The 10 days rapid Everest base camp trek also known as short
Everest Base Camp trek program is starts and ends at Kathmandu. There are no
extra days for acclimatization on the route. So it might not suitable for all
types of trekkers planning to trek in Everest. However, all the services are
available similar like in the 14 days Everest Base Camp Trekking except the
hotel in Kathmandu. If you are limited by time and budget but strong enough for
walking in the high altitude, this trekking package is the wise choice for you.
Rapid Everest Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla
and trek to Phakding (2,562m, 35 min flight, 8 km, 3-4 hrs)
Day
02: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440 m, 10 km, 5-6 hrs treks)
Day
03: Namche Bazzar - Tengboche (3,870m, 10km, 5-6 hrs)
Day
04: Tengboche - Dingboche (4,360m, 5-6 hrs, 8km)
Day
05: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m, 4-5 hrs, 7 km)
Day
06: Lobuche - Gorakshep (5,160m) - Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Gorakshep (7-8 hrs, 15 km)
Day
07: Gorakshep - Kala Patthar (5,545m) - Pheriche (4,280m, 15km, 7-8
hrs)
Day
08: Pheriche – Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 15km, 6-7 hrs)
Day
09: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,642m, 18km, 6-7 hrs)
Day
10: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m, 35 min flight)
Cost Info
Cost Include
- Airport Transfer
- Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu Flight
- 1 Porter for carrying backpack of
15 kgs.
- Twin sharing tea house accommodation.
- 3 times meals – breakfast, lunch
and dinner
- Trekking Permit – National Park
fee and TIMS card
- English speaking guide, his
flight, insurance, meals and salary
- Government Taxes
- Company service charges
- Helicopter rescue assistance in
case of emergency (not helicopter cost)
Cost not Include
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Personal nature expenses and
drinks
- Travel insurance in case of
emergency for rescue helicopter and other medication.
- Upgrade accommodation like room
with private toilet.
- All the cost not mention on above
cost includes
Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla and trek to
Phakding (2,562m, 35 min flight, 8 km, 3-4 hrs)
Transfer to domestic airport and fly to Lukla (2,780m/9,175ft). It takes about 35
minutes with exciting mountain views. Introduce with guide cum porters trek to
Phakding.
Accommodation: Stay in lodge. Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Day 02: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440 m, 10 km, 5-6 hrs treks)
Trek leads through a beautiful pine forest, along Dudh Koshi River crossing
many suspension bridges via Sherpa villages Benkar, Chimoa, Monjo and Jorsole a
national park permit check point to reach the Sherpa capital Namche Bazar.
Accommodation: Stay in lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner
Day 03: Namche Bazzar - Tengboche (3,870m, 10km, 5-6 hrs)
Trek to the moderately flat trail with superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse,
Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku, Khangtaga. Trek ups and
downs enjoying the alping flora and fauna. Cross suspension bridge over Dudh
Koshi River a steep climb through pine and juniper forest, walk about 2 hours
bring you to Tengboche, famous monastery in Everest.
Accommodation: Stay in lodge. Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Day 04:Tengboche - Dingboche (4,360m, 5-6
hrs, 8km)
Trek descends to Deboche a small village with Chortens and Mani stone walls.
Cross suspension bridge over Imja Khola (Imja Streams) and gradually ascend to
Pangboche. The trail heads to Dingboche the last Sherpa settlement with the
beautiful terraced field enclosed by stone wall.
Accommodation: Stay in lodge. Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Day 05: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m, 4-5 hrs, 7
km)
Trek to uphills along with the towering view of Tawache peak & Cholatse.
Trail continues through the Yak grazing pasture to Dhukla (4620 /15158ft).
Trail leads steep up to gravely terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier for
about one hour. Follow the valley upstream about an hour to reach Lobuche.
Accommodation: Stay in lodge. Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Day 06: Lobuche - Gorakshep (5,160m) - Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Gorakshep (7-8 hrs, 15 km)
Morning, trek follows windy and rocky path. The trekking trail continues along
side of Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep. Check in to Hotel, Lunch and afternoon set
out to visit the base camp of highest mountain. Base camp has no view of Mt. Everest
but fantastic view of Khumbu Icefall. Trek back to Gorakshep for overnight.
Accommodation: Stay in lodge. Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Gorakshep - Kala Patthar (5,545m) -
Pheriche (4,280m, 15km, 7-8 hrs)
A very early morning climb of 2-3 hours up Kala Patthar for eye level views of
Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse and several snowcapped peaks. Trek back
to Gorak Shep for breakfast, and then return back to Lobuche. Trek continue to Pheriche
village
Accommodation: Stay in lodge. Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Day 08: Pheriche – Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 15km,
6-7 hrs)
Today’s trail gradually descends to Namche Bazaar. Trekking a long descent leads to Phunki Thenga
(3,250m/10,663ft) on the Imja Khola: the trek’s lowest point north of Lukla.
Continue to reach Namche Bazaar for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Stay in lodge. Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Day 09: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,642m, 18km, 6-7 hrs)
From Namche, the trail descends to more comfortable altitudes, passing through
the friendly farming villages of Jorsale, Monjo, Phakding, then crosses the
suspension bridge at Thado Koshi before rising to Ghat and Cheplung. Round off
the adventure with the final 700m, 35min ascent to Lukla: and say goodbye to
your porters.
Accommodation: Stay in lodge. Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m, 35 min flight)
After an early breakfast, take the return flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to your
hotel.
