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Short Everest Base Camp Trek

Mount Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days

We offer a short Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days program for those who have only 14 days in Nepal and want to reach Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. If you do our 14 days Everest Base Camp Trek, you will reach Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,364 meters and Kala Patthar at 5,545 meters.

A short trek to Everest Base Camp is an exciting adventure that can be completed in a short time and offers a breathtaking view of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. The standard trek to Everest Base Camp usually takes 14 days just for the trekking part, but there are shorter options depending on your preferences and time constraints.

The Everest Base Camp trekking route is also known as Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar Trek as it includes both. The trek offers breathtaking views of some of the world's highest peaks as well as the opportunity to experience the unique Sherpa culture, ancient Buddhist monasteries and stunning Himalayan landscapes from different vantage points.

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a moderately difficult to challenging high mountain trek with a total length of around 130 kilometers. The trek is on the mountain trails with steep ascents and descents, and the high altitude can be demanding of physical fitness. However, with proper preparation and acclimatization as well as a gradual ascent, it can be done by most physically fit people.

Usually the trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a small airport in the Everest region. It is common to trek to Everest base camp via Tengboche and return via Tengboche, but our route is different, you will trek to Everest base camp via Phortse village and return via Tengboche.

Phortse village is an agricultural village, growing potatoes and buckwheat. Phortse village has also been developed as a model ecotourism village. From Phortse village (3,810 m) you can have spectacular views of Mt. Cho Oyu, Machhermo Peak, Thamserku, Khumbu Yul Lha, and Kwangde Peak. After Phortse village we have to pass through a narrow trail between Phortse village to Pangboche but get more chances to see Himalayan Thar, Yak, Pheasant, and Eagle, etc.

From Lukla, trekkers follow the trail through various Sherpa villages, including Namche Bazaar, Phortse village, Dingboche, and Lobuche, Gorakshep, before reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364 m). Kala Patthar (5,545 m), a nearby peak, offers a stunning viewpoint for panoramic views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks.

After reaching Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, trekkers typically retrace their steps back to Lukla to conclude the trek. The return journey follows almost the same trail as the ascent, but it can be faster due to descending terrain. However, it is still essential to take proper care of your physical well-being, as the downhill trek can be hard on your knees and joints.

Upon reaching Lukla, you will take a short domestic flight back to Kathmandu. It is important to note that flights from Lukla are subject to weather conditions, so there might be occasional delays or cancellations. It's advisable to keep a buffer day in your itinerary in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

The trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar takes you to high altitude areas. It is always better to have plenty of time for acclimatization on the route, although we offer 14 days Everest Base Camp Trek for those who are short on time, with only one acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.

The Everest Base Camp trek 14 days itinerary given below is a general itinerary that gradually leads to higher places to prevent the possibility of altitude sickness, but can be customized according to your preferences and needs.

14 days Everest Base Camp Trek includes 10 days trekking (11 days from Kathmandu) and one day rest in Kathmandu, two days for arrival and departure from Kathmandu.

About Lukla Flight

There might be slight alterations to the trek itinerary, mainly during peak trek seasons (March, April, May, October, and November), as the flight to Lukla will be from Ramechhap/Manthali airport instead of Kathmandu airport due to traffic congestion. At other times, the flight will be from Kathmandu. To catch a flight from Ramechhap, you must leave Kathmandu and head to Manthali around 2:30 AM on the scheduled departure date. The drive will take about 4 to 5 hours.

Mount Everest Base Camp Trek Highlights

  • Reach the base camp of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, in a short time.
  • Reach the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar for panoramic views.
  • Experience the thrilling flight to Lukla, landing on a short and steep airstrip.
  • Witness breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, among other towering Himalayan peaks.
  • Explore the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to diverse flora and fauna, rhododendron forests, Himalayan tahr and the elusive red panda.
  • Get a glimpse of the Khumbu glacier and Khumbu icefall.
  • Experience the culture and hospitality of the Sherpa people.
  • Hike through the village of Phortse to experience an authentic village and increase your chances of spotting wildlife.
  • Visit to Tengboche Monastery, one of the highest monasteries in the world.
  • Staying in mountain lodges along the route, enjoy local meals, and interact with other travelers. 

Mount Everest Base Camp Trek Cost

The cost of the Short Everest Base Camp trekking package depends on various factors. These include the size of the group (Larger groups might be able to negotiate better rates, while solo trekkers or small groups may pay a premium for personalized services), the level of services included (budget, standard, luxury) and the reputation and standard of the trekking company you choose.

The Alpine Adventure Club announces the cost and some fixed departure dates for the Short Everest Base Camp Trek for groups joining in 2024 and 2025, the cost includes the standard service. If you wish to participate in a private trek, the cost will be different.

