Short Everest Base Camp Trek

Enjoy a scenic morning flight to Lukla. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From here, Overnight in Phakding.

Enjoy a walk through beautiful pine forests via a trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. Cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages before reaching the entrance of the Everest National Park. After crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and ascend on a steep trail to reach Namche Bazaar, probably the biggest town in the Everest region and capital of the Sherpas.

The route to Tengboche is a spiritual one comprising of various monasteries and temples. You will be visiting the Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual center of Khumbu situated at an elevation of 12,700ft. The trail heads through Kayangjuma towards Sansa and a pine forest before entering Tengboche. You will spend the night at a local lodge.

The hike to Dingboche is at an elevation of 14,000 ft. You will also be walking over a suspension bridge that is really famous for offering spectacular views of Ama Dablam. The valley will slowly begin to open up as you approach the confluence of the Lobuche River. A steep climb across the river will bring you to Dingboche. You will spend the night in a local lodge.

Lobuche lies at an elevation of 16,170ft. On the way to Lobuche, you will pass by a number of stone memorials to honor climbers who failed in their attempt to make it to the peak of Mt. Everest. This route will also offer you views of Nuptse, Cholatse, Thamserku, and several other magnificent peaks. As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, you will gain the closest view of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. You will spend the night in a local lodge.

Lobuche - Gorakshep (5,160m) - Everest Base Camp (5,364m) Gorakshep (7-8 hrs, 15 km)

This is probably the most thrilling day of the trek. After lunch at Gorak Shep, you will hike up the notorious Khumbu icefall. From here, you will walk to the Everest Base Camp. You will spend an hour or so exploring the camp side which is gifted with scenic beauty. You will then trek back to Ghorakshep, and spend the night in a local lodge there.

Gorakshep - Kala Patthar (5,545m) - Pheriche (4,280m, 15km, 7-8 hrs)

Kalapathar is the highest height of this trek. It presents the best possible views of Mt Everest. Along with Everest, other peaks also rise spectacularly all around Kala Patthar. From Kala Patthar, you will walk down to Periche which lies and an elevation of 4280 m and stay the night in a guest house.

We descend through a hillside filled with rhododendron and juniper trees and cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. The path eventually reaches Sansa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse.

Today, we embark on a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. We cross several suspension bridges and pass numerous monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla.

You will take around 35 minutes an early morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your respective hotels.