Everest Base Camp Short Trek - 12 Days

Rapid (Short) Everest Base Camp Trek 2024/25 - 12 Days
Everest Base Camp Short Trek - 12 Days
Everest Base Camp Short Trek - 12 Days
Quick Overview
Duration12 Days
Trip GradeModerate
CountryNepal
Maximum Altitude5555 meters
Group Size14
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTrekking and Hiking
Best TimeSpring/Autumn

Every trekking enthusiast desires to reach the world's highest point, Everest. However, the speedy adventure towards Everest base camp is no joke. 

Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek is a shorter and quicker version of Nepal's famous Everest Base Camp Trek.

It's perfect for those who want to experience the beauty of the Everest region but have limited time.

So, what's remarkable about the rapid Everest base camp trek?

Highlights of the Rapid or short Everest base camp trek 

  • Enjoy breathtaking views of Everest and other towering peaks.
  • Visit the famous starting point for Everest climbers.
  • Scale Kala Patthar for stunning sunrise views of Everest.
  • Immerse in Sherpa villages and their welcoming culture.
  • Trek through a UNESCO wilderness with rare wildlife.
  • Stay in mountain lodges for local food and camaraderie.
  • Conquer challenging paths, bridges, and passes.
  • Discover ancient monasteries and spiritual traditions.

Overview of the Rapid Everest base camp 

The Everest Base Camp Trekking is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes, rich culture, and high-altitude challenges of the Everest region in Nepal. 

This trek typically begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla— through pleasing Sherpa villages, lush forests, and high-altitude terrain. 

Along the way, you'll experience breathtaking views of towering peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The trek also provides cultural immersion as you interact with the warm and hospitable Sherpa people and visit ancient monasteries. 

It culminates at Everest Base Camp, where climbers prepare for their ascent. The journey is both a physical challenge and a spiritual adventure, a dream expedition for trekkers and adventure enthusiasts worldwide.

Scenic Marvels of the Himalayas

The journey is awe-inspiring beauty you'll encounter during the Rapid or short Everest Base Camp Trek. 

As you journey through the Himalayan landscape, you can observe breathtaking vistas of the world's tallest peaks, including the majestic Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. 

These towering mountains paint a mesmerizing backdrop against the clear skies, creating picture-perfect moments that will stay with you forever. It's a visual feast that captures the essence of the trek, a remarkable and unforgettable adventure.

Cultural Immersion and Local Connections

The trip offers the chance to know the friendly Sherpa people in the region. You'll visit their villages and learn about their traditions and way of life. 

At the same time, you make new friends, experience their warm hospitality, and gain insights into their rich culture. It adds a memorable and meaningful dimension to your trekking adventure.

Adventure along the way 

The short or Rapid Everest base camp trek is an excitement-filled trip for every adventurer. The tour is not just a walk; it's an exciting journey filled with fun and some problematic parts. 

You'll have thrilling moments, like crossing high bridges and climbing steep hills. These challenges make the trek an adventure, and overcoming them gives you a sense of accomplishment. 

Moreover, it’s the exciting experiences and personal growth you'll have on the path to Everest Base Camp.

Itinerary
Trip PlanExpand all

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. 

Max Altitude: 1400 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: Hotel

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.

Max Altitude: 2652 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: Hotel

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.

Max Altitude: 3440 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: Lodge (Twin Room)

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. 

Max Altitude: 3440 Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: Lodge

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.

Max Altitude: 4350 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: Lodge

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. 

Max Altitude: 4350 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: Lodge

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. 

Max Altitude: 4950 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: Lodge

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. 

Max Altitude: 5160 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: Lodge

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. 

Max Altitude: 5553 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: Lodge

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. 

Max Altitude: 3440 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: Lodge

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.

Max Altitude: 2860 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: 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. 

Max Altitude: 1400 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinnerAccommodation: Lodge
Couldn't find what you're after?Reach out to our travel experts.
Customize Trip
Cost Details
Included
  • Airport pick up drop by private car.
  • 2 night twin sharing 3 star Hotel  in Kathmandu with breakfast .
  • 3 meals per day during the trek (Breakfast, lunch & dinner) including the coffee and tea per meal.
  • All Ground transportation. 
  • Himalayan Partner Treks T- shirt .
  • Proper Insurance of all Our staff.
  • All government and local taxes.
  • Highly experienced Government licensed guide their expenses including and Their equipments during the trek.
  • Domestic flight from Kathmandu -Lukla-Kathmandu.
  • Necessary permits And entrance Fees for trek .
  • Himalayan Partner treks sleeping bag, down Jacket and Duffel bag (if you don’t have your own, To be return after trip completed).
  • Himalayan Partner treks kit box.
  • Assistant guide group size above 5+ person.
  • Worst case ! We assist you  Rescue Evacuation Period .
  •  Farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant with Company Team.
Excluded
  • International airfare & Nepal visa fee
  • Food in Kathmandu and Extra Days in Nepal.
  • Tips for guides, porters and driver.
  • your insurance and Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc).
  • All kind of  cold and water drinks While you are on Treks..
  • Extra night accommodation than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Porter service.