Mount Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610 m)
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 04: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Trek to Phortse Village (3,810 m)
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m)
Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m)
Day 08: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,160 m) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
Day 09: Gorakshep Hike to Kala Pattar and trek to Pheriche (4,240 m)
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) 
Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2,840 m)
Day 12: Lukla fly back to Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Day 13: Reserve Day in Kathmandu
Day 14: Depart Kathmandu

Destination: Nepal
Trekking Region: Everest
Trek Start Point:  Lukla
Trek End Point: Lukla
Trekking Accommodation:  Teahouses / Mountain Lodges
Trekking Grade: Medium
Best Season:  March - May / September-November
Max Elevation: 5,545 m
Duration: 14 Days

The price of a private trek can fluctuate due to several factors, such as the trekking agency selected, the trek's duration, the group size, the level of services desired, and the preferred category of accommodation (deluxe, standard, or budget) in the city and during the trek, the choice between normal (simple) teahouses or the best available teahouses can also impact the overall price. Therefore, it is recommended that you click here: Price request form and fill in the required information and submit the same to get the exact price of your preferred trek and service.

PRICE INCLUDES:-

  • Airport pick up and airport drop by private transportation, including before and after the trek
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (2 and above participants get twin sharing room)
  • Domestic air tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla, Lukla to Kathmandu for guests and guide
  • Trekking accommodation in normal Trekkers Lodge/Teahouse (2 and above participants get twin sharing room)
  • Three time meals a day during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner/Main course
  • Dessert (Fresh Fruits/Chocolate) after dinner on behalf of the company
  • One Experienced English-speaking, government licensed and ministry of tourism trained trekking guide and his food, accommodation, and salary
  • Porters from Lukla to carry your luggage while trekking (Two guests get one porter carrying a maximum of 25 kg of luggage)
  • Everest / Sagarmatha National park entry fee
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fee
  • Insurance for Nepalese staff (Trekking guide and Porters)
  • Nepal Government taxes and office service charge

PRICE EXCLUDES:-

  • Lunch and Dinner during the stay in Kathmandu
  • Sightseeing activities in Kathmandu (if you have time and interest)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • International air tickets and airport taxes
  • Nepal visa fee
  • Personal trekking equipment and Clothing
  • Wire Transfer charge or Credit card service charge as company rule
  • Alcoholic beverages, laundry, Telephone calls and all types of hot drinks in Trekking
  • Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water etc
  • Hot water, battery charge and hot shower charge during the trek (If need to pay)
  • Personal nature expenses and Tipping (Tips)
  • High risk medical / travel insurance and First aid kit
  • Expenses resulting from delays beyond our control in case of weather, flight cancellations, or natural calamities
  • Emergency rescue evacuation (if needed)
  • Any other things not mentioned

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
After you arrive in Kathmandu airport please check our company board outside the main gate there will be our airport representative you will meet with him and he will transferred to hotel by private vehicle and our representative will help you to check-in your hotel after that if time enough, representative will take you to our office for short briefing about the trip but if not enough time then give a short trip brief in hotel and request to pay the due balance for the trip. Overnight at Hotel

Day 02: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610 m) 35 minutes fly and 3 hrs walk
A thrilling scenic flight to Lukla and a landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla [2850m]. After meeting the supporting crew (porter), we head up the Dudh Kosi Valley on a well-marked trail to Phakding. Stay overnight at Phakding

Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) 5–6 hrs
We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region. Today if clear weather we get the first glimpse of Mount Everest. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market - a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La. Namche is the gateway to the Khumbu region. Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Day 04: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Namche Bazaar is decorated between two ridges amongst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. An ancient market place where goods from as far away as Tibet were and still are traded, Namche today boasts an abundance of lodges, cafes, bars and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Thyangboche. Options for acclimatization walks include the one-hour walk up to the Everest Hotel above the village for the spectacular views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Namche Bazaar trek to Phortse Village (3,810 m) 5-6 hrs
Today the trail at first slightly climb up for a while up to the Chor camp at Namche Bazzar then continue easy level walk to kyangjuma 3550m. Along the way from chor camp at Namche bazaar to kyangjuma you may enjoy incredible view of Mt. Everest (8848), Lhotse (8516m), Lhotse shar (8382m), Nuptse (7879m), peak- 38(7591m), Ama dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), Kangtega (6783m), Kusum kangaru (6367), Cholaste (6335m), Tabuche peak (6495m), Khumbi La (5765m) and Kwangde Ri (6011m). From kyangjuma the trail follows for a while easy level walk through Rhododendron forest to sanasa .There is three way directions from where one way right hand side leads to the direct Everest base camp trek and another way up ward left hand side leads to the Gokyo valley trek. From here the trail steep climb up approximately one and half hour to reach at Mongla danda (3978m) where there are a few teahouse and a chorten so you may rest here for a while and enjoy magnificent view of Mt. Ama dablam including numerous mountains. The trail from Mongla danda descends in steep bends trail to Phortse thanga (3680m). From Phortse thanga you will meet two trails one higher route left hand side lead to Gokyo valley trek and lower trail right hand side lead to Phortse village. At first the trail follows short easy walk and cross the Dudh Kosi River then steep climb up through pine, juniper and rhododendrons forest finally you reach at Phortse village (3810m.) from here you can see magnificent view of Mt. Cho oyu (8201m), Machhermo peak (6237m), (Thamserku (6623m), Khumbu yul Lha (5761m) and kwangde peak (6090m) etc.  Stay overnight at Phortse village.

