Today, we’ll have an early start. It’s a short day in terms of the walking hours but with the altitude, it is going to be a challenge. We’ll start our walk to Gorakshep, where we will drop our bags off and have lunch. After lunch, those of us who feel like going to the Everest Base Camp will head out. (Those who want to stay at the lodge and acclimatize can enjoy the wonderful view just outside the doorstep.) On the way to the Base Camp, we’ll continue along the side of the Khumbu Glacier. After walking for an hour, we will step on to the glacier itself. In the spring season, the base camp will look like scattered flowers in a garden; climbing tents in red, blue and orange. When we get there, we can take turns taking pictures of each other. This is what we are here for! Sure, it was tiring at times, but you have finally made it. We’ll have a small celebratory party with drinks and snacks. And then, we’ll slowly return to Gorakshep. The return trip takes about two hours.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 8 hours
Elevation: 17,000 ft / 5,182 m
Accommodation: Tea house