13-Day Private Trekking Experience in Everest Base Camp

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu

1. Kathmandu
   20h
   Pickup from Kathmandu International airport and drop to 3Star hotel in kathmandu for acclimatization
2. 2h · Admission ticket not included
   City visit to the bustling streets of thamel

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m)

1. Lukla
   1 day
   Take an exciting and adventurous flight to Lukla (2800m) from Kathmandu with beautiful views of landscape and snow-capped mountains and start our trek to Phakding. It is pleasant walk of 3 hours today passing many colorful Tibetan Buddhist prayer walls, monasteries, and monuments. We have a tea or lunch trek on the way to Phakding. Phakding is a beautiful town of Sherpa village at an altitude of 2610m. When you arrive, you will check into your room and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and starting the acclimatization process. Make sure you keep well hydrated, drinking 4 to 5 liters of water a day is essential all the way through the trek. 9km (5.6 ml) to Phakding. Overnight stay in lodge.

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazar(3440m)

1. Namche Bazaar
   1 day
   After a hot breakfast; we start our trek to Namche via Toktok, Benkar, Monjo, and Jorsalle. For the first couple of hours on day 2, you will get to cross some of the famous suspension bridges, while gradually moving uphill towards the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park, the official entrance to the Everest Region. You continue downhill on for a short time before it levels out to flat ground on mixed terrain. The trail then follows the river to the final high suspension bridge before you begin the long ‘Namche Hill’, which can take 2 hours, to reach the Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar. Our itinerary has us based in Namche Bazaar for 2 nights at (3,340m / 11,286ft) The total for today’s trekking is usually 5-6 hours long with plenty of breaks and rest along the way. There are many exposed parts on the trail so be aware of your surroundings and stay away from drops and exposed parts of the trail. From Phakding to Namche is 14 km/ 5 miles Stay overnight in a lodge.

Day 4: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar

1. Khumjung
   1 day
   Taking rest is vital for the trekkers to schedule an ‘acclimatization day’ to acclimatize our body and to avoid AMS further up the trail. This never means we have to stop walking but it is always suggested to hike to higher elevations and sleep at lower so we can hike up to Everest view hotel for a panoramic and spectacular view of the mountains, walk to twin Sherpa villages (Khumjung and Khunde) and visit Sherpa museum or hang around at Namche Bazaar. There are many hotels, lodges, restaurants, bars, cyber café, boutiques, souvenir shops, and groceries at Namche. This place is nice to hang around. Stay over in the lodge.

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3870m)

1. Tengboche
   1 day
   Today; we hike towards Tengboche at the altitude of 3870m. In the morning, we start our trek like before days the trail first goes up for 20 minutes then continues to a straight pleasing trail until reaching Kyanjuma and takes about 1 and half-hour walk and then the trail drops down to the Dudh Kosi River and crosses by suspension bridge at Phungitenga. We can see a series of picturesque water-driven prayer wheels. Then we will have lunch in Phungi Thangna. From here it will take 2 to 3 hours to hike up the long hill to the town of Tengboche. This is a gradual but long ascent and the total time will be 5 - 6 hours of hiking today. 12km/ 7.5 miles. Explore the region’s most active Buddhist Monastery at 4 PM and visit the sacred land exhibition center. The views of the mountains are fabulous in the morning and evening. Stay overnight in the Lodge.

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4410m);

1. Dingboche
   1 day
   The trail continues through the Rhododendrons, birch, and blue pine forests until reaching the suspension bridge near the Pangboche village which takes about 2 hours. Then we cross the bridge and we climb up gently steep trail until Pangboche village. We will have a lunch break at Somare. After lunch, the trail continues in the isolated pastures and fields till Orsho, the left trail goes to Pheriche and the right trail continues to Dingboche. Then we continue our trek to follow the upstream of Imja Khola. Finally, we arrive in Dingboche which takes about 2 hours. Now we have a good view of Amadablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Tawache, Tsolache, Lobuche, and other peaks. Stay overnight in the lodge.

Day 7: Another rest and acclimatization day in Dingboche

1. Dingboche
   1 day
   Today, we spend another night in Dingbouche to further the acclimatization process. From here we will aim to reach the height of (4,900m/ 16,076ft), gaining 500m/1,640ft, in this acclimatization trek which should take approximately 3 hours. We will enjoy the views and rest for about 30-45 minutes at the high point before dropping back down for lunch and an afternoon of relaxing. 3km/ 1.86 miles and 500m/ 1,640 feet of ascent and descent. We have the option to hike Nangkar Tshang (5616m), this is will be physically demanding but worth of better view of Mount Makalu and surrounding peaks. Overnight in Dingboche in lodge.

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4910m)

1. 1 day
   The short climb brings us to the ridge above Dingboche and past the small Chhorten trail goes through an easy grassy moraine above the Khumbu Khola valley until reaching Thukla. We can see a short glimpse of the majestic peaks of Pumori, Nuptse, Lobuche, Cholatse, Tawache, Amadablam, and other small peaks. The trail steeply ascends from Thukla until reaching the top of the ridge, There is an array of cairn memorials and large heaps of stones with prayer flags, remembering mountaineers who passed away on missions to climb Everest. Then your trail continues to Lobuche which takes about an hour. We will be trekking for a total of 5-6 hours today. 12km/ 7.5 miles. Stay overnight in the lodge.

Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep(5160m)

1. Gorak Shep
   1 day
   After breakfast hot breakfast in the morning, we continue our trek on the left bank of Khumbu glacier and a steep climb up to Changri glacier, and then a short descent to reach Gorak shep. It takes about 2 and a half hours. We took a lunch break there, booked a room dropped stuff then hiked to Everest Base Camp. Today is a very challenging day for most people. You have a choice to hike Kala Patthar (5545m) to catch a sunset on Everest instead of hiking to base camp. You can make it the next day. 10km/ 6.2 miles Stay overnight in the lodge.

Day 10: Hike Up to kalapathar (5545m) and trek to pheriche

1. 1 day
   Early in the morning, hike to Kala Pathar 5550m; meaning black stone. It is 400m ascend to Kala Pathar view point from the hotel, which takes max. 2 hours. Now the view is 360˙degreet view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Lingtren, Amadablam, Thamserku, Lobuche peak, and other peaks all around. There is also an unobstructed view of sunrise and sunset. Then we walk down to the hotel after breakfast and continue our trek to Pheriche via Lobuche and Thukla, the trail continues and gently descends till reaching Pheriche. Stay overnight in the lodge.

Day 11: Trek to Namche (3870m);

1. Namche Bazaar
   1 day
   Today we will trek from Pheriche back to Namche Bazaar. Today is another long day and can take approximately 8 to 9 hours. As you are heading downhill, to lower levels of altitude, and you can cover the ground quicker than on the way up. When you get back to Namche you will get to enjoy the delights at the Namche Bakery or play a few rounds of pool at Cafe Danfe before we rest up for the long walk back to Lukla tomorrow. 22km/ 13.7 miles

Day 12: Trek to Lukla(2800m)

1. Lukla
   1 day
   This is another long day and can be one of the hardest as your body is tired after the trek. You start the day going back down Namche Hill and then the long stretch back to Lukla. You will pass Phakding before starting the last uphill section into Lukla where we will sleep for one more night. Today’s trek can take 7 to 8 hours. 21km/ 13 miles. Overnight in Lukla in lodge.

Day 13: Flight from Lukla to kathmandu

1. Kathmandu
   5h
   After a hot breakfast at Lukla fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla at around 8:30 am. It is a picturesque flight of 35 minutes. Get back to your hostel, take a hot shower, give your clothes for laundry, and have some scrumptious delicacies at the café also do some last-hour shopping for loved ones and dear ones.

Pickup details

Our base is located in Paknajol, ward 16 , Kaldhara, Thamel .

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness