Everest Base Camp Trekking 14 Days

On the 2nd day of the Everest Base Camp trek, you will land at the thrilling airport of Lukla. After we are done with the morning meal, we will pack our bags, and leave for the regional airport to get to Lukla.
The airport in Lukla is situated atop a mountain and is highly susceptible to weather conditions, including wind, rain, and clouds. The small, uphill runway is the only place the experienced pilots can make a landing. They aren’t going to fly out from Kathmandu if the weather or other factors aren’t suitable for flying/landing.
As a result, cancellations and delays are likely. If you have to cancel even one flying day, you will lose that entire day, so be careful not to be too tight with your schedule. You can reach Lukla in about 30 minutes on the small aircraft, which has around 18 seats.
On the first day from Lukla, the trail leads downward through the Dudh Koshi River. You will trek along a peaceful, forested route that takes you across suspension bridges with prayer flags. It passes through a section where the traveler is able to get a glimpse of the higher Himalayan range and a view of the authentic centuries-old Sherpa villages. After a few hours of walking, you will arrive in a beautiful village called Phakding. You will check in at a tea house, then continue walking around this very peaceful place.

Activity & Duration

Flight, around 30-minute

Highest Altitude

2610m. (Phakding)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Today’s trek will cover the core of the Khumbu region as we head towards Namche Bazaar, the most beautiful village you will come across during this Everest Base Camp trek. The trail begins with climbing up the steep hill towards Namche, from where it traverses along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River through beautiful pine forests and over suspension bridges. However, before you reach the summit, and for the first time ever, you finally set your eyes on Everest.
Namche Bazaar and viewpoints: After two days of hiking, the trail steepens to join the main Everest trail at Monjo, from where it’s a short trek to Namche Bazaar, a bustling hill town resting atop a bunch of lush hills. Namche Bazaar is more than simply a resting point for trekkers and climbers to obtain supplies, for it boasts numerous establishments, including shops, cafes, and bakeries.
You can spend your extra hours going around the town and have a good time in general. Usually, it is a visit to the local market, communication with friendly local people, and stunning views of the peaks of Kongde Ri and Thamserku.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 6-7 Hours

Highest Altitude

3440m. (Namche Bazaar)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Acclimatization is very important in order to do a successful trek, especially at high altitudes. Today is considered a rest day to give the body a chance to acclimate to the low density of oxygen present at higher altitudes. Namche is an ideal place for acclimatization, but you can always take a small trek to the Everest View Hotel, which is slightly above the town.
This stunning village also provides a spectacular view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other majestic mountains. After the day tour to Everest View Hotel, you should head back to your accommodation to spend the night. You can visit monasteries, and museums, or appreciate the environment.

Activity & Duration

Trekking,

Highest Altitude

3440m. (Namche Bazaar)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

This trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche at a height of 3867 meters will approximately take 5 hours. The trail proceeds and descends from Namche Bazaar by going around the ridges of the valley, from where we get to see the majestic peaks of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and the gigantic Ama Dablam.
You will walk through the rhododendron forest, then you will come to a valley, and passing through the bridge, you will enter the Dudh Koshi River once again.
The trail then again becomes moderate and ascends gradually to the village of Tyangboche with the Tengboche monastery. This spiritual center is surrounded by stunning mountain views, and one gets the sense they are in the middle of nowhere, perfect for introspection and meditation.
Sometimes, you may be lucky if you can get to see the monks chanting and performing their rituals or other ceremonies. I ate breakfast at Phortse village and continued my trek, spending the night at the Tea House in Tyangboche, which was quite serene.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 3-5 Hours

Highest Altitude

3867m. (Tyangboche)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

You get to walk through the alpine meadows and some parts of the green rhododendron forests on your 4th day of the Everest Base Camp trek, against the backdrop of the mighty Himalayas. The trail covers the Chhukung Valley; you will cross some temporary settlements and suspension bridges and cross Imja Khola.

