Everest Base Camp Trek

Begin: Kathmandu

overnight: Phakding

• Significant stations of the EBC  base camp day 1: Kathmandu-Lukla- Chheplung-Ghat-Phakding

  

Fly Kathmandu to Lukla: The trip begins at the Kathmandu hotel, where you are supposed to be a day before. The car will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the airport, where you will catch a 35-minute flight to Lukla, the actual place to begin the trek. This flight offers a unique and thrilling experience over the uneven land structure of Nepal. The stunning views of the snow-capped mountains and beautiful landscapes from the plane give you heavenly pleasure.

Fly Ramechaap to Lukla: Since the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is limited, it might not always be available. If the flight is unavailable during your visit, we must ride from Kathmandu to Ramechap in the early morning. We might start the drive at around 4 a.m. and ride for about five hours to reach Ramechaap and catch a flight mid-day. 

Once you land at Lukla Airport, as popular as Tenjing Hilari Airport, you must prepare for a nearly 4 hours trek. The trail goes along the river through Dudh Koshi valley, witnessing the beautiful villages with stony houses, stupas with several meditators, and many carved stones painted beautifully. You will be hiking primarily through the Sagarmatha National Park, a reputed conservation area enlisted in UNESCO Heritage site, and the Ebc trek is easier to do than the k2 Base Camp trek.

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Walking / Driving : 35 mins/ Trek Distance: 13 km (4 hrs)

Begin: Phakding

Overnight: Namche Bazar

The second day of your Everest Base camp Luxury trek begins with a delicious breakfast at the teahouse at Phakding, and then you will walk to Monjo, probably at 7 am. The distance from Monjo to Namchebazar is not too long, though it is quite challenging as there is a long ascent and probably no places to stop. Our guide will remind you to carry enough water and some dry food like chocolates so that you won’t have any issues, even if it takes one or two hours more to reach the destination.

You might find the way diverged after you cross the second suspension bridge about 2 kilometres from Monjo. The left route that passes along the river is a better one. Before you start the trek from Monjo, you must get the Sagarmatha National Park permit or show up there. The permits cost NPR.3000 for each. At about 6 km, there is another checkpoint just before you enter the Namche bazaar. You must keep all the permits safe throughout the trip to the EBC  base camp.

Jorsale is the only station between Monjo and Namche Bazar. It is just 1 km away from Monjo. After Jorsale, Namche is only where you find shops, hotels, and other necessary items. Upon arriving at Namche, you will find it a big and advanced town with several hotels, restaurants, shops, ATMs, pharmacies, and currency exchange centres. You can find them there even if you require equipment like clothes and trekking gear. Also, ensure enough Nepali cash, as no ATMs and banks are further ahead.

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Walking / Driving : Distance: 7 km time: 3 hrs

The third day of the EBC  base camp is a day of rest, letting your body adjust to the higher-altitude atmosphere. Some trekkers think the acclimatization day is just a waste of time and ruins almost the whole trip when they are affected by altitude sickness. Tengboche, the destination of the fourth day, is located at quite a high altitude.

The trekkers, especially those from lower altitudes, must have had enough acclimatization before reaching the higher elevation. It’s not the rule, but you’d better do it to prevent yourself from altitude sickness. Having enough acclimatization is far better than using different kinds of medicine. Resting at Namche does not mean spending the whole day sleeping in bed.

There are several popular stations nearby where you can explore and relax. Some of the stations near Namche have stunning viewpoints. The most important is the Hotel Everest View, the most elevated hotel in the world, which is about 1 hour uphill. The Sagarmatha National Park Museum is another destination for your acclimatization hike.

We suggest you not walk long hours to restore your stamina for the next day’s challenging hike to ebc Everest. Ensure you are getting enough rest, eating, and drinking. In addition, you need to charge all of your devices, as Namche is the only place you can set them free of charge.

Also, check out our helicopter flight to Everest summit articles.

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

• Begin: Namchebazar
• Overnight: Tengboche

Early in the morning, we left Namche Bazaar and climbed towards the Majestic Everest. The path to Tengboche is quite rocky and filled with sand as we move along the Dudh Koshi river. But a quick stop at Phungi Thenga in the middle of the forest is obviously exciting. 

There are many prayer flags and mantra wheels that lead us to Tengboche Monastery. There’s a large forest on our way up to Tengboche Village. In the evening, we visit the stupa for evening prayer as well and end our EBC Everest trek on the 4th day on a beautiful note. 

• Stops: Kyangjuma, Leushyasa, Phungi and Thanga

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Walking / Driving : Distance: 11 km Time: 4 hrs

• Begin: Tengboche overnight: Dingboche
• Stops: Deboche, Milinggo, Pangboche, Shomare

It’s one of the challenging days with steep hills to cross. We begin after breakfast in Tengboche when we move on a very scenic along Imja Khola. After the river, we moved along the forest and potato fields to Dingboche’s village. Dingboche is among the largest high altitude settlements in the Everest Region. As you move above, the view of Ama Dablam is going to be spectacular. 

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Walking / Driving : Distance: 11 km Time: 4 hrs

It’s a rest day in the Himalayas. We can sleep all morning or hike up to the nearby hill at the base of Nangkar Tshang Peak. if you wish, the guide will help you explore the areas around Dingboche, or you can simply rest for all day. 

