Day by Day Everest Base Camp Trek Plan- A Detailed Overview
Day 1 Plan: Flying to Lukla (2,800m/ 9,186ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610m/ 8,562ft)
Flight Duration: 35 minutes
Trekking Duration: 4 hours
Total Trekking Distance: 6.2km/ 3.8 miles
The first day of the Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary will kick start with an exciting flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. This flight will be scheduled for the morning, so you will be able to continue with the
trekking part when there is sufficient daylight.
Our staff will receive you at your hotel and transfer you to the domestic terminal of the Tribhuvan International Airport. Then, you will fly over the lush hills and deep valleys heading toward th Himalayan region.
In-flight, you will be rewarded with stunning aerial views of the majestic eastern Himalayan region. After making your landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport, you will take a short break and prepare for the trekking journey up ahead.
The trekking route further from Lukla stretches across Chelpung Village and Chaurikharka Village. This scenic trekking route will reward you with stunning views of Mount Khumbila as you head toward your resting destination in Phakding.
Day 2 Plan: Trekking to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/ 11,286ft)
Trekking Duration: 6 hours
Total Trekking Distance: 7.4km/ 4.5 miles
From Day 2 of your Everest Base Camp Trek day by day itinerary, you will commence your full-fledged trekking part. On this day, you will follow the beautiful trekking route alongside the Dudh Koshi River and cross beautiful high-altitude settlements of the region like Toktok Village, Benkar Village, Monjo Village and Jorsale Village.
Monjo Village is also the checkpoint for the Sagarmatha National Park and your permit to enter the park will be checked here. On this day’s trek, you will cross around five suspension bridges including the Twin Bridge, at the foothills of Namche Bazaar.
From Twin Bridge, you will walk about an hour to reach the Sherpa capital. You will be able to catch the first-ever majestic views of Everest on this day’s route from Larja Bridge.
Day 3 Plan: Acclimatizing at Namche and hike to Everest View Hotel (3,962m/ 13,000ft)
Trekking Duration: 2 hours
Total Trekking Distance: 5.4km/ 3.3miles
Before moving along with day by day Everest Base Camp Trek plan for the higher region, you will halt your journey here. It is important to acclimatize properly before ascending to the higher elevation and Namche is the most ideal destination to make your acclimatization enjoyable.
For the acclimatizing hike on this day, Everest View Hotel will be your destination. After the hike, you can also explore other popular highlights of the region, such as Khumjung and Khunde Village, Hillary School, Sagarmtha National Park Visitor Centre, Khumjung Monastery, etc.
Day 4 Plan: Trekking to Tengboche (3,874m/ 12,709ft)
Trekking Duration: 6 hours
Total Trekking Distance: 9.2km/ 5.7 miles
On this day’s trek plan, you will follow the lush woodlands on a gradually ascending trail to reach Kenjoma Village. From this segment, the views of Dudhkoshi Valley, Tengboche Hill, Everest and Ama Dablam are simply extraordinary.
Then, you will cross the beautiful Sansa Village before taking the descending route toward Phunki Thenga Village. After enjoying your lunch here, you will then continue walking across the pine forest and mani stone to reach Tengboche.
The Tengboche Monastery in this village is the largest monastery in the Everest region and you can also visit it during the evening to offer prayers. This monastery is blessed with panoramic views of Himalayan peaks, such as Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Thamserku and Lhotse.
Day 5 Plan: Trekking to Dingboche (4,400m/ 14,435ft)
Trekking Duration: 5 hours
Total Trekking Distance: 12km/ 7.4 miles
Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary plan on this day will take you to a significant altitude in the alpine zone. So, it is very important to keep yourself warm and stay hydrated. After starting your trek from Tengboche, you will make your descent through the lush forests of rhododendron, confer and birch trees.
This downhill trail will then bring you to Deboche Village. From here, you will cross the Imja Khola and head toward Pangboche Village. You will then continue moving along with the trail in the Imja Valley and alongside the Lobuche River to reach Dingboche Village.
Day 6 Plan: Resting and exploring at Dingboche
Day 6 of your Everest Base Camp Trek day by day exploration plan will be another acclimatization day before you ascend further. Like your acclimatization at Namche, you can do an acclimatization hike to Nangkartshang (5,100m/ 1,6732ft) or Chukkung Valley.
