Everest Base Camp trek itinerary – 12 days

Our detailed 12-day Everest Base Camp trek itinerary contains two acclimatization days in Namche Bazar and in Dingboche. The itinerary is versatile and adjustable, we propose a few various routes for the return stroll that you just don’t stroll to the Base Camp and again the identical approach.

The Everest Base Camp trek is a lifetime journey for many individuals. We’ve executed the trek twice and each time it was an unimaginable experience. We’ve executed various mountain climbing in Nepal together with among the well-known routes such because the Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp trek and EBC trek continues to be one in all our favourite routes within the Himalayas.

There are totally different route choices on the Everest Base Camp trek it may be mixed with the Gokyo Lakes trek or the Three Passes trek. On this publish, you could find the usual EBC trek itinerary from Lukla and again.

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Everest Base Camp trek

• Distance – 120 km/75 mi
• Days required – 12 days
• Whole ascent – 6015 m/19 734 ft
• Whole descent – 5821 m/19 097 ft
• Highest level – 5640 m/18 500 ft Kala Patthar
• Issue  – troublesome 
• Permits – Native Authorities price (NPR 2000/US$17 pp.) and Sagarmatha Nationwide Park allow (NPR 3000/US$25 pp.) are required. No TIMS card is required for the trek.
• Price per day – US$30 per individual together with meals, lodging, and permits. It doesn’t embody a flight/jeep from Kathmandu to Lukla and again. Discover out extra about mountain climbing funds and costs in our Everest Base Camp trek value publish.
• Information – not obligatory, could be executed independently, with a information or a porter, or in a bunch.
• Lodging – visitor homes

EBC trek with a tour

Becoming a member of a tour is perhaps an excellent possibility should you journey alone or when you’ve got by no means executed a high-altitude trek earlier than. There are a number of tour choices you’ll be able to be part of a bunch or guide a tour only for you.

Insurance coverage for the Everest Base Camp trek

The Everest Base Camp trek is a high-altitude trek by way of distant areas of Nepal. On lengthy routes by way of difficult-to-access like EBC or the Annapurna Circuit trek, it’s extremely really helpful to have journey insurance coverage that may cowl you for the entire interval of your trek.

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How lengthy is the Everest Base Camp trek?

The common length of the EBC trek is 12 -14 days. Our advised itinerary is 12 days. It contains 2 acclimmatization days and 1 day to get from Lukla to Kathmandu after finishing the trek. In whole out of 12 days you really stroll solely 9 days. If you wish to stroll shorter days or have extra relaxation days you’ll be able to alter the itinerary the way in which it fits you. I wouldn’t suggest strolling it over a shorter time period particularly the half to the bottom camp attributable to excessive altitudes.

Everest Base Camp trek – a 12-day itinerary

Day 1 Lukla – Monjo 13 km/Eight mi	Day 2 Monjo – Namche 6,5 km/Four mi	Day 3 Acclimatization day in Namche
Day 4 Namche – Tengboche 11 km/6,Eight mi	Day 5 Tengboche – Dingboche 10,5 km/6,5 mi	Day 6 Acclimatization day in Dingboche
Day 7 Dingboche – Lobuche 8,7 km/5,5 mi	Day 8 Lobuche – Gorak Shep – EBC – Gorak Shep 12 km/7,Four mi	Day 9 Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar – Pangboche 22 km/13,6 mi
Day 10 Pangboche – Namche 15,5 km/9,6 mi	Day 11 Namche – Lukla 20 km/12,Four mi	Day 12 Flight Lukla – Kathmandu

Day 1. Flight Kathmandu – Lukla. Stroll Lukla (2800m) – Monjo (2800m)

Kathmandu – Lukla – Chheplung – Ghat – Phakding – Bengkar – Monjo

A flight to Lukla might be essentially the most unpredictable a part of the Everest Base Camp trek itinerary. It was the second time we took the flight and this time it was much less bumpy, it went in a short time, with no issues or delays (which occur fairly often). We booked the earliest flight out there as a result of early flights normally go with out delays. Later within the day it usually will get windy and flights get postponed or canceled. 

