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9-Day Concise Everest Base Camp Trek

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Overview

There are various possible ways to reach Everest Base Camp, the highest base camp on earth. For time-pressured travellers, this nine-day short base camp trek that exposes you to all of the stunning scenery en route to this iconic location. You'll see Sherpa culture and Buddhist sites in Dudh Koshi valley, where flora and fauna grow abundantly and the hillsides are dotted with thousands of yaks.

You'll enjoy this wild Mount Everest Base Camp trek in the high altitude terrain with a walk over the high spanned iron bridge, and watching the stunning sunsets on the Himalayas in frosty weather. This comprehensive trek will enthral you with offering 360-degree mountain views in the Khumbu valley, you will see Mount Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Cholatse, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, Thamserku, Kangtega, Kongde peak and their ice-covered glaciers.

The trek begins and ends with a 35-minute flight into and out of Lukla, a gateway of the Everest region. After that, the route ascends up the reverse of Dudh Koshi River, passing the famous Sherpa villages Phakding, Namche Bazar, Tengboche, Pangboche, Dingboche, Lobuche and up to Gorakshep.
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & Trek from Phakding to Monju

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Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & Trek from Phakding to Monju

Early in the morning, you'll drive to the domestic airport for your Lukla flight. A 35-minute mountain flight gives you a magnificent view of the Himalayas, meandering rivers and landscapes. From Lukla, it's a 6-hour trek and a gradual ascent on a Buddhist trail, passing monasteries and Sherpa villages. to Monju. Walking over the suspension bridge gives you an opportunity to take pictures of breathtaking mountain views on top and the Dudh Koshi valley below.

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    Accommodation

    Manjo Guesthouse

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    Activities

    Trekking to Monju at 2850 Metres

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Thamel Marg to Tribhuvan International Airport

    Plane from Tribhuvan International Airport to Tenzing-Hillary Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

Day 2

Trek from Monjo to Phungi Thenga via Namche Bazar

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Trek from Monjo to Phungi Thenga via Namche Bazar

You'll follow Namche Bazar route over the Milky River then after crossing Hillary Bridge and walk two hours steeply up the trail to reach the village. The charming Namche villages have a view of the high Himalayas. After lunch in Namche, you'll begin your enjoyable three-hour afternoon hike, with sights of several mountains including Mount Everest & Ama Dablam. This evening, you will stay on the banks of the river.

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    Accommodation

    Phungi Thenga

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    Activities

    Trekking to Phungi Thenga at 3340 Metres

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

Day 3

Trek from Phungi Thenga to Dingboche via Tengboche Monastery

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Trek from Phungi Thenga to Dingboche via Tengboche Monastery

Today begins with climbing up through the multiple flower forest to Tengboche Monastery where you may spot wildlife. Then, passed a nunnery, you'll head towards Gompa onwards to Dingboche. Upon crossing Imja River trail, you'll continue to the foot of the mountains in the wide valley, passing by the colourful mani-wall in Pangboche. As you walk, you will be able to see stunning mountain views and see a close view of the famous trekking peak, Island Peak.

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    Accommodation

    Dingboche Chhukhung Path Lodge

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    Activities

    Trekking to Dingboche at 4440 Metres & Hike to Foot of Himalayas & Visit Buddhist Monastery

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Dingboche

Day 4

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche via Dughla & Chupki Lhara

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Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche via Dughla & Chupki Lhara

Today, you'll trek to Lobuche throughout pasture and moraine. The route is relatively easy to Dughla village while enjoying the scenery of mountains around you. Then, you'll ascend on a grit and pebble trail to Chupki-Lhara. Here, you'll find the Everest climber memorial park, you will also see the cemetery of Scott Fischer and the Sherpa, Babu Chiring. Now, you'll follow the pretty easy path to Lobuche, passing Cho La Pass. In the evening, you'll watch the sunset on Mount Nuptse and Pumori.

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    Accommodation

    Lobuche Tea House

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    Activities

    Trekking to Lobuche at 4910 Metres - Explore Glacier Valley & Khumbu Glacier

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Dingboche

    Khumjung

Day 5

Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp & Back to Gorakshep

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Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp & Back to Gorakshep

Today, you'll reach the famous Everest Base Camp (EBC)! The first section of the tranquil ramble is to Gorakshep. After lunch, you'll continue on the nugget trail, enjoying glacier and mountain views. EBC is set aside of the Khumbu Icefall on the Khumbu glacier. The climber base camp looks so colourful with the tents. You'll also see the Everest summiteer doing some prior training. After conquering this lifetime achievement, you'll turn back to the lodge where you will stay overnight.

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    Accommodation

    Gorak Shep Tea House

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    Activities

    Trekking to Gorakshep at 5180 Metres & Everest Base Camp Trekking

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

Day 6

Morning Trek to Kalapatthar Summit & Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche

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Morning Trek to Kalapatthar Summit & Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche

This morning, you'll hike to Kalapatthar Peak at 5644 metres in the morning for an awesome view of Mount Everest and several other peaks. You'll walk steeply down to the lodge and resume the trek after breakfast. You'll walk on a grit path to Lobuche, then another shingle track takes you from Chukpi Lhara to Dughla with stunning views of mountains. From here, the route to Pheriche is pretty easy in the yak valley. You'll arrive at Pheriche around 3 pm.

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    Accommodation

    Pheriche Tea House

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    Activities

    Side Trek To Kalapatthar at 5644 Metres for the Best View of Mount Everest

    Trek to Pheriche at 4370 Metres Leaving Everest Base Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

Day 7

Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazar via Tengboche Monastery

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Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazar via Tengboche Monastery

You'll walk through a lush and green wildflower valley, crossing a few suspension bridges with a lunch break at Tengboche monastery. At the foot of the monastery, the trail rises up throughout the village and thriving forest until Kyanjuma, a trail confluence of the Gokyo valley route. The Namche Bazar path is a pretty easy walk on a wide road with views of rustic mountains and Buddhist sites. You'll enjoy coffee and cake and Wi-Fi access when you arrive at the lodge.

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    Accommodation

    Namche Bazaar Tea House

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    Activities

    Trekking to Namche Bazar at 3445 Metres

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Namche

Day 8

Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla & Celebration Dinner

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Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla & Celebration Dinner

Today is the final day of the Mount Everest Base Camp trek. Crossing the Kshum Khangru Viewpoint, you'll get the last glance of the Everest. Then, you'll walk-over few bridges and exit from Sagarmatha National Park. After that, you'll stop in one of the Sherpa villages for the lunch. A gentle two-hour hike brings you to Lukla, where you will enjoy an evening dinner with your Sherpa to celebrate your trek completion. The dinner is an opportunity to show your appreciation to your Sherpa.

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    Accommodation

    Lukla Shyangboche Marg Lodge

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    Activities

    Trek to Lukla at (2,670 m)

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Namche

    Chaurikharka

Day 9

Fly to Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Your Hotel

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Fly to Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Your Hotel

This morning, you'll enjoy breakfast in the lodge. After which, you'll travel to Lukla airport, followed by a 35-minute flight to Kathmandu. From Kathmandu airport, your driver will transfer to your hotel by private transport.

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    Transportations

    Plane from Lukla to Tribhuvan International Airport

    Private Driver from TIA Domestic Terminal parking lot to Thamel Marg

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Chaurikharka

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
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