Everest Base Camp Short Trek

Upon your arrival, our airport representative welcomes you at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. We take you to the hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Then, we schedule per trip meeting at the office with our trekking guide in the afternoon. If you arrive earlier than 4 pm, our travel consultant will hold a pre-trip meeting about the EBC short trek at our office. But if you arrive after 4 pm, our trekking guide will give you a pre-trek briefing about Everest trekking on the same day. We highly encourage you to ask any questions you have about the trip during the meeting. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included. 

We get up early in Kathmandu and have breakfast before heading to the airport and then to Lukla. Even the journey to Lukla is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Because of the airfield's high altitude and geographical location, the runway's length is just 530 meters. At Lukla, we meet the porters who will assist us with our luggage throughout the journey.

We begin our trip from Lukla to Phakding for a beautiful view of Kusum Kangraru and a lush, verdant area. The journey begins as we pass through the National Luminary Pasang Lhamu Memorial Gate. Our presence on the route will be recorded by the police at the entrance. We arrive in Phakding after crossing suspension bridges, traveling alongside the Dudh Koshi River, and momentarily stopping to drink, eat, and refresh ourselves. Our trekking guide will help us choose our accommodations at the Phakding teahouse. Depending on when we get in the area, we may want to explore the village and monasteries.

After waking up early in Phakding, eating breakfast, and handing over our stuff to our porters, we set off on the trail to Namche Bazaar, where we enter the Sagarmatha National Park. To enter the park at Manju, we will need to obtain permission at the check post. The trek will be primarily downhill at first, with stops at dry woodland pathways, rhododendron forests, stone steps, and big mani stones. After lunch in Jorshalle, we begin ascending through Himalayan pine and cedar woodlands. Depending on the weather and visibility, we may catch our first glimpse of Mt. Everest while crossing a renowned suspension bridge. On our way to Namche, we'll pass several suspension bridges, including the famed Hillary Bridge, one of the highest and largest in the Khumbu region. We follow the Dudh Koshi to Namche Bazaar, a well-known town.

Namche is a historic trading post where Tibetan and Nepalese merchants exchange textiles, dried meat, and salt. Namche is the main trading center in Khumbu, attracting traders from the Himalayas and the lowlands, as well as being a great site to buy traditional products. You'll spend two days in Namche to acclimate, visit surrounding markets, and spend time with your coworkers. While hiking, we get our first glimpses of Everest and other peaks. 

The full day has been set aside for acclimatization as we approach 3000m above sea level. Minor symptoms of low oxygen may develop in certain travelers, but our bodies will ultimately adjust. After breakfast, we proceed to the Sagarmatha National Park Museum, where you will be able to observe vintage climbing equipment, historical images of past climbers, flora found in the region, and memorandums of Tenzing Norgay and Hillary during their climb. Aside from the Museum's main hall, there is an Army Camp. We leave the museum and proceed to the Everest View Hotel. The Thamserku and other mountain peaks can be seen clearly from the region's many ridges. The region is home to the Nepalese national bird, the Lophophorous, as well as countless Yaks. We can have refreshments and see the several mountains we observed on our tour closer and with a better view from the Everest view hotel. Among the peaks visible from the hotel are Kong De, Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam, the most beautiful mountain in the world. We also get a sneak peek at the route we'll be going tomorrow. Khungdi La, which can also be viewed from the hotel, is considered holy and so banned to climb. Walking now to the Sherpa settlement of Khumjung, where the Hillary Foundation has erected a school. A monastery in Namche Bazaar preserves the mysterious Yeti's scalp. Namche Bazaar provides numerous opportunities for local shopping, refreshments such as coffee and cake, and much more.

After breakfast, we'll get dressed, grab our hiking poles, and set off in the direction of Tengboche. We will enjoy hiking over level terrain on a hillside with beautiful views of Ama Dablam and peeks of Everest. After that, we primarily descend through lovely rhododendron forests and cross a stunning suspension bridge to reach Phunki Thangka, where we will be having lunch.  We will also be able to witness a stupa created by the Tenzing Norgay foundation, as well as another stupa named after Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, Nepal's first female climber. We continue walking till we reach Kyangjuma, where the paths to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Ri split.