Flight Kathmandu/Ramuchhap – Lukla

• There are a number of airways working flights Kathmandu – Lukla; Tara/Yeti Air, Summit Air, 
• From 20th March 2020 attributable to heavy congestion, all flights to and from Lukla depart from Ramechhap airport, 130km, a 4-hour drive from Kathmandu. It means now it’ll take 2 days to get to Lukla from Kathmandu although the flight worth is identical. 
• It’s important to be on the airport an hour earlier than the flight. 
• The flight is about 40 minutes (from each Kathmandu or Ramuchhap). 
• You’re allowed to have 10kg check-in baggage and 5kg hand baggage.
• One of the best views of the mountains you get sitting on the left facet (on the way in which to Lukla).

Trek Lukla (2800m) – Monjo (2800m)

• Distance – 13 km/Eight mi
• Time – 3h45min.*
• Whole ascent – 530 m/1738 ft
• Whole descent – 543 m/1781 ft

*We’re fairly match hikers to get a median strolling time, add to our occasions 1-2 hours (relying on the space and inclination). The occasions don’t embody lengthy stops after we cease for tea or lunch we pause the watch.

Highlights

• View of the mountains from the airplane
• A number of lengthy suspension bridges
• A number of stupas (a hemispherical construction used for meditation), Mani stones (stones with carved and painted Nepali scripts), and prayer wheels (a steel cylindrical wheel on a spindle).
• Lovely nature; rivers, pine forests, snowy peaks, small waterfalls, and so on.

Challenges

• A protracted ascent from Lukla to Phakding, about m down
• A protracted descent on the final 3km to Monjo

Lukla is the start of the strolling a part of the Everest Base Camp trek itinerary. The primary day is at all times troublesome you must get used to the altitude, our backpacks, the chilly, and so on. The path is straightforward to comply with, it begins on the exit from Lukla. It was a typical strolling day within the Himalayas you begin and end on the identical altitude, 2800m however to get from level A to level B you go about 500m up and down.

There are a number of ATMs, pharmacies and equipment outlets in Lukla. The ATMs give max NPR 15 000/US$130 per withdrawal. The subsequent place with ATMs is Namche Bazar however there you will get solely NPR 10 000/US$85 directly.

At Lukla (simply earlier than the exit gate), there’s a ticket workplace the place you get your first permits for the trek (native authorities allow), NPR 2000/US$17 per individual. There are two checkpoints for the day, the primary one proper subsequent to the ticket workplace, the second at about 9km, each verify the allow that you just purchase in Lukla. Hold the allow until the tip of the trek you’ll have to take a look at a number of occasions on the way in which again.

Various possibility

Relying in your arrival time in Lukla you’ll be able to cease earlier. Phakding is an efficient place to cease on the primary day. It’s about 8km from Lukla largely downhill. There are various guesthouses, eating places and cafes right here. The principle disadvantage of staying in Phakding as an alternative of Monjo is that your second-day stroll to Namche might be harder and longer, 11km as an alternative of 6,5km, and 900m up as an alternative of 662m.

Stops on the route from Lukla to Monjo

There have been actually many guesthouses and eating places, at the very least each 1km you get a spot to cease no want to fret about discovering lodging or meals. Listed here are the most important villages on the trek.

Identify	Chheplung	Ghat	Phakding	Bengkar	Monjo
Distance	2km	5km	8km	11km	13km
Elevation	2664m	2548m	2600m	2720m	2780m
Guesthouse	+	+	+	+	+
Restaurant	+	+	+	+	+
Store	+	+	+	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+	+	+	+
Scorching bathe		+	+	+	+
Wi-fi	+	+	+		+

Day 2. Monjo (2780m) – Namche Bazar (3440m)

Monjo – Jorsale – Namche Bazar

• Distance – 6,5 km/Four mi
• Time – 2h.
• Whole ascent – 662 m/2171 ft
• Whole descent – 70 m/230 ft

Highlights

• A few spectacular suspension bridges
• Lovely views on the way in which as much as Namche
• Namche Bazar, the village itself and scenic views of the encircling mountain peaks

Challenges

• Principally, the entire day is one steep and lengthy ascent, about 600m that begins at about 2km from Monjo

It’s a really brief strolling day however with an extended ascent and no locations to cease in between, aside from one village at about 1km. It’s essential to just be sure you carry sufficient water. After you begin the ascent there might be no place on the path to refill it. Don’t stroll up quick, make relaxation stops on the way in which, and drink sufficient water it’ll assist to forestall AMS (acute mountain illness).

At about 2km, proper after the second suspension bridge, there’s a break up, take the left route that goes alongside the river, it’s a brand new path. The higher route is sort of muddy it’s utilized by donkeys and yaks.

