26/09/2020
Khumbu
Western Cwm, Everest / Chomolungma
Highlights of Ebc trek:
The trek to the base camp of the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest.
The short and exciting Mountain Flight to and from the Lukla Airport.
Astonishing views of Mt. Everest, Khumbu Glacier, and Khumbu Icefall.
The biggest Buddhist monastery in the Everest region, the Tengboche monastery.
Kala Patthar, the best viewpoint of Mt. Everest, Khumbu Glacier, and Khumbu Icefall.
The remarkable vistas of biggest glacier in Nepal: Khumbu glacier.
Sagarmatha National Park, a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Everest base camp trek is doable all the year around. Autumn (September, October, November) and Spring (March, April, May) are the best seasons for this trek. During these times, the weather remains stable for long. There are lower risks of drastic variations in weather and climate in Everest. Also, the atmosphere is clear, and so are the surrounding vistas.
Short itinerary of the trek:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2860 m) then trek to Phakding (2804m): 10 km
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3445 m): 4 km
Day 05: Rest Day in Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3850 m): 9.5 km
Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4350 m): 11 km
Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4950 m)
Day 09: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5160 m). Trek to Everest Base Camp 5364 m and Down to Gorakshep
Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapathar (5554 m). Trek down to Pheriche (4371 m)
Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 13: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 14: Final Departure