Everest Base Camp Trek 11 Days

Maximum altitude: Lukla (2860m)

Flight duration: 40-45 minutes

Trekking duration: 3-4 hrs

Overnight: Phakding

We will take a mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla at the start of the Everest Base Camp Trek 11 days. Our staff will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport, where you can board your flight. The journey takes you through the high Himalayan landscapes of the region. You will get sweeping views of the entire region from the flight.

After landing at the Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, you will start the trek in the region. The beautiful trail of the area takes you through the challenging landscapes. The course begins as you rest in Lukla for some time and have a meal.

Lukla airport is considered one of the most dangerous airports in the region. There are narrow runways in the area of only around 500m. You will continue trekking in the region, passing through the challenging trail.

The trail passes alongside the Dudh Kosi River from Lukla. You will trek 3-4 hours from Lukla to arrive at Phakding. There are many challenging up and down trails to the destination. Finally, after arriving at the destination of Phakding, you will explore the region and then rest overnight at the teahouse.

Maximum altitude: Namche Bazaar (3445m)

Trekking duration: 3-4 hrs

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

The beautiful trail to Namche on this day takes you through the challenging terrains of the Khumbu region. You will pass through the beautiful trails after having an early morning breakfast. There are many difficult terrains that you will observe along the path to Namche Bazaar.

The uphill terrains of the trek will take you through various cultural settlements of the region. Before arriving at Namche, there were multiple settlements, including Jorsale and Monjo. Trekkers will also need to traverse through numerous suspension bridges over the majestic Dudh Koshi river in the region.

The forested trail of the region passes through the beautiful landscapes of the Sagarmatha National Park. After trekking and climbing around 600-meter on a steep incline, you will arrive at Jorsale. The rugged terrains include scenic viewpoints from where you can observe the panoramic mountain vista.

After trekking in the incredible region for a few hours, you will finally arrive at the beautiful settlement of Namche. The commercial town provides you with extraordinary exploration opportunities. There are numerous hotels, restaurants, cafes, and others. There you can also find many souvenir shops. Finally, you can rest overnight at the teahouse in Namche.

Maximum altitude: Namche Bazaar (3445m)

Trekking duration: 4-5 hrs

Overnight: Tengboche

After observing the gorgeous Himalayan sunrise from various viewpoints in Namche, you will have your meal and continue your trek. You need to cross multiple challenging terrains to arrive at Tengboche. The scenic views of the snow-clad mountains will welcome you along the trail.

There are cultural landmarks along the route, including monuments, Gompas, and chortens. There are many prayer flags and prayer wheels along the course as well. We will walk the stone steps to the Mongla Pass (3975 m). Mt. Ama Dablam and other snow-clad mountains of the region will enchant you as you move uphill.

After a few hours of trekking in this challenging terrain, you will finally arrive at Tengboche Village. There you can observe and explore the beautiful and religiously significant Tengboche monastery. The Tengboche Monastery is quite famous among Buddhist followers in the region. It is widely considered the major spiritual landmark of the area.

There you can observe nuns and monks busy with their lifestyles. You can also join them in the morning and evening prayers. There are various gorgeous viewpoints from which you can observe the Himalayan landscapes of serene mountains. Finally, you can explore and rest in the Tengboche teahouse for the night.

Maximum altitude: Dingboche (4350m)

Trekking duration: 4-5 hrs

Overnight: Dingboche

We will wake up early to observe the gorgeous Himalayan sunrise and then continue our trek to Dingboche. You will indeed have to cross various challenging terrains to arrive at the destination of Dingboche. You will cross the region's various cultural settlements, allowing you to explore the local community.

There are forests along the trail, where you can find rhododendron forests. There are pine and fir trees as well. You can also find Khumbila Khola valley near the ridge. You can observe the 360-degree views of the region's entire Himalayas from the top, including Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Taboche, and others.

The spectacular trek takes you alongside the Imja Khola. You will climb uphill to Dingboche village, a beautiful settlement quite different from the lower region trails. Many yaks graze with herders along the route. There are walls, and barricades in the settlements to protect the crops from harsh winds. You can rest overnight in the Dingboche teahouse.

Acclimatization is an essential part of the high-altitude trekking journey. There are attractive acclimatization points in the region where you can acclimatize. Acclimatization is necessary to tackle altitude sickness along the trails.

There is a Nangkartshang peak in the region where you can climb during the acclimatization. You can observe the snow-clad mountains and another Himalayan vista from the summit.