From these popular hiking destinations in the region, you will be able to panoramic views of mountains such as Ama Dabalam, Cholatse, Tabohce, Makalu, Thamersku, Baruntse and many more.
Day 7 Plan: Trekking to Lobuche (4,940m/ 16,207ft)
Trekking Duration: 5 hours
Total Trekking Distance: 8.5km/ 5.2 miles
After a proper rest day at Dingboche, on this day, you will start your trek following the ridge line overlooking the Pheriche Valley. The valley starts to narrow down as you get closer to Dusa Village. Then, after crossing a stream, you will arrive at Dughla Village.
On the path further up ahead, you will reach Dughla Pass, a memorial shrine for mountaineers. During the last stretch, the trail drops to the moraine of Khumbu Glacier and you will trek across it to reach Lobuche.
Day 8 Plan: Trekking to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/ 17,598ft) via Gorakshep (5,180m/ 16,994ft)
Trekking Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Total Trekking Distance: 15km/ 9.3 miles
It's finally time to head toward the main goal of this day by day Everest Base Camp Trek plan. From Lobuche, you will continue following the moraines of glacier and reach Gorakshep Village.
You will take your lunch break here and then continue your exploration of the Everest Base Camp. It will take you about 2 hours to reach base camp from here. At the bottom of the mightiest peak on the planet, you will be surrounded by other towering peaks and glaciers.
After taking your time to relish the beauty of the Himalayas from its foot, you will then make your return to Gorakshep for overnight rest.
Day 9 Plan: Hiking to Kalapatthar (5,644m/ 18,517ft) and trekking to Pheriche (4,200m/ 13,779ft)
Trekking Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Total Trekking Distance: 9.6km/ 5.96 miles
The views of the surrounding peaks are not clear from the Everest Base Camp. That's why most Everest Base Camp Trek itineraries also include the hike to Kalapatthar. Your morning hike from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar will take about two hours.
Although traversing the rugged mountain terrain can be slightly difficult, the panoramic views of Everest, Khumbutse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Pumori, Thamserku, Nuptse and other surrounding peaks will make up for it.
This hike will officially mark the end of your Himalayan endeavor and you will then begin your descending hike to Pheriche Village.
Day 10 Plan: Trekking to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/ 11,286ft)
Trekking Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Total Trekking Distance: 14.3km/ 8.88 miles
From Pheriche, you will follow the downhill trail across the rhododendron and juniper forest to reach the bank of Dudh Koshi. After crossing the bridge over the river, the rapid descent will bring you to Sansa Village.
The winding trails and another walk through the thick woodland will finally bring you to Namche Bazaar. Take your time to explore vibrant Sherpa town and check out cafes and restaurants to enjoy the delicacies that you missed during the high altitude trekking part.
Day 11 Plan: Trekking to Lukla (2,800m/ 9,186ft)
Trekking Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Total Trekking Distance: 13.5km/ 8.38 miles
This is the final Everest Base Camp Trek day by day plan. On this day, you will make your return to Lukla, the gateway of Everest, to return back to Kathmandu. After breakfast at Namche Bazaar, you will retrace your steps on the same mainstream route at the bank of Dudh Koshi.
After exiting the Sagarmatha National Park from mOnjo, you will ascend across Chaurikharka Village above th river to reach Lukla. Take your time to admire the majestic Himalayan ambiance and beautiful Sherpa settlement; tomorrow, you will depart from the Everest region and head back to Kathmandu.
Day 12 Plan: Flying back to Kathmandu (1,400m/ 4,593ft)
Flight Duration: 35 minutes
Flying Distance: 138km/ 85.74 miles
This is the final day of your day to Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary. This itinerary plan will include a morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Enjoying the diverse scenery and majestic aerial views of the Himalayan region, you will land at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Upon your arrival, our staff will then swiftly transfer you back to your hotel. As you will take a morning flight, you will have enough time to explore the beautiful capital city after getting some rest.
Note: This is the standard standard day by day Everest Base Camp Trek plan that has been optimized for a swift and seamless trekking experience. However, the fully-guided package will also include your arrival and departure itinerary plan, including a sightseeing tour around the capital valley as well.
Best Time for Trek
If you are looking for an immersive experience, just learning about the day by day Everest Base Camp Trek plan is not quite sufficient. For the best experience during your everyday trek, you should consider doing it during the most favorable period across the year.
