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Everest Classic Trek

Nepal · Khumbu

This 20 day trip starts in the lower Solu Khumbu and goes all the way to Mount Everest, a longer route which shows more of the region and the Sherpa people.

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Route overview

This 20 day trip starts in the lower Solu Khumbu and goes all the way to Mount Everest, a longer route which shows more of the region and the Sherpa people.

Why travellers choose this trip

This 20 day trip starts in the lower Solu Khumbu and goes all the way to Mount Everest, a longer route which shows more of the region and the Sherpa people.

- 20-day sourced itinerary - High point around 5545 metres - Approximate route distance of 170 km - Peak focus: Mount Everest - Key locations: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Phaplu, Namche Bazaar

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
Flexible
Day 2

Kathmandu

Kathmandu city sightseeing plus trek briefing.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
Flexible
Day 10

Namche Bazaar - Debouche - Rhododendron Glade

This stage covers Namche Bazaar, Debouche, Rhododendron Glade. Expect moderate difficulty, a high point near 3,850 metres. Typical moving time is around 6 hours.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
6h
Day 13

Dingboche - Lobuche

This stage covers Dingboche, Lobuche. Expect moderate difficulty, about 1,070 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 4,920 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
1,070M
Moving time
5h
Day 14

Lobuche - Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Gorak Shep

This stage covers Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp, Gorak Shep. Expect moderate difficulty, about 280 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 5,200 metres. Typical moving time is around 4 hours.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
280M
Moving time
4h
Day 15

Kala Patthar Summit - Lobuche - Pheriche

This stage covers Kala Patthar Summit, Lobuche, Pheriche. Expect moderate difficulty, about 160 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 5,360 metres. Typical moving time is around 6 hours.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
160M
Moving time
6h
Day 18

Weather Day

Additional Weather Day

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
Flexible
Day 19

Lukla - Kathmandu

This stage covers Lukla, Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty.

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
Flexible
Day 20

Departure

Depart Kathmandu

Distance
Flexible
Climb
-
Moving time
Flexible

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