From Kathmandu, you enjoy an exciting flight to Lukla (2860m, 9384ft). Trek  to Phakding. (2622m, 8603ft). Take some time to visit the monastery located in the rocks above Chheplung. Cross over the Dudh Kosi River to the west bank to reach the lodge.

Trek to Namche Bazar (3340m, 10959ft).  Sagarmatha National Park has its new entrance here and you will have to show your permit. The path then climbs above the valley floor to one of the highest suspension bridges in Nepal. From there the trail continues climbing steeply through the forest. Namche Bazar is the largest village and the administrative center of the Khumbu region. Situated in a horseshoe-shaped valley high above the Bhote Kosi and surrounded by steep hills, it faces the impressive north face of Mt. Kwangde peak (6187m).

Trek to Khumjung (3790m, 12435ft),  called the green valley. One of the most interesting hikes is the climb up the hill north of town to the Shyangboche airstrip area and Khumjung. You will enjoy the fantastic view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Kangtega, Thamserku and Ama Dablam. Visit the local Khumjung Gompa, the school, hike to Kunde and visit the hospital and the Gompa.

Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3837m, 12589ft).  Descending from Khumjung you pass Sanasa (3569m, 11710ft). Reach the Dudh Kosi and the village of Phunki Tenga  (3,321m, 10896ft) with its water-driven mills and prayer wheels. The largest monastery in Khumbu, perches on the saddle of a ridge and commands an outstanding panorama with peaks in every direction. The monastery is especially beautiful with Mt. Ama Dablam rising up behind it. Tengboche monastery is the site of the annual Mani Rimdu festival, held at the October/November full moon.

Trek to Dingboche (4343m, 14249ft). Descend a steep trail through a damp rhododendron forest to the village of Deboche (3736m, 12258ft), which has a nunnery. Pass trough Pangboche (3965m, 13009ft), then the trail proceeds up a gentle slope and passes the small village of Shomare, where there are some teahouses. Beyond Shomare, the trail flattens a bit and passes a lodge at Orsho. Beyond Orsho there is a fork in the trail, take right and cross the small wooden bridge crossing the river. The trail goes steep up for a short while and after 45 minutes you will reach Dingboche.

Trek to Lobuche (4915m, 16126ft). Leave Dingboche by the steep trail going straight to the shorten on top of the hill. From there a gentle slope goes to Tukla. Relax for 15 minutes near the tea houses and steep  to the pass (4755m, 15601ft). Just after the pass are all the monuments from Sherpa and foreigners who died on Mount Everest or on trek of expedition. From there a gentle slope brings you by the left side of the river to Lobuche.

Trek to Namche Bazar. Beautiful walk through Rhododendron, Birch, Willows and cross the Dudkosi river and up hill to Mong La (4020m, 13190ft). This is good viewpoint than walk along side to Sanasa and Melingo. From there a large trail brings you to Namche Bazar.

Trek to Lukla. Down hill through the pine forest leaving behind Everest and cross the several bridge on the Dudkosi river. Enjoy the greener vegetation and cultivation along the Sherpa villages. Have lunch in Phakding. There is no rush to reach Lukla today. On arrival stay at a hotel near the airstrip. The airstrip itself is an interesting place. Without actually seeing it happen, you might not believe a nineteen-passenger plane could fly in and out of here.

Grading

This trek into Everest Base Camp is strenuous but does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. It does not require any technical experience; only that you be in good physical conditioning and be able to hike for 5-8 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack. Experienced Sherpa guides will be assisting you.

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