Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek itineraray
Day 1, Arrival Kathmandu-Nepal.
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and 35 35-minute drive to the hotel from the Kathmandu airport.
Day 2, Trekking preparation day in Kathmandu hotel includes B&B Service.
Day 3, Kathmandu –Phaplu
Shirring Jeep to Phaplu (2,470m), 9-10 hours from Kathmandu.
Day 4, Phaplu –Nun Thala
After Breakfast, descend to Rengmo and climb to Taksindu, then descend to Nun Thala (2,200m) 5 hours walking.
Day 5, Nun Thala-Buspa
Descend to Dudh Koshi River, cross the bridge, and climb up to Kharikhola, then continue to Buspa (2,360m) 5-6 hours walking.
Day 6, Buspa-Surke.
Trail passes Paiya and crosses Karila pass (3,145m), then the trek descends to Surke (2,290m) 5-6 hours walking.
Day 7, Surke-Phakding
Today, join the main Everest trail pass Chaurikharka and head to Phakding (2,610m), 5 hours walking.
Day 8, Phakding –Namche Bazaar
Cross Suspension Bridge, and a steep climb to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), the first big Sherpa Town, 5 hours walking.
Day 9, Rest day at Namche Bazaar,
But you can short visit to the Everest view Hotel, which is an amazing view of Everest, Ama Dablam, and other Mountains.
Day 10, Namche-Tengboche
Scenic day with views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse Shar, and Kangtenga, then you arrive at Tengboche Monastery (3,860m), 5 hours walking from Namche.
Day 11, Tengboche-Dingboche.
Trek to Dingboche (4410m) via Pangboche and Sumare hours of walking.
Day 12, Dingboche Acclimatization
High to Chhukung Nagarjun hill and back to Dinboche.
Day 13-Dingboche-Lobuche
Trek to Lobuche via Thukla pass (4,830m), and you arrive at Lobuche (4,910m) in 5 hours of walking.
Day 14, Lobuche-Gorakshep.
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m), visit and return to Gorakshep (5,140m), 6-7 hours walking.
Day 15, Gorakshep-Pheriche
Early morning, high up to (5,545m) Kala Patthar Mountain viewpoint and trek back to Pheriche (4,240m), 6-7 hours today walking total hours.
Day 16, Pheriche –Phortse
Pheriche to Phortse wold Sherpa village (3,810M), 5 hours walking.
Day 17, Phortse-Monjo
Trek to Monjo (2,835m), 5-6 hours walking.
Day 18, Monjo-Lukla
Trek to Lukla (2,800m). It’s your last trekking day -5 hours walking.
Day 19, Lukla-Kathmandu.
Flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 20, Kathmandu
Your free day at Kathmandu hotel includes breakfast.
Day 21, Departure Day.
After breakfast, drive to the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight back home.
Price per person, 1876 USD. Minimum 2-6- Person Group.
For a Single Trekker, the Trek cost is 2400 USD.
Best Seasons for Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek
Spring (March – May)
The weather is clear with mountain views. Rhododendrons blooming in the Solu area (Phaplu to Nunthala, Kharikhola).Good for both trekking and climbing.Temperature: 15–20 °C daytime (lower areas), –5 to –10 °C at higher camps (Gorakshep/EBC).
Autumn (September – November)
Weather: Dry, crisp skies, excellent visibility. Peak trekking season. Sherpa festivals like Mani Rimdu in Tengboche (Oct–Nov). Less risk of heavy rain or snow. Temperature: Similar to spring, slightly colder in late November.
Other Season
Early winter (December): Still possible, with fewer trekkers. Cold above Dingboche and Gorakshep, some lodges may close, but skies remain clear.
Monsoon (June – August): Not recommended—heavy rain in the Phaplu–Kharikhola section, leeches, landslides, clouds hide views.
So, the best time is March–May (spring) or late September–November (autumn).
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