After some time, the terrain starts to change, and as you gain altitude, the surroundings become more desert-like. Dingboche is the place you should aim to visit today, it is an amazing village that is located in the large, flat area of the valley. The trip also provides a magnificent view of the island peak and the other neighboring mountains that have accumulated snow at the peak.

We will trek for eight hours and rest at Dingboche; our trek guide will take you to a tea house for an overnight stay before proceeding to higher altitudes.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 6 Hours

Highest Altitude

4410m. (Dingboche)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

The journey from Dingboche to Lobuche can take between four and five hours and reaches an altitude of 4950 meters. When you finally step out of Dingboche, the trek is quite steep, yet the trail offers an excellent view of the Khumbu Glacier and other huge rocky peaks of the Khumbu region. You will go through markers placed along the route in honor of the climbers who perished on the way up to Everest. As unfortunate as it is, this will be a morale booster for the harshness that you will endure.

This trail then takes you through to Lobuche, a small point nestled at the base of the Khumbu Glacier. It is early in the trek, and the altitude is much higher at Lobuche, so please do not exert yourself too much and remember to drink plenty of water.

The excellent backdrop adds Lhotse Shar, Nuptse, and Pumori, which rise vertically and majestically behind Everest. After reaching our destination of the day, we spend the night at a tea house in Lobuche and prepare for the next day’s trek.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 5 Hours

Highest Altitude

4940m. (Lobuche)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

From Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorak Shep, it takes around 7-8 hours. It’s a demanding but fulfilling day ahead as you hike to the famous Everest Base Camp. It weaves along the Khumbu glacier, and the whole atmosphere is dominating as you reach higher ground.

From Kala Patthar to the Base Camp, the landscape is quite rocky, but then there are also glacier tracks, and finally, after those few hours of climbing, trekkers get the feeling of having achieved something great when the Base Camp comes into view.

Activity & Duration

Trekking,

Highest Altitude

5364m. (Everest Base Camp )

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Your ascent to the Kala Paththar will take two to three hours and we will move early in the morning. It will be a delightful morning to view the dawn amid other peaks in the shadow of the Himalayas.

Mount Lingtren (6697 m), Mount Pumori (7145 m), Mount Changtse (7550 m), Mount Khumbutse (6623 m), Mount Lhotse (8516 m), Mount Cho Oyo (8201 m) in the west, Mount Nuptse (7861 m), and other trivial peaks will keep your vision too occupied to keep track of the peaks of the mountains encircling Kala Paththar. After breakfast, you will return to Gorak Shep and go to Pheriche.

March to May and September to November are the best times of year for hiking to the amazing viewpoint of Kala Patthar. Warm temperatures, excellent visibility, typically stable weather, and very little rainfall are all present during these months. The ideal season, however, really depends on your preferences.

Please keep in mind that up in mountainous areas, the sun and wind are important aspects to take into account. If it becomes gloomy and windy, a day that appears to be bright and sunny can rapidly turn into an unbearably cold one.

Put on an adequate windcheater and some additional warm clothing in preparation. Additionally, keep in mind to use sunscreen and high-quality eyewear to shield both your eyes and your skin.

The majority of the trek is downhill, and the breeze increases as you descend from Thukla Pass to Pheriche Village, so packing windbreakers for the day is a great idea. Since this is the first session of the downhill trek, wear knee pads if you have any issues with your knees. Also, let your trek leader know if you need any help.

Thukla Pass offers a great scene of the river valley and after you reach the river valley you can enjoy a picturesque scene of the Pheriche village, our destination of the day.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 7-8 Hours

Highest Altitude

5644m. (Kalapathar)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Today is a fantastic hiking day. The hike leaves Pheriche at around seven in the morning. We feel like we’re ready to take off for a lower altitude today, so we will begin the trek in the morning. After a hearty breakfast, we will start early because we want to arrive at Kyangjuma with plenty of spare hours. The last upper part before Tengboche and after Phungi Tenga becomes more challenging to hike as the day wears on.