The continuous and uncomplicated path descends at Pungki Thanka far into the Dudh Koshi Valley to  Everest. From there, it climbs the right slope of the Dudh Koshi valley to Tengboche Monastery. Many believe Tengboche to be one of the outstanding perspectives in the entire Khumbu region. Tengboche is the spiritual center of the Khumbu. Although the ascent is difficult, the stunning views of Mount Amadablam and, on a clear day, Mt. Everest and its neighboring summits like as Tobuche and Chola Che more than compensate. The Tengboche Monastery opens in the evening, with a short rite that will be an absolutely incredible spiritual experience.

We eat breakfast first thing in the morning and follow ridged path routes. There are various tea houses and lodges that provide boarding and lodging. We can take a short break at one of these tea cafes to rest and drink to rehydrate and re-energize ourselves. We gradually ascend after crossing a river, where we may view Thar, Musk Deer, Yaks, and horses. At the top of the hill, there is an impressive gate with a big boulder in the corner etched with a large serpent.

We continue on through steep, windy, and dusty terrain until we arrive at Lower Pangboche. We arrive in Samare after about an hour's trek from Lower Pangboche, where we eat our lunch for the day. We descend through beautiful forests and cross the Imja Khola, with views of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Lhotse, and other summits. The paths to Pheriche and Dingboche split here. Large trees can be spotted sparser around the area as one moves towards the Dingboche path. We will eventually reach locations where we will be unable to see any trees. We glimpse Taboche and Chola Che as we climb to a vantage point. Today's walk could be the most efficient because we won't lose as much altitude as on past days. The trail then leads through grasslands to Dingboche, commonly known as the "summer valley." The famous Island peak is visible for the first time from Dingboche.

It's a fantastic feeling to wake up and see the Himalayas from your hotel room. Getting ready for our second acclimatization day, which would include a 6-hour climb to an elevation of 5100m. During the day, there are two possibilities for the acclimation walk: climb Nagerjun hill or go to Chhukung. The Nagerjun route is popular since it involves climbing Nagerjun, a hill on the sides of the Chhukung valley right above Dingboche, after breakfast. The main concept of acclimatization is to sleep low and ascend high.

Option 1: Ascend to Nagerjun.

A physically tough day is made possible by the occasionally steep pathway. Climbing the slope at this altitude can take up to five hours. From this height, you can see Lobuche East (6119m), Lobuche West (6145m), Taboche Peak (6367m), Thamserku (6608m), Kangtega (6685m), and Ama Dablam for the first time (6856m). On a clear day, you might even be able to see Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak, which provides breathtaking views over the Pheriche Valley.

Option 2: Chhukung Valley

Following the Chhukung river, we arrive in the village of Chhukung, where we can have lunch and spend some time. We can also go to the beginning of the trail that leads to Island Peak if we like. Trekkers who want to climb the Kongma La frequently lodge at Chhukung. The valley also provides views of Lobuche, Taboche, and Thamserku.

After a brief rest, you will begin the two-hour ascent back to Dingboche. After lunch, take a well-deserved snooze because the temperature may drop quickly as the sun sets over the mountain peaks. Dingboche will also be visited for a second night.

Today's journey begins with a direct ascent to Dingboche Hill as we explore the area around the Phirinche Valley, followed by a one- to two-hour hike across progressively steeper hills to Thukla Dhugla, where we will have lunch. The trek to Dughla takes you through a vast valley floor, past the hikers' aid station at Pheriche (4240 m). The Himalayan Rescue Association, which also provides medical care and assistance to trekkers, assists Western doctors in acting as volunteers on this journey. We trek to the summit of the peak seen from Dhugla. We feel like we've arrived in heaven once we reach the summit because the Himalayas surround us. There are also several memorials with embedded recollections of climbers who died on Mount Everest. This memorial depicts the genuine reality of mountain climbing, which is highly dangerous even when fully trained. Walking a little further brings us to magnificent views of Lobuche peak, and walking a little further brings us to our Lobuche teahouse. After a short rest at Lobuche, we take a short climb to a viewpoint from which we can see the Khumbu glacier and our next day's goal, Everest base camp. From the viewpoint, we see mountains like Pumori, Lobuche, Chinri, Lola Mountain and others. We return to our guesthouse for the night after spending some time on the lookout. Lobuche has an excellent sunset view.

