Main Info
Day 1 :- Arrive KathmanduAltitude: 4,600ft/1,400mCheck-in Hotel (12:00 noon) (Stay is included in the cost)Spend the day exploring the streets of KathmanduA short briefing session will be done in the evening
Day 2 :- Fly to Lukla, trek to PhakdingAltitude: Lukla 9,350ft/2,860 m – Phakding 8,500ft/2,600mEarly morning fly to Lukla (30 minutes)Trek to Phakding 9km/ 4 to 5 hoursEasy and Gradual descentCheplung is village on the way from where you can see Mt. KhumbilaYou can buy or refill your water bottles from tea houses on the wayNote: Flights to Lukla are prone to delay due to weather, keep one or two buffer days
Day 3 :- Phakding to Namche bazaarAltitude: Namche bazaar 11,300ft/3,450mTrek: 10km/ 7 hoursModerate level of climb and steep climb before Namche bazaarNamche bazaar is the capital of the Khumbu regionFirst Everest view point will come todayYou can spot Kongderei and Thamserku peakMonjo village is the midpoint of the today’s trekSwiss suspension bridge on Dudhkosi river is one of the attraction which is the life line of Khumbu regionToday you will enter into the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Day 4 :- Namche Bazaar (Acclimatisation day)Today is the acclimatisation dayYou can hike up to Sherpa Cultural Museum to get a view of Everest and Ama DablamIt’s worth it to explore the town, good place for trekking gearATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants are available at extra cost
Day 5 :- Namche Bazaar to TengbocheAltitude: Tengboche 12,650ft/3,850mTrek: 8km/ 5 to 6 hoursMixed ascent till Phunki TengaSteep ascent after Phunki Tenga to TengbocheTengboche has a biggest monastery in the areaYou can attend a prayer ceremony held by the monks to invoke protection on your expeditionCross another high bridge at the village of Phunki Tenga
Day 6 :- Tengboche to DingbocheAltitude: Dingboche 14,250/4,350mTrek: 9km/ 6 to 7 hoursGradual descend and little bit of ascent after Lobuche River to DingbocheTrail passes through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron treesThe route offers the amazing views of Ama Dablam towering above youThe trail cross the Imja River to reach PangbocheContinue the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche
Day 7 :- Dingboche (Rest Day)A rest day will help you to acclimate to the high altitudeA small hike will show you the world’s six tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu and Cho OyuFrom another location you can see the Imja Khola Valley and Dingboche village
Day 8 :- Dingboche to LobucheAltitude: Lobuche 16,200ft/4,950mTrek: 7km/ 6 hoursTricky climb on moraine and rocky terrainYou can visit the Memorial ShrineThe top of the ridge is filled with prayer flags and stones which are memorial shrines for climbers who lost their lives on Mt. EverestAs you will crossing Khumbu Glacier you can also see Mt. Nuptse
Day 9 :- Lobuche to Gorakshep (Excursion to EBC)Altitude: Gorakshep 16,900ft/5,150m & Highest Point 17,550ft/5,350mLobuche to Gorakshep 6km/ 5 hoursGorakshep to EBC 3km each wayIt’s Everest Base Camp day todayGood steep climb to GorakshepIt takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach GorakshepLunch is at Gorak ShepA steeper climb to Everest Base CampThe trek to Everest Base Camp is not very difficultTrekker stop point is just before the actual base campMost tour groups are not allowed to enter or stay in EBCMake sure you carry your day pack since you’ll need waterYou can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains from the base campOvernight in Gorak ShepNote: drinking water at Gorakshep is chargeable. We don’t include drinking water on the trek which you can buy a number of places for between $1 and $3 a bottle (it gets more expensive towards base camp). A better solution is to buy water tablets in Kathmandu/Pokhra for around $2 and treat the water
Day 10 :- Hike upto Kalapatthar and retreat trek to PhericheKalapatthar 18,200ft/5,550m – Pheriche 14,100ft/4,300mGorak Shap to Kalapatthar 2km each way/ 3 to 4 hoursGorak Shap to Pheriche 15km/ 6 to hoursSteep climb to Kalapatthar (Difficult)Gradual descent to PhericheStart early in the morning to avoid the early morning cloudsKala Patar is the rocky hilltop below PumoriViews from the summit: Everest, South Col, Lhotse, Makalu, Khumbu glacier & icefall, Pumori and Everest Base campBreakfast at Gorak Shep after Kalapatthar hikePheriche is a village situated above the Tsola riverHospital in Pheriche, run by the Himalayan Rescue Association with the help of volunteers
Day 11 :- Pheriche to Namche bazaarAltitude: Namche bazaar 11,300ft/3,450mTrek: 15km/ 7 to 8 hoursModerate, continuously descent and short ascent just before Namche bazaar
Day 12 :- Namche Bazar to Phakding to LuklaPhakding 8,500ft/2,600mTrek: 19km/ 7 to 8 hoursModerate, continuously descent till Phakding and gradual ascent to LuklaStart your trek early in the morning, as it’s a long day trekStop at Phakding for lunchStay in Lukla
Day 13 :- Fly back to KathmanduMorning fly to Kathmandu (30 minutes)Your trek to Everest Base Camp is overSpend the day in Kathmandu or fly back to your homeHotel accommodation in Kathmandu is included in the costNote: weather conditions may cause flight cancellations. Delays are possible any time of year but are more typical on summer departures. Keep one or two buffer days