There are two checkpoints on the route, the primary one is on the exit from Monjo, the place you pay NPR 3000/US$25 for the Sagarmatha Nationwide Park allow. The second is at 6km, simply earlier than Namche the place they verify each permits the Sagarmatha Nationwide park and the allow that you just purchased in Lukla. Hold each permits till the tip of the trek.

Stops on the route from Monjo to Namche

Identify	Jorsale	Namche Bazar
Distance	1km	6,5km
Elevation	2740m	3440m
Guesthouse	+	+
Restaurant	+	+
Store	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+
Scorching bathe	+	+
Wi-fi	+	+
Different		ATM, pharmacy, foreign money trade

Day 3. Acclimatization day in Namche Bazar (3440m)

It’s crucial to incorporate an acclimatization day in Namche in your Everese Base Camp trek itinerary even should you really feel high-quality.

On the acclimatization day, you are able to do a brief hike to one of many Everest viewpoints, it’s known as an acclimatization hike. The preferred hike is to Lodge Everest View, about 1 hour uphill from Namche, or to Sagarmatha Nationwide Park Museum, about 20min. stroll uphill. It’s not obligatory to do the hike should you don’t really feel prefer it, moderately keep in your room and relaxation. We normally don’t do acclimatization hikes we favor simply resting, ingesting a whole lot of tea, and studying.

There are various espresso outlets and bakeries in Namche you’ll be able to simply wander round, drink tea, eat and take photographs. Take it simple, you must relaxation, drink sufficient water or tea and luxuriate in your free day. We didn’t do any mountain climbing on our day in Namche simply walked round and caught up with some work.

Be certain that to cost full all of your digital gadgets in Namche from there on you’ll should pay additional for charging.

Day 4. Namche Bazar (3440m) – Tengboche (3890m)

Namche Bazar – Kyangjuma – Leushyasa – Phungi Thanga – Tengboche

• Distance – 11 km/6,Eight mi
• Time – 3h.50min.
• Whole ascent – 873 m/2864 ft
• Whole descent – 453 m/1486 ft

Highlights

• Everest viewpoint (Sagarmatha Nationwide Park Museum) – beautiful views of the mountain vary and snowy peaks
• Breathtaking views on the way in which from Namche to Kyangjuma
• Lovely Monastery in Tengboche

Challenges

• The path was partly muddy and partly icy we used our strolling sticks each time we needed to go down.
• A number of ascents and descents on the way in which from Namche to Phungi Thanga.
• A really lengthy and steep ascent 600m to Tengboche on the finish of the day

Probably the most difficult days in our Everest Base Camp trek itinerary by that stage. Beautiful views alongside the route primarily within the first a part of the stroll. The hardest half is understanding that you must go 400m up however earlier than that, you go 200m down which makes it 600m up over the past 2km.

In the beginning of the day, we did a small detour (500m) and went to the Everest viewpoint, we have been fairly fortunate with the climate within the morning and will see a number of snowy peaks round.

As you begin going larger up it’s essential to remain hydrated. Don’t go too quick, make stops, relaxation, drink water, and don’t push your self too arduous.

There may be one checkpoint for the day after the suspension bridge simply earlier than the ascent to Tengboche.

Various possibility

For those who’re not feeling nice drained, headache, nausea, tiredness, and so on. don’t go all the way in which to Tengboche moderately cease at one of many locations on the way in which at a decrease elevation, e.g. Phudgi Thanga and the following day proceed the stroll. It’s higher to progress slowly however make all of it the way in which to the Base Camp than to go quick and get sick someplace on the way in which. Individuals acclimatize otherwise, even the identical individual however in numerous circumstances may react otherwise to the identical altitude.

