Everest Base Camp Trek 10 Days Itinerary

10 days Everest Base Camp Trek is popular by the name Short Everest Base Camp Trek. This short trek will take you to the remote villages of the Everest region. Everest Base Camp Trek 10 days is suitable for those who have a busy schedule but still want to trek. Our standard itinerary is 14 days which includes one day acclimatization day in Namche Bazar.

It is one of the most popular and challenging treks of Nepal. Despite the difficulties of this trek, it has been the all-time favorite of adventure-loving tourists. Everest Base Camp trek starts from Lukla which is the gateway to the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest.

In this short trek, you will get to explore the natural beauty of the Everest region as well as the local lifestyle of the people living in the Himalayan region. Everest Base Camp trek 10 days will give you a lifetime of experience.

Everest Base Camp Trek 10 days with Exciting Nepal will provide you with proper guidance and counseling. You do not have to worry about your trip. We can also customize your trip.

Trip Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek 10 day

• Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
• Scenic view of the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest along with other its neighboring peaks.
• Visit Sagarmatha National Park, one of UNESCO world heritage sites.
• Exploring the largest Buddhist monastery of Khumbu region, Tengboche Monastery.
• Exploring Sherpa people of the Everest region and its culture and tradition.
• Khumbu glacier and icefall along the trails to Everest Base Camp.
• Hike up to Everest Kala Patthar where you can have beautiful mountain views.
• Exploring Namche Bazar where you can buy souvenirs for your friends and family.
• Experiencing one of the most thrilling adventures.
• Exploring beautiful Sherpa villages such as Tengboche and Dingboche.

Outline Everest Base Camp Trek 10 days 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)

Third-Day: Namche Bazaar – 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)

Sixth Day: 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)

Ninth Day: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,642m, 18km, 6-7 hrs)

Day 10: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m, 35 min flight)

What is the Best Time for Everest Base Camp Trek 10 Days?

Everest Base Camp Trek 10 Days means trekking to the base camp of the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest. Also, the trek itself is challenging and one of the most difficult treks in Nepal. However, the trek is doable in every season. But, for a more easy and comfortable 10 days trek, it would best to travel during the autumn and spring seasons.

Autumn

Autumn marks the end of the summer season in Nepal. September, October, and November fall in this season. Since autumn is the end of summer, it is neither too hot nor too cold but with a perfect amount of heat for trekking. Moreover, the weather and temperature of the Everest region during September- October are appropriate for trekking. Overall, it is usually warm during the day and a bit cold at night.

Autumn is one of the peak seasons for the Everest Base Camp trek. Furthermore, you may see many trekkers along the same route to the Everest Base Camp.

Spring

Generally, Spring is the end of winter in Nepal. In fact, Spring falls in the month of March, April, and May in Nepal. At this time, you enjoy seeing the new plants grow and flowers bloom. In fact, you can see rhododendrons blooming in the hills as you walk to the Everest Base Camp.

Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons and the second-best time for trekking in Nepal. The temperature of the Everest region during spring is warm and humid with the perfect amount of wind suitable for trekking. You might expect some light rainfall in late May too.

10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulties

There are various factors that determine the difficulty level of the Everest Base Camp trek. Some of them are as follows:

The altitude of Everest Base Camp

The highest point you will reach on Everest Base Camp trek 10 Days is at Everest Kala Patthar which is at an altitude of 5500 meters. You will start your trek from Lukla which is at a height above 3000 meters. Trekking from the lowest point to reaching the highest at Kala Patthar, you may have some difficulty. There are ups and downs along the trail which might be quite challenging for you especially if you are a beginner.

The distance of Everest Base Camp Trek 10 Days Itinerary

The length of the 10 Days Everest Base Camp trek is 130 kilometers. For this, you may have to walk 10 kilometers a day. If you are someone who is used to walking 6-7 hours a day, you can easily complete this trek.

Covering a distance of 10-15 kilometers a day might be tiring sometimes. You may also have to climb uphill which can be tiring sometimes. But, do not worry. With proper training, you can easily trek to Everest Base Camp.

Altitude Sickness

Chances of altitude sickness are high while doing 10 days Everest Base Camp Trek. As you trek to a high altitude, the amount of oxygen in the air becomes thinner. You may face difficulty in breathing. If you see any symptoms of altitude sickness such as nausea, vomiting, and headache, you should immediately descend to a lower altitude.

