Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days Highlights

Thrilling scenic flight to Lukla, the gateway to Base Camp

Sherpa Culture and tradition

Tibetan Buddhism and practices, monasteries, and Chortens Walking into the woodland of tall rhododendron, pines, firs, and junipers trees

The highest base camp of the highest mountain, Mt. Everest Breathtaking sunrise and sunset view from Kala Patthar

Overview

Everest Base Camp is the base camp of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. Everest Base Camp trek is one of the best treks in the Himalayas. It includes all the best features and attributes of the Everest region. Everest region has spectacular mountain peaks, scenic views, and loyal & friendly Sherpa. The region has many appeals about both its cultural aspect and natural setting. Thus, it is one of the most amazing trekking destinations in the entire world. Trekking to Everest, the Region trail passes through the ethnic villages of the region. The mountain views are seen along the way with the rich natural terrain. Besides that, the prospect of Sherpa tradition makes the Everest Base Camp trek a daring feat of adventure in the alpine lands of Khumbu. You will find a unique culture and social life in the Himalayas. It differs from the socio-cultural lifestyle of the people of Kathmandu. Along with the base camp of Mt. Everest, this trek presents many other attractions. Like; Sagarmatha National Park, Kala Patthar, the sight of three further towering peaks (Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Cho Oyu), and the beautiful villages of Sherpa: Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Dingboche. Moreover, Chortens, the monasteries, the prayers flags, the backdrop of the magical mountain make the trek more special. The biodiversity of the place, forest, mountain animals & seasonal birds is all enchanting. You will have an amazing time in the Himalayas with rivers, lakes, waterfalls, springs, and glaciers also coruscating around landscapes. These are very beautiful and refreshing. Here, trekkers get a very good opportunity to get close to the natural attractions of the Khumbu regions. A settlement at a higher altitude and their way of living is another interesting aspect. Everest Base Camp 12 Days Trek starts with the 30 mins short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. After arrival in Lukla, you get pleasure from the amazing green hills. Lukla is an entry point of the Everest region. From Lukla, the trekking trail descends to the Cheplung, Sherpa village. Then the trail to Ghat offers the pristine view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru. The trek from Phakding takes you through the green Dudh Koshi Valley. It is rich in Flora and Fauna, Sherpa Village, and Buddhist Monasteries. First, you pass Benkar village, then Monjo village which is the entrance point of Sagarmatha National park. Then the trail continues to Jorsale and finally to Namche Bazaar. From Namche trail continues through the dense forest, National Park, rivers, and glacial to another Sherpa village, Tengboche. This village has Tengboche Gompa. It is the oldest and scared Gompa. From where you get a majestic view of peaks like; Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Taboche, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. Follow the route of the National Park office health post near Debuche. Then the trail traces alongside Imja Khola to the beautiful villages Pangboche, Somare, Orso, & Dingboche. Dingboche is also known as the ‘summer valley’. Next, the trail from Dingboche ascends further to the village Dusa. Then comes at a fork Dughla which heads toward Lobuche through Thokla Pass. With the amazing view of Taboche, Cholatse Peak, and a glimpse of Khumbu glacier, Lobuche Kharka, and Awi peak, we reach Lobuche. With the higher elevation, the trail from Lobuche to Gorakshep is steep and of moraine glacier. This trail is considered the most difficult trail in the entire trek. Gorakshep is the last human settlement on the way to Base Camp. And it is also the final stop to stay on the way to Everest Base Camps as trekkers aren’t allowed to stay in Base Camp. From Gorakshep, Everest Base Camp is only two hours far. From here, you get the see the Khumbu Icefall and other mountains. But Mount Everest is not seen from EBC, so trekkers hike to Kala Patthar. The trail from Gorakshep takes you along the Khumbu Glacier-foot of Everest to Kala Patthar. From Kala Patthar, you have the best view of the Himalayan Range including Mt. Everest. Most trekkers start their journey in the early morning. It gives the perfect vision of the gleaming mountain peaks of Mt. Everest, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Nuptse, and Pumori. After that, you descend following the same trail with more amazing, enchanting, and breathtaking views.