Short Everest base camp trekking adventure
Embark on an exhilarating 7-day or 10-day Everest Base Camp trek tailored for seasoned hikers seeking a swift and challenging adventure – renowned as the shortest Everest Base Camp trek. This condensed trek skips acclimatization days, making it the fastest route to Everest Base Camp. The journey spans 6 days to ascend to the base camp and 3 days to trek back to Lukla, concluding with a scenic flight back to Kathmandu on the last day.
Perfect for adventure enthusiasts with limited time, this trek allows you to test your stamina and prepare for more advanced trekking experiences. Commencing in Kathmandu, the trek covers the iconic Everest Base Camp trail, providing a thrilling 10-day adventure that begins and ends in the vibrant capital.
Marvel at the awe-inspiring beauty of nature, encounter Buddhist shrines, witness Himalayan peaks in all their glory, traverse streams, cross suspension bridges, interact with local Sherpa communities, and share the trail with Himalayan yaks. The crowning moment is the panoramic view of Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar.
Despite its brevity, the short Everest Base Camp trek ensures a successful and memorable journey, thanks to the expert mountain crews and Sherpa guides from Himalayan Mentor. This condensed trek promises a lifetime of cherished memories in the heart of the Everest region.
Note: If you are seeking a 7-day Everest base camp trek, it is possible to complete this trip within 7 days by taking a helicopter back to Kathmandu from Gorakshep.
Everest base camp trek highlights
- Shortest trek to Everest base camp (only 10 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
- Enjoy the adventure hiking every day (without any acclimatization days)
- Explore the Sherpa Heritage of Khumbu region
- Visit world’s highest peak (Mt. Everest) base camp
- Witness the panoramic Himalayan beauty of Mt. Everest and many other Himalayas
Short Everest base camp trekking itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2610m)/overnight at teahouse.
Day 02: Trek Phakding (2610m) to Namche Bazaar (3500m)/overnight at teahouse.
Day 03: Trek Namche Bazaar (3500m) to Tengboche (3870m) /overnight at teahouse.
Day 04: Trek Tengboche (3850m) to Dingboche (4360m) /overnight at teahouse.
Day 05: Trek Dingbuche (4360m) to Lobuche (4950m)/overnight at teahouse.
Day 06: Trek Lobuche to Ghorakshep (5140m)/Visit Everest Base camp (5365m)/overnight at teahouse.
Day 07: Visit Kalapatthar (5545m)/Mt Everest view/trek to Pheriche (4210m) Village/overnight at teahouse.
Or If you choose to take a helicopter (chopper) back to Kathmandu, the trip will conclude on the 7th day.
Day 08: Trek Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3500m)/overnight at teahouse.
Day 09: Trek Namche to Lukla (2800m) /overnight at teahouse.
Day 10: Lukla to Kathmandu flight. Trip ends