Trekking in Summer and Winter season

With proper training, the Everest Base Camp trek 10 days itinerary is doable in all seasons. But, for a less challenging trek, it would be wise to avoid trekking during summer and winter. Summer and winter seasons are one of the least preferred times of the year for Everest Base Camp trek.

During summer, the temperature of the Everest region may not be too suitable for trekking. You may also see some melting of ice during this time. During monsoon, heavy rainfalls may ruin your trekking experience. The path may also be muddy and slippery which involves difficulty while walking. Likewise, during winter the temperature of the Everest region may fall below 0 degrees at night time. Some of the paths might be blocked because of snow. So trekking in summer and winter makes the trek more challenging.

Everest Base Camp Trek 10 days Packing List

The packing list for Everest Base Camp Trek depends upon the time of the year you will be traveling and for how many days. Some of the basic packing list for Everest Base Camp trek 10 days are as follows:

Clothing

• A pair of hiking boots
• A pair of woolen socks
• Trekking trouser
• A couple of t-shirts
• Fleece jackets
• Down jackets
• cap/hat
• scarf/neckband

Toiletries

It is always better to bring your own toiletries. You cannot be really sure if the teahouses and lodges are going to provide you with proper toilet facilities.

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Toilet papers
• Cotton towel
• Soap
• Shampoo
• lotion/moisturizer

First Aid Kit

It will always be a smart idea to carry a first aid kit with you when traveling especially on 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trekking. You never know when you will hurt or injure yourself while trekking.

• Diamox tablets
• Antiseptic creams
• Bandages
• Antibiotic ointment
• Mosquito repellent cream
• Vicks vapor rub
• Safety pins
• tampons/ sanitary pads

Others

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• batteries/ chargers
• Camera
• tents/ sleeping bags if camp trekking

Cost Information

There are different factors that determine the cost of the Everest Base Camp trek. Also, the cost depends upon the travel packages you choose, the cost of permits, travel insurance cost, and the cost of food and accommodation.

The cost increases as per the extras. If you wish to hire a guide and a porter the cost increases accordingly. They will charge you 20$-30$ a day for making your trek comfortable. Exciting Nepal provides you with 10 days Everest Base Camp trek package at $1180 per person. Moreover, this cost includes your accommodation and food at the teahouse during your trek, private transportation, and flights, and all of your trekking permits.

10 days Everest Base Camp Trek package does not include your personal expenses. If you wish to stay in a luxury hotel, your cost will increase accordingly. So, for a cheap and affordable trek, you can always minimize your trekking expenses.

Some Tips For 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

• Walking slowly is one of the keys for high altitude trekking. It is always best to saunter and not rush while you trek. This will also save you from getting possible injuries.
• Respite between your trek. Do not walk continuously for many hours straight. This might cause a lot of pressure on your feet and make you tired.
• Keep sipping water from your water bottle. Remember, drinking too much water may not be good while trekking. Just keep yourself hydrated.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while trekking to a higher altitude.
• Check out the weather forecast before you leave for trekking.
• Choose your appropriate time for the Everest Base Camp trek.
• Carry proper trekking gear according to the time of the year you will be trekking.
• Carry some snacks or energy bars so that you can treat yourself while trekking.
• It would be better if you take some physical training before trekking to the Everest Base Camp.
• Carry a hot water bottle which has a filter too. You may not know if you have to collect the water from local taps or even natural resources like rivers and streams.

10 days Everest Base Camp Trek

10 days Everest Base Camp Trek takes you on an adventurous journey in the wilderness of the Khumbu region. You will be walking in exotic paths, crossing several rivers, forests, and villages while viewing the beautiful scenarios.

To let you know more about this trek we present you with a detailed itinerary of 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek.

Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla, and trek to Phakding (2,562m, 35 min flight, 8 km, 3-4 hrs)

Your first day in the Everest region will be a very memorable one. Today you will be waking up early to catch your flight to Lukla. Your respective representative will pick you up from the hotel and drop you off at the airport.

Boarding the flight, you soar into the sky beginning your 10 days Everest Base Camp trek. Viewing wonderful scenarios of valleys, landscapes, and peaks you arrive at Lukla. A well-known place for having one of the thrilling airports in the world.

