Everest Base Camp Trek Part 2 – From Dingboche to Glory at Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Trek Part 2 – From Dingboche to Glory at Base Camp

Hi everyone, this is the second part of our 
Everest Base Camp trek mini-series. In this episode, we will show you our activities and our 
hike from Dingboche to Everest Base Camp. Just to recap what we have done in Part One, we hiked 
from Lukla, then went to Phakding and onward to the bustling mountain town of Namche Bazaar. From 
there onwards, the weather turned again with full days of hiking in the rain followed by another day 
of heavy snow. By the time we reached Dingboche at 4,410 m, I was struck by AMS, and after much 
thought, I decided not to ascend further. Instead, my teammates continued going up to Thukla and 
eventually reached Everest Base Camp. Today is day seven of our hike. It is the acclimatization 
day at Dingboche. I decided to take a rest, but my brother and Bernard continued to 
climb Nangkartshang Hill for acclimatization. They returned just before lunch and told me 
that the entire hill was covered by a fresh blanket of snow, making the trail almost 
invisible. They said the climb was steeper and slipperier than yesterday, and the two of 
them decided not to push all the way to the top to save some energy for tomorrow’s real 
climb. And it was a smart move, I believe. As for me, after some rest, I walked around 
Dingboche. Since most of the snow hadn’t cleared yet and most of the trekkers were already out 
hiking, the village felt very quiet and peaceful. By lunchtime, my appetite returned, and I happily 
tucked into fried noodles and a cup of masala tea. It was basically a rest day; therefore, not many 
happenings for the day. Before dinner, I checked my vital signs and found that my oxygen level had 
improved from 67 to 76. Feeling much better now, I’m hoping for a good night’s sleep. Good night.
Good morning. This is day eight at Dingboche, and it is the day that we decided to split. 
I descended about 200 m down to Pheriche, while my brother and Bernard continued the ascent 
to Lobuche. As for me, I took the lower trail down to Pheriche. This trail was quiet and peaceful as 
it is not part of the main EBC route. I met only a few hikers and some locals along the way. The 
final descent into the village was quite tricky. The path was narrow and winding, with deep 
snow on both sides. But the weather was perfect — clear blue skies and a panoramic 
360° view of snowy mountains all around. This is Pheriche. This is where I’m going 
to stay tonight. Look up. Look at the view. Look at the view on the right. Unbelievable.
Choosing not to continue to EBC was a tough decision for me, but a rational one. Although 
there was still a chance I could make it, there would be more than 1,000 m of ascent in 
the next two days. So, for the next few days, I’ll share my experience taking another path 
and update my teammates’ upward push to EBC. After parting with me, my teammates continued to climb from Dingboche to Thukla 
and then onward to Lobuche. This section was far from easy. The fresh, 
thick snow blanketed the entire trail, making it very slippery and uneven, forcing 
them to tread carefully with each step. By now, everything in sight — including rooftops, rocks, and even the trail itself — was buried 
under snow. The reflection of sunlight on the snow was so intense that without 
sunglasses, it became almost blinding. The wet, unstable surface and hidden 
ice holes made every step a struggle. They stopped for lunch at Thukla, about 4,600 m, 
before tackling the steep ascent to Thukla Pass, also known as the Everest Memorial. 
When they reached there, most of the stone monuments were half buried under 
snow, and visibility was very limited. After a brief stop, they pressed onward to 
Lobuche, arriving at about 4 p.m. It was a tough one, as the ascent was about 600 m that day.
Day nine. This is a big day, as it is the day my teammates would reach Everest Base Camp. But 
before that, let me continue what I have done. I descended further from Pheriche, dropping 
about 400 m in elevation. Now it’s just below 4,000 m. The descent was beautiful. I walked 
across untouched ice fields along the valley, with helicopters constantly flying over me.
Since mountains on all sides surrounded me under the bright blue sky, I could literally 
point my camera anywhere blindly and still get the perfect shot. It was fascinating to see how 
quickly the landscape changed because of the good weather since yesterday. The heavy snow started 
to melt. At first, small rocks and muddy trails began to appear. Then gradually, the snow gave 
way to grassy and mossy terrain. From there, we descended slowly past the tree line, and the 
scenery shifted dramatically in just a few hours. The scenery was already totally 
different, with grasslands. I ended up taking a short nap, and then came the 
most anticipated update from Bernard’s Facebook — they just made it to EBC! So proud of them both. 
Huge respect to my brother Ka Kui — he is a true inspiration and a shining example of a strong 
and determined senior hiker — and to Bernard, who proudly carried our Jalur Gemilang all the 
way to EBC, making Malaysia proud. Malaysia Boleh! They told me that they began the final leg of 
the long-awaited trek to EBC from Lobuche in the morning. They stopped at Gorak Shep, left 
their bags at the teahouse, had a quick lunch, and continued to ascend to the final approach 
to EBC. This section was crowded with fellow trekkers, all sharing the same dream. Though 
the path wasn’t steep, the thin air made every step exhausting. There were huge rocks half 
buried in snow, making it even more difficult. The ice was so slippery that they slipped 
and fell several times even with crampons. And then they arrived, standing before 
the EBC rock surrounded by ice and glory. They felt an overwhelming sense of joy 
and accomplishment. My brother finally realized his dream