12 Days Everest Base Camp Short Trek - 12 Days

Duration

12 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Everest Region, Nepal

Activities Short Treks, Trekking

Group Size 1 - 15

Region

Everest

Grade

Moderate

Transportation

Flight: Ktm-Lua-KTM

Best Season

September to May

Style of Trek

Teahouse

$1,230.00 /Adult

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Tour Itinerary

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Day 1: Flight to Lukla (2850m) – Trek to Phakding (2640m)

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Hotel

Includes standard meals ( Lunch , Dinner )

Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

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