Lukla lies about 1000 m higher than Phakding at an altitude of 2850 m. After landing at the airport, you have your breakfast and head out of the town. Making a downhill climb and Following the Dudh Koshi river, you cross a suspension bridge over it.

Then make an uphill climb in the trails till you reach Ghat (2530 m). From here, you again make a descent till the Dudh Koshi River and cross it. Then walking along the bank of the river, you make a slight climb and arrive at Phakding.

In particular, on this day you will walk past several Chorten, mani stone, and prayer flags. While taking rest at several stops and viewing the peaks like Karyolung, Nupla, Gongla, etc.

Day 02: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m, 10 km, 5-6 hrs treks)

In particular, today you will be trekking to Namche Bazaar from Phakding. After having your breakfast, you pack your bags and begin your adventure. Afterward, heading out of the small town, you walk in a crisscross forest path of pines.

You continue walking the route that goes to the Benkar valley in the north. Moreover, after walking for some time you reach the Dudh Koshi River and cross it using a suspension bridge.

From here, you will pass several Sherpa settlements like Benker, Chumoa, and Monjo. Continuing in this path leads you into the Sagarmatha National Park. Similarly, you will register your trekking permits at the checkpoint in Monjo.

Then moving ahead in the trials, you cross the famous Hillary suspension bridge and head towards Jorsale village. From this village, you make a slight ascent in the trails and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River.

Gradually making a steep ascent in the trails you arrive at Namche Bazaar. Also, this beautiful town is home to the Sherpa community. And the gateway to various trekking routes of the Everest region.

Usually, people acclimatize here and visit the nearby attraction sites. Therefore, as we don’t have acclimatization, you can roam and explore the area. Overall, this place offers restaurants and cafes with wifi, souvenir shops, etc that you can visit.

Day 03: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m, 10km, 5-6 hrs)

Today you will be trekking towards Tengboche from Namche Bazaar. This day you begin your journey by making a steep climb towards the valley above the Dudh Koshi river.

If the weather is clear you can get an unobstructed glimpse of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Continue walking the trail, you walk past small Sherpa villages and tea shops.

Enter a pine forest home for the musk deer and Himalayan tar and make descent till the river. Similarly, you then cross through a suspension bridge decorated with prayer flags above the Dudh Koshi River.

Then reach Phunki Tenga, have your lunch here, and again continue your journey making a steep climb. After that following the zigzag trails through rhododendron forests you arrive at your destination.

In fact, Tengboche village is well known for its important Buddhist monastery, Tengboche Monastery. Also, this is the largest gompa in the Khumbu region built-in 1923. And it has a 20 feet sculpture of Buddha inside it.

Furthermore, from this structure, you get a panoramic view of various magnificent peaks. Such as Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and many more.

Day 04: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360m, 5-6 hrs, 8km)

Today you wake up early and visit the monastery to participate in the morning prayers. Also, the view of the peaks looks awesome in the backdrop of the monastery. In fact, after returning from your visit, you have your breakfast and begin your trek to Dingboche.

Similarly, the trek starts by making a descent through the beautiful forests of rhododendron till Debuche. Likewise, a beautiful scattered stone village with a long Mani wall, chortens, and nunnery.

Then crossing over the Imja Khola using a suspension bridge. Gradually make an uphill climb to Pangboche walking past several mani stones and prayer flags. Overall, this beautiful village lies opposite the Ama Dablam.

From here, you follow the river trail gradually making an ascend past Shomare and Orsho to reach Dingboche. Moreover, this is another popular stop for acclimatization when headed to Imja Tse, Ama Dablam, and Everest.

This village is a summer settlement for yak grazing and the starting point for visiting Ama Dablam. Also, it is also famous for its Dingboche Monastery. In fact, this monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the Khumbu region.

You get to see the view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and many more peaks from here.

Day 05: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m, 4-5 hrs, 7 km)

Waking up early, you visit the beautiful monastery and return to have your breakfast. Then heading out of the village trek towards Lobuche from there. Besides, this day’s trek will be a rewarding one filled with the marvelous view of peaks and landscapes.

Making a slight climb, you walk into a grassland area beneath Mount Cholatse and Tawache. Then walking ahead cross a suspension bridge that leads to Thukla.

