Everest Base Camp Trek Via Phaplu-16 Days

An early morning ride to Phaplu will take you through a very picturesque setting, passing by terraced fields, rivers & remote villages. The trek initiates with the sight of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, and Gaurishankar towering over the hills. An 8 to 9 hour drive will take you to the starting point of the trek, Phaplu, which is in the Solu region, to rest for the night.

On day three, the trek begins with a pleasant ascent through pine trees and farmlands. And in a little while, you will get to the Ringmo village which is famous for its apple orchards. Then slowly move towards the Dudh Koshi River. You will climb up the suspension bridge to reach the last stop, Nunthala, a beautiful Sherpa and Rai village where you can have a restful, cozy night.

And the day after that, you will go down, first reaching the Dudh Koshi River and then crossing the suspension bridge to enter Jubing, an old traditional Rai village. Then, going further, you will see the forest and terraced fields, which you will pass before you get to Bupsa village, a small hidden town in the mountains.

The way goes on through rhododendron forests, then in Surke, where the trail from Jiri and the trail from Lukla join to form the Everest trail. Beyond Surke, the winding dirt path interjects small villages before ending at Phakding, a tourism gateway renowned for its natural beauty, whose main street follows the river.

You’ll have breakfast and hike next to the Dudh Koshi River. Here you can cross the many bridges that let you walk from one hill to another one. You could pass by Monjo after having permits for the park. Your tickets will be cross-checked and the border is the point from where you will go up. The way to Namche Bazaar commences with a slope, leading you up to the town, a business and social center which is widely known in Khumbu.

Your acclimatization to higher altitude can be improved by dedicating a day to roam Namche. The trails that lead to Everest View Hotel allow visitors to see breathtaking vistas of Everest and Lhotse and Ama Dablam. You can visit three options in the area including the Sherpa Museum and the local market followed by Khumjung Village to see the Yeti scalp in the monastery.

The path beyond Namche offers spectacular vistas which feature Everest along with Ama Dablam and Thamserku peaks. The route leads you from the Dudh Koshi River descent into a rhododendrons and pine forest before you reach Tengboche, which holds the title of the biggest Buddhist monastery in that area.

Starting from Debuche, the path leads down to a river bridge followed by the passage through beautiful Pangboche village which offers spectacular mountain vistas. Your journey progresses through diminishing greenery while presenting increasingly rough landscapes. Your stay in Dingboche will extend through one nighttime period.

An upward trail through Dughla Pass guides you to a place where there is a memorial dedicated to the people who lost their lives while climbing Everest. The main path then goes alongside a glacial pathway until you reach Lobuche.

Today is the most interesting day when you finally get to the Everest Base Camp. On your way there will be rocky moraines and glaciers, and you will still enjoy the views. And you will feel so proud to take a photo of the amazing mountain before you can come back to Gorakshep for the evening.

It is at the early hours of the day, you will go hiking and be at Kala Patthar for the sunrise view over the top of Everest and its neighbor mountain peaks. The natural beauty is spectacular enough, so you need to see Pheriche for the night.

As you walk downhill from Pheriche, you will come across Pangboche, which is a village in the Khumbu valley. The first monastery you will come across that will welcome you will be the Tengboche monastery. The trails move through the greenery and the small settlements before the Namche Bazaar welcomes you. You are just there to relax and have something when having a meal before going back to Kathmandu.

The final day takes you through steep trails found within Sagarmatha National Park. You will cross the Dudh Koshi River on its suspension bridges as you move down while having the opportunity to experience the environment firsthand.

Fly over the beautiful and short path of Manthali or Kathmandu through wonderful views of the Himalayas, and come back after the air tour. Enjoy the remainder of the day to yourself and chill or take a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu.

Your Everest adventure concludes as you are transferred to the airport for your departure, carrying unforgettable memories of the trek.