Trek to Everest Base Camp is a perfect trek for one who is willing to take on challenges and wants to explore much more of Nepal and its culture. The wonderful trail filled with various natural calamities is what makes Trek to Everest Base Camp a luxury. Moreover, throughout this trek, you may also have a glance at 4 of the highest peaks out of 6 in the world. Which includes Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Makalu (8,470 m), Mt. Cho-Oyu (8,201 m). and many more mountains. the adventure challenging and fun experience. you will explore and love this Everest trekking and hiking in Nepal.
Trek Overview
The wholesome experience of Trek to Everest Base Camp takes you deep into the Khumbu valley. allowing you to acknowledge and experience the widely known beauty of Sagarmatha National Park. Moreover, of course, you also have a glance at other 8000m peaks, and the diverse culture of Nepalese people. In addition, Topped with various flora and fauna, springs, and glaciers will add to your experience making it more and more amazing.
This amazing trek begins from the flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Moreover, the trek starts from Lukla in the south towards Phakding passing through Chaurikharka village and Dudhkoshi Ghat. Therefore, On the same day, following the lush pine forests, we ascend toward Namche Bazaar (3440m), Namche Bazar is situated on the slope of an arch-shaped mountain. Therefore, it is sure to offer you thrilling and heavenly views to die for. Namche Bazar has been widely popular for its being a tourist-rich area. In addition, As well as a resting place for those who tend to go towards the Khumbu region. Therefore, making it the last shopping point throughout your trek.
Namche Bazaar and the journey ahead.
Therefore, Continuing our journey after one day of acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. Moreover, We move on to our next destination i.e Tengboche passing through Dingboche and Lobuche. The path toward Tengboche is full of ups and downs. In addition, you may see the views of Nuptse and Lhotse. Also, the Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region is situated here. Moreover, adding a great cultural and spiritual significance to this place with the magnificent backdrop of Mt. Amadablam. Moreover, This amazing trek from Tengboche to Dingboche descends from a dense rhododendron forest and multiple small villages. When reaching Dingboche we take a day’s leave for acclimatization. Therefore, the next day you will walk alongside the enormous Khumbu Glacier and then ascend to the Pheriche village then we arrive at Lobuche.
Moreover, from there you will continue hiking to Gorakshep and move on towards the mighty Everest Base Camp. At the camp, you will spend some time basking in the natural beauty at the base of the world’s highest peak.
Moreover, from there, we take a hike to Kala Patthar, from which there are outstanding views of Mt. Everest can be seen. Therefore, We then retract back and continue our descent to Lukla and then to Namche Bazaar. Lastly, The next day you will fly back to Kathmandu. Ending the Trek to Everest Base Camp.
Highlights of Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Sherpa people, their cultural norms and values.
- Tengboche Monastery: the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region.
- The diverse flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park and the almighty park itself.
- Stunning views of Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar. Therefore, it is known as the Everest viewpoint.
- Breathtaking views of the world’s highest peaks above 8,000 meters such as including Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,470 m), Mt.Cho-Oyu (8,201 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m), and many other peaks.
Short Itinerary
- Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu. And transfer to your hotel 1,400 m.
- Day 02. Flight to Lukla- (35 Minutes). Hiking to Phakding 2,652 m – 3 hrs.
- Day 03. Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m – 7 hrs.
- Day 04. Rest Day: Acclimatization. In Namche Bazaar.
- Day 05. Trek to Tengboche 3,800m – 5 hrs.
- Day 06. Trek to. Dingboche 4,210m. – 6-7 hrs.
- Day 07. Rest Day—Acclimatization.
- Day 08. Trek to Lobuche 4,920m. -6-7 hrs.
- Day 09. Trek to Gorakshep(5,180m). Trek to Everest base camp (5,364 m) after lunch. Then return to Gorak Shep 7-8 hrs.
- Day 10. Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m). Everest Sunrise view, then Trek back to Pheriche 4,240m – 6-7hrs.
- Day 11. Trek back to Namche Bazaar 3,450 m – 7-8hrs.
- Day 12. Trek back to Lukla 2,840 m. – 7-8 hrs.
- Day 13. Morning flight back to Kathmandu, free afternoon.
- Day 14. Departure for home.
What to Expect during Trek to Everest Base Camp
About 2 weeks trek to Everest base camp is physically demanding but technically not very difficult. No need for mountaineering skills to complete the trek. but improving your cardio, rowing, cycling, and jogging exercise, can help your body and energy level, which is easy to walk.
In general, we start our trek around 7:30 to 7:45 a.m. and reach the destination around 3 to 4 p.m. We’re staying in a trekking tea house with basic accommodation provided with food.
Water is good medicine for the altitude so drink plenty of water as often. And good to avoid alcohol and smoking.
Walking anywhere from 4 hrs. to 9 hrs. a day, slow and steady, given a variety of terrain, including stairs uphill and downhill, rocky trails, dunes, moraine, High suspension bridges, glaciers, etc.
Highest Altitude of the Trek During Trek to Everest Base Camp
Likewise, Mount Everest, 8848.86 m. is the highest point on the earth and Mt. Everest has three different names as
Nepali: Sagarmatha.
English: Everest.
Chinese: Chomolungma.
Moreover, We are always there to help and support you and your journey. Learning about local culture and their Sherpa people. Likewise, Visited the Gomba, monastery, prayer flag, and prayer wells. Reaching Everest Base Camp 5364m. and Kala patthar 5550m. Therefore, Kalapatthar is the highest altitude of this trek. Above all, during the trip, we will sleep at a maximum altitude of 5180m. (Gorakshep)
Small domestic flight from Lukla-Tenzing Hillary Airport, Khumbu District to Kathmandu and by land from Kathmandu to Jiri, Salleri.
Purified water, Shower, and Mobile Battery during Trek to Everest Base Camp
To sum up, During the trek almost every village you will have access to boiled purified drinking water. In addition, When trekking you will go through terrain that can be flat, downhill uphill, and at points with lots of stairs.
However, For the shower, Cold showers are free but we do not recommend therefore not recommending cold showers during the trek because it is cold up there. Therefore, it’s better to have a hot shower which is possible by Gas Geysers, or Hot Bucked and prices start from 200 – 500 rupees per head.
In addition, for The camera/mobile battery, we always recommend you bring some extra batteries if possible, You can have a Mobile/Camera Battery charge for almost every tea house in the places, where you stay at night and it costs around 200 – 500 per battery charge. That is to say, be self-dependent.
