Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

June 20, 2020

Author: Dil Gurung

Table of Contents

Day 01:Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,610 m ) 35 min by air and trek to Phakding (2810 m) 4 hrs walk approx
Day 02:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar (3,450 m/11,315 ft) - 5/ 6 hrs walk approx
Day 03:Rest and acclimatization day at Namche
Day 04:Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,677 ft)- 4/5 hrs walk approx
Day 05:Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,485 ft) - 4/5 hrs walk approx
Day 06:Rest/ Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
Day 07:Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910 m/16,105 ft)- 4 hrs walk approx
Day 08:Trek from Labuche to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep (5,185 m/17010 ft)- 5 hrs walk approx
Day 09:2 hrs Hike from Gorak shep to Kalapather (5,545m/18,187ft ) then – Pheriche (4,250 m/13,940 ft)- 5 hrs walk, overnight at lodge
Day 10:Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,450/11,315 ft) - 6 hrs walk approx, overnight at lodge
Day 11:Trek from Namche to Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft)- 6 hrs approx walk, overnight at lodge.
Day 12:Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu 35 minute by air, transferred to the hotel, overnight at Hotel
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Trek to Phakding
Day 02:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar
Day 03: Acclimatization day at Namche
Day 04: Trek from Namche to Tengboche
Day 05: Trek from Tengbuche to Dingboche
Day 06:Rest/ Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Day 07: Trek from Dingbuche to Lobuche
Day 08: Trek from Labuche to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep (5,185 m/17010 ft)- 5 hrs walk approx
Day 09: Hike from Gorak shep - Kalapather- Pheriche
Day 10:Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazzar
Day 11:Trek from Namche to Lukla
Day 12: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu 35 minute by air, transferred to the hotel, overnight at Hotel

Everest Base Camp Trek is probably the just one trek on the planet where people want to go at least before getting expired.

The Everest base camp trek is one of the most beautiful journeys on earth where you will be experienced a simply signifying culture varied of legendary Sherpa people along with the beauty of the mountain landscape.

Moreover, Everest Base Camp Trek is an amazing trekking experience through the most charming villages of Sherpa people, lush forest, farming lands, and a wide range of flora and vegetation across the Everest region which is also well known firmly as Khumbu region.

A delightful walk into the world’s most popular trekking route of Everest due to its own exceptionality beauty and charming place that offers a wide range of world’s fantastic highest mountains such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama- Dolum, Thamserku, Pumori, and many more peaks.

Foot to the Everest- the tallest mountain on earth, which is literally something more than a life sounds of a great achievement that should be done at least once in a lifetime by all of us.

During the Everest Base camp Trek, you will be surprised by a 36- degree range of views of its mountain and landscape. The sunrise from Kalapthar is outstanding and trekking with the magical view on these miracles places is something beyond our imagination that can be reflected in our whole glow of life.

Interacting with the friendly local Sherpa people, tasting local cuisines, waving to new friends along the way that make a more joyful and significant part of the trek, cross the suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi river, look out the stunning waterfalls, icefall, snowy peaks, visit ancients monasteries whilst trekking over the magical Khumbu valley.

It is your time to explore this magical land, people, culture, and wilderness, don't let this opportunity go to the rubbish, start your journey with amazing trekking to the world's highest mountain.

Outline Day to Day Itinerary: Everest Base camp TrekDay 01:Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,610 m ) 35 min by air and trek to Phakding (2810 m) 4 hrs walk approxDay 02:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar (3,450 m/11,315 ft) - 5/ 6 hrs walk approxDay 03:Rest and acclimatization day at NamcheDay 04:Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,677 ft)- 4/5 hrs walk approxDay 05:Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,485 ft) - 4/5 hrs walk approxDay 06:Rest/ Acclimatization Day at DingbocheDay 07:Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910 m/16,105 ft)- 4 hrs walk approxDay 08:Trek from Labuche to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep (5,185 m/17010 ft)- 5 hrs walk approxDay 09:2 hrs Hike from Gorak shep to Kalapather (5,545m/18,187ft ) then – Pheriche (4,250 m/13,940 ft)- 5 hrs walk, overnight at lodgeDay 10:Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,450/11,315 ft) - 6 hrs walk approx, overnight at lodgeDay 11:Trek from Namche to Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft)- 6 hrs approx walk, overnight at lodge.Day 12:Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu 35 minute by air, transferred to the hotel, overnight at HotelDay 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Trek to Phakding

Altitudes: 2810m (Lukla) & 2610m (Phakding)

Trekking hours: 4 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

Early morning, a scenic flight to Lukla (2810m). Upon arrival Lukla, you will be greeted by a friend by Sherpa people in this beautiful land of the Sherpa people, From Lukla, the trek starts following the villages of Chhukulung, Ghat, and Phakding on the bank of Dudhkosi river, the trek from Lukla to Phakding is just easy on the flats and gentle case up for 2/3 hours walk. During the trek today, you will be enjoyed someone the most beautiful and majestic views of 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,

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double room are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 02:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar

Altitudes: 3450m (Namche bazzar)

