Everest Base Camp Trek 10 Days

Today, for Kathmandu to Lukla flight we wake up around 5 am and drive to the Tribhuvan domestic airport in Kathmandu for about 25 minutes and fly to Lukla (33 minutes) We flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport usually takes place early in the morning. We suggest you make all the sorting and packing Backpack the day before, so there is no rush on the third day of our trek Once we reach Lukla, have your breakfast while our Derpa guide will make an arrangement of porters. Starting the trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trek route to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunikharka (2,713 m). The trek is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat, it is a short trek to Phakding. We will stay in Phakding at the teahouse. ...more ...less

After breakfast, we start our trek early, we cross the so many suspension bridges laden with prayer flag where Dudh Koshi River is following our trail up to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the main trading center in the Everest region. It is also known as Gateway to Everest Base Camp. In the Namche Bazaar many good facility hotels and restaurants along with proper pubs, banks, ATM, and cyber cafés. We, Will, stay in Namche Bazaar at the teahouse.

We can see the stunning views of Khumbi La and Taboche on the trail. We should dress warmly because the cold wind blows throughout the path. Between Namche and Tengboche of the trek, there are two trails that divide into the lower and upper trail. To continue our journey, we take left. After some hours of walking, we reach our today’s destination beautiful Tengboche village. It is inhabited by Sherpa’s where their main source of income comes from tourism. In the Tengboche is an important and largest Buddhist Monastery, Tengboche Monastery where Mount Ama Dablam lies behind. We will stay in Tengboche at the teahouse.

Today, we start our trek towards Dingboche (4,410m). The trek covers 9 Km and its very easy trail with going downhill on a fairly wide path covered with beautiful rhododendron forest. Then after a few hours of walk and crossing Suspension bridge over Imja River, it takes us to Pangboche village. We can see wide open areas where trekkers can view more beautiful landscapes On the whole trek. Walking trail above Pangboche, we will get a stunning view of the Himalayas and Pangboche Monastery. We move ahead towards the Imja valley and finally, we arrive Dingboche. We will stay in Dingboche at the teahouse.

Today after breakfast, start with a climb to the chorten trail that is a gentle climb for about one and a half hours. Then after we get to Thugla at 4600m with a tea house. we will have lunch at Thugla before climbing the steep part of the day’s trek for about one and a half hours. again we start to get close to high mountains like Mount Pumori and Mt. Nuptse after a while as we proceed towards Lobuche where only basic accommodation and food are provided. We will stay In Lobuche at Tea house.

Today is a very long day but a breathtaking day as you hike to Everest Base camp. The most iconic base camp in the world. Hike along the barren moraine of Khumbu Glacier until Gorak Shep; our night stay destination for tonight. We will settle our bags in a chosen lodge at Gorak Shep, take lunch, and continue for Everest Base Camp. The impressive visualization of towering peaks all over 360-degree is so unexplainable. If you are trekking in spring and autumn, you will see many camps of Everest climbers in Base Camp. Capture this immense beauty in your mind and camera. Walk around and return back to Gorak Shep for overnight stay.

Today early in the morning, we hike to Kalapatthar for sunrise view over the mountains. Kalapatthar offers the best viewpoint for observing the panoramic view of Mount Everest, Mt.Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Chagatse, Pumori, and other many Himalayan peaks. Finally experience the fascinating trek of a lifetime and the profound phenomenon of mountains, standing on the highest elevation of the entire trip, 5550m. From here, we trek down to Gorak Shep for breakfast and continue trekking towards Pheriche following the same route.

From Pheriche, We will fallow the same route back to Namche. On the way, we trek through the Pangboche village, then Tengboche village that leads to our today final destination Namche, for overnight stay. En route, we come across Dudh Koshi river, forests filled with rhododendron, pine, Himalayan birch, juniper trees, colorful pheasants, and Himalayan Thar.

Leaving Namche, This is the final leg of our epic Everest Base Camp Trek in the Khumbu region as we retrace the same route back to Lukla. Now is the time to reflect back on this adventurous trip of your life and celebrate our extraordinary achievement. You can spend our free time exploring the Lukla village and enjoying the sightseeing. In this evening time, there may be a party atmosphere at Lukla. Enjoy the moment and celebrate with our trekking team.

After having breakfast we catch a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu flight – 35 minutes and transfer to hotel by private tourist vehicle which takes about 30 minutes. You might want to stay a little more in Nepal. If you are looking for extending your trip for Nepal, here are options such as a visit to Chitwan National Park and Bardia National Park, known for wildlife viewing and to Pokhara, considered one of the most beautiful Lake cities of Nepal.