How a Journey from Lukla to Everest Base Camp Unfolds?

Prior to Everest Base Camp Trek you enjoy thirty – five minutes mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Within this time, you will ascend from an altitude of 1,345 m to 2,800 m. Kathmandu is from where you will fly, and Lukla is where you will land. And it is from Lukla that you will start Everest Base Camp Trek. Lukla is a hilly town, which abounds with fresh air and greeneries. In addition to it, there is always a porter of Ace Holidays to welcome you with smile, and after a short introduction, he will walk on in front of you by carrying your baggage. As you follow him, with you, there is a guide of Ace Holidays, who walks by staying close to you, and under his guidance and care, you trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp.

You walk downhills, you see “mani stones,” prayer wheels, and colorful flags from the ongoing trekking trail that later dips into the forested area, which is floursihed with rhododendron and magnolia flowers, and which add beauty to this trail. Following this downhill trail, you reach the Dudh Kosi River, and if you translate this river into English, it would mean Milky River to you. From the point where downhill trail ends, you will walk uphill to reach Phakding, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Next day, you walk on a narrow trail, cross the suspension bridges and pass through boulders. As you look at the trekking trail that goes up and up that leads you, you make up your mind to finish this “up” because you want to reach Namche, where you can acclimatize, and from where you can see a beautiful view of the mountains. Tomorrow, you head off to Deboche by walking on a steep region, which offers a stunning view of mountains, such as Taboche, Nuptse, Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega, Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru. This region not only offers the view of these mountains, but also has beautiful rhododendron and pine trees. Besides having this vegetation, it is also a home to wild animals, such as Himalayan Thar, Musked Deer, and pheasants.

Next morning, you trek on a steep trail and see the stunning view of mountains, such as Everest, Lhotse, Kantega, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and Nuptse. You also cross the Imja Khola (river) before an easy climb, or before reaching Pangboche. It is worth visiting its Pangboche Gompa (monastery), which is 300 years old. Further trekking includes crossing the river and walking steep trail up to Dingboche, which lies beneath Ama Dablam. This is the most beautfiful mountain of the world. Imagine how rewarding it is to spend a night in a village that lies close to Ama Dablam. Next morning, you are going to trek in the Chukhung Valley, which lies on the southern slopes of Lhotse and Nuptse mountains, by the Lho Glacier, the Nup Glacier, the Imjha glacier, and the Ama Dablam glacier. You will always find moving glaciers beautiful.

Tomorrow, you are going to walk by juniper plants and frozen streams, as well, as you are going to cross these streams, which have originated from the mountains. On the way, you see yak grazing on the high slopes, and you also pass the vast open area as you head back off to Dingboche. Words will fail to describe the beauty of this area, but the trekking trail climbs steadily up and takes you to the memorials of climbers.

On reaching Everest Base Camp, you see the tents of the Everest climbers, as well as mountains, such as Nuptse, Pumori, and Khumbutse, standing right in front of you. As you head off to Gorakshep, you follow the trail that passes through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier. From this trail, you see mountains, such as Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, and so on. After completing a small ascent, you will reach Thangma Riju from where you can see a panoramic view of mountains. Following a steep switchback, you head off to the summit of Kalapathar, which is adorned with prayer flags, and which offers a view of Mt. Everest, Khumbu Glacier, Pumori, and so on.