Short Everest Base Camp Trek

Flight Duration: 40 minutes.

Trekking Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Trekking distance: 6.2km

Altitude Gain: Lukla(2,850m), Phakding(2,650m)

Here is the beginning of the trek where you will hop in the aircraft for an overwhelming mountain flight to Lukla. You’ll leave Kathmandu until next time and ride by the mountains and hills around. Then you’ll land at Lukla Airport to enter the Everest region. From there, it will be a trek of 3 to 4 hours to reach Phakding. So you will not stay much in Lukla, as soon as all of the arrangements are done, you’ll leave the place.

The trek will lead ahead by following the riverbed of the Dudh Koshi River. It will be a walk to cherish the raw nature that is there to be cherished. This day will not see much trekking, within some hours of walking, you’ll reach the destination. Overnight in the teahouse of Phakding.

Trekking Duration: 6 hours.

Trekking distance: 7.4 km

Altitude Gain: Namche Bazaar(3,440m)

The following of the Dudh Koshi River led trail will continue today also. This time it is to see Namche Bazaar in the evening. Now you will be already deep in the region, you’ll start to see the beautiful things coming around, the mountains, the greenery, and the landscapes. You’ll also traverse several suspension bridges that are nicely dotted with prayer flags.

Keeping the pace at the top, you’ll continue the walkthrough serenity of the Khumbu region. By now you’ll have entered through the gate of Sagarmatha National Park, a world heritage site of the region. The conservation area has a wide and vibrant display of vegetation. Chasing that greenery, you’ll reach Namche Bazaar before it is dark. The day will make your trek a bit longer than the first day. However, the evening at Namche Bazaar will make you forget everything. The place is the most happening place around the Everest region. You’ll explore the Himalayan town until it is time to rest at the lodge.

Trekking Duration: 6 hours.

Trekking distance: 7.4 km

Altitude Gain: Tengboche3,855m)

The closer you move to Everest, the more beautiful things will come your way. You will feel that once you leave Namche after breakfast. The mouth-opening mountains like Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Everest will keep you amazed through this day. You’ll slide yourself into the forest that is full of Pine and Rhododendron. The same river and similar suspension bridges as day 2 will be crossed today several times.

Enjoying the displays that will pour upon you, you will see Tengboche is arriving way before reaching there. Tengboche is one of the popular stops of Everest Base Camp Trek. The stop is famous for the biggest monastery, Tengboche Monastery, of the region. Inside the monastery is a big statue of Buddha. From the laps of it, you can sum up views of numerous peaks all along. It will be an evening to remember for a long time in Tengboche.

Trekking Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Trekking distance: 12 km

Altitude Gain: Dingboche(4,360m)

This is the day when you’ll cross 4,000m of altitude for the first time in this trek. As you are gaining quite some altitude, you’ll obviously walk for longer hours today. The trek will be a bit longer but do not worry, the view will make some sense. Apart from the mountains, you’ll see the traditional villages of Sherpas by the mountains. Moreover, the Mani walls and Buddhist Chortens will provide you energy and vibe to keep going.

Traversing through the middle of Imja Valley and following the Lobuche River, you’ll ascend Dingboche. Take your time and trek slowly, as you are approaching 4000+ altitude, you may get caught by the sickness. Once you reach Dingboche which comes after some real Himalayan trekking hours, you will take a rest whilst enjoying the mountain panorama. Overnight in Dingboche.

Trekking Duration: 5 hours.

Trekking distance: 8.5 km

Altitude Gain: Lobuche(4,930m)

After enjoying breakfast with the view, you’ll now leave Dingboche behind to march toward Lobuche. The trail will turn a bit rougher now as you pass along the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. There in the way, you’ll see memorials of stone dedicated to the lost souls in the Everest expedition.

Moving further, you’ll see a picturesque village appearing. The village is Lobuche where you will spend the night. You’ll be bestowed with great mountain views from the village. That means, the evening in Lobuche will be quite very scenic. However, you will feel the change in altitude as you feel the thinner air and the chilly temperature. A warm needing night rest at Lobuche.

Trekking Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

Trekking distance: 15 km

Altitude Gain: Everest Base Camp(5,364m), Gorak Shep(5,185m)

Here we reach the vital day of the trek. You’ll start the day early as you will have some distance to cover. You’ll find Everest Base Camp before nightfall and will make the return to Gorak Shep safe and sound. This can be a tiring day where you’ll trek for 6 to 8 hours. The trail which will be through the moraine of Khumbu glacier is rough and steep. You have to show what you are made of on this day.

Via Gorak Shep, you’ll reach the historic Everest Base Camp, the place from where the Everest expedition starts. If it is a peak season, you’ll see colorful tented camps of mountaineers below Everest in the base camp. Once you got enough of the view and time at the base camp, you’ll now descend to Gorak Shep. The long and tiring but happening day of the trek will end up at Gorak Shep.

Trekking Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Trekking distance: 9.5 km

Altitude Gain: Kala Patthar(5,555m), Pangboche(3,900m)

You’ll wake up early in the morning to catch the morning glimpses of Everest from Kala Patthar. The place is believed to be the best place to see Everest and other mountains from. Obviously, the day will demand good trekking performance from you as you pass via rough trails. As you reach Kala Patthar(5,555m), the view will tell you why people trek up there.

Glancing enough at Everest and other neighboring peaks, you’ll now sign out from Kala Patthar for Pangboche. The trail will be a little bit easier than before and downsloping as well. Via Gorak Shep and Pheriche valley, you’ll find the way that ends in Pangboche. The village lies at an altitude of 3,900m and you can finally take a sigh of breath for dropping altitude. Overnight in Pangboche.

Trekking Duration: 6 hours.

Trekking distance: 14.5 km

Altitude Gain: Namche Bazaar(3,440m)

From Pangboche, you’ll aim to reach Namche Bazaar before dark. It will be a retracing trek where you’ll follow the same trail to leave Everest behind. The same settlements, rivers, bridges, and woods will come across today. As you are leaving the Everest Region already, make sure your every moment is worth remembering.

Pangboche to Namche Bazaar trek is easy as it does not involve many uphill or steep climbs. Instead, you'll do many downhills descends. The lush forest will make your every step something beautiful. Tengboche Monastery and the village will also come once again. This way you’ll be back at Namche Bazaar after completing the Everest Base Camp job.

Trekking Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Trekking distance: 13.5 km

Altitude Gain: Lukla(2,800m)

This will be the last day when you’ll be trekking in this Everest Base Camp Trek 10 Days. The last stretch will start from Namche and will end up in Lukla. The same forested trail will be your companion for this day and you’ll rest for a while Phakding. That is how you’ll reach Lukla after trekking for 6 hours. In case you reach Lukla earlier, explore this small but happening place. Overnight in Lukla.

Flight Duration: 40 minutes.

Altitude Gain: Kathmandu(1,400m)

You’ll not notice it but the end of Everest Base Camp Trek will be upon you. The happening of the trek will keep you so busy that you forget that end is arriving. Sadly, you’ll leave Lukla and the Everest region until next time with a flight to Kathmandu. It will be a scenic flight through and over the hills to the capital of Nepal. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you’ll get a hotel transfer and this is how the trip will end.