Months of spring (March, April and May) and autumn (September, October and November) are preferably the most appropriate period for the EBC Trek. The weather factors are calm during this period and you don’t have to worry about weather phenomenon-related challenges during these periods.
Similarly, the trekking trails are much more comfortable and each of the seasons has its own natural highlight. So, for a seamless experience moving along with the Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary, you should definitely consider doing this trek during one of these periods.
However, it's not like that you can’t do this trek during other seasons. The low traveling seasons in Nepal, like monsoon (June, July and August) and winter (December, January and February), are known for their weather challenges.
So, if you are considering your Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary for one of these seasons, you will need to consider the weather-related challenges as well.
Esssential Trekking Tips
There is more to this high-altitude exploration than just planning a memorable day by day Everest Base Camp Trek plan. So, here are a few of the things that you have to be prepared for if you want to make your journey remarkable and comfortable to every bit.
Packing Tips
If this is your first-ever high-altitude exploration in Nepal, it is important for you to understand the climatic variation. Yes, there are a total of five climatic zones that you will experience during this Himalayan endeavor, starting from the sub-tropical atmosphere (below 2,000 meters) to crossing all the way upto the tundra zone (above 5,000 meters).
Thus, you need to be better prepared regarding this climatic variation factor. Wear comfortable, flexible clothing at the lower points and bring layers to keep yourself warm and comfortable at the higher altitudes.
Beyond proper layers, gears like trekking pole, sleeping bag, waste bag, power bank, map, GPS, rain covers, backpack, waterbottle, etc can be quite helpful to make the journey more immersive. Similarly, don’t forget to pack your personal hygiene products and small first aid kit with basic medications.
Note: As for buying snacks and energy bars for your trek, buy them at Kathmandu, the prices may not be fair on the mountain.
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Health and Hydration
Obviously, for the best Everest Base Camp Trek day by day experience, your health needs to be at its optimum condition. How do you do so in this long mountain journey? Well, taking good care of hygiene and eating a healthy balanced diet will do the trick.
You will need a good level of fuel to walk for multiple hours during each trekking day of your Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary. So, if you are not taking care of nutrients in take it is possible to get sick during the trek as you won’t be able to handle the physical demands of the trail.
Similarly, if you take good care of hygiene and sanitization, it also promotes good health and aids your immune system. As for the hydration, drinking enough water throughout the trek (at least 3 to 4 liters per day) will keep your body level balanced and reduce the risks of altitude sickness.
Acclimatization
Acclimatization is not only beneficial to keep the risks that are linked with altitude sickness at bay, but it also, in fact, gives your body proper rest to avoid exhaustion. During high-altitude adventures, it is important to take brief rest periods at strategic locations before climbing too high.
This will provide your body enough time to adapt to rising altitudes, as climbing too fast when ascending to an alpine atmosphere can trigger the symptoms of altitude sickness. With a proper rest in between, every now and then, you will also be able to truly relish the experience and your journey will not be all about dragging yourself from one point to another.
That’s why, while choosing a trekking package, you need to consider the overall walking pace and resting period throughout the experience. Marvel Adventure’s 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek is a properly planned exploration that follows an ideal acclimatization route and offers an ultimate experience.
So, if you are looking for a hassle-free experience where an agency will handle all the details of your trip, feel free to check out our package. We also do offer a customization option so you can enjoy your trip as you prefer.
Physical and Mental Preparation
For an efficiently executing your day by day Everest Base Camp Trek plan, you will need a good physical strength to back it up and good mental strength to cope with the challenges. If you want to create fond memories and enjoy the overall journey without feeling exhausted, you definitely need to do proper physical training.
The minimum recommended period of training for high altitude trek such as this is around 3 to 6 weeks. During the training period, you should emphasize your overall strength from route leg workout to core strengthening and upper body strength.
Similarly, a good level of stretching exercises will help you stay balanced even on rugged terrain and ease muscle strain. Moreover, cardiovascular exercises like stair climbing, running, cycling and practice hiking etc will increase your endurance and also make it easier for you to acclimatize to high-altitude regions.
Like physical training, mental preparation is also equally important as the remoteness of the region, high altitude, fatigue and unpredictable weather factors can take a toll on mental resilience.
Thus, you need to follow through with resilience-friendly tips like setting realistic goals, practicing mindfulness and breathing techniques, staying positive, visualizing the journey and challenges, and building a supportive mindset.
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