Day 06: Phortse Village trek to Dingboche (4,410 m) 6–7 hrs
From phortse village the trail at first climb up to the ridge of Phortse village from where you may see the Tengboche monastery, valley of Namche, kahmjung as well as magnificent view of the Himalayas. After that the trail follows narrow cliff steep climb up with a bit descends approximately one hour. Aftermath, the trail follows easy up and down walk to upper pangboche. Along the way between Phortse villge to pangboche you see the Himalayan thar, yak, pheasant and eagle etc. at Upper Pangboche you may visit old monastery in whole Everest region as well as you will see the yeti head at the monastery on request. Beyond pangboche the trail lead level and gradually up to somare (4010m) then level walk to orsho (4190m). There are two trails further ahead from orsho whereas one trail higher up left hand side leads to Pheriche and lower trail right hand side above Imja khola leads gradually ascend to Dingboche (4410m).during the day you can see amazing views of Mt. Everest (8848), Lhotse (8516m), Lhotse shar (8382m), Nuptse (7879m), peak- 38(7591m), Ama dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), Kangtega (6783m), Kusum kangaru (6367), Cholaste (6335m) and Island (6189m). Stay overnight at Dingboche

Day 07: Dingboche trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) 5 hrs
From here on forth, the trek will move more gradually be more challenging, due to the higher altitude. We’ll pass Dungla, but not before a tough, steep walk to the top of a high hill. Here are the memorial stupas dedicated to the climbers and trekkers who lost their lives to Everest over the years. The next part of our adventure brings over craggy mountain terrain to Lobuche, a small settlement with amazing views of Mount Lobuche, Nuptse and Pumari. Stay overnight at Lobuche

Day 08: Lobuche trek to Gorak Shep (5,160 m) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) 6–7 hrs
We start walk by following a trail through the ablation valley at the side of the Khumbu Glacier, gaining height steadily. At this point the glacier is still hidden from us by the moraine, but as we climb to cross the rubble of a tributary glacier, we can see the great Khumbu Glacier stretching away down valley and also up towards the area of Base Camp. Beyond this tributary we reach an island of sparse grasses below the famous hill known as Kala Pattar. This place is Gorak Shep, once a summer yak herding meadow in the middle of nowhere, this remote spot now boasts several of the highest teahouses/lodges in Nepal. Above Gorak Shep, it is a steady trek to Everest Base camp, walking at first on the moraine crest and finally on the Khumbu Glacier itself. We will spend an hour or so in this inspirational place, close beneath the stupendous Khumbu Icefall, before returning at Gorak Shep. Stay overnight at Gorakshep.

Day 09: Gorakshep Hike to Kala Pattar and trek to Pheriche (4,240 m) 6–7 hrs
Early in the morning, we take a hike to Kalapatthar, dotted with the black rock. Massive Everest region peaks appear eventually during the trek, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse face, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche East and Pumori. The golden sunrise over the white peaks really entices us that we capture in the camera. The Khumbu glacier is seen down in a winding form. Then we descend to Gorakshep and have a breakfast. Tracking down along the descent route, we reach to Thugla and cross the stream. We take a right trail avoiding the trail to Dingbuche. In Pheriche, there is a health centre. Stay Overnight at Pheriche

Day 10: Preriche trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) 6–7 hrs
Today you trek through the rhododendron forests, over the Imja Khola Bridge, through the juniper forest and finally reach Tengboche. Visit the Tengboche monastery and continue your trek to Namche Bazaar. The trail takes us through forests full of high altitude wildlife such as pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats and even snow leopards. Along the way you will also see numerous prayer flags, chortens, the back side of Lhotse and Mt. Everest. Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Day 11: Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla (2,835 m) 6–7 hrs
You trek along the Dudh Koshi River and cross many suspension bridges. After crossing several forests and small villages, you reach Phakding and continue your trek to Lukla. From Phakding, the trail is mostly gently uphill to Kusum Stream, but before you reach Lukla, the trail climbs steeply west to Toktok. From here you have a completely different view and you will spend some time enjoying this view. You continue to trek until we reach Lukla. Stay overnight at Lukla.

Day 12: Lukla fly back to Kathmandu
35-minutes amazing scenic fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla. After arrive in Kathmandu then drive to your Hotel. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 13: Reserve Day in Kathmandu
Lukla gets occasional flight delays during the main season. This may cause missing your international flights as well, so we recommend you to prepare accordingly. Lukla suffers from quick weather changes and that may affect inbound and outbound flights. We reserved this day for possible flight delays. If we have a timely flight on DAY 02 or 12, we can use this day for rest in Kathmandu or do your own activities like city tour. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 14: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, End of our services with departure transfer to the Kathmandu airport to board flight for your onward destination

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