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

The trek to Lobuche begins after having a delicious breakfast at the teahouse at around 7:30. Many trekkers consider this day the most beautiful day of the trip. The beautiful scenery from Dingboche to Dughla, filled with snow peaks, glaciers, rivers, and a wonderful forest with a few rhododendron trees, is fantastic.

Dughla, a beautiful village called Thokla, is only the station to stop along the trail. You’d better stop and rest there as the significant ascent begins right after that. You will find no stops until you reach the day’s destination, Lobuche. We suggest you stroll while you are on the way up. You are gaining altitude quite faster.

Keep yourself hydrated and walk with relaxation to prevent yourself from getting affected by AMS. Once you pass the top of Thokla Pass, you find the trail relatively flat, making it easier to walk along the river and witness the tremendous views.

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Walking / Driving : Distance: 9 km Time: 3.5 hrs

• Begin Lobuche overnight: Everest Base Camp

Day 8 of the trip is one of the best days as you will be stepping on the final destination of the journey, Everest Base Camp. The distance from Lobuche to Gorakshep is about 5 kilometres. You will probably reach Gorakshep to have your lunch. After having lunch and a while of relaxation, you need to be prepared for another 7-hour hike up to EBC, where you will spend the night.

Our plan is to return to Gorakshep overnight but spending a night at Everest Base Camp means sleeping in cold camps.

The trail from Gorakshep to EBC has lots of short ascents and descents. Keep walking up and down with the titillation of reaching Everest Base Camp, the dream destination of millions of people in the world. Hurray! You’ve done! You’ve been to EBC. Take photos and videos on your own, relax, and check in at one of the best guesthouses. Explore the EBC till evening. Well, after Everest base camp, if you want to go back to kathmandu by helicopter this option is also possible. You can take a helicopter from Gorakshep.

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Walking / Driving : Distance: 12 km Time: 5 hrs

• Begin: EBC overnight: Pangboche
• Stops: Kalapatthar-Gorakshep-Lobuche-Dughla-Pheriche-Shomare

EBC to Klapatthar: This day is the most challenging as you need to walk really a long distance, nearly 22 kilometres. Kalapatthar (Black rock) is the most critical viewpoint in the whole trip. It is the highest point of the EBC trek. You can enjoy the 360-degree mountain views from Kallapatthar. If you can reach early in the morning, the sunrise views can be unique, and if you want to go Gokyo Lake trail you can go after Kalapatther. The mountain views from Kallapatthar are clear and stunning.

Kalapatthar to Gorakshep: Spending a few minutes at the viewpoint, you hurry to restart your trek as you still have to walk a long distance to reach Pangboche overnight. Today, there are many stops along the way. But you can’t have a long rest at any of the stations. You need to be alert to reach Pangboche in time for the EBC  base camp trek.

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Walking / Driving : Distance: 22 km Time: 7/8 hrs

• Begin: Pangboche
• Overnight: Namchebazar

There are two routes to trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazar during the EBC Everest trek. The first pass through Tengboche is the same way you took while going. The other is through Phortse, which is a little more challenging but offers scenic views. Despite the difficulty, we recommend our clients take the route through Phortse, as the trail will have panoramic mountain views.

Once you pass Phortse, you will find many ascents and descents. It is better to have a walking stick so that you won’t get slopped on the icy peaks. It is nearly 19 km from Pangboche to Namche if you take the route through Phortse. When you arrive at Namche after 8 days, you might feel like arriving at home. You will feel pretty comfortable there as it is a more advanced town compared to other elevated villages.

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Walking / Driving : Distance: 19 km Time: 5 hrs

• Begin: Namchebazar overnight: Lukla
• Stops: Jorsale, Monjo, Bengkar, Phakding

It is the last day in the mountain of EBC  base camp and equally challenging as you need to walk for nearly 6 hours to reach Lukla. The trail passes along the Dudh Koshi River. As you cross the suspension bridges and pass through the small villages with tiresome bodies, you will see many bright-eyed trekkers heading in the opposite direction.

It is just the same route you walked on the 2nd day. Jorsale, Monjo, Bengkar, Phakding, etc., are the major stations where you can stop and rest with the beautiful mountain views. Ghat and Cheplung are other important stops between Phakding and Lukla. Upon arriving at Lukla, you will stay overnight at one of the best hotels there.

Enjoy the last night in the mountains, celebrating the successful trek. You will probably get the farewell party with ‘Chhang’, the homemade beer made of rice, and learn a few steps of Sherpa dance.

Walking / Driving : Distance: 20 km Time: 5:30 hrs

It’s a day to say goodbye to the mountains and return to Kathmandu. After having the early breakfast at the hotel, you will go to the Tenjin Hilari airport and take a nearly 35-minute flight to Kathmandu. Try getting a seat at the window so you can cherish the beautiful mountain views and the views of panoramic landscapes. The flight is really impressive over the uneven terrain of Nepal. It is the end of EBC trekking.

Depending upon the time you land at Kathmandu airport (TIA), spend a few hours exploring Kathmandu valley and take the last meal at one of the best hotels in Thamel, a tourists hub of Kathmandu. Grab the souvenir for your friends and relatives. If you still have a few more days to stay in Nepal, Himalayan-Masters will help you find other destinations that suit your interest and time. Also, learn about the things to do in Kathmandu and the Durbar Squares.

Meal : Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner