Lukla to Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Lukla to Phakding
From Lukla, you will begin your real adventure from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. Today’s destination is the small village of Phakding, which lies 7.5 km from Lukla. Approximately 4 hours of the hike will take you to this village, where you will stay for a night at Buddha lodge, one of the best lodges in Phakding.
The road will pass through the villages and farms of the local Sherpa people. On a suspension bridge, you will cross the Thadokhola River, from which you will observe a magnificent view of Kusum Kangura (6367 m). If lucky, you can see musk deer running along the steep rocks.
Day 2: Phakding to Namche
After the first night in the mountains, prepare to begin your ascent. Today, prepare to see the ancient yet modern Namche Bazaar, the trade center of Sherpas. Today you will cover the distance of 10 km within 6 to 7 hours of hike.
The trail to Namche Bazaar goes along a beautiful canyon, which you will now and then cross over numerous suspension bridges. Having passed half the path planned for today, you will see the first snowy peak – Thamserku.
You will cross another suspension bridge, and the path will go up sharply. And now you can see the Namche Bazaar ahead – the only city on the track, while the remaining villages usually show only a few lodges. There is a post office, a market, a hospital, and even an Irish pub.
There are multiple lodges available for you to choose your accommodation. Panorama Lodge, Nirvana Home, and Himalayan lodge, to name a few.
After accommodating in a hotel, you can walk around the city with time and energy.
Day 3: Namche Acclimatization
The city itself lies at the height of 3440 m above sea level and around ice peaks. It is a semicircle; from anywhere in the city, you can see another part of it. There are also many good cafes in Namche Bazaar, so don’t just sit and drink but walk around the neighborhood to get the best acclimatization.
By climbing to a height of 4000 meters, you will reach a memorial dedicated to the family of Edmund Hillary, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, including Everest and Ama Dablam.
Namche Bazaar – Way from Lukla to Everest Base Camp
Day 4: Namche to Tengboche
Another morning in Namche Bazaar, you will leave this wonderful place today. You will go out onto the path that stretches along a half-kilometer cliff and see the handsome Ama-Dablam ahead in half an hour.
After 4 hour hike, you will reach Tengboche (3930 m) and stay at hotel Himalayan. Since you have plenty of time, you can visit the famous Tengboche monastery. You can learn the unique history of this place, visit the service, and those who wish can get an audience with the Lama. In this temple, the blessing ceremony occurs for climbers who go to the top of the world.
Day 5: Tengboche to Dingboche
Your goal today will be to reach Dingboche existing at 4410 m, right at the foot of the majestic Ama Dablam. Today, you will cover a distance of 10.5 km with approximately 6 hours of walking.
If you feel dizziness, nausea, fatigue, drowsiness, or a mild headache, don’t get alarmed; all these are entirely normal. As you continue your journey, you will learn to listen to your body and cope with the miner as efficiently as possible.
Along the way, you will admire the six-thousand-meter Thamserku and Ama Dablam, which has already changed its shape and turned into a giant pyramid.
Overnight stay at Moonlight lodge in Dingboche.
Day 6: Dingboche Rest
You will spend the entire day today resting and preparing your body to ascent ad exceed the mark of 5000 m the following days.
Dingboche is the optimal resting spot for this purpose. Locals have built fences of stones to prevent their farms from wild animals.
Here begins the valley of the alpine tundra, with no trees.
Dingboche – Way from Lukla to Everest Base Camp
Day 7: Dingboche to Lobuche
After much-needed rest, you will embark on your journey to Lobuche, 9 km from Dingboche. Within 5 hours of waking, you will reach the Lobuche village, where you can admire the colossal scale of the glacier and stay overnight at Himalayan Eco Resort.
The route runs through the Phalung Karpo valley at an altitude of 4340 meters. There are several seasonal huts among the harsh and majestic rocks and breathtaking panoramas of the Ama Dablam Mountains.
Day 8: Lobuche to EBC to Gorakshep
This day is marked with reaching your destination Everest Base Camp. The early morning trek from Lobuche will take you to Gorakshep within 1 to 2 hours, the distance being merely 4.5 km.
The views around change and the sharp peak of Nuptse (7861 m) open up to your eyes. The trail here is no longer as well-trodden as in previous days, and you must carefully look under your feet.
After lunch, you will go to the base camp of Everest. This is the holy of holies of mountaineering.
The distance from Gorakshep to Everest Base camp is 3.5 km, which you can cross within 2 hours of hiking. From Everest Base Camp, you can also admire the scale of the Khumbu icefall and absorb its unique aura and energy. Enjoy the grandeur of Everest that will remain with you as long as you live.
You will return to Gorakshep, have dinner, and rest at Buddha lodge.
Day 9: Hike to Kala Patthar and back to Pheriche
This day is marked by the climbing of the summit of the Kala Patthar (black stone of Nepal) that smiles at the height of 5644 m. Contrary to your expectations, this day will be easy, as climbing Kala Patthar is not so difficult.
Covering a distance of 1.3 km within 2 hours, you will reach the top of Kala Patthar, where you can have a stunning view of the entire Himalayan range. Here is the highest point of the route.
From the top of Kala Patthar, Everest appears before you in all its grandeur. And now the setting sun gradually repaints the highest mountain in the world in a blood-red color.
It would help if you hurried down before it gets too dark, as you have to return to Pheriche. You have to hike 10 km for 5 to 6 hours to reach Pheriche, where you will stay overnight at Everest Inn.
Day 10: Pheriche to Namche
After long days of ascent, it is time to return to the valley of civilization, Namche Bazaar. Today, you have to cover a distance of 18 km, so get ready to walk for 6 to 7 hours. However, you do not have to rush and enjoy your walk slowly.
The landscape will change slowly to lavish greenery; perhaps, on the way, you will meet groups that have yet to conquer Everest Base Camp.
Day 11: Namche to Lukla
Today you need to reach Lukla crossing a distance of 18 km. The crossing takes 6-8 hours, but with stops, it can take the whole day. You will take a leisurely trek to Lukla, where you can view the lush green scenery surrounding the Sherpa villages.
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