Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek – 10 Days
- Max Elevation: 5550m
- Meals: 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with 3 cups of tea/ coffee during the trek
- Transportation Domestic flight from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu, Pickup and drop from domestic airport to hotel and vice versa
- Group Size: 2 Min Pax
- Starts at: Kathmandu
- Ends at: Kathmandu
- Trip Route:
Lukla, phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, kala patthar, Pheriche, Namche, and Lukla
- Best Season: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)
Trip Highlights
- The world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest (8848 m)
- Everest base camp within 2 weeks
- Spectacular scenic flight
- Amazing landscapes of high snow mountains and green hills
- Eye catching views of Everest sunrise/sunset from Kala pathar
- Explore oldest Tengboche Monastery
- Experience Tibetan culture and Buddhism
- Dense forests and wide species of flowers
- Khumbu icefall and Khumbu glaciers
Trip Information
Overview
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (8.5km) (3 to 4 hrs,)
You’ll take an early flight from domestic terminal of International Airport, Kathmandu to Lukla. On the way, you will view the breathtaking mountains. After landing on Lukla, you will be taking rest, and head towards Phakding by following Dudh Koshi river crossing the suspension bridge, and see mani stone, prayer flag etc in the way.
On the first day of the trek, you will start viewing the beautiful mountains like Karyolung, Nupla and Gongla. You’ll take rest several stops for a short tea break or lunch break. You will be spending a night on Phakding.
Day 02: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (10 kilometers (6.2 miles) (6 to 8 hrs)
On the 2nd day, after having your breakfast, you will head towards Namche Bazaar. The trial involves high climbing and steep steps through the wildest forests, crossing river through swaying bridges.
After a long day hike, you will reach Namche Bazaar, where you will view the golden mountains at the sunset period. You will spend a night at Namche Bazaar.
Day 03: Namche to Tengboche (10 kilometers (6.2 miles) (5 to 6 hrs)
On the third day of the trek, we will begin our journey with early breakfast and head through narrow trails along with outstanding views of Mount Amadablam, Mount Tabuchi, Mount Thamserku etc.
After a few hours of walks, the trail will take you to the hilltop village of Tengboche.
Day 04: Trek to Dingboche (10 kilometers (6.2 miles) (5 to 6 hrs)
On the fourth day, the trek begins with the gradual steep climbs through the rhododendron forests. After climbing countless mani stones, you will reach Pangboche.
Again, the trail ascended to Dingboche and you’ll spend our night here. On the way to Dingboche, you will see a lot of yaks grazing over the pasture slopes of the cliffs. The amazing view of Mountain Lhotse, Amadablam, and Taboche will be just beyond your expectations.
Day 05: Tek to Lobuche (8 kilometers (5 miles)) (4 to 5 hrs)
On the fifth day of the trek, the trail will lead via little upwards climb and after crossing the suspension bridge to Thukla, a steep hike will take you to the Lobuche pass. You will see various colourful flags, Khagan Chorten, and a cemetery ground with hundreds of cairn memorials of died person on the mountain.
Besides Lobuche, will offers some breathtaking views of mountains also. Night stay will be at Lobuche.
Day 06: Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp (4 kilometers (2.5 miles)) (2 to 3 hrs)
On the sixth day, you’ll finally reach in the base camp which will make you proud and excited to be so close to the top of the world. The trails will be smoothly up and down. After having breakfast, first, you’ll head towards Gorak Shep through the wide trails and with the view of the Khumbu glacier and mountains.
After you reached Gorakshep, you will take some rest and after then head towards Everest Base Camp. From there you can view Mount Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt Pumori, Mt. Khumbutse, and Mt. Lingtren.
After enjoying some beautiful moments at Everest Base Camp you will again back to Gorakshep for the overnight.
Day 07: Trek to Kala Pattar and Back to Pheriche (13 kilometers (8 miles) ) (7 to 9 hours)
On the seventh day, early in the morning, you will hike to Kala Patthar. After reaching there your breath is truly taken away, with the panoramic Mountain View along with Khumbu Glacier. When you’re done viewing the mountains, you will trek back to Gorak Shep and then descend to Pheriche. You will spend a night at Pheriche.
Day 08: Trek to Namche Bazaar (14 kilometers (8.7 miles)) (6 to 7 hrs)
On the eighth day, you will trek back to Namche Bazaar. You will stop at a different place for a short tea break and lunch break. The trail continues via passing different Man stone, and stupas. Then you’ll reach Namche Bazaar and rest of the night.
Day 09: Trek back to Lukla (11 kilometers (6.8 miles)) (6 to 7 hrs)
On the ninth day of your trek, you’ll trek back down to the Lukla Airport, where you catch your flight to Kathmandu. The trail continues along the Dudh Koshi river with the flashback memorizing of past 10 days trek. Overnight stay at Lukla.
Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to your Hotel
On the last day of the trek, you will take a beautiful flight to come back to Kathmandu. After reaching to Kathmandu you will be transferred to your respective hotel.
Price Includes
- Airport pickup and hotel transfers by Private Vehicle.
- Three times Three meals a day- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and 3 cup’s of tea/Coffee a day during the trek.
- Accommodation in tea house during the trek.
- In a day time tea break with cookies every day.
- Seasonally fruits and desserts on the trek after dinner every day.
- 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu (3 star hotel) on the BB plan, 1 night before starting the trek and 1 night the day after returning from the trek.
- National park Trekking permits & local government permit and TIMS Card
- Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours, (-20 degree sleeping bag) and a duffel bag for the trekking, but you need to refund to the office after the trip.
- An experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, government license holder Trekking Guide with all his salary, food, Drinks, accommodation, equipment, transport, and insurance.
- From Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu by regular flight and Gorak Shep to Lukla by Helicopter.
- You will be under observation with a pulse oximeter to have your oxygen levels and heart rate measured twice a day during the trek. This is to catch the signs of Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) early, thus making trekking safer.
- Normal First aids kit box.
- One porter each two people.
- Nepal Holiday Treks And Tours trip completion certificate from the company side.
- All taxes and company service charge
Price Does not Include
- International airfare and visa fees
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wifi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry or any other things which are not mentioned by the company
- Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination
- Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue
- Tips for your guide and porter’s which is comparison.
- A strong, helpful, porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, (one porter for two people he will carry bag pack max 20-25kg).
- Extra expenses due to any event
- Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions or flight delays.