🏔️ Trip Overview:
- Duration: 14 Days
- Max Altitude: 5,364m (Everest Base Camp) / 5,545m (Kala Patthar)
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Best Seasons: Spring (March-May) & Autumn (September-November)
- Start/End Point: Kathmandu, Nepal
🗓️ Itinerary
📅 Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m)
- Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)
- Transfer to hotel & trek briefing
- Explore Thamel (a famous tourist area)
- 🏨 Overnight in Kathmandu
📅 Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,860m) & Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
- Morning Flight to Lukla (35 minutes scenic flight)
- Meet the trekking crew & begin the trek
- Walk through Dudh Koshi River Valley
- 🥾 Trek Distance: ~8km (3-4 hours)
- 🏡 Overnight in Phakding
📅 Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
- Cross suspension bridges & enter Sagarmatha National Park
- First view of Mt. Everest at Top Danda! 🏔️
- 🥾 Trek Distance: ~10km (6 hours)
- 🏡 Overnight in Namche Bazaar (acclimatization hub)
📅 Day 4: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar
- Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for stunning mountain views 🌄
- Visit Sherpa Museum & explore Namche’s cafes 🏔️☕
- 🏡 Overnight in Namche
📅 Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m)
- Walk through rhododendron forests 🌿
- Visit Tengboche Monastery, the largest in the region 🏯
- 🥾 Trek Distance: ~9km (5-6 hours)
- 🏡 Overnight in Tengboche
📅 Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)
- Enter the alpine zone 🌿→❄️
- First views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam & Island Peak!
- 🥾 Trek Distance: ~10km (5-6 hours)
- 🏡 Overnight in Dingboche
📅 Day 7: Acclimatization in Dingboche
- Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m) for panoramic views 🏔️
- Rest & prepare for higher altitude
- 🏡 Overnight in Dingboche
📅 Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
- Walk through Thukla Pass, a memorial site for fallen climbers 🎗️
- 🥾 Trek Distance: ~8km (5 hours)
- 🏡 Overnight in Lobuche
📅 Day 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) & Back to Gorak Shep (5,164m)
- Walk through the Khumbu Glacier 🧊
- Reach Everest Base Camp! 🎉🏔️
- 🥾 Trek Distance: ~12km (7-8 hours)
- 🏡 Overnight in Gorak Shep
📅 Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) & Trek to Pheriche (4,210m)
- Early morning hike to Kala Patthar for the best Everest views! 🌅
- Descend to Pheriche for warmer temperatures
- 🥾 Trek Distance: ~14km (7 hours)
- 🏡 Overnight in Pheriche
📅 Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Retrace steps through forests & rivers
- 🥾 Trek Distance: ~14km (6-7 hours)
- 🏡 Overnight in Namche Bazaar
📅 Day 12: Trek to Lukla
- Final trekking day! Enjoy the last mountain views ⛰️
- Celebrate with the trekking crew 🎊
- 🥾 Trek Distance: ~19km (6-7 hours)
- 🏡 Overnight in Lukla
📅 Day 13: Fly Back to Kathmandu
- Morning flight to Kathmandu
- Rest or explore Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Durbar Square)
- 🏨 Overnight in Kathmandu
📅 Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu
- Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport ✈️
- Take amazing memories with you! 📸🎒
💰 Estimated Cost (Per Person)
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Permits (TIMS & Sagarmatha National Park) | $50 |
| Round-Trip Flight (Kathmandu-Lukla) | $400 |
| Guide & Porter | $600-$800 |
| Food & Accommodation | $30-$50 per day |
| Miscellaneous (gear, insurance, tips) | $200+ |
| Total | $1,500 – $2,500 |
🎒 Packing List Essentials
✅ Clothing: Thermal base layers, down jacket, trekking pants, gloves, beanie
✅ Footwear: Sturdy trekking boots, warm socks
✅ Gear: Sleeping bag (-10°C), trekking poles, sunglasses, headlamp
✅ Health: Diamox (for altitude sickness), first aid kit, sunscreen
✅ Documents: Passport, permits, travel insurance
❗ Trekking Tips
✔️ Acclimatize Properly – Take rest days & stay hydrated
✔️ Go Slow – Avoid rushing to prevent altitude sickness
✔️ Cash is King – No ATMs beyond Namche Bazaar
✔️ Pack Light – Keep your backpack under 10kg
✔️ Respect the Culture – Always ask before taking photos of locals
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