There are multiple options to get to Everest Base Camp, and for those who are limited in the time – 10 days short Everest Base Camp Trek is the best option. Trekking to Everest is a dream; to accomplish it, we go there, and it is always fun, explore, and enjoy. It depends on you and your time. It matches you perfectly if you are looking for a quick way to get to Everest Base Camp.
This trip finishes in the 10days, so it is more demanding than other standard and regular trekking trails. It starts with a short scenic flight to Lukla like others, but it goes up to Manjo instead of Phakding. Instead of Namche rest, it explores the Khumjung and heads to Tengboche Hill. After Nangkartshang Peak 5090 climb, we continue to Lobuche. Our journey to Everest Base Camp is close to Lobuche. Today we arrive at Everest base camp and return to Gorakshep overnight stay. We enjoy the evening at Gorakshep, and if the conditions are good, we may all the way half of Kalapathar to capture the moment of sunset. How do you relax on the mountain view, sunset or sunrise?
A 10 days short Everest base camp trail gives you different experiences. In just ten days, you will accomplish your dream. The regular itinerary is about 12 days and includes two additional nights in Namche and Dingboche.
All ground transportation as per itinerary
All three meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
An English speaking professional Trekking local guides
Trekking permit and government fees
Domestic Air Return ticket Kathmandu Lukla
All accommodation durng the trek - Moutaain Lodge or Tea House Twin Sharing Basis
International Flight Ticket
Nepal entry visas and travel Insurances
We do not cover accommodation in Kathmandu
Tips for the trekking staffs (expected)
All dirnk including the bootle water / boiled and all acoholic beverages
Wake up early in the morning and head to the airport for a flight to Lukla. We take a packed breakfast today. After a short scenic flight to Lukla, we begin the trek, after meeting our local trekking staff. We reach Phakding today, located on the banks of Dudh Koshi River.
Following Dudh Koshi River and then a climb to reach Namche takes approximately 6 hours. We cross the river several times, encountering yaks and mules along the trail. Finally, the trail on the banks finishes and we start ascending on a steep gradient up, crossing the highest suspension bridge of Everest Region. The climb is steep, so we walk at a comfortable pace. Finally, we reach Namche, the biggest town in the region.
Today we explore Khumjung village and head north towards Tengboche, a superb hill for photography and Himalayan view. The monastery at Tengboche is one of the major highlights of the Everest Base Camp standard trek. To reach Tengboche we need to walk for about 6 hours today, which includes a steep uphill bit on the second half of the day. In the evening, we walk around the Tengboche monastery and visit the monastery. Enjoy the beautiful evening with spectacular views at Tengboche Hill.
After breakfast, we trek down to Debuche and continue on to Pangboche, which is a major Sherpa settlement. Walking through the village, we get to see Mt. Ama Dablam towering us from the right, making a picture-perfect setting for the village to be in. In fact, the mountain will be at a stone’s throw away from us as we walk. On undulating trails, we cross a river and make a short climb up to Dingboche valley.
Early morning, we hike up to Nangkartshang Peak (5090m), back to the lodge, and after lunch, we trek to Dhughla. It is an almost flat trail, and at the last point, we need to push up for a half-hour to get to Dhughla.
After breakfast in Dhugla, we pass Thukla Pass, which is also called Memorial Pass, as it has quite a few small stone memories and prayer flags to commemorate the loved ones who perished in the Everest region. The trail today is easier than in previous days as it is on grassland. The view of the Himalayas, Khumbu Valley, Cholatse Glacier Lakes, Thukla Pass, and so forth make the walk really enjoyable.We continue walk to the main destination of the trek – Everest Base Camp. The rocky walk by the Khumbu glacier is quite rough and precarious on some bits, so do be careful. The first village we reach is Gorakshep where we have our lunch and continue to Everest Base Camp. On the way to Base Camp, it is important to bring some snacks and water.
This is also a challenging day. Early morning we hike up the Kalapathar to catch the sunrise. As we climb up the mountains come to an eye level. We get a panoramic view of the Khumbu mountains from the top. This is also the highest point of the trek, from where we can see Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lhotse, and many other peaks. You make an easy descent to Gorakshep and have breakfast before trekking down to Pheriche, a tiny hamlet at the base of Taboche mountain. If the conditions are fine we may continue down to Pangboche.
Our journey to Namche from Pheriche starts after breakfast. You will cross the village Pangboche and Imja Khola. A small climb up takes us to Tengboche, a hill station where sits the biggest monastery of the region. It is the only monastery that can be seen from the summit of Everest. After exploring the monastery trek down to Phungi Thanga and climb up to Sanasa. Finally, on gradual ups, we reach Namche Bazaar.
After trekking for 15 days in the region, we make our way to Lukla which will be our final stop in the Solukhumbu region. For lunch, we stop at Phakding, a village that lies on the banks of the Dudhkoshi River.
This morning you will fly out from Lukla to Kathmandu, and upon arrival, your guide transfers you to the hotel. A good rest after a long trek will be crucial. In the evening, you have leisure time to stroll around Thamel and do any souvenir shopping if you like.
