Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu! ( Altitude: 1,350 Mt )

Day 1 – of the breath-taking Everest Base Camp trek requires your landing at Kathmandu airport followed by transfer to your hotel. Make sure you have an early light out, because the next day, my friend, is going to be a big-big day.

Day 2: Arrival through Flight at Lukla and Trek to Phakding

Altitude: 2,800mt (Lukla) &2652m (Phakding), Walking Distance: 8km (3-4 hours)

While for the record, the flight duration will be of 35 minutes, on the other hand, the walking distance may vary and may not exactly be 3-4 hours. This can easily be blamed upon weather conditions or any other unforeseen situation. You may also take it as approximate time duration it will take you to trek to Phakdingthrough Chaurikharka village and DudhKoshiGhatwith the trail following the bank of Dudh Koshi River until Phakding.

Day 3: A Walk to Remember to Namche Bazaar, Altitude: 4,900m, Walking Distance: 11-12km (6-7 hours)

From Phakding to Namche Bazaar it will sure be a mesmerizing walk for all the nature lovers out there. Namche Bazaar is the biggest Sherpa village in Nepal. Going through the Dudh Koshi River along a suspension bridge, you’ll reach a beautiful pine forest which will lead you to Monjo. You’ll soon reach Sagarmatha National Park. After a brief permit check at the entrance, you’ll walk towards Dudh Koshi River. It will be a delight to spot the Mani stones along the way to Jorsale. You sure should have your breakfast while at Phakding because only here at Jorsale you’ll have your lunch. Once filled with energy, you’ll go uphill to Namche. This journey might be tiring and exhausting, but the glimpse of Everest in its majesty at Namche bazaar will be a reward you’ll want to cherish forever.

Day 4: Rest Day at Namche Bazaar

Everest trekking is sure not a child’s play. Along with the tiredness because of the trek, you may also face issues with adjusting to the environment up there. Your rest at Namche Bazaar has a clear motive of acclimatization. While adjusting to the lofty altitude, you can explore NamcheBaazar, Sherpa museum an also on Saturdays, you can explore the Hatt Bazaar for trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment.

Day 5: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3870m)

Your well-deserved break will be over by the day 5. You will have to then have your breakfast and reignite your zeal towards your Everest Base camp trek expedition. On this another day of trekking Everest, you’ll enjoy the breath-taking glimpses of Himalayas –Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, AmaDablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde. You have to brace yourself for some real and constant uphill trek. Not only there will be a gradual grade, there will also be seriously steep ground. Once reached one of the most beautiful places in the Everest region, Tengboche, you can stop at the Tengboche monastery – one of the largest in Khumbu. You’ll find peace with the guided tour of the monastery grounds and also you’ll nourish your spirit with the chanting and prayer with the resident Buddhists monks.

Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche , Altitude: 4,400Mt, Walking Distance: 11km (6 hours)

Everest trekking on the 6th day is a spellbinding trek. You will walk through the rhododendron forest to Deboche. The bridge over the raging ImjaKholRiver will come in the way and then you’ll pass the valley wall and cross the plains to Pangbochevillage. The biggest settlement of Sherpas in the region, Pengboche, is a great chance to observe a typical Sherpa village and have lunch with the locals. So, once you’re done, you’ll face a bit of a difficult trek later in the afternoon. The landscape will give way to dry and deserted mountains.

Day 7: Hiked Towards Dingboche? – Time for Rest and Acclimatization , Altitude: 4,400m

While savoring a full day at exploring Dingboche, you can go for optional treks to the nearby valleys. If you must ask why this extra effort will pay off in a whole lot of rewarding views. However, more than often the guide will suggest you take it easy as it is of utmost importance to be at peace while trekking for the penultimate day.

Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche, Altitude: 4,900m, Walking Distance: 11-12km (6-7 hours)

Well, by this time you will understand that you need to buck up and pull up your socks. The Everest trek here onwards will be challenging and this can easily be attributed to the higher altitude. Through a steep walk to the top of a high hill, you’ll pass Thukla. You’ll encounter memorial stupas dedicated to the trekkers who unfortunately lost their lives to Everest over the years. Following part in the expedition is the craggy mountain terrain to Lobuche. You’ll finally reach almost three miles above sea level which implies that you should be ready to snuggle up for the cold night. My friend, the evenings too can be downright icy, but it’s all worth it.

Day 9: Break out your cameras!Lobuche–Gorakshep & Everest Base Camp – GorekshepAltitude: 5180m , Walking Distance: 15km (6-8 hours)

We know how by now it might be getting you all chilly and almost frosted but this is it! The trek from Lobuche to Goreksheo will be easy, followed by a relatively harder trek and a straight trail to Everest Base Camp. On the way, you’ll approach the famous Khumbu glacier and icefall. At our destination, the base camp, if you’re lucky to trek during the spring climbing season, you will meet climbers who are attempting to scale the mountain’s summit. You will get a lot of chances to break out your camera and capture the incredible beauty. As soon as the afternoon approaches; you’ll be taken back to Gorkshepfor the required rest and relaxation.

Day 10: The Beautiful Sunrise: Gorekshep – Kalapathar & Pheriche

Altitude: 5,545m , Walking distance: 12-13km (5-6 hours)

On this day, you will most likely have to wake before dawn. The trek will be towards Kalapathar. Get ready to see a fiery and glorious sunrise over Mt. Everest. The first light of the day will elate your spectacular view of NuptseNup, Lhotse, and Changtse. Be an opportunist and capture as many amazing pictures of this moment not only of Everest but also of its neighboring peaks. Once done, you’ll have to go back to Gorekshep for breakfast. Down to the Pheriche will be your nighttime stop.

Day 11: Pheriche to Namche, Altitude: 3,440m, Walking Distance: 13-15km (7-8 hours)

This day will be easy on you as the trek from Pheriche to Tengboche is downhill. You’ll need an hour scaling a hill, though. By late afternoon, you’ll be reaching Namche.

Day 12: Namche to Phakding and Lukla , Altitude: 2,800mt, Walking Distance: 16km (6-7 hours)

Once you fuel your body with breakfast, you will trek towards the Hillary Suspension Bridge followed by passing through local villages. Your arrival in Lukla will be an evening in a Tea House, the last in the journey. This is the last night on a mountain and you might have a bittersweet feeling attached to it. You made it, after all.

Day 13: Lukla to Kathmandu – The same old thing

Hop in the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and your journey will end right where it started. You must go to your hotel and rest the solo rest that you deserve after chasing your dream of accomplishing the Everest Base Camp trek. Sure you should go out for a dinner in the best Nepalese restaurants in the town.

Day 14: You made it! Kathmandu – Departure Day

On the very last day, you can shop your heart out in Kathmandu. Last minute shopping could be the best, you never know! In case you have booked with porters and guides, you will surely arrive at Kathmandu International Airport beforehand.