The Budget Everest Base Camp Short Trek is designed for those travellers who want more enjoyment in less time and at affordable prices. It is one of the most admirable and popular trekking journeys in Nepal.
The 10-day Short & Budgetary Everest Base Camp trek offers you awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas, landscapes, flora & fauna, impeccable virtues, Sherpa villages, monasteries, and many more.
Through the trip, you’ll get a chance to adore the highest peaks, including Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Your 10-day impeccable journey starts from Lukla to Phakding. The trek will take you to settlements and places like Namche Bazar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, Pheriche, and eventually ascending to Kala Patthar (5,644 m).
Let’s start our amazing, thrilling, and exciting Everest base camp journey. We’ll take an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The journey takes around 30-35 minutes by flight. Lukla is the starting point of the Everest region trek. Upon reaching Lukla, we’ll rest and have food. Today is the first day of our trek; therefore, we’ll take a gentle start to hiking. We’ll commence our steps down towards Phakding, which takes us around 3-4 hrs. Throughout our journey, we’ll see the elegant villages, rhododendrons, and pine forests. We’ll pass along the Dudhkoshi River. While crossing a suspension bridge, you’ll see vibrant colourful prayer flags. In the end, we’ll reach Phakding. We’ll have dinner and an overnight stay there.
The trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar is a renowned part of the Everest trekking region. On the second day of the short EBC trek, we’ll start our trek after having breakfast.
On the day 2nd, we’ll hike around 6-7 hrs. Our destination is Namche Bazar also known as the “Gateway of Everest”. Today, we will be passes through Khumbu region of Nepal.
After following the Dudhkoshi River and crossing the suspension bridges, we’ll reach the Sagarmatha National Park. It is UNESCO-listed and home to several wildlife animals, flora & fauna, and different species of birds.
Upon taking the necessary permissions, we’ll forward our steps ahead. After walking for 4-5 hrs, we’ll reach Namche Bazar. It is a prime centre of the Everest trekking region. At Namche, you’ll find several hotels, restaurants, antique shops, ATM centres and many more. We’ll have a night’s stay and a delicious dinner at a luxurious hotel.
Our short EBC trek will continue on day 3. After having a mouthwatering breakfast in the morning, we’ll mark our steps ahead. Today will be a fantastic day for us. Throughout the route, we’ll see stunning views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, and several other peaks. Initially, we descend to Phunki Tenga, later crossing the Dudhkoshi river. Upon that, there is an uphill climb to reach Tengboche. At a height of 3860 m, Tengboche is highly admirable for its old monastery and flawless views of mountains and landscapes. We’ll have a night stay at the lodge or the tea house.
You’ll be delighted after having a mouthwatering breakfast. Now it’s time to take our steps to another destination. On the 4th day of the Budgetary EBC Short trek, the trip will continue till we reach Dingboche. We’ll descend through the stunning rhododendron forests before reaching Deboche. Upon crossing Imja Khola, we’ll land our steps in the elegant Sherpa settlement, Pangboche. At Pangboche, we’ll take a rest and have Lunch. From this place, we’ll gradually ascend upwards. As the day ends, we’ll reach Dingboche. From the top of this place, we’ll have a flawless view of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other surrounding peaks. We have a night stay and a delicious dinner. Upon that, you may prepare for the next day or go for a campfire.
I hope you all are enjoying our Short EBC trek. Currently, we are in the mid of our trip. Today is a challenging but rewarding expedition from Dingboche to Lobuche. On day 5th, we have to cover the distances of approximately 10 kilometres, within 5-6 hrs. Today, we’ll gain an elevation of roughly 500 meters above. After starting the trek, we’ll gradually pass through Pheriche village. Soon, we will see the Khumbu glaciers that take us to the Thukla Hills. At this place, you’ll see the memorial statue of brave climbers who left the world during the Everest trek. At the end of the day, we’ll reach Lobuche. It is a promising place for tea houses night stay, and a tasty dinner.
Eventually, the day has come. Today will be a challenging and equally rewarding day for us. We are going for the Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters). After taking breakfast, we’ll leave Lobuche and continue our trek.
Today our trail will be rough and rugged and follow the Khumbu Glacier. Before reaching Gorakshep, we’ll admire the flawless views of Pumori, Nuptse, and other surrounding peaks. Upon having lunch and some rest, we forward our steps for the Everest Base Camp. The trails are slippery and possibly icy.
After getting to the Everest Base Camp, you’ll know “Heaven is a Myth and Nepal’s is true”. We’ll see the gigantic views of breathtaking mountains like Mt. EVEREST, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and other surrounding peaks. After taking photographs and making lots of memories, we’ll step down to Gorakshep for a night’s stay.
The 7th day of the Everest region trekking is going to be remarkable for us. Today, we are going to mark our feet on Kala Patthar, which has an elevation of 5,644 meters. To start the trek, we’ll wake up around 4-5 am in the morning. After getting ready, we’ll follow our trails and reach the vantage point of the Everest region, Kala Patthar. From the top of this point, you’ll be overjoyed and mesmerized by seeing the magnificent views. You’ll get a chance to explore mountains like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and others.
After spending some quality time, taking photos, we’ll return back to Gorakshep. We’ll have lunch at this place. After taking a rest for a while, our steps trek down to Pheriche, where we have an overnight stay.
We reached the Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and several other stunning places. However, the adventure has not ended yet. On day 8, we will roughly travel for 5-6 hrs to reach Namche from Pheriche. After having an early morning meal, we’ll have a downhill walk, which will be easier for us. Slow and steadily, we’ll forward our steps towards our destination.
Throughout our journey, we’ll explore majestic mountains, elegant settlements, and a diverse range of flora & fauna. As the sun goes down slowly, we’ll reach Namche. If you have time, you may buy unique gifts and souvenirs for your family.
Today is the last day of our walking journey. On the ninth day of our short EBC hike, we’ll trek down to Lukla from Namche. We’ll follow the same path and descend through the beautiful valleys. We’ll have opportunities to see the greenery landscapes, a wide range of flora and fauna, and the final glimpses of Mt. Everest. It will take approximately 6-7 hours to conclude our 9th-day trek. As the day ends, we are in the lodge in Lukla city.
After an early morning meal, we’ll return to Kathmandu. Upon reaching the airport, our company representative will again receive you, and we will return to the same hotel. Today is the day to relax and chill out. If you have time, you can visit some UNESCO sites in Kathmandu and shop there. At the end of the day, we’ll serve you a luscious Nepali Thakali Meal. It includes Rice, Lentils, Seasonal Vegetable Curry, Fish/Chicken/Mutton, Nepali Potato Aachar, Spinach, Curd & Chaas (Nepali local soft drink).
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