Stops on the route from Namche Bazar to Tengboche

Identify	Kyangjuma	Leushyasa	Phungi Thanga	Tengboche
Distance	5km	7km	8km	11km
Elevation	3600m	3440m	3320m	3890m
Guesthouse	+	+	+	+
Restaurant	+	+	+	+
Store	+	+	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+	+	+
Scorching bathe	+			+
Wi-fi	+		+	+

Day 5. Tengboche (3890m) – Dingboche (4350m)

Tengboche – Deboche – Milinggo – Pangboche – Shomare – Dingboche

• Distance – 10,5 km/6,5 mi
• Time – 3h.50min.
• Whole ascent – 660 m/2165 ft
• Whole descent – 236 m/774 ft

Highlights

• Lovely dawn and beautiful views at Tengboche within the morning
• Lovely surroundings on the way in which from Pangboche to Dingboche
• Dingboche is a small village with nice views from the encircling hills

Challenges

• A muddy/icy path down from Tengboche to Pangboche
• A number of ups and downs on the way in which
• A steep ascent on the finish from the river to Dingboche, about 200m up

It was one other powerful day in our Everest Bae Camp ttrek itinerary. You get above 4000m and the altitude makes you drained, even a slight ascent leaves you out of breath. For those who don’t really feel properly it’s higher to cease earlier in Pangboche or Shomare, each locations are solely 100-200m larger than Tengboche. Dingboche is 500m larger it’s not really helpful to realize that a lot elevation should you’re not 100% acclimatized for the decrease altitude.

Many guesthouses and eating places alongside the route have been nonetheless closed for the low season we walked The Everest Base Camp trek firstly of March.

There’s a break up at 8km. The higher route (the left path) goes over Pheriche Move to Pheriche. The decrease route (the fitting path) goes right down to the river after which as much as Dingboche. Each routes merge once more at Thokla (Dughla). You may go both approach most trekkers stroll by way of Dingboche on the way in which up and thru Pheriche on the way in which down. Pheriche is about 150m decrease than Dingboche. Dingboche has higher views and is a bit hotter. Pheriche is positioned in a slender valley with little or no sunshine.

Stops on the route from Tengboche to Dingboche

Identify	Deboche	Milinggo	Pangboche	Shomare	Dingboche
Distance	1km	2km	4,5km	6,5km	10,5km
Elevation	3730m	3770m	3940m	4040m	4350m
Guesthouse	+	+	+	+	+
Restaurant	+	+	+	+	+
Store	+	+	+	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+	+	+	+
Scorching bathe	+		+	+	+
Wi-fi	+		+	+	+

Day 6. Acclimatization day in Dingboche (4350m)

We determined to incorporate one other acclimatization day in our EBC trek itinerary after ascending greater than 500m in sooner or later. It’s a normal itinerary most group excursions do an acclimatization cease in Dingboche. We didn’t have any signs of AMS and had an excellent sleep at night time however out of precaution determined to relaxation for an additional day. We met some people who didn’t really feel nice after arriving in Dingboche for them a relaxation day was a should.

Some folks do acclimatization hikes from Dingboche to one of many close by peaks. We simply walked round a bit, went to the stupas on the prime of the hills, and spent the remainder of the day within the eating rooms, ingesting tea and enjoyable.

Acclimatization days are normally the costliest days on the trek since you spend extra on meals and teas. On each acclimatization days, we spent fairly a bit of cash. It helps should you deliver snacks, tea baggage, and goodies with you. We’ve an in depth publish about meals on the Everest Base Camp trek the place you could find what meals you will get and costs.

If you wish to purchase some goodies, snacks or cookies do it in Dingboche, in Lobuche (the following day cease) the whole lot is about NPR 100-200/US$1-2 costlier.

Day 7. Dingboche (4350m) – Lobuche (4920m)

Dingboche – Dughla (Thokla) – Lobuche

• Distance – 8,7 km/5,5 mi
• Time – 3h.25min.
• Whole ascent – 696 m/2283 ft
• Whole descent – 97 m/318 ft

Highlights

• Lovely surroundings on the way in which from Dingboche to Dughla (Thokla); snow peaks, glaciers, and a river.
• Breathtaking surroundings from the highest of Thokla Move all the way in which to Lobuche; the path goes by way of a slender valley surrounded by mountains.

Challenges

• A steep brief ascent from Dingboche to the highest of the hill.
• A steep lengthy ascent over the go from Dughla, about 300m.

The stroll was very stunning, essentially the most stunning day on the Everest Base Camp trek up to now. There is just one place to cease on the way in which between Dingboche and Lobuche – Dughla. I’d suggest stopping there for tea and relaxation a bit of bit as a result of from there you begin the principle ascent for the day which is sort of difficult attributable to growing elevation.

It’s essential to stroll gradual particularly on the way in which up, at the moment you’ll be getting near 5000m and each breath counts.

After the go, the stroll is fairly flat and straightforward alongside the river with implausible views. 