The beautiful hiking points of the region are hence, quite ideal for these reasons. Thus, the Dingboche provides you with the best acclimatization in the area. You will return overnight to a teahouse around Dingboche and rest.

Maximum altitude: Lobuche (4950m)

Trekking duration: 4-5 hrs

Overnight: Lobuche

We will start our trek in the Everest region with an early morning breakfast in the teahouse in Dingboche. From Dingboche, you will continue your trek to the region's beautiful landscape. There are stunning vistas of the snow-clad mountains of the area. The trail then begins with the narrow path that leads you to Dughla.

We then descend downhill, observing the silver mountains, including Mt. Pumori. Trekkers will cross the beautiful stream in the region and arrive at the village settlement. From the beautiful area of Dughla, you can continue the beautiful trail to Lobuche. You will then ascend the Khumbu Glacier's terminal moraine.

The trail then leads you to the various courses alongside Chupki Lhara ridge. From the top of the ridge, you can observe the Himalayan vista. Trekkers can observe the religiously significant heritage of the area. Along the trail, this includes many Buddhist monasteries, chortens, and prayer flags.

A beautiful Memorial Shrine indicated to the climbers who perished in the region is along the trails. The area also includes Khumbu glacial moraine that we cross to reach Lobuche. We will rest at Lobuche teahouse in the evening.

Maximum altitude: EBC (5364 m)

Trekking duration: 8-9hrs

Overnight: Gorakshep

The trail to EBC is the highlight of the Everest Base Camp Trek 11 days trek. The trekking route starts early in the morning, and you will need to cover a long distance during this walk section. There are uphill and downhill terrains in the region. You will reach the ultimate goal of the trek on this journey, which is Everest's base camp.

The trail then leads you through the Gorakshep. It is the last settlement of the region and the original place where the expeditions for Mount Everest began. After walking through these trails, you will reach Gorakshep. You can eat and rest for some time at the teahouse and leave your backpacks at the teahouse.

After resting for some time, you can start your trek to Everest Base Camp. The trail then takes you to the top of the Khumbu glacier. From there, you can observe the Khumbu Icefall. The trekkers must pass through challenging terrains to reach the Everest Base Camp (5364 m).

The exciting base camp area provides sweeping views of the entire Himalayan landscape. There will be magnificent views of Khumbuste, Mt. Nuptse, Pumori, and other snow-clad mountains. After exploring the region for some time and taking awesome pictures, you can return to Gorak Shep in the evening.

Maximum altitude: Kalapathar (5554m)

Trekking duration: 7-8hrs

Overnight: Pheriche

Finally, from Gorak shep, you will make your way to another incredible viewpoint known as Kala Pathar. The trail begins as you climb to the attractive destination. The trek starts in the morning, so we will get to observe the most extraordinary Himalayan sunrises of all time. Kala Pathar also provides you with sweeping 360-degree views of the region.

You will start early to observe the Himalayan sunrise from the Kalapathar viewpoint. Finally, you will trek back from Kalapathar to Gorak Shep after exploring and descending the trails. After some time, you can rest and explore before returning to Pheriche. Pheriche is a beautiful destination that provides a different perspective of the region.

Maximum altitude: Namche Bazaar (3345m)

Trekking duration: 5-6 hrs

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

Trekkers will start their walk by having a meal in the teahouse. From there, you can continue your journey through the challenging terrains. The trail of the trek provides you with the snow-clad Himalayan vista. The beautiful course will lead you through the rugged landscapes.

The descending trail is relatively easy as it quickly takes you through the beautiful terrains. There are various challenging steep ascents in the region as well. The area's diverse wildlife, flora, and fauna are exciting for all travelers. After you arrive at the destination of Namche, you can explore the vibrant atmosphere of the region.

Maximum altitude: Namche Bazaar (3345m)

Trekking duration: 8-9 hrs

Overnight: Lukla

We will start our trek in Namche and continue to Lukla on this trek section. The incredible scenic trail takes you through various challenging terrains. The course is mostly descending with some uphill ascents. Since you have trekked the same path before in the trek, you will have a different perspective of the region.

Trekkers will pass through the settlements of Phakding, Monjo, and Jorsale to arrive at Lukla. Our trekking journey of Everest Base Camp Trek 11 Days comes to an end. You can rest at the lodge in the evening before flying back to Kathmandu the next day.

Lukla altitude: 1,300m/4,265ft

Flight Duration: 35 min flight

You will take the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla early in the morning, observing the Everest region and its serene landscapes. After arriving in Kathmandu, you can travel to your next destination.