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Everest Base Camp Trek: A Journey to the Himalayas

Milan

Tour Guide, Everest Base Camp-South, Nepal

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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)

  • Arrival and hotel check-in

  • Trek briefing and gear preparation

  • Explore Thamel area

Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) & Trek to Phakding (2,610 m)

  • 30–40 minute scenic flight

  • Easy trek along Dudh Koshi River

  • Overnight in Phakding

Walking: 3–4 hours

Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

  • Cross suspension bridges

  • Enter Sagarmatha National Park

  • First view of Mount Everest

  • Overnight in Namche

Walking: 6–7 hours

Day 4: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar

  • Short hike to Everest View Hotel

  • Visit Sherpa museum and local market

  • Rest and acclimatize

Walking: 3–4 hours

Day 5: Namche to Tengboche (3,860 m)

  • Scenic trail with mountain views

  • Visit Tengboche Monastery

  • Views of Ama Dablam

Walking: 5–6 hours

Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m)

  • Walk through Pangboche village

  • Alpine landscape and open valleys

Walking: 5–6 hours

Day 7: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche

  • Hike to Nagarjun Hill or Chhukung

  • Rest and altitude adjustment

Walking: 4–5 hours

Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m)

  • Pass memorial area of climbers

  • Glacier views

Walking: 5–6 hours

Day 9: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,164 m) & Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)

  • Trek to Gorak Shep

  • Continue to Everest Base Camp

  • Return to Gorak Shep

Walking: 7–8 hours

Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) & Trek to Pheriche

  • Sunrise view of Everest

  • Trek down to Pheriche

Walking: 7–8 hours

Day 11: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

  • Descend through Pangboche and Tengboche

Walking: 6–7 hours

Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla

  • Final trekking day

  • Celebrate completion

Walking: 6–7 hours

Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu

  • Scenic return flight

  • Rest and shopping

Day 14: Final Departure

  • Transfer to airport