Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek 9 days

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 :Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding: 35 min flight/3-4 hour trekFor Lukla flight from Kathmandu: Wake up around 5 am and drive to the domestic airport in Kathmandu for about 20 minutes and fly to Lukla (30 minutes). This flight will provide us with an extraordinary view of stunning mountain ranges and splendid mountain landscapes. After arriving at Lukla, you will meet our guide and he will give you brief details about the first day's trek, introduced with our assistants (porters) at the same time. After breakfast in Lukla, you will start your first-day trekking with an easy walk through Chaurikharka village, until we arrive in Phakding. One the way, we might encounter Dzho, Donkeys, and Yaks and we will pass all the rhododendron forest and few mini villages. Since Phakding is a small village and rustic settlement is located in the Bank of Dudh Koshi river, we need to descend down from Lukla.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 2804m (Lukla), 2652m / 8698ft (Phakding)

Day 2 :Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar: 6-7 Hours trekYou will continue trek along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar is known as the Gateway to Everest, which is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange, internet cafe and a bakery. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 3438m (11280ft)

Day 3 :Namche Bazaar to Pangboche: 7-8 hrsYou should now be acclimatized. You should also be attuned to the Himalayas and Sherpa way of life. We now move closer to the Sagarmatha through its eponymous national park. Gladly Dudh Kosi would continue to enchant us on our way. The trail flattens after we get out of Naamche Bazaar. After about 6 kms the trail starts ascending. After about 3 kms more we would be at the at Tengboche monastery, the largest in the whole of Khumbu region. After visiting the monastery, we will continue walk to the Pangboche village for overnight stay at a lodge.
Accommodation Type: Tea House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 13,074 feet (3,985 m)

Day 4 :Pangboche to Dughla 7 to 8 hoursThe morning view of the mountain panorama is outstanding and you can click the breath taking views of Kangtega range, Thamserku, Amadablam, Taboche, Kwangde, Tengboche, Lhotse and Nuptse. Our day begins along the trail through Imja Khola then to Tengboche where we descend to river bank, through the rhodedondron and birch forests. At Deboche we visit a Buddhist nunnery and cross few chortens to reach Pangboche where we can have a splendid view the wonderful mountains. One can easily notice the thinning vegetation on walking from upper Panboche to the dry and alpine terrain of Shomare. The apical ridge of Mt. Pumori can be viewed from Orsho then finally we reach the cold and windy village of Dingboche where we stay overnight.
Accommodation Type: Tea House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: (16,142 ft / 4,920 m)

Day 5 :Dughla to Gorakshep (5150m) to Everest Base Camp (5364m), back to Gorakshep: 8-9 hrs This is a big day for all the trekking enthusiasm who dreamed to trek to the base of the world’s highest mountain.
The trail goes slightly uphill till Dughla Pass then descends moderately up till Lobuche. You will see memorial stupa and pray flag hanging on the hill over the Thugla pass. The stupas were built in the memory of climbers who have lost their life during the expedition of Mt. Everest.
After short walk from the memory hill you will reach Labuche where you could take a short rest for cup of tea & you will continue hike to Gorakshep.

The initial trek will be comparatively easy, as we don’t need to climb much uphill until Gorakshep. The trail will be rocky and craggy and walking along the Khumbu glacier until Base Camp. Almost, a 3 hour hike takes us to the Gorakshep above 5,000m and we will take rest for a few times including lunch before resuming our hike to base camp.
It will take another 3 hours trek in a rocky trail. The breathtaking view of Khumbu icefall, the tip of Everest, and glacier-covered with sky-touching mountains gives the extra charm to the base camp. If we are trekking during spring, we can meet 100s of climbers who are attempting to climb Everest and Lhotse. We came back to Gorakshep for the accommodation. Since we are at a higher altitude, proper diet, drink and rest are very important.
Accommodation Type: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 :Summit Kala Patthar and return trek to Phereche: 7-8 hours We will leave for Kala Patthar sunrise trip early in the morning. It can take about 2 hours to reach Kala Patthar summit from Gorak Shep. Your efforts are rewarded by the truly glorious views of Mount Everest from really closer. After sunrise view from Kalapathar we will back to Gorakshep for breakfast. After packing resuming hike back to Phereche. We will walk from Kala Patthar to Gorak Shep and then onwards another 11 km to Pheriche, at an altitude of 4240 m (13910 ft). Your body as whole would welcome the reversal in altitude.
Accommodation Type: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 5545 m / 18192 ft (Kalapathar) & 4240 m / 13910 ft (Phereche)

Day 7 :Trek from Pheriche to Namche (3440m): 6-7 Hours The trail follows the Imja River again all the way to Tengboche. From Tengboche, we will move down towards Phungki Thanka, pass the Kyangjuma and reach Namche. It is a relaxing hike back and the sight of the landscape and the Himalayas can be enjoyed pleasantly. The villages are also lively with people and you can observe their customs and activities as you pass through.
Accommodation Type: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 3440m

Day 8 :Namche to Lukla: 7-8 Hours The hike back to Lukla follows a trail that moves steeply downwards and crosses a suspension bridge. Chortens, prayer flags, Mani-stone walls and small Gompas line the villages and the trail. The Dudh Koshi River gushes by and adds a beautiful ambiance to the natural setting. Open plains, pine and rhododendron forests as well as snow covered peaks decorate the beautiful picturesque settings. As we reach Lukla, we can just relax. In the evening, we may celebrate the victory of accomplishing the trek as well.
Accommodation Type: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude: 2800m / 9184ft

Day 9 :Flight back to Kathmandu: 35 minutes This 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: your own
Altitude: 1300m (4265ft)
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

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