We will eventually reach Everest Base Camp on the ninth day, which will be the most significant of our expedition. We begin by taking a leisurely stroll along rocky paths to Gorakshep after waking up quite early to get breakfast. We can see mountains on each side of the road the entire way. We arrive in Gorekshep after walking over glacier routes and ridges, where we have lunch and leave most of our possessions, carrying only a small bag.

As we make our way to the base camp, we pass between hills and occasionally see avalanches in the mountains nearby. Although there isn't much height gain, the walk might be difficult due to the numerous ups and downs and the altitude. We will arrive at Everest Base Camp after two hours of walking. There are numerous forbidden areas near the base camp. Glaciers and icefalls are not permitted. This is the starting point for Everest trips. Everest base camp transforms into a tiny community during the spring season. You will have the opportunity to meet numerous climbers and trekkers on their route to Everest. You can shoot a lot of pictures with your camera, enjoy the beautiful environment, and have a good time at EBC. We return to Gorekshep after spending an hour or two at the base camp. If the weather permits, we can witness a magnificent sunset near Everest from Gorekshep. We'll have supper and spend the night at a neighboring lodge after returning to Gorakshep via the same path.

Kalapattar (5545m) is the best vantage point to see Mount Everest's complete south face as well as the other peaks, and today we do just that: hike up to Kalapattar (5545m), which offers the best views of Mount Everest and the spectacular Himalayan range. We will get up very early before daybreak to witness the phenomenon from Kalapatthar, where we will see the most spectacular sunrise in the Himalayas. Because of the high altitude of Kalapattar, altitude sickness should be avoided. The route to Kalapatthar is quite strenuous as we ascend the peak. Kalapatthar offers views of almost 20 peaks. There is a 360-degree vista from where we are. Everest appears so close that it will feel practically touchable as we extend our arms. After returning from our morning climb from Kalapattar to Gorakshep, we gather our belongings, eat lunch, and descend to Pheriche along the same route we used to Thukla. We follow the Pherinche valley path from Thukla, which is one of the windiest places in the Everest zone. Pherinche contains the highest hospital in the Khumbu region as well which can be visited. We spend the night in Pherinche.

We get up early and begin our trekking activities shortly after eating breakfast. As we swiftly descend to lower altitudes, we realize that breathing becomes much easier. We take a different route from Pheriche to Samare (the trail that we did not use before to trek up). We enjoy the stroll through the settlements of Orsho and Samare before arriving at Pangboche where we get to enjoy views ofof Ama Dablam. As we descend to lower altitudes from Samare, the greenery reappears. We leave Pangboche, cross the Imja Khola, and rejoin the classic Everest base camp path, arriving in Tengboche in about 2 hours for lunch. The path to Namche is relatively straightforward because it is largely a descent with brief ascents. Tengboche is one of the trip's brief ascents. We descend to Pungki Thanka, have another hard ascent to Kyangjuma, and then stroll easily along the Imja Khola to Namche Bazaar. In Namche Bazaar, we can have drinks, including alcohol.

Today is the last day of our trek, as we continue down the Dudh Kosi River to Lukla, with its tiny airfield in the highlands. In the various bars, restaurants, and present in the site, we celebrate and honor our successful completion of the Everest Base Camp journey. It is an accomplishment and an amazing memory for us, so we spend the night in Lukla.

As the sun rises this morning, it reflects our satisfaction and sense of accomplishment. We gather our luggage and prepare to go early in the morning from Lukla to Kathmandu. Weather causes frequent flight delays and cancellations in Lukla. Due to adverse weather in the afternoon, flights also depart in the morning. After landing in Kathmandu and settling into your accommodations, you will have free time until the end of the day. It is recommended that you visit a spa, go on a short day trip to see UNESCO historical sites, or simply relax at your hotel. Make the most of your trip to Nepal. Later, spend the night in Kathmandu at a hotel.

It's time to say farewell to Nepal after finishing the Everest Base Camp expedition. You'll be driven to the international airport three hours before your booked international flight to your next place. We hope that we have offered you with wonderful adventures in the Everest Himalaya. If you so choose you can prolong your stay in Nepal as well to see the numerous intriguing destinations that Nepal has to offer. We hope you preserve the time we spent with cherished in your mind and suggest us to your friends and family for their Nepal trekking vacation.