Everest trek is the second popular trekking trail after Annapurna trek. It passes deep through Sherpa community to Everest Base Camp. After arriving at Lukla via air trip most of the trekkers catch this trail. The trail leads north into mountainous Khumbu, high Sherpa homeland. The trail forks above the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar one route leads to Everest Base Camp and the viewpoint of Kala Patthar; the other for the beautiful Gokyo Lake. This trek will allow you to view world’s top Himalayan ranges, feel Sherpa hospitality and visit Sherpa museum, which tells the history of Sherpa’s mountaineering.
Days | Duration | Altitude | Location | Overnight |
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Day 01 | Altitude 1350m | Arrive at Kathmandu | At hotel | |
Day 02 | Lukla 'altitude 2800m and Phakding 'altitude 2610m | Fly to Lukla then trek from Lukla to phakding | At guest house | |
Day 03 | 6-7 hours | Namche Bazzar 'altitude 3440m | Trek from Phaking to Nammche Bazaar | At guest house |
Day 04 | Rest day at Namche Bazaar | At guest house | ||
Day 05 | 5-6 hours | Tenboche 'altitude 3810m | Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tenboche | At guest house |
Day 06 | 4-5 hours | Khumjung 'altitude 3800m | Tenboche to Khumjung | At guest house |
Day 07 | 8-9 hours | Lukla 'altitude 2800m | Khumjung to Lukla | At guest house |
Day 08 | 35-40 minutes | Altitude 1350m | Fly back to Kathmandu | At hotel |