12-Day Everest Base Camp Trek through Sagarmatha National Park

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Day 01

Fly to Lukla and Trek through Sherpa Villages to Phakding

• Initially, you will take a short drive to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport with your guide and then take a spectacular 35-minute flight to Lukla. As you take off, you head towards the Langtang Himalayan range before changing direction towards Lukla. You will meet and be introduced to your entire trekking crew after you land at Lukla Airport.
• After getting familiar with your trekking crew in Lukla, you excitedly begin your walk towards Phakding. You start your trek from 2860 m in Lukla and end at 2610 m in Phakding. Today, you will enjoy this short 2-3 hour walk through traditional Sherpa settlements and lush forests. Arrive at Phakding and stay overnight at a local lodge.

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Day 02

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

• Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, ascending to 3440 m/11290 ft on one of the most important stretches of the Everest trail.

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Day 03

Acclimatization Hike to Hotel Everest View and Khumjung

• Hiking up to Hotel Everest View will be the priority for us today. We will see the stunning sunrise and breathtaking mountain views from Hotel Everest View Point, including Mt. Everest. Hotel Everest View stands at 3962 m above sea level. Besides this, you will also enjoy the spectacular Tamang and Sherpa settlement of Khumjung Village at the same time.
• With incredible views of Thamserkhu and Abadablam, we walk down to Namche Bazaar and explore the town in the afternoon. You can observe busy Tibetan traders selling goods such as warm jackets and hiking boots in the evening. Rest and relax at the hotel and enjoy the dish you like. Optionally, you can trek to Thame village to explore one of the sacred and oldest monasteries of the Khumbu region.

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Day 04

Trek through Sagarmatha National Park to Tengboche

• After your acclimatization at Namche Bazaar, we trek to Tengboche today, which lies at 3860 m above sea level. You will enjoy the walk in Sagarmatha National Park with magnificent views of Ama Dablam and other alluring summits.
• Walk past Namche Bazaar and join the main path to Tengboche. You will also see herds of mules and yaks carrying loads along the flat trail. Leaving the trail to Gokyo, we walk down to the river, cross it, and then climb up to Tengboche. The impressive Tengboche Monastery and the serene surroundings of Tengboche town will make our evening blessed and beautiful.

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Day 05

Walk through Lush Forests to Dingboche

• Today's walk passes through the serene lush forests of birch, juniper, and rhododendron in Sagarmatha National Park. On the way, you will also witness panoramic mountain views. Relatively, today's walk will be mild and moderate because you will trek along a mostly flat trail until you reach Dingboche village. Arrive at Dingboche and explore the town in the evening.

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Day 06

Acclimatization Day in Dingboche with Chukkung Valley Option

• This is the second acclimatization day at Dingboche after Namche before heading towards Everest Base Camp. Walk to Chukkung Valley, have lunch there, and return to Dingboche for an overnight stay today. Adventure lovers can further climb Chukkung Ri, located at 5559 m above sea level, and capture spectacular Himalayan panoramas, including Imja Tse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and Nuptse. Alternatively, you can walk around the town, enjoy the views, and relax at the hotel.

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Day 07

Trek Past Memorials and Prayer Flags to Lobuche

• We trek to Lobuche after a warm breakfast at Dingboche. We pass a few ridges and Sherpa graveyards and see colourful prayer flags before arriving at Lobuche. Lobuche village is located at 4940 m above sea level. Before reaching Lobuche, which is also popular for yak pastures, trekkers stop at Thugla at 4600 m for a break, rest, and tea. Enjoy today's walk with the incredible mountain panorama and arid landscapes of Sagarmatha National Park, including Mt. Pumori and Mt. Nuptse. Arrive at Lobuche and enjoy local accommodation.

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Day 08

Reach Everest Base Camp via Gorekhshep

• Today will be very important because we will achieve our final goal of stepping into the Base Camp of the world's highest mountain, Everest. First, we trek to Gorekhshep, which is located at 5160 m above sea level, where we keep our bigger luggage because we will return there for an overnight stay.
• As we head closer to Gorekhshep, we capture more breathtaking views of Mt. Nupse and alluring Pumori. We also encounter moraines, experience the Khumbu Glacier, and see huge crevasses on the way to Gorekhshep from Lobuche. Next, we trek to Everest Base Camp, located at an elevation of 5364 m above sea level, make the moments memorable by taking photographs, rejoice in every second and minute, and finally walk back to Gorekhshep.

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Day 09

Sunrise at Kalapatthar and Descent to Periche

• You must be at the top of Kalapatthar before sunrise because we will capture the most fabulous sunrise and mountain views. Climbing to the top of Kalapatthar (5644 m) takes around 40 minutes. Prepare your cameras to capture the blissful moments of sunrise and the dazzling mountain panoramas. We can capture the entire mountain range, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nupse, Pumori, and many other towering peaks. Then, we walk down to Gorekhshep, have breakfast, and trek down to Periche village, which will be another different experience. This time, we do not walk to Dingboche, where we previously stayed.

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Day 10

Descend through Mountain Landscapes to Namche Bazaar

• It is around a 6-7 hour walk today through picturesque landscapes and mountain panoramas. Walk past Tengboche, descend to the river, and then ascend to the flat trail. After a few hours of walking, you will reach Namche Bazaar. Enjoy a delicious dinner tonight.

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Day 11

Final Trek Back to Lukla

• Walk back to Lukla, passing through spectacular local settlements and lush forests. Then head past Monjo and Phakding before you get to Lukla. As this is the last day of your trek, you celebrate the victory with your team in the evening and wait for the next day's flight to Kathmandu.

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Day 12

Return Flight to Kathmandu

• Take the return flight to Kathmandu.