Stops on the route from Dingboche to Lobuche

Identify	Dughla (Thokla)	Lobuche
Distance	5,5km	8,7km
Elevation	4600m	4920m
Guesthouse	+	+
Restaurant	+	+
Store	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+
Scorching bathe		+
Wi-fi		+

Day 8. Lobuche (4920m) – Gorak Shep
(5130m) – Everest Base Camp (5340m) – Gorak Shep (5130m)

• Whole distance – 12 km/7,Four mi
• Whole strolling time – 5h.
• Whole ascent – 615 m/2017 ft
• Whole descent – 357 m/1171 ft

Hike Lobuche (4920m) – Gorak Shep (5130m)

• Distance – 5 km/Three mi
• Time – 2h.15min.
• Ascent – 328 m/1076 ft
• Descent – 77 m/252 ft

Highlights

• Lovely views of the mountain peaks, ice crates, ice lakes, and so on.

Challenges

• A few steep however brief ascents and descents although as a result of altitude each up may be very powerful and tiring.
• Some elements of the route have been a bit icy and slippery we had to make use of our strolling sticks.
• The excessive elevation of Gorak Shep we arrived there fairly drained, I had a slight headache.

It’s higher to begin strolling earlier with a view to arrive in Gorak Sherp earlier than noon to have sufficient time to go to Everest Base Camp and again earlier than it will get darkish.

It was a really brief although fairly demanding strolling day, with many brief ascents and descents alongside the way in which and no locations to cease for tea or relaxation. The surroundings was wonderful each time you end an up don’t neglect to go searching.

Be ready that you just may not have an excellent sleep at Gorak Shep many individuals battle to sleep at this altitude (together with myself), don’t fear should you didn’t get an opportunity to relaxation properly the following day you’ll begin taking place.

Identify	Gorak Shep
Distance	5km
Elevation	5130m
Guesthouse	+
Restaurant	+
Store	+
Electrical energy	+
Scorching bathe	+
Wi-fi	+

Hike Gorak Shep (5130m) – Base Camp (5340m) – Gorak Shep (5130m)

• Distance – 7 km/4,Three mi
• Time – 2h.50min.
• Ascent – 287 m/941 ft
• Descent – 280 m/918 ft

We arrived in Gorak Shep between 11am and 12pm, checked in, left our backpacks within the room, drank tea and went to the Everest Base Camp. The stroll was longer and harder than the stroll to Gorak Shep with a number of ascents and descents.

The path shouldn’t be very properly marked should you stroll and not using a information, make sure that to not lose it. Within the peak season it’s not an issue there’s a lengthy line of individuals strolling to the Base Camp from Gorak Shep. Low season you is perhaps the one individual going that approach. There was a lady at our guesthouse that went solo to the Base Camp. On the way in which again she took a mistaken flip and obtained misplaced. She arrived at Gorak Sherp 7 hours later. For those who’re going alone be part of different trekkers it’s safer.

Day 9. Gorak Shep (5130m) – Kala Patthar (5640m) – Gorak Shep (5130m) – Pangboche (3940m)

Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar – Gorak Shep – Lobuche – Dughla – Pheriche – Shomare – Pangboche

• Whole distance – 22 km/13,6 mi
• Whole strolling time – 7h15min.
• Whole ascent – 672 m/2200 ft
• Whole descent – 1782 m/5846 ft

Hike Gorak Shep (5130m) – Kala Patthar (5640m) – Gorak Shep (5130m)

• Distance – Four km/2,5 mi
• Time – 2h.
• Ascent – 462 m/1515 ft
• Descent – 462m/1515 ft

Kala Patar is the very best level within the Everest Base Camp trek itinerary, 5640 m. Many individuals go to the highest of Kala Patar for the dawn we did it as soon as it was stunning however within the winter it’s too chilly to go up that early. This time we began strolling at 7.30am. The stroll may be very difficult and difficult. The ascent takes between 1h30min. and 2hours, the descent is round 30-40min.

We’ve an in depth publish on the perfect time to do the Everest Base Camp trek the place you could find extra particulars about climate situations and seasons.

It’s at all times very windy and chilly on the highest. Strolling sticks is perhaps fairly helpful on the way in which down. The path is sort of clear all the way in which to the highest besides the final bit the rocky half you’ll be able to go up just about anyplace.

