Conquering the Heights: Embarking on the Epic Mount Everest Base Camp Trek

Namaste everyone!

We had an amazing journey to Nepal's Mount Everest Base Camp and are eager to share our experience with you. We booked our vacation through thrillophilia, which cost us about Rs 35,000. Three months prior to the trip, we purchased tickets to Kathmandu for about Rs 22,000 round trip.

Day 2 ‑ Kathmandu to Lukla, then walk to Phakding (2652m)

After breakfast, proceed to the Tribhuvan Domestic Airport, Kathmandu and board the flight to Lukla. The total flying time was 35 minutes. The experience of flying in this route was one of your best. The flight passing through valleys with breathtaking views of the mountain ranges and the Nepali villages atop.

Once we arrived in Lukla, the trek started to Phakding. It's moderate trek of 3 hours at an altitude level of 2652m. The trail was pass via many small villages and green mountains. We reached Phakding Stayed overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 ‑ Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

We Begin our trek to Namche Bazaar, situated at an altitude of 3440m. The Total trek was 5 to 6 hours with moderate difficulty level, with a small part after Monjo being little strenuous but fun. The route is surrounded by huge green mountain ranges. The Dudh Koshi river flows along the side till Namche.

We was stop at Monjo for the lunch, as that is the last point to get food before Namche. The route between Monjo and Namche is a gradually inclining trail amidst thick green forest. We reached Namche stayed overnight at hotel.

Day 4 ‑ Acclimatization at Namche (3440m) Short Hiking, & Day 5 ‑ Namche to Tengboche (3860m)

Day 4 ‑ Acclimatization at Namche (3440m) Short Hiking

This day was for acclimatization and we stop and rest at the Namche Bazaar. Namche is the place with Coffee shops, Bars, Restaurants and many more things to do. We visit the Namche Museum, situated a little above Namche Bazaar, by a short 20 minutes trek.

We got a clear view of Everest and Lhotse from this place. We explored the Namche Bazaar (Market) and Namche Monastery.

Day 5 ‑ Namche to Tengboche (3860m)

We Begin our trek to Tengboche. It is a small valley at an altitude level of 3860m. It is one of the most beautiful places of our trekking route. The Tengboche Monastery is a famous and beautiful place, worth visiting. The trek time is about 5 hours with moderate difficulty level.

Day 6 ‑ Tengboche to Dingboche (4360m)

Start the trek towards Pangboche village. The route was reveal breathtaking view of Mount Ama Dablam. We likely have our lunch at Pangboche. After finished our lunch we started towards Pheriche and proceed to the Imja Valley. We saw the Lobuche River and pass through it and took steep hike to Dingboche. Overnight stayed at Dingboche. The trek is about 6 to 7 hours while it was moderate for most part, there was a 2 steep inclines.

Day 7 ‑ Acclimatization day at Dingboche (4360m)

Acclimatize at the Dingboche. We took a small hike to get a view of world’s three top mountain peaks ‑ Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu and Mount Cho Yu.

Day 8 ‑ Dingboche to Lobuche (4940m)

Trek to Lobuche (4, 940m) begins which was the hardest trek in the trip. The trek will be about 7 to 8 hours. The flat trail till Thukla was offer some of the best views of this trekking expedition. On the right was magnificent view of mount Pumori (7, 138m) and a glacial lake. We cross the Dhudkoshi River just before our Tea House; in fact the source of this river is just 1KM from this place. We saw the wall of Khumbu glacier from this place.

We stoped at Thukla for the Lunch. After finishing our lunch the trek towards Lobuche is started, situated beside the Khumbu glacier. Initial part of the trek was tough at it be a hike to Thukla Pass. It is a short and steep hike from Thukla. The pass is full of mountaineers’ memorials. We find many famous mountaineers memorials who lost their lives in different expeditions. We spend some time at the pass and then proceed to Lobuche. Thukla Pass to Lobuche trail is almost flat. Five of my group members had low oxygen levels, so a helicopter transported them to Lukla for medical attention. There were only 6 of us left in the group.

Day 9 ‑ Lobuche (4940m) to Gorakshep (5170m) to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and come back to Gorakshep.

This is a completely glacier route. The trek to Gorakshep (5170m) and Everest Base Camp (5364m) will be a moderate trek. We stoped at Gorakshep and had lunch. After finished our lunch we started towards Everest Base Camp. We saw Everest on the way but can’t get a full view from Base camp, the Kumbhu icefall was very clearly visible. This part of the trek was surely feel like in heaven amidst the glaciers and seen the gigantic mountain up‑close. We finally completed our Everest Base Camp trek and return to Gorakshep, Overnight stayed in Gorakshep. The total trekking time will be 5 ‑7 hours and will be moderate. Three group members took a helicopter to Lukla after completing the Everest Base Camp to avoid the exhausting trek. There were only 3 of us left in the group.

Day 10 ‑ Hike to Kala Patthar (5, 644m) and trek down to Pheriche (4, 371m)

Early morning, the trek to Kala Patthar begins. The hike to the summit of Kala Patthar will be one of the most difficult and yet rewarding part of this trekking expedition. We saw the most beautiful and gigantic view of Mount Everest.

After the Kala Pathar hike, we discover why Everest is the highest peak on our planet. In fact Kala Patthar is the only place from where you can get views of many of high peak mountains of the entire Khumbu Range.

It took about 3 hours to reach Kala Patthar from Gorakshep. We can’t spend much time on the top as it’s a windy place. After Kala Patthar it will be all descending from now on and the trek becomes very simple, though you have to be careful about the decline.

It took 4 hours to reach Pheriche ‑ a flat valley on the bank of Dhudhkoshi River. Overnight stayed at pheriche.

Day 11 ‑ Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

Today trek was a moderate trek till Namche Bazaar. We have a little hike before Tengboche and after Phungi Thanga.

Day 12 ‑ Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m).

Today is the last day of our trekking in Khumbu. The trek is of moderate difficulty level as we return to Lukla on the very same trail. The last hike to Lukla will appear endless as we was in a hurry to reach Lukla, however the trail was tough at all.

Day 13 ‑ Lukla to Kathmandu.

Head to the airport and catch flight to Kathmandu. Enjoy the valley views throughout the 35 minutes flying time. This is a complete leisure day and overnight stay at hotel.

Our trip to Mount Everest Base Camp was truly an unforgettable experience. It was challenging, rewarding, and awe-inspiring all at once. We feel incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to witness the majesty of the Himalayas and meet the friendly, welcoming people who call this region home.

We hope our blog post has inspired you to consider your own trek to Mount Everest Base Camp, or to simply appreciate the incredible natural beauty of our world. Until next time, namaste!