Are you planning a trek to Everest Base Camp and wondering about the right time to trek? If yes, autumn is one of the best times to visit there. The autumn starts in September and lasts until November. However, the first half of September might have some rainy days and effects for the Lukla flights.
I suggest trekking to Everest Base Camp in October and November. December offers the best weather conditions in the Everest Region, although it will be freezing at this time. If you do not care about cold temperatures, like to trek with warm clothes, and prefer less crowded places, December can be the perfect time for you.
The monsoon rain clears haze, and vegetation looks fresh and dark green with crystal-clear mountain views in the Everest Region in autumn.
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary
The Everest Base Camp is a 12-day trip from Kathmandu to Kathmandu that begins with a short scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu or Ramechhap. Right after landing at Lukla airport, you start walking towards Phakding on the same day through typical Sherpa villages like Chhepulung, Thadokoshi, and Ghat. You trek to Namche Bazaar on the second day and have an altitude practice rest day in Namche Bazaar on the third day. While having an acclimatization day in Namche, you hike to Hotel Everest View on the third day.
The fourth day’s journey goes to Tengboche, where you can visit an ancient historical Buddhist monastery and participate in regular worship with the monks. After Tengboche, you walk to Dingboche on the fifth day and take the second altitude practice rest day in Dingboche on the sixth day. While taking the second altitude practice rest day, you hike to Nangkartshang Hill, which is located at 5110m above sea level.
On the seventh day, you trek to Lobuche. You trek to Gorakshep, hike to the Everest Base Camp for 8 days, and sleep at Gorakshep. The ninth day begins with climbing to Kala Patthar, which is the best spot to see Mt. Everest and other high mountains, and trekking back to Pheriche. Similarly, the tenth day’s trek is back to Namche Bazaar and the 11th to Lukla. You will fly out of Lukla on the 12th day with an unforgettable Everest experience. Check out the outline itinerary for the trek below:
Day 01: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 03: Rest day and hike to Hotel Everest View
Day 04: Trek to Tengboche
Day 05: Trek to Dingboche
Day 06: Second altitude practice rest and hike to Nangkartshang Hill
Day 07: Trek to Lobuche
Day 08: Trek to Gorak Shep and hike to Everet Base Camp
Day 09: Hike to Kala Patthar and trek to Pheriche
Day 10: Trek back to Namche Bazaar
Day 11: Trek to Lukla
Day 12: Fly out to Kathmandu or Ramechhap.
The flights are operating from and to Ramechhap, so you need to drive to Kathmandu around 4-5 hours before Lukla or after.
You can also complete the Everest Base Camp trek in 9 days by flying out direct to Kathmandu on a helicopter from Gorakshep if you do not have enough time to complete the regular itinerary, which is the Helicopter Return Everest Base Camp trek.
Other Magnificent Trekking Routes in the Everest Himalayas
Besides the Everest Base Camp, there are numerous pristine trekking trails in the Everest region, which you can explore according to your physical level and time limitations. The Everest Three High Passes, Cho La Pass, and Renjo La Pass are adventurous trekking packages, while the Gokyo Lakes and the Everest View Trek are usual and everyone can do them.
If you do not have enough time to complete the above-mentioned trekking packages or are unable to trek in the high Himalayan region, you can also explore the Everest Himalayas in a luxurious way with the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
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