Everest Base Camp Trek – 12 Days

We will continue trekking along the northern bank of the Dudh Koshi River. The views from our path are stunning. As we cross many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, including the Hillary Suspension Bridge, we get a sense of wilderness and proximity to nature. The path ahead will lead us to the Sagarmatha National Park, where we will get our permits registered and head towards the dense forest from where we will get the first glances of Mt. Everest. But the destination for that day is Namche Bazaar, also known as the gateway to Everest.

To make sure that your body adapts to heights, we will be staying at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. Even though we will not be trekking, there are enough activities that can keep you busy in Namche. Namche hosts numerous Wi-fi connected hotels, restaurants, and cafes. There are shops full of gear and souvenirs. We can visit other notable places such as Hillary School, Sherpa Settlements, Syangboche Airport, Yak farms, and Everest View Hotel, from where you can see the glorious Everest.

Our trek starts from Namche, and our destination is Tengboche. From our paths, we will be able to enjoy the stunning views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The trail itself is challenging, and there are numerous ups and downs. But our efforts will be rewarded by the spectacular landscape and high-land wildlife views such as musk deer, pheasants, and Himalayan Thar. Before reaching our destination, we will be passing a small but pretty village of Phunki Thenga. The trails ahead will lead us to Tengboche, where we will visit the famous Tengboche monastery. The environment here is calm and spiritually uplifting.

On this day, we will leave Tengboche and head to Dingboche. On our path lie chortens, mani walls, and incredible small villages, but perhaps the most eye-catching view is that of the Ama Dablam. Our trek progresses alongside the Lobuche River as we enter Imja Valley, from where we will take a steep climb to Dingboche. At Dingboche, you will see cultivated fields surrounded by stones to protect the crops from the hostile climate.

By reaching Dingboche, you will have gained substantial height, so it is time for acclimatization. We will mark this day by walking up the ridge above Dingboche, from where we can get panoramic close-up views of the snow-capped peaks -including Lhotse, the backside of Ama Dablam, Island peak, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. To the north of Dingboche, we can observe more Himalaya peaks rising over the Khumbu Khola valley. Dingboche village itself looks like a piece of the earth untouched since God created it.

Our trek starts from a short uphill from Dingboche. Then, we'll be crossing a glacial moraine and a small collection of lodges. As trek elevates, you will be gaining better views of the mountains, and the trail leads to Thukla Pass, where there are memorial statues of the climbers who could not succeed. All in all, the trek will be quite enjoyable, and after reaching Lobuche, we will stop, take a rest and spend the night there.

This day, you will be reaching your destination. But you will start the trek from Lobuche, through the lateral Khumbu Glacier moraine, until you reach Gorak Shep. Gorak Shep provides incredible views of some of the tallest mountains in the world. We will leave our belongings at Gorak Shep and head to the Base Camp. This is the highest you can trek to without using any equipment. It is a great achievement, and in a way, you triumphed against all odds, fueled by your courage and determination. You will probably recollect yourself and your memories of this achievement throughout your life.  play

The ninth day marks the climax of the trip. We will wake up early in the morning and head to Kala Patthar to view the sunrise on Mt. Everest and other peaks. Kala Patthar is a famous viewpoint that provides a splendid panoramic view of Mt. Everest and other peaks. After spending some time at Kala Patthar, we will descend to Gorak Shep, have breakfast, and rest for a while. Then we will trek to Periche, our destination for this day.

You have been ascending all the while, but it is time to come down. We will wake up at Periche, have breakfast, and follow the Dudh Koshi River to reach Namche Bazaar, where we will be spending our night.

Our final day of trekking will take us back to Lukla. We will be returning back to the Dudh Kosi valley. From this direction, the views will be entirely different. Soon enough, we will reach Lukla. We will stay overnight at Lukla looking forward to a flight back to Kathmandu the next day.

As your trek concludes in Lukla, you can fly to Manthali or Kathmandu based on the trekking season. Chances are you'll fly from Lukla to Manthali, coupled with a subsequent five-hour drive to Kathmandu if you are trekking in March, April, May, September, October, or November. In contrast, in other months (December, January, February, June, July, and August), direct flights to Kathmandu are the norm. You can avoid the Lukla-Manthali-Kathmandu route by reserving a helicopter from Lukla to Kathmandu. However, it will come at an additional cost of approximately 950 USD per person if you share the helicopter cost among five people (including yourself). We assume that your journey back to Kathmandu will indeed be relaxing. You will probably be recollecting the memories that you made during this trip. After arriving in Kathmandu, you can spend the time as you like. DWT will organize the farewell dinner later in the evening.