Everest Base Camp Short Trek

Everest Base Camp Short Trek

Tour Description

Trip Facts

Group Size: 1 – 12

Trip Duration: 12 Days

Max Elevation: 5,545m, Kala Patthar

Difficulty: Strenuous

Accommodation and meals: As per itinerary

Best Season: Spring (March – May) and Autumn (September – November)

Starting Point: Kathmandu

Ending Point: Kathmandu

Revel in the grandeur of the world’s highest peak, Everest, witness the famed Sherpas in action and experience the magical Khumbu region on our Everest Base Camp Short Trek!

Everest Base Camp Short Trek Highlights

·         Experience Nepal’s most desired and popular trek – the Everest Base Camp Trek

·         Breathtaking view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse and the Khumbu Glacier from Kala Pattar

·         Authentic experience of Sherpa lifestyle, culture and hospitality

·         Explore the Sagarmatha National Park with the possibility of encountering rare Himalayan wildlife


Our 12 Day Everest Base Camp Short Trek is an exhilarating journey to the foothills of the world’s highest peak, Everest (8,848m) and back. It is a slightly shortened version of our standard 14 Day EBC Trek. As with most other treks in the Khumbu region, the EBC trek starts with a flight to Lukla. The trail passes through Phakding, Monjo and various other Sherpa villages to the major settlement of the region, Namche Bazaar.

Our first acclimatization day for the trip will be at Namche, where we will spend our rest day exploring the market town. Hikes to Khumjung village and Everest View Hotel are also popular options. The trek continues through Tengboche to Dingboche, where we will have our second acclimatization day.  Such acclimatization days are an important part of trekking in the Himalayas.

For the next part of the trek, you will follow the scenic trail to Lobuche. You’ll get witness views of various peaks along the Mahalangur Himal range such as Khumbutse, Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse and possibly even Everest. Past Lobuche lies the final settlement of the region, Gorakh Shep.

Once, we’re at Gorakh Shep, we will go for a late afternoon hike to the Everest Base Camp. The very next morning, we will also go for a pre-dawn hike up to Kala Pattar. In the span of just half a day, you’ll get to witness close-up views of the Khumbu glacier and the dreaded icefall, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Changtse and much more.

With our main objectives accomplished, we will now begin our return journey. Enjoy trekking through the scenic trails past the Sherpa villages, monasteries and forests once more. We will retrace our steps all the way to Lukla. As we catch the flight back to Kathmandu, the 12 Day Everest Base Camp Short Trek will come to an end.

Everest Base Camp Short Trek Difficulty

Everest Base Camp Short Trek is graded as a strenuous difficulty trek as it might be slightly more difficult due to less time available on the trail. The trek mostly takes place over 3000 meters with the peak altitude at 5,545m (Kala Patthar). Be prepared to trek for 6-7 hours a day over rough hilly and semi mountainous terrain. Over the course of the whole journey, you will cover a total distance of about 130km or so.

Best Season for Everest Base Camp Short Trek

The Everest Base Camp Short Trek can be performed all year long. However, some seasons are obviously better than others depending on your preferences. Spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November) are generally the best periods for the trek thanks to the stable weather and clear views during the periods.

Winter trekking is also possible but proper preparation is necessary for it. The temperature tends to drop very low during winter, particularly at higher altitudes. Extra snowfall means you get to enjoy extra snow on the mountains but there is also a possibility of passes getting blocked off and lodges remaining closed if the snowfall is excessive.

Monsoon is the off season for trekking in most parts of Nepal. The unpredictable downpour can mean mediocre views and a threat of landslides and floods. We only recommend this period for keen naturalists who wish to enjoy the blooming nature of this season.

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Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,650m), 30 min flight, 3 – 4 hours trek

Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 5 – 6 hours trek

Day 03: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m), 5 – 6 hours trek

Day 05: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m), 5 – 6 hours trek

Day 06: Acclimatization day at Dingboche

Day 07: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m), 5 – 6 hours trek

Day 08: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,180m), Hike to Everest Base Camp (5,365m), 7 hours trek

Day 09: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m), Trek from Gorak Shep to Pheriche (4,288m), 8 hours trek

