12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

The start of your trip to Everest Base Camp may vary depending on the trek seasons. If you’re planning to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla between March, April, May, September, October, and November, there’s a possibility that your flight might be redirected to Manthali Airport. The flight from Kathmandu to Manatali is 30 minutes. The flight from Manthali to Lukla takes roughly 20 minutes. The flight distance from Kathmandu to Lukla is 138km, and the flight distance from Manthali to Lukla is 74km. In other months (December, January, February, June, July, and August), you will travel directly from Kathmandu to Lukla.

Your adventure begins upon arrival at Lukla Airport. We’ll gather before starting our trek to Phakding. During your journey, you’ll come across Chaurikharka Village. This trek is also great for acclimatization. Since the trek is relatively short, we’ll have the opportunity to visit some of the local monasteries near Phakding. One of the highlights will be Rimishung Monstery.

We shall continue our trek along the Dudh Koshi River’s northern bank. The view from our path is breathtaking. As we pass numerous suspension bridges across the Dudh Koshi River, notably the Hillary Suspension Bridge, we get a sense of wildness and proximity to nature. We will register our permits at Sagarmatha National Park before heading to the dense forest to catch our first glimpse of Mt. Everest. However, the destination for that day is Namche Bazaar, commonly known as the Everest Gateway.

We will stay at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization to ensure that your body adjusts to the altitude. Namche has plenty of activities to keep you busy. Namche has many Wi-Fi-enabled hotels, restaurants, and cafes. There are plenty of businesses selling gear and souvenirs. Other significant sites to visit are Hillary School, Sherpa Settlements, Syangboche Airport, Yak Farms, and the Everest View Hotel, from which you can overlook the majestic Everest. We will then go to Hidden Valley Khumjung, hike to Everest View Hotel, and return to Namche Bazaar.

Our trek begins in Namche  Bazaar and ends in Tengboche. We can see Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam from our pathways. The trail itself is difficult, with several ups and downs. Our efforts, however, will be rewarded by the breathtaking scenery and sights of high-land fauna like musk deer, pheasants, and Himalayan Thar. Before arriving at our destination, we will travel through the charming town of Phunki Thenga. The paths ahead will take us to Tengboche, where we will see the popular Tengboche monastery. The atmosphere here is tranquil and spiritually inspiring.

Today, we will trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. You can see chortens, mani walls, and amazing little villages along our path, but the most breathtaking view is Ama Dablam. Our trek continues along the Lobuche River as we approach Imja Valley, where we will face a difficult climb to Dingboche. Dingboche features planted fields surrounded by stones to preserve crops from the harsh climate.

You will have gained a significant height by the time you arrive at Dingboche, so it is time to acclimate. We will hike to the ridge above Dingboche, from which we will have magnificent close-up views of the snow-capped peaks of Lhotse, the backside of Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. We can see additional Himalayan peaks rising over the Khumu Khola to the north of Dingboche. Dingboche village appears to be a piece of land that has not changed since God created it.

Our journey begins with a brief ascent from Dingboche. Then, we’ll come across a glacial moraine and a small collection of lodges. As you continue your trek, the breathtaking views of the mountains will become even more spectacular. The trail will eventually lead you to Thukla Pass, where you’ll find memorial statues honoring the climbers who could not succeed. Overall, the trek will be enjoyable, and once we reach Lobuche, we will stop, rest, and spend the night.

Today, you’re finally going to arrive at your destination. Starting the trek from Lobuche, you’ll go through the lateral Khumbu Glacier moraine until you finally arrive at Gorakshep. Gorakshep offers breathtaking views of some of the most majestic mountains in the world. After leaving our belongings at Gorak Shep, we’ll hike to Everest Base Camp. From base camp, you can see stunning views of Mount Everest and other majestic peaks. Then, we will trek back to Gorak Shep, where you’ll stay overnight.

The early trek to Kala Patthar from Gorakshep will take about two hours. After a short hike to Kala Patthar, you’ll have unobstructed views of Everest and other magnificent mountains. Kala Patthar is a popular viewpoint. From here, we descend to Gorakshep, a relatively straightforward downhill hike. We will stop at Gorakshep for tea and food and rest briefly. Then, will trek to Pheriche, our destination for this day.

After breakfast, as every day, you will prepare to leave Pheriche. From Pheriche, we will follow the Dudh Koshi River to reach Namche Bazaar. We will enjoy ourselves at Namche Bazaar after days of hard work and a sense of achievement. After a day of adjusting, enjoy the variety of food at Namche and spend our night.

On our final day of trekking, we will return to Lukla via the Dudh Koshi Valley. The views from this vantage point will be completely different. We’ll make it to Lukla soon. We’ll stay in Lukla overnight before flying back to Kathmandu the next day.

After completing your trek in Lukla, you can fly to Manthali or Kathmandu, depending on the season. If you trek in March, April, May, September, October, or November, you will most likely fly from Lukla to Manthali to Kathmandu. In other months (December, January, February, June, July, and August), direct flights to Kathmandu are common. Your return trip to Kathmandu will be relaxing. After arriving in Kathmandu, you can spend your time as you want. Later in the evening, we will organize the farewell dinner.