Trekking hours: 5/6 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

On the second day of the trek, we head out of Phakding and follow the Dudh Kosi northwards, it’s present hike today which takes us through the splendid forests of pines, rhododendrons and oaks forests with lovely vistas of the outstanding mountains frontline. The first step from Lukla to Monjo which is the entry point of Sagarmatha national park as we need to enter our permits for the trek, Jorsalle – The lunch place which is the right adage of the Dudhkosi river. From Jorsalle, we have a decent walk on the smooth way to the Hillary bridge. from Hillary bridge, the trails will become gradually up hills into the lush forest, on the wall way of ascending, we have an opportunity to witness the first view of Mount Everest right beside of the two giant peaks of Nuptse and Lhotse from distances. Namche from this point is just about 20 minutes away. Upon arrival Namche, you will be welcomed by friendly Sherpa people with welcome drinks of juice and tea. You will be impressibly admired by this dominating view of the mountain from your lodge at Namche bazzar, Namche is well known as the second Thamel which is capital of Khumbu region, a well- set place with nice and fresh bakery shops, bank services, pharmacy, supermarket, pubs, and bars, as well gear shops for shopping. As soon as, you reach Namche you will get the best available room with nice blankets, beds, pillows, and a nice view. You can be chilled out or explore the Namche for a bit before you taste the delicious Sherpa meals at the tea house,

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double rooms are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 03: Acclimatization day at Namche

Altitudes: 3700m (Everest view lodge)

Trekking hours: 2 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

The third day of the trek, on the acclimatization day, take a short hike up to Everest view lodge to be acclimatized and prepared ourselves with thin air before we are getting at higher altitude points of the region. Everest view lodge is build to be as mountain luxury lodge which is located at an altitude of 3700m, it’s one of the best places to enjoy the view. We visit this lodge to witness the panoramic view of the Himalayas including Mount. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama-doblum, and many more.

On this day, we also visit Khumbu and Khunde villages as side walked from Everest view lodge, Khumbu is largest Sherpa town in Everest region where Hillary has founded a school, you will also get time to visit the monastery of Khumbu were meant to decorated a yeti head, coming back to Namche from these villages will be pleasant and easy-going down through the yak's farms.

At Namche, there are several exciting places to visit like the Sherpa Museum, Everest Gallery, and you may look around the market to explore the traditional trade of the local community.

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double rooms are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 04: Trek from Namche to Tengboche

Altitudes: 3860 m (Tengboche)

Trekking hours: 4/5 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

On the fifth day of the trek, the journey begins right after refreshing with a set of breakfast for Tengabuche, firs step of the day is easy and smooth following several prayers flags and Buddhist stupas to Mongola, Mongla is the perfect place to hang out for some time with a cup of tea, enjoying an awesome view of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, and Mt. Khumbila. From Mongla, we descend to Phungetanga for the lunch, as we finished our lunch then we get ready for our final push to Tengboche today, the trails lead us staircase up to Tengboche which might be 2 hours of climbing by walking slowly pace. Pangboche is the name of small Sherpa town where you can be seen the largest monetary of the region located at 3860 meters, and the Mountain View is amazing, All these mountains are regarded by Sherpas as sacred mountain of the patron god of the Khumbu region.

Tengboche monastery- The popular Tengboche monastery is the biggest Buddhist spiritual spot carrying positive and peaceful space in the Khumbu region where trekkers and all the people around these areas go to visit this place to receive a blessing from Lamas and monks. The ceremony programs in the monastery are not to be missed.

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double room are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 05: Trek from Tengbuche to Dingboche

Altitudes: 4410 m (Dingbuche)

Trekking hours: 4/5 hrs approx

Region : Khumbu region

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.

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double room are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 06:Rest/ Acclimatization day at Dingboche

Altitudes: 5300 m (Nagarjun)

Trekking hours: 2 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

On the seventh day of the trek, the second acclimatization day is taking on Dingboche, beside the acclimatization day we also climb a few hundred meters to the top of Nagarjun which is Ned to be claimed to check your physical stamina and strength before we continue to the base camp,

The short hike to Nagjun allows you to be acclimatizing well by yourself.

Hiking from Dingboche is quite steep over the rocky track but the view becomes more worth as you slightly move one further steps to steps.

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double room are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 07: Trek from Dingbuche to Lobuche

Altitudes: 4910 m (Labuche)

Trekking hours: 5 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

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 a glimpse of the border Himalayas, Overnight at lodge.

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double room are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 08: Trek from Labuche to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep (5,185 m/17010 ft)- 5 hrs walk approx

Altitudes: 5185 m (Gorakshep), 5364 m (Everest base camp)

Trekking hours: 5 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

Today is the most exciting and long-awaited day. Leaving from Lobuche 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 changes on the season because of the melting of the glacier. Once we reach Base Camp, we take a photograph then retracing to Gorakshep. Overnight at lodge.

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double room are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 09: Hike from Gorak shep - Kalapather- Pheriche

Altitudes: 4250 m (Pheritse),

Trekking hours: 6 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

Wake up early morning today then 2hrs climbing-up brings 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 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.

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double room are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 10:Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazzar

Altitudes: 3450m (Namche bazzar)

Trekking hours: 5 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

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.

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double room are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 11:Trek from Namche to Lukla

Altitudes: 2850 m (Lukla)

Trekking hours: 5 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

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,

Accommodations: trekking lodge with a good view (single and double room are available )

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, and Dinner ( B+L+D).

Day 12: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu 35 minute by air, transferred to the hotel, overnight at Hotel

Altitudes: 5185 m (Gorakshep)

Trekking hours: 5 hrs approx

Region: Khumbu region

A 35-minute scenic flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla ends the tour fraction of the journey. Upon arrival at Kathmandu then we will be transferred to the hotel. Then take a rest or shopping for family and friends. We have a farewell dinner in the evening at Thamel, overnight at hotel.