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Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world and is located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. Its height paves the way for trekking and climbing and contributes heavily to Nepal's tourism industry. Many people worldwide visit Nepal to stand at the foot of Everest Base Camp or even reach the Everest summit.
Similarly, Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days is a comprehensive and meticulously designed trekking package that allows one to progress in the Everest Base Camp trekking route and view the landmarks of the Khumbu region. On the way to Everest Base Camp, trekkers can see various snow-capped mountains of the Mahalangur Range. Trekkers can view mountains, including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and many other prominent peaks.
Trekkers will also pass through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sagarmatha National Park, home to some of the region's most exotic flora and fauna. Visitors inside Sagarmatha National Park will get the chance to see various wildlife, including Musk Deer, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan Tahr, Red Panda, Blue Sheep, Red Panda, and Snow Leopard.
Likewise, the Everest Base Camp trekking itinerary allows trekkers to pass through some of the vibrant Sherpa settlements, including Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep. Visitors can cross numerous rivers, lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, suspension bridges, mani walls, prayer wheels, monasteries, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and pubs. Some of the places have great spiritual, cultural, and religious values. In contrast, others provide comfort, enjoyment, and excitement in the trekking journey.
On the other hand, the Everest Base Camp 12-Day Trekking Map outlines the trekking route that trekkers follow to reach the Everest Base Camp and return. The Everest Base Camp Map visually represents the Everest Region trek's route, landmarks, and geographical features. The map highlights the central trail starting point while showing key stop destinations. Likewise, the map includes elevation at various points along the way, giving viewers an idea of elevation gain and elevation drop for the day. On the other hand, the map provides insights into significant peaks visible along the trek, such as Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest. Similarly, the map showcases various cultural and spiritual landmarks that interest the trekkers.
Trip Explanation: Everest Base Camp 12 Days Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek starts with a morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Trekkers take the airplane from the domestic section of Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu and head towards the Tenzing Hillary Airportof Lukla. The Kathmandu to Lukla flight is considered one of the most thrilling flights in the world. Hence, the passengers experience plenty of adrenaline while landing at the short airstrip of Lukla.
After reaching Lukla, the official trekking in the Khumbu region begins. The trek then leads to the vibrant village of Phakding, where the first overnight stay is in the Everest Base Camp trekking.
Leaving Phakding behind, the trek unwinds towards Namche Bazaar. Namche is the most prominent and popular settlement in the Khumbu region. In the past, Namche was a trading port with Tibet; however, presently, it is a marketplace and vibrant accommodation options for trekkers en route to Everest Base Camp. Namche has several hotels, guesthouses, motels, resorts, and restaurants that offer cozy overnight accommodations for travelers. Similarly, Namche has many popular attractions, including monasteries, stupas, museums, cafes, and pubs. Likewise, trekkers spend an extra day in Namche for acclimatization. Trekkers hike up to Everest View Hotel, which is 3880 meters, making it suitable for acclimatization. The hike allows trekkers to adapt their bodies to lower oxygen, which helps them rise to higher altitudes in the following days.
After the acclimatization day, trekkers head towards Tengboche for another overnight stay. Tengboche holds a spiritual and religious place for the Khumbu people as it is the home of Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche Monastery is the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region, and it is home to only male monks who give blessings to all the trekkers visiting the Everest Base Camp. Similarly, the grandest festival for the Khumbu people, the Mani Rimdu Festival, is celebrated in the Tengboche Monastery, which adds extra excitement for visitors with masked dances and other cultural activities.
Then making past Tengboche, trekkers move to Dingboche. Dingboche offers an excellent view of Mount Ama Dablam and Island Peak. The trekking section until Dingboche also provides an opportunity to view exotic animals like Musk Deer, Blue Sheep, and Monal Birds. Dingboche is another acclimatization stop on the Everest Base Camp 12-Day Map. Trekkers hike up to Nangarkhatsang Peak to adapt their bodies to lower oxygen levels and prepare for the hike the following day.
After Dingboche, trekkers head towards Lobuche, named after the mountain peak seen from the location. Lobuche provides excellent views of Lobuche East, Lobuche West, and Lobuche Far West. Similarly, Lobuche also offers magnificent views of prominent peaks like Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
Then, as trekkers move past Lobuche, the following location is Gorakshep, the last accommodation stop in the Everest Base Camp 12-day trek. Trekkers spend a night in Gorakshep before reaching the ultimate destination of Everest Base Camp. Gorakshep was the base camp of Everest previously; however, it has now been moved below the Khumbu Glacier.
After Gorakshep, trekkers head towards the ultimate destination of the Everest Base Camp trek, which is the Everest Base Camp. Reaching Everest Base Camp is the ultimate testament to human physical ability and mental strength. So, with many photographs, trekkers head towards Kalapatthar. Kalapatthar is a vantage point which shows a beautiful sunrise and sunset view. However, Kalapatthar is famous for its grand view of Mount Everest, as only the summit is seen from the base camp, and Nuptse blocks the rest. So Kalapatthar provides the most magnificent view of Everest, like never before.
After Kalapatthar, trekkers continue the return journey. Trekkers get down to Pheriche from Kalapatthar. From Pheriche, trekkers make their way to Namche Bazaar. Then, from Namche, they head to Lukla and take a flight back to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, the 12-day Everest Base Camp trek with Nepal Trekking Planner ends.
Outline Itinerary: Everest Base Camp 12 Days Trek
Day 1: Take a morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft), 35 min, and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,560ft) 4-hour trek., a walking distance of 8 km/5 miles, and Total Elevation Gain of 230 m/ 755 ft.
Day 2:Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft) 5-6 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 10.5 km / 6.5 miles and Total Elevation Gain 830 m/ 2723 ft
Day 3:Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and local excursion; Hike to Everest View Hotel 3880 m/12730 ft and Total Elevation Gain 440 m/ 1444 ft
Day 4:Trek to Tengboche (3,860m/12,664ft) 4-5 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 9 km / 5.6 miles and Total Elevation Gain 420 m/ 1378 ft.
Day 5:Trek to Dingboche (4,410m/14,469ft) 4-5 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 12 km / 7.45 miles and Total Elevation Gain 550 m/ 1805 ft.
Day 6:Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion, Hike to Nangkartshang Peak 5083 m/16677 ft and Total Elevation Gain 673 m/ 2208 ft
Day 7:Trek to Lobuche (4,940m/16,210ft) 4-5 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 8 km / 5 miles and Total Elevation Gain 500 m/ 1640 ft.
Day 8:Trek to Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft) 3-4 hrs walk and Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) 2-3 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 15 km / 9.32 miles and Total Elevation Gain 475 m/ 1489 ft.
Day 9:Hike to Kalapathar (5,545 m/ 18,193 ft) and continue trekking to Pheriche (4,371 m /14,340 ft) 6-7 hour trek, walking Distance: 12 km /7.45 miles and Total Elevation Gain 415 m + 810 m/ 1362 ft + 2655ft
Day 10:Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft) 6-7 hour trek, walking Distance: 14 km /8.7 miles and Total Elevation Gain 800 m/2625 ft
Day 11:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft) 6-7 hour trek, walking Distance: 19 km /11.8 miles and Total Elevation Gain 612 m/2008 ft
Day 12:Fly back to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,430ft )
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