12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Lukla (2,804 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – 3 hours.

Stop At: Phakding, Phakding, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
We take an early morning flight to Lukla and meet our rest of the crew members in Lukla and start our trek. The trail then leads to Phakding via Cheplung village from where we get a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been summited.Overnight at Phakding
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 5 hours.

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages leading the entrance to the Everest National Park. Then we pass Jorsale village crossing a suspension bridge and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We continue our trek ascending on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 3: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day.

Pass By: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
We explore Namche Bazaar and hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike.Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse?lodge

Day 4: Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m) – 5 hours

Stop At: Tengboche, Tengboche, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
The trek until Phunki is an easy walk. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village exploring famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00pm, so if we reach there by 3 o’clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 5: Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m) 4 – 5 hours.

Stop At: Dingboche 56000, Nepal
We walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche.The trek continues passing throug the upper Pangboche trail and exploring the Pangboche Monastery. We continue our walk to Dingboche via Imja Valley and Lobuche River.Ovenight at Dingboche.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 6: Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m) 3 – 4 hours

Stop At: Dingboche, Dingboche, Eastern Region
Spending a day in Dingboche will help us to acclimate to the high altitude.We can spend time hiking to hill about four hours behind Dingboche to view world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.Overnight at Dingboche.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: teahouse/lodge

Day 7: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) 4 – 5 hours.

Stop At: Lobuche, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
The trek continues walking around 7 hours (9 km)along the Himalayan trail heading towards the famous base camp of the world’s tallest peak exploring the breath taking magnificent view of the mountains. The trail then continues via Dughla pass to mountain village of Lobuche for the overnight stay.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch and DInner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 8: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) & walk to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) 6 – 7 hours

Stop At: Gorak Shep, Gorak Shep, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Today we continue our trek to Everest Base camp walking long day nearly 12 hours (17 km) to Gorakshep.After reaching Gorak shep,check in at lodge,have lunch and walk to the Base Camp to enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains .Then we walk back to Gorakshep from the base camp for overnight stay.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 9: Morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) & descend to Pheriche (4,200 m) 5 – 6 Hours

Stop At: Pheriche - Dughlha Road, Pheriche - Dughlha Rd, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
After early breakfast,we walk upto the highest point of the trek, Kalapatthar for a magnificent view point of the world’s tallest Everest and several other mountains like Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains. It takes about Three hours to reach the top. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, we walk back to Gorak Shep for lunch which is relatively easier than hiking up to Kala Pathhar.After lunch,we hike down to Pheriche to spend the night.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 10: Trek to Namche – 5 hours.

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us through Pangboche and Tengboche before continuing to the town of Namche Bazaar. We arrive back to Namche in the afternoon. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) 5 – 6 hours.

Stop At: Lukla, Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
This is our last day of trekking as we return to Lukla where the trek began. We enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! Overnight at a guesthouse.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch and DInner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 12: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. Upon arrival in Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.