Starting from Pheriche, the trail follows a river throughout a plain that is level and divided into valleys. The trail starts to climb after more than thirty minutes of walking. After that, the trail descends sharply for another hour till it reaches Syomare.

Once more, you will need to go directly uphill to reach Pangboche after Syomare. It’s a well-known spot to take a quick break. Since you’ve been walking for hours straight and are feeling tired, try some tea or coffee.

Following your tea, this trail only keeps going downhill until the river crossing. You will slowly get into a forest as you travel down this route. Steer clear of slick areas and place your foot on solid ground. From there, it’s all downhill for almost an hour until you get to Dobuche. The trail then climbs for a further hour to reach Tengboche where we will have our lunch.

Following an hour-long lunch break, you will need to descend till you arrive at Phungi Tenga. You have to trek up into the wooded areas of rhododendrons once more. After about half an hour of gentle walking with only a few ups and downs, the trail begins to climb into a forest. The ascent would take about 1.5 hours to reach Kyangjuma. a charming tiny village featuring a bakery and a few tea houses and lodges. It’s quieter and less crowded with tourists.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 6-7 hours

Highest Altitude

3550m. (Kyangjuma)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

This trek from Kyangjuma to Monja, at a height of 2850 meters, will take about five to six hours. We will start our 8-kilometer trek by descending to the Dudh Koshi River. After some time of going downward from the hills, we will reach a foothill. From there, we will head right over the bridge, which is quite thrilling, to the other side of the river.

The trail from the suspension bridge continues going upward, passing through many green forests, rhododendron forests, and pine forests. You will also get some time to enjoy the most beautiful scenery of the river, mountains, and summits.

After some uphill walking, we will reach Namche Bazaar, which is a vibrant Sherpa-dominated town and an important center for trekkers in the region. Here, we will ease off of our tiredness and begin our strolling around the beautiful town, as well as use the chance to restock if necessary.

We will continue walking on the main trail that takes us downward, this time towards the Dudh Koshi River, after leaving Namche Bazaar. We will walk through several different villages and a couple of suspension bridges on the way to finally reach Monjo, a small village situated in the Himalayan region of about 2835 meters (9301 ft) above sea level. This is where we will enter Sagarmatha National Park and present our permits at the checkpost before proceeding to leave the area.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 5-6 Hours

Highest Altitude

2835m. (Monjo)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

This will be the last trekking day of our Everest Base Camp trek. We will continue our journey of 5-6 hours trek, early in the morning after spending a night at Monjo. We will move downhill to Phakding, which is at an elevation of approximately 8530 ft. We will also encounter several suspension bridges during our journey to Lukla just like we did yesterday.

Carrying on from Phakding, we will come across Chheplung and Thado Koshi, which are two lesser-known villages on the trail. These villages are beautiful, offer visitors an excellent view of the mountains within the region, and are perfect even for short trips to the hills.

Then, we will be moving with a slow, steep rise from Thado Koshi, from where we will arrive at Lukla. This place is a rapidly developing town and is the starting point for the Mount Everest region. It is also home to Tenzing-Hillary Airport, which is rated among the world’s most dangerous airports because of the massive mountains and the short runway that makes both take-off and landing difficult.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 4-5 Hours

Highest Altitude

2860m. (Lukla)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Day 13 will be your final day in the hills of Nepal. Once you are done with your breakfast, we will move towards the airport, remembering all the memories we made in this Everest Base Camp trek. It will be hard for us to leave this amazing land full of nature but we have to make it happen.
Throughout the scenic flight back to Kathmandu, you will find yourself gazing at the hills and mountains for one last time.

Activity & Duration

Flight, around 30 minutes.

Highest Altitude

1300m. (Kathamndu)

Meals

D

Accommodation

Hotel