Everest Base Camp Trekking

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 :Arrival in KathmanduArrival in Kathmandu. Our Airport Representative will meet you at the Tribhuwan International Airport. A drop to the Hotel by private tourist vehicle is arranged. You can either take a rest or meet us at our office and know the detail arrangement of the Trek. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 :Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, then trek to Phakding (2652m): 3-4 HoursEarly morning the drive from the hotel to the domestic airport terminal after breakfast. The flight to Lukla gives outstanding views of the early morning sunrise on the snowcapped mountains. On landing Tenzing-Hillary Airport after 40 minutes at Lukla, we reach the gateway to the Himalayas. The trek begins from the airport itself soon after meeting our crew there from where Phakdung is a short walk. As this is the first day of the trek, we rest in Phakding.
Accommodation: lodge/tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 :Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m): 5-4 HoursStarting after breakfast in Phakding, the route passes through beautiful pine forests, Dudh Koshi River and views of Maunt Thamserku. After passing a few settlements we a check post, the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. We further walk through the confluence of Dudh Koshi River and Bhote Koshi River, and take a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar where the first sight of marvelous Mount Everest and ridges of Mount Lhotse and Mount Nuptse welcomes us.
Accommodation: lodge/tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 :Namche: Acclimatization and Rest DayNamche Bazaar, the biggest settlement in the Khumbu region, is well facilitated with ATMs, Internet cafes, restaurants, bakeries et cetera. Although it’s a rest day for acclimatization, we go for a short hike to a nearby viewpoint (Thame or Khunde) and take a tour of the place including the Tourist Visitor Center where information about Everest climbers, Sherpa people, and their culture and flora and fauna of the region are briefed.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 :Trek from Namche to Phorse Village (3800m): 5-6 HoursAfter breakfast in Namche, the Trek to Phorse begins. One can reach Mugla Pass and view the beautiful glimpse of Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Khumbu, and Mount Thamserku. Upon descending to the Dudh Koshi and crossing the bridge and the trail ascends through rhododendron, pine, and oak forests to reach Phortse.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 :Trek from Phorse Village to Dingboche (4360m): 6-7 HoursTrek from Phorse to Dingboche starts the other day with a visit to the oldest Buddist Monastry in the region. The journey continues through alpine forests to a large village of Upper Pangboche and further through villages of Shomare, Orsho, and Tsuro Wog. One can see beautiful views of the soaring mountains of Taboche, Mount Thamserku, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Nuptse, Mount Cholatse, and Mount Lhotse along with others while passing through the Khumbila Khola valley to the ridge top. On moving further through the trail through Imja Khola eventually, Dingboche is reached.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 :Trek from Dingboche to Duglha (4600m): 3-4 HoursToday, the climb begins from Dingboche through the Khumbu Khola valley. On the way, we see Dusa the Yak herders place, Phulong Karp, the camp of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953 AD. Chola lake besides enjoying the view of Mount Pumori. After about 3 to 4 hours of easy hiking, we will reach Labuche.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 :Trek from Duglha to Lobuche (4940m): 2-4 HoursDuring the trek after walking up the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier, the ascent to Chupki Lhara begins where one can find the slopes with boulders. One comes across the collection of stones with prayer flags used as memories to American mountaineer Scott Fischer and to Babu Chhiri Sherpa, the 10 time Everest Summiteer Nepalese citizen. Beautiful views of Khumbutse, Mount Pumori, and Mount Mahalangur can be viewed as the trail that crosses the Khumbu glacier where little symptoms of altitude sickness can be experienced.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9 :Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5150m) to Everest Base Camp (5364m), back to Gorakshep: 7-8 HoursAfter breakfast in Labuche, we will hike to Gorakshep. It will take about 2-3 hours. Then we will have a short break for Lunch in Gorakshep. After lunch, we will start our hike to achieve our main goal of the trip to Mt. Everest Base Camp.
To reach Everest Base Camp from Gorekshep it will take about 3-4 hours. The Everest Base Camp is stunningly beautiful. We can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori mountains from the base camp. After soaking in the beauty, we walk back towards Gorak Shep where we spend the night.
To reach the Everest Base we have to walk 8.5 KM from the Labuche.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 :Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar (5545m) to Pheriche (4280m): 7-8 HoursWe will begin our trek much earlier than others days because we expect to reach Kalapattar before sunrise so that we can enjoy the mesmerizing sunrise view from Kalapathar. Facing the challenges of thin air, we will follow the scenic path with views of Lingtren, Khumbutse, and other peaks to make it to Kalapattar. We will enjoy the close-up view of Everest and the amazing sunrise view and then return to Gorakshep for breakfast.
After breakfast, we will descend to Pheriche for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 :Trek from Pheriche to Namche (3440m): 6-7 HoursThe descend continues through the Jame route back to the terminal moraine at Duglha, passing through the beautiful village of Pheriche and Orsho along with Shomare. On reaching Pangboche village one can explore the oldest monastery in the region which has the legend of storing scalp and bones of YETI, the repulsive snowman. Moving further over the bridge above Dudh Koshi River and Dudh Koshi gorge down the descent through pine forests, the path reaches Sansa trail junction. After lunch, the trail to Namche Bazaar continues appreciating the marvel of Mount Amadabla, Mount Lhotse, views of the tip of Everest, and Tengboche on the trail route.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12 :Trek from Namche to Phakding and then to Lukla (2800m): 5-6 HoursThe last day of the trek continues with the steep downward trail. Trekkers need to walk really slow very controlled and in a balanced manner on the steep rocky terrain until reaching the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi, passing through the open plain, rhododendron forest while enjoying the distant view of snow-covered mountains. Finally, Lukla is reached.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13 :Flight back to KathmanduThis is the day when the Mountain flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is enjoyed over once again. On reaching Kathmandu it is time to enjoy shopping and walking around the city. The evening is to celebrate for successful completion of the Everest Base Camp trip.
Accommodation: Hotel in Thamel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14 :Final Departure or onward for next program The final day in Nepal is the last time one can enjoy shopping and have pleasant sightseeing around the cultural city of Kathmandu valley before leaving for Tribhuwan International Airport on scheduled flight time.
Meals: Breakfast

Please note that often the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight gets delayed by a few hours or may even be canceled for one, two, or more days due to unfavorable weather conditions. Such conditions may arise even in the best seasons. Hence, in such cases, you must be prepared for long waits either at Kathmandu or Lukla airports, as this can happen either at the start or end of the trek or even both! We will do our best to avoid such delays, and arrange the next flight for you. We also organize Helicopter rescue in such conditions, if it is available and upon request by our clients. The helicopter charges around USD 3000 and it can lift 4-5 persons per flight. Still, we suggest you to be prepared for possible delays/cancellations, and if possible to come with some extra buffer days (1-2 days) at the end of the trip to accommodate such delays. If everything runs smoothly and you still have a few days of your buffer days left then you may even engage yourself in optional activities which can be arranged by Green Valley Nepal Treks upon request. The optional activities may include visiting places/landmarks of your choice, adventure sports, shopping, etc.