Often, hikers depart their backpacks within the room, go up Kala Patar, come down, check-out, and begin the stroll again. How far to go from Gorak Shep is as much as you relying in your tiredness stage, climate situations, and so on. I’d suggest taking place at the very least to Lobuche, staying over 5000m for two nights is exhausting.

Hike Gorak Shep (5130m) – Pangboche (3940m)

• Distance – 19 km/12 mi
• Time – 5h.30min.
• Ascent – 210 m/688 ft
• Descent – 1320m/4330 ft

Highlights

• Breathtaking views on the way in which from Kala Patthar right down to Dughla (Thokla).
• Lovely views from the valley over the mountain vary and the snow peaks.
• Nice views of the river and the mountains on the way in which from Pheriche Move to Pangboche.

Challenges

• Lengthy ascent to Dughla, although it’s a lot simpler to go down than up.
• Pheriche Move is the one important ascent for the day.

On a pleasant day, the stroll down is sort of simple however should you really feel drained after climbing Kala Patthar you’ll be able to shorten the day and cease earlier e.g. in Pheriche, which is about 8km from Gorak Shep. The route by way of Pheriche is shorter than by way of Dingboche, about 30min. distinction.

Dingboche is taken into account to be a pleasant place to cease on the way in which up, it’s hotter, and the views are nicer. Pheriche is an efficient place to cease as properly. There are various guesthouses, it’s on the route, and it’s a bit decrease than Dingboche. The one drawback with strolling by way of Pheriche there is perhaps an excessive amount of water, particularly within the spring. If it rained rather a lot I’d suggest selecting the higher route by way of Dingboche if it’s comparatively dry, comply with the decrease shorter route by way of Pheriche.

It’s an extended strolling day however there are a number of villages on the way in which the place you’ll be able to cease for tea or lunch.

Stops on the route from Gorak Shep to Pangboche

Identify	Lobuche	Dughla	Pheriche	Shomare	Pangboche
Distance	5km	7,2km	12km	16km	19km
Elevation	4920m	4600m	42660m	4040m	3940m
Guesthouse	+	+	+	+	+
Restaurant	+	+	+	+	+
Store	+	+	+	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+	+	+	+
Scorching bathe	+		+	+	+
Wi-fi	+		+	+	+

Various route possibility

There may be another path to Namche from Pangboche. For those who don’t wish to stroll the identical approach by way of Tengboche. As a substitute of going to Pangboche, you’ll be able to stroll to Pangboche Gompa which is about 80m above Pangboche. There’s a break up about 200m earlier than Pangboche, the fitting route goes as much as Pangboche Gompa, and the left route (the decrease route) goes to Pangboche. Pangboche Gompa is a really good stunning village with a few guesthouses, eating places, and a monastery. It’s much less touristy and quieter.

Day 10. Pangboche (3940m)/Pangboche Gompa (4028m) – Namche Bazar (3440m)

There may be one other route possibility within the Everest Base Camp trek itinerary. Two methods of strolling from Pangboche to Namche; by way of Tengboche (the identical approach you stroll to EBC) or by way of Phortse (a extra scenic however more difficult route).

The usual route. Pangboche to Namche by way of Tengboche

• Distance – 15,5 km/9,6 mi
• Time – 5h.
• Whole ascent – 613 m/2011 ft
• Whole descent – 1083m/3553 ft

Following this route, you stroll the identical technique to and again. Regardless of taking place you’ll nonetheless have a few ascents to overcome, the primary ascent is from Deboche to Tengboche, about 160m, and the second from Pungi Thanga to Kyangjuma, is about 300m.

Stops on the route from Pangboche to Tengboche

Identify	Milinggo	Deboche	Tengboche
Distance	2,5km	3,5km	4,5km
Elevation	3770m	3730m	3890m
Guesthouse	+	+	+
Restaurant	+	+	+
Store	+	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+	+
Scorching bathe		+	+
Wi-fi		+	+

Stops on the route from Tengboche to Namche Bazar

Identify	Phungi Thanga	Leushyasa	Kyangjuma	Namche
Distance	7,5km	8,5km	10,7km	15,5km
Elevation	3320m	3440m	3600m	3440m
Guesthouse	+	+	+	+
Restaurant	+	+	+	+
Store	+	+	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+	+	+
Scorching bathe			+	+
Wi-fi	+		+	+
Different				ATM, pharmacy

The choice route. Pangboche Gompa to Namche by way of Phortse

• Distance – 19 km/11,Eight mi
• Time – 6h.
• Whole ascent – 805 m/2641 ft
• Whole descent – 1362 m/4468 ft

This route is tougher than the one by way of Tengboche. The choice route is about 200m extra up and 350m extra down in comparison with the usual route by way of Tengboche. For those who’re drained from going up and down and wish to comply with the best route moderately undergo Tengboche. For those who don’t thoughts placing in additional effort you’ll be rewarded with the beautiful surroundings alongside the route.

