Monastery- This is one of the spiritual vital carrying Buddhist monasteries in Khumbu region in the views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and other peaks, etc, overnight in Tengboche.

Day 05: Tengbuche to Dingboche 4,410m/14,485ft- 4/5hrs.

Altitude: 4410m/14,485ft– walking hours (5/ 6hrs)

Today early in the morning light, the monastery in Tengboche and the surrounding mountains look pristine and extremely spectacular. After having breakfast our trail takes us through a beautiful forest (Werner calls it “Merlin’s Forest” because it’s so magical), down to the river and back up to the village of Pangboche. We pass several Chortens, Mani-stone walls, small villages, and marvel at one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, Ama-Dablam. After lunch, we trek past the towering north face of Ama Dablam, into the Imja Khola Valley. We cross the Lobuche River and hike up to Dingboche for a well-earned rest.

Day 06: Acclimatization Day

Today we have a rest day at Dingboche, it’s a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. The village is beautiful with an array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley and potatoes from the cold wind. We spend a day at Dingboche for acclimatization. We take day hikes to either Nagarjung Hill or Chukkhung Valley for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache Ama Dablam and many other surrounding snowcapped, overnight at lodge. 

 

Day 07: Dingbuche to Lobuche 4,910m/16,105ft- 4hrs.

Altitude: 4910m/16,105ft– walking hours (4/5hrs)

We start the day with a gradual climb to Duglha then now the trail leads the steep climb up to the ridge at top Chukpo Lari where we have heart poignant line of memorials in tribute to the climbers who have died on Mt. Everest expeditions since starting. The short gradual-up walk brings us at Lobuche and we have the glimpse of the border Himalayas, Overnight at lodge.
 

Day 08: Lobuche to Gorkshep and Everest Base Camp and back to 5,185m/17010ft- 4hrs.

Altitude: 5364m/17,105ft– walking hours (5/6hrs)

Today is the most exciting and long-awaited day. Leaving from Lubuche the trail leads flat meadow for while then following the Khumbu Glacier northwards and short climbing up. Then the trail climbs onto the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Gorak Shep. The path provides the superb view of massive Khumbu Glacier and trans-Himalayas. Upon our arrival at Gorak Shep check in the room then after lunch we walk to Everest Base Camp. The trail continues on the moraine of Khumbu glacier and path often change on the season because of melting of the glacier. Once we reach Base Camp, we take a photograph then retracing to Gorakshep. Overnight at lodge.
 

Day 09: 2 hours Hike from Gorkshep to Kalapather 5,545m/18,187ft – Pariche 4,250m/13,940ft- 5hrs.

Wake up early morning today then 2hrs climbing-up bring us at Kalapathar on the bottom of Mt. Pumori. From Kalapathar we see the sunrise on the majestic Himalayas in 360º degree including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lola, Khumbutse, Ama Table, Tabuchi, Cholatse, Thamserku and numerous other peaks with the excellent views of Everest Base camp and Khumbu glacier. Then have a breakfast after that continue to walk through the moraine of Khumbu glacier and passing Lobuche, we descend back down beautiful valley to Pheritse, Overnight at lodge.

Day 10: Pheriche to Namche 3,450/11,315 ft 6hrs.

Altitude: 3450m/11,315ft– walking hours (5/6hrs)

The trail leads descending passes through the beautiful Sherpa villages and we get the bank into Dudkosi River then after cross the river trail goes into the forest via Dingboche after that climbing up to Tengboche. Then descending through the rhododendron forest cross the river continues to walk up to Kanjuma then easy walk with great views of Ama Table to Namche Bazaar, Overnight at lodge.

Day 12: Namche to Lukla 2,850m/9,350ft- 6hrs.

Altitude: 2850m/9,350ft– walking hours (about 6hrs)

Today the trail descends the steep section back to the same way as we crossed Jorsalle, Manjo, Benkar, Phakding and other small villages on the way. Enjoy walking with several suspension bring over Dhud Koshi river. is the time to celebrate and to reflect on an incredible experience, described by most as, “unbelievable,” “life-changing,” “unimaginable,” “quantum shift in consciousness,” “should be on everyone’s bucket list,” etc, 

Day 12: Fly Lukla/Kathmandu 35minutes.

Today we have the scenic flight back to Kathmandu, Upon arrival at Kathmandu then drive to the hotel. Then take a rest or shopping for family and friends. our company will give you the farewell dinner at the restaurant with traditional shows, overnight at hotel.

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