Everest Base Camp Short Trek – 10 Days

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (25 to 30 minutes) early in the morning, then complete final trek preparations. You’ll travel through Phakhding from Lukla. The trail follows the Dudh Kosi River’s bank. This first-day walk is only 3 to 4 hours long to aid acclimatization. If there is still a desire to participate in other activities, you will be able to take a side journey to a monastery near Phakding.

On the second day of Everest Base Camp short Trek, we travel to Namche Bazaar, the largest settlement in the Khumbu region. We will be trekking towards Monjo through the Sagarmatha National Park. Flow up the Dudhkoshi River, over the Namche’s highest double-substance bridge at the bottom. On the way to Namche, we have the opportunity to glimpse Mt. Everest.

As you go closer to Everest, more lovely things will appear in your path. That is something you will notice as soon as you leave Namche after breakfast. This day will be filled with jaw-dropping views of mountains, including Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Everest. You’ll find yourself slipping into a pine and rhododendron woodland.

While taking in the sights and sounds that will be showered upon you, you will notice that Tengboche will arrive long before you do. Tengboche is a well-known halt on the Everest Base Camp Trek. The region’s largest monastery, Tengboche Monastery, is located here. 

We climb to Dingboche, a vast viewpoint where we can see a variety of wild creatures such as blue sheep, dear, Himalayan Thar, and many domestic yaks munching on grass. Moreover, Travelers can Observe Sherpa communities during the Everest base camp Short Trek. Additionally, the Mani walls and Buddhist Chortens will offer you energy and a positive vibe to keep you going.

You’ll ascend Dingboche bypassing via the Imja Valley and following the Lobuche River. We’ll have lunch and then gently make our way to Dingboche, where we’ll spend the night at a lodge.

After breakfast, the trail climbs sharply into the hill above Dingboche. The trail ascends directly from Duglha to the Dugla/Thukla Pass (4,830m), which offers a breathtaking view of the mountains and several stone memorials to those who gave their lives during the Everest expedition, where the Khumbu Glacier comes to a halt. After crossing the stream, the trail follows the right bank of the river until it reaches Lobuche village (4,910m).

We’ve arrived at the most important day of the journey. You’ll get up early because you have a long journey ahead of you. Before nightfall, you’ll reach Everest Base Camp and make it back to Gorak Shep safely. Day 05 will be a long day since you will be trekking for 6 to 8 hours. The trail, which will pass through the Khumbu glacier’s moraine, is rugged and steep. On this day, you must demonstrate your worth.

For a 360-degree panorama of the mountain peaks, we’ll have to hike for two hours to Kalapathar (5,550m), the most popular viewpoint. You will be happy when you reach the summit because you have finally arrived at the moment. Kalapattar, a black granite summit, gives vistas out of this world.

From Kala Patthar now we will trek back to Gorak Shep and then to Pheriche.

After breakfast, we leave Pheriche for Namche Bazaar early in the morning. We hike to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then via various local towns on our way to the old Buddhist monastery of Tengboche. Before arriving at Namche Bazar.

Finally, the entire Short Trek to Everest Base Camp is ending. After checking out of the lodge and eating a substantial breakfast, you’ll make your journey down to Lukla. You cross suspension bridges and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River as you return to the steep and rocky paths. As a result, you’ll have to climb a challenging hill to get to Lukla.

You can celebrate your achievement with Sherpa guides and porters in Lukla for the final time. Grab a drink and prepare to embark on a fantastic voyage.

Finally, your short trek to Everest Base Camp comes to an end. Early in the morning, grab a flight to Kathmandu. For the last time, bid farewell to the Himalayas’ breathtaking scenery.

When you arrive at the hotel, the officials will direct you to the end of the walk. Before the final departure, there will be a farewell meal with a musical performance of Nepali culture.