Everest Base Camp Short Trek - 12 Days

You will arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport and our representative will take you to the hotel where you have the afternoon to yourself.

Later, you will explore the buzzing nightlife of the city, or relish the unique cuisine that Nepal is so famous for. 

You embark on one of the most beautiful flights in the world today. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is a mind-boggling one, showcasing the scenery of the white tops of perfect mountain peaks of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, etc.

After the 25-minute flight, the trek commences. We descend down a small plateau to the forested valley, and with tantalizing views of the mountain peaks adorning the Everest region, we reach Phakding. Approximately 3 hours of walk and 25 minutes of flying time.

Walk northwards to the Dudh Koshi through magnolia, fir, and rhododendron forests. From Jorsale, you cross the west fork of the Bhote Koshi River and steeply climb to Namche Bazaar, the old trading spot for Nepal and Tibet.

Namche is aptly called the “entry point to the Everest” and has a big bazaar set up every week. Approximately 7 hours of walk. BLD included.

Acclimatization is essential for success in this trek. You hike towards Kunde and Khumjung, and after climbing out steeply from Namche, you reach the Everest View Hotel, which offers close-up views of the Everest peak.

From here, you trek to the villages of Kunde and Khumjung, strategically located below the rocky, Khumbila peak. 

Descend downwards to the Trashinga village and cross the settlement of Phunki Thangka today. From here, the passage through a forested ridge brings us to the beautiful Tengboche by lunchtime.

Later, visit the Tengboche monastery, which offers the most magnificent views of the sun setting over tall mountain peaks like Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam etc. Approximately 4-5 hours of walk.

Descend down to the Imja Khola and cross it to reach Deboche. Continue further to Pangboche, where you will be greeted with magnificent views of Ama Dablam.

After visiting the Pangboche monastery, you steeply climb out to the summer settlement of Dingboche. 

Follow a steep path out of Dingboche to get out of the treeline. Walk past a chorten to reach Dusa and descend to a stream.

Upon crossing the settlement of Dugla, which is situated at the end of the moraine of the Khumbu glacier, we walk up the Chukpo Lari ridge. Finally, you reach the hamlet of Lobuche, from where the sunset views over the Nuptse are mind-boggling. 

This day marks the highlight of the trek as we will be reaching the Everest Base Camp. You start off with an upward gentle trail, followed by a steep ascent, and reach the lateral moraine of the Khumbu icefall.

Follow the Khumbu glacier to Gorakshep, from where two paths are distinct. Take the path up to the Everest Base Camp. Through undulating paths passing through fascinating ice figures, you reach the Base Camp to witness the mind-boggling views of the Khumbu Ice Fall and the panorama of mountain ranges.

Everest appears before us while Nuptse towers above us. Pumori rears behind us. You return back to Gorakshep to spend the night after witnessing the spectacle of the mountain scenery of the Khumbu region. 

This is yet another highly difficult but adventurous day as you climb the Kala Patthar peak. Kalapathhar means black rock, and the peak stands up to its name.

The climb is steep, and the top of the peak offers the magnificence of the mountain panorama of Nuptse, Kangtega, Pumori, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Tawache, Thamserku and the icy magnificence of Khumbu icefall.

The greatest view is that of Everest, standing tall and proud. Retrace the path back to Lobuche and drop down to Periche to spend the night. 

From Pheriche, you retrace our steps back to Namche. The paths descend down to the main Imja Khola Valley and pass through alpine meadow landscapes into Pangboche.

From Tengboche and P{hunki Tenga, the trail today finally ends in Namche. 

From Namche, we descend down to Phakding and finally to the plateau of Lukla. If you have time, you can visit the small monastery situated beneath the river. You spent the night in a nearby lodge.

This day marks the end of the trekking journey. You return back to Kathmandu on a 40-minute flight. The rest of the afternoon can be spent sightseeing around the buzzing nightlife of the capital and exploring sightseeing locations.