From Pangboche Gompa you proceed strolling on the fitting facet of the river in direction of Phortse. The route from Pangboche Gompa to Phortse has many ups and downs however the views from there are spectacular. You get to see Tengboche and the monastery from the alternative facet of the river. The views on this route are extra spectacular than on the route by way of Tengboche plus you don’t stroll the identical path to and again.

Essentially the most difficult half is previous Phortse. First you go all the way in which right down to the river, you may want your strolling sticks the path may be very muddy and slippery. After crossing the river you begin going up, it’s a really steep and lengthy ascent all the way in which to the highest of the mountain with a subsequent lengthy however not very steep descent.

Identify	Phortse	Phortse Thanga	Mong	Kyangjuma	Namche
Distance	7km	9,5km	11,5km	14km	19km
Elevation	3800m	3680m	3990m	3600m	3440m
Guesthouse	+	+	+	+	+
Restaurant	+	+	+	+	+
Store	+	+	+	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+	+	+	+
Scorching bathe	+	+	+	+	+
Wi-fi	+	+	+	+	+
Different					ATM, pharmacy

Day 11. Namche Bazar (3440m) – Lukla (2800m)

Namche Bazar – Jorsale – Monjo – Bengkar – Phakding – Ghat – Chheplung – Lukla

• Distance – 20 km/12,Four mi
• Time – 5h.20min.
• Whole ascent – 694 m/2276 ft
• Whole descent – 1200 m/3937 ft

Challenges

• A protracted and steep 600m descent from Namche to the river.
• A protracted ascent, about 200m, on the final couple of kilometers to Lukla

The day was harder than we anticipated. The primary half from Namche to Ghat was fairly simple largely taking place with only a few brief ascents. The ascent begins from Ghat which is at 2548m, and continues all the way in which to Lukla. Be sure to begin from Namche early sufficient and don’t underestimate the final strolling day.

Stops on the route from Namche to Phakding

Identify	Jorsale	Monjo	Bengkar	Phakding
Distance	5,5km	6,5km	8,5km	11km
Elevation	2740m	2780m	2720m	2600m
Guesthouse	+	+	+	+
Restaurant	+	+	+	+
Store	+	+	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+	+	+
Scorching bathe	+	+	+	+
Wi-fi	+	+		+

Stops on the route from Phakding to Lukla

Identify	Ghat	Chheplung	Lukla
Distance	14,5km	17,5km	20km
Elevation	2548m	2664m	2800m
Guesthouse	+	+	+
Restaurant	+	+	+
Store	+	+	+
Electrical energy	+	+	+
Scorching bathe	+		+
Wi-fi	+	+	+
Different			ATM, pharmacy

Day 12. Flight Lukla – Kathmandu/Ramuchhap

The final say of the Everest Base Camp trek itinerary doesn’t embody any strolling besides a few a whole bunch meters to the airport. It’s higher to guide an early flight from Lukla. After 8am it normally will get windy and lots of occasions later flights get canceled. We flew with Tara Air our flight was 30 minutes late. It’s important to be on the airport 30min. earlier than your flight. They do some guide safety checks but it surely’s very fast.

The place to remain in Kathmandu?

We’ve stayed at a number of accommodations in Kathmandu in numerous elements of Thamel and eventually discovered the perfect (at the very least for us) location Keshar Mahal Marang Road. A small and quiet dead-end avenue in Thamel with solely accommodations, hostels, eating places, and occasional outlets. The road is a 5-minutes stroll from the principle touristy space with a whole bunch of outlets and businesses. There are a few nice eating places and occasional outlets close by.

There are a few accommodations on the road we stayed at Aryatara Kathmandu Lodge for fairly some time, each time we completed a trek we got here again for a few days. The employees may be very useful and pleasant. We saved our additional baggage right here each time we went mountain climbing without spending a dime with none drawback.

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