This area is as busy and commercialized as the Annapurna range. The culture of Sherpa people and their practice of Buddhism are impressive. The Everest Base camp elevation is about (5,034 m.). It is not possible to see the Mt. Everest from the base camp Kala Patthar.

Black rock, with its elevation of (5,545 m.) should be climbed to see the view of Mt. Everest . There will be a possibility of altitude sickness, while heading up to the mountains. If so, the only best and wise way to do is coming down immediately. Another possibility is starting the trek from Jiri, approximately 8 till 9 hours from Kathmandu . This takes seven days extra.

Itinerarie

Day 01:
Fly out from Kathmandu and into Lukla (2,780 m.) and camping at Phakding (2,300 m.)

Day 02:
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,446 m.): Trek continues to Namche Bazaar this is the administrative headquarter, and now it has become a very commercial area.

Day 03:
Acclimtisation day, visit Buddhist monastery, museum and surroundings

Day 04:
Namche Bazaar to Tangboche (3,867 m.): After 3 to 4 hours trek, one may have another excellent opportunity to beet Tyangboche Monastery. It was completely destroyed by fire in 1988 and now it has been reconstructed. The magnificent views of Mt. Kwangde (8,187 m), Thamanche (6,542 m.), Ama-Dablam (6,856 m). and Everest (8,848 m). The Nuptse, Lhotse and Thamsherku are also visible.

Day 05:
Tyangboche to Pheriche (4,240 m.). Along the forest, the trail is teemed with birds like Blood Pheasants, Danfe ( Nepal 's National Bird), Monal, impeyan pheasant and her beautiful birds. Pheriche is very windy and cold place. So it is very important to bring warm clothes with you.

Day 06:
Pheriche to Lobuche (4,880 m.). This area is much more expensive. In compare at Namche, the prices are twice as much. Lodges, hotels and teashops are available along the route.

Day 07:
Lobuche to Kala Patthar (5,545 m.) and back to Lobuche. At Kala Patthar (Black Rock) you have an excellent view of the Mt. Everest (8,848 m.) Then you go back to camp at Lobuche.

Day 08:
Lobuche to Pangboche (3,901 m.). Trail descends to Pangboche, which is easier to come down.

Day 09:
Pangboche to Namche Bazaar.

Day 10:
Namche Bazaar to Lukla.

Day 13:
Lukla to Kathmandu by flight.