Day 10: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 6 – 7 hours

Day 11: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m), 6 – 7 hours

Day 12: Return flight to Kathmandu, Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,650m), 30 min flight, 3 – 4 hours trek
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel or the designated meeting point in the morning. We will head to TIA for an early morning flight to Lukla. The flight will take no more than 30 minutes to complete and let you enjoy fantastic views of the Nepali terrain. After an exciting landing experience at the small hillside airstrip at Lukla, we will join up with the rest of our crew and begin our journey. The porters will handle the luggage for your and be on their way. As for us, we will start with the gentle trek through Sherpa villages and make our first stop at the village of Phakding.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 5 – 6 hours trek
The destination for today will be a major one; Namche Bazaar, the economic hub of the region. It is the largest settlement around and is also known as the gateway to Everest. We will start our trek through the pleasant pine forest and continue ascending north. The trail will take us past the Dudh Khosi River and through the villages of Chumoa and Monjo before reaching the entry point to the Sagarmatha National Park. Once we get our entry permit there, we will follow the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers once again. After a steep climb of a few hours, we will arrive at the market town of Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Since we are at almost 3500 meters already, it is a good idea to take a day off for acclimatization. Namche is a very developed and well equipped settlement with bakeries, restaurants, ATMs and even cyber cafes. Needless to say, you won’t be bored. If you are feeling energetic however, then popular outdoor options include hiking to the village of Khumjung (3,780m) and Everest View Hotel (3,880m). You’ll get a genuine experience of Sherpa lifestyle and culture there along with magnificent close up views of Everest and other peaks.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m), 5 – 6 hours trek
Following yesterday’s rest day, we will make an energetic hike all the way to Tengboche today. Starting at the edge of Namche, we will walk around to Sansa and reach the crossroads. One trail leads to Gokyo, so we will take the other one towards Everest. After a brief stop for rest at Phunki Thenga (3,250m), we will cross the Dudh Khosi River once again today and make a steep couple hour climb to eventually arrive at Tengboche. In the evening, you can visit the Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the entire region.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m), 5 – 6 hours trek
Wake up to a pleasant sunrise view of the Everest range at your lodge in Tengboche. As usual, we will begin the trek after breakfast and our first stop will be Debuche. Over the course of the day, we will cross the Imja Khola and trek north to Pangboche (3,860m) before following the Lobuche Khole and eventually arriving at Dingboche. Dingboche, known for its walled fields, is the final year long settlement in the region.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 06: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Acclimatization is a very important part of trekking at such high altitudes. If proper measures aren’t taken, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) or altitude sickness can be serious threats. Thus, we will take a day off our main trail to explore some interesting nearby locations. An excellent such location is the Nangkartshang Gompa ridge (4,800m), which offers spectacular views of Imja Tse (6,189m), Makalu (8,463m), Nuptse Glacier and more.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 07: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m), 5 – 6 hours trek
Following the second acclimatization day, we will reach almost 5000 meters on our trek today. We will trek through Duse, Kharkas and Duglha before steeply ascending through the glacial moraine. On your way, you will witness views of various peaks along the Mahalangur Himal range such as Khumbutse, Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse and possibly even Everest.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 08: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,180m), Hike to Everest Base Camp (5,365m), 7 hours trek
Today is one of the major days of the trek. We will head out of Lobuche after breakfast and our destination will be the final settlement in the region, Gorak Shep. The rough trail along the glacial moraine will have us at Gorak Shep in the early afternoon. After lunch, we will start our hike to the Everest Base Camp. Although at high altitude, the hike to Everest Base Camp isn’t that hard. The base camp sits on a glacier beneath the dreaded icefall at 5,365 meters. You can explore the camp surrounding while you’re there and enjoy the close-up views of Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse and more. To enjoy a good view of Everest, we will hike to Kala Pattar the next morning. Return to your lodge for overnight stay.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 09: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m), Trek from Gorak Shep to Pheriche (4,288m), 8 hours trek
Rise and shine early today for a pre-dawn hike to the famed vantage point of Kala Pattar. Chilly winds, freezing temperatures and rough trails will make sure our morning hike isn’t easy. But the effort will be more than worth it as Kala Pattar is one of the very best vantage points in the whole region. You’ll get to admire stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Changtse, Khumbutse and possibly more depending on how good visibility is. Take in the glorious view and click some pictures before heading back to Gorak Seph. After breakfast at the lodge, we will begin our return journey. We will retrace our steps and follow the same route back to Lobuche (4,940m). From Lobuche, we will trek further down the moraine and head west to the warmer settlement of Pheriche.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 6 – 7 hours
With the main goals of our Everest Base Camp Trek accomplished, all that’s left is to retrace our steps back to Kathmandu You’ll be able to intimately experience the nature and wildlife of the region once again as you trek through the pleasant forests of rhododendron and juniper. By the time we reach Namche, we’ll have descended almost a thousand meters.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m), 6 – 7 hours
The ‘trekking’ part of our journey is almost over now as we head out early on the last day. Since this is the return journey, the majority of the walk will be a descent. Similar to before, we will cross the Dudh Koshi River multiple times and also come across some Gompas on our way back to Lukla. Once at Lukla, we can have a small customary celebration with local delicacies to celebrate the completion of the trek.

Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Return flight to Kathmandu, Departure
Savor your last moments amidst the hills and mountains of Nepal. An early morning flight will take you from Lukla to Kathmandu in about 30 minutes, offering you the last aerial views of the stunning Khumbu region. Once at Kathmandu, you are free to spend your leisure time as you wish. You can head to Thamel for any souvenir shopping if you wish. Our representative will assist you with reaching the airport a few hours before flight time. We wish you a safe journey home and hope to see you again!

Meals – Breakfast