Then ascend following the trail along the sideways moraine of Khumbu Glacier. In addition, this is the highest glacier in the world with the best photographic sights along the way.

You again make a steep climb passing many stone cairns built in the memories of Sherpa who passed away in the Everest Expedition. Then gently walking along the glacier slope arrive at Lobuche.

This village offers some of the most breathtaking views of mountains like Lhotse, Everest, Imja Tse, etc. It also has a high-altitude research center which helps to communicate in the rescue operation.

Day 06: Lobuche – Gorakshep (5,160m) – Everest Base Camp (5,364m) Gorakshep (7-8 hrs, 15 km)

Finally the day you have been waiting for has arrived. Today, you will be trekking to the major highlight of this trek Everest Base Camp. Before that, you will be heading towards Gorak Shep from Lobuche

Waking up early, you leave the village just in time to view the sun reach the summit of the Himalayas. Then make a steep climb in the rocky path along the Khumbu Glaciers before reaching Gorakshep.

Arriving here, you have your lunch and begin your trek to Everest Base Camp. Making several steep climbs you reach your destination after a 2 to 2.5-hour walk.

You get to see the mesmerizing view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Lingtren from the base. Clicking pictures and getting overwhelmed with the views, you now return back to Gorak Shep retracing your steps.

Day 07: Gorakshep – Kala Patthar (5,545m) – Pheriche (4,280m, 15km, 7-8 hrs)

Today is another awesome day as you visit another one of the highlights of this trek. Moreover, this day you will be visiting the highest point of this trek, Kala Patthar.

Waking up early, you make the 2 hours climb to reach Kala Patthar. Similarly, this viewpoint is popular for viewing sunrise and the close-up view of Mount Everest. Also, the scenario looks awesome as the sun rises with golden light behind the peaks.

You also get a panoramic view of Pumori, Khumbutse, Changtse, Lhotse, Nuptse, Lingtren, Cho Oyo, etc. Then retracing your steps you return back to Gorak Shep and have your breakfast.

Then heading out of the village, you trek down to Lobuche retracing your step. Following the path along the Khumbu glacier and dropping down the moraine. Likewise, you continue descending till you reach Pheriche.

This beautiful village lies above the Tsola River and has a hospital that opens only in two seasons. Also, you get to see various peaks in the backdrop of this village. Furthermore, the night this day will be a lot warmer as you are now in lower elevation.

Day 08: Pheriche – Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 15km, 6-7 hrs)

Today you will be trekking back to Namche from Pheriche. Having a hot breakfast, you trek down following the Dudh Koshi Riverbank. Then encountering the tree line return following the same trail.

Again crossing the suspension bridge, you walk past forests of rhododendron and pines. Also, viewing the stunning scenarios of magnificent peaks and crossing several chortens, mani walls, stupas, and prayer flags you reach Namche.

Arriving in this town, you can visit cafes and restaurants to have an amazing time.

Day 09: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,642m, 18km, 6-7 hrs)

Today, you will be heading to Lukla from Namche Bazaar. After a healthy breakfast, you trek down following the Dudh Koshi River trail. Then making a slight climb you reach Lukla.

Moreover, you will have made several ups and downs, crossed several suspension bridges to reach your destination. Likewise, this is your last day in Everest Region so rejoice at the moment.

Overall, you can visit the nearby shops to buy souvenirs or viewpoints to see the stunning views of the landscape and valleys.

Day 10: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m, 35 min flight)

Your 10 days Everest Base Camp Trek has come to its end. This day you will be flying back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Similarly, saying goodbyes to the beautiful region, you board the flight and fly back.

We hope you had a great time on this journey and the trip went as you had expected. Remember us for more exciting treks in Nepal.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 10 days Everest Base Camp trek is one of the shortest treks to do in the Everest region of Nepal. Within these short 10 days, you can explore a lot of the Everest region. Also, Everest Base Camp trek 10 days is for those who do not want any acclimatization and rest day. For this, you should also be physically fit and healthy. Although the trip is short, the memories you collect will be for a lifetime.

If you are planning on trekking to the Everest Base Camp but have a busy schedule, the 10 days Everest Base Camp Package would be best for you. Besides, Exciting Nepal can provide you with various other Everest Base Camp packages if you want. Furthermore, you can always come to us if you have any confusion. Contact us. Besides, we will be happy to serve and help our customers.