Distance & average walking hours

The distance and average walking hours on the Everest Trek can vary depending on the specific route taken and the trekker's pace. Here is an overview of the distance and average walking hours for the most popular route, which starts from Lukla and ends at Everest Base Camp:

• Lukla to Phakding: 8 kilometers (5 miles), 3-4 hours
• Phakding to Namche Bazaar: 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), 6-7 hours
• Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar: no trekking
• Namche Bazaar to Tengboche: 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), 5-6 hours
• Tengboche to Dingboche: 12 kilometers (7.5 miles), 6-7 hours
• Acclimatization day in Dingboche: no trekking
• Dingboche to Lobuche: 11 kilometers (6.8 miles), 5-6 hours
• Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp and back: 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), 8-10 hours
• Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and back to Gorak Shep: 9 kilometers (5.6 miles), 7-8 hours
• Gorak Shep to Pheriche: 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), 7-8 hours
• Pheriche to Namche Bazaar: 20 kilometers (12.4 miles), 6-7 hours
• Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 18 kilometers (11.2 miles), 6-7 hours

In general, trekkers can expect to walk an average of 5-7 hours per day on the Everest Trek, with some days being shorter or longer depending on the terrain and altitude gain. It's important to take regular breaks and acclimatize properly to avoid altitude sickness and other health issues.