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Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
Walking on the lap of the Great Himalayas with the crystal clear view of majestic mountains just in front of your eyes is possible only in the Everest Region. Everest base camp trek is the most awe-inspiring popular trekking trail of Nepal in the world. It is one of the outstanding destinations for adventure trekkers and offers the best opportunity to gain the Himalayan experience.
It is designed to fulfill the dream of many trekkers of experiencing the historic route to the base of the world’s highest mountain. The trek along the Everest Base Camp is not only a trek to the Everest Region but also a great opportunity to capture the incredible beauties of the Khumbu region from the viewpoint called Kalapathar (5,550m). You can have a spectacular view of the world’s highest mountain Mount Everest (8848m) along with other eight-thousanders including Mt. Lhotse, Mt Makalu, and Mt Cho Oyu from the Everest base camp but for the best view of these mountains, you have to climb up little to Kala Patthar.
Along with the mountain views, this trek also helps you to know about the living style of the world-famous, successful, and bravest climbers- The Sherpas. On the other hand, you can spend some time in Sagarmatha National Park watching the beautiful floras and faunas protected in the national park. The trek does not end up here; you can furthermore visit the local villages, and many monasteries, and enjoy the peculiar landscapes and the hospitality of Sherpas.
Here is 12 days Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary for your general ideas. We have created this outline itinerary from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary of EBC Trek:-
Day 01 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,650m). 3/4 hrs trek
Day 02 : Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440m). - 6 hrs trek
Day 03 : Acclimatization day.
Day 04 : Trek to Tengboche (3,860m). - 5 hr strek
Day 05 : Trek to Dingboche (4,410m). - 5 hr strek
Day 06 : Another Acclimatization day.
Day 07 : Trek to Lobuche (4910m). - 4 hrs trek
Day 08 : Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and overnight at Gorakshep (5,180m). - 7/8 hrs trek
Day 09 : Trek to Pheriche (4,210m) via Kalapatthar (5,545m). - 6 hrs trek
Day 10 : Trek to Namche (3,440m) - 7 hr trek
Day 11 : Trek to Lukla (2,850m) - 7 hrs trek
Day 12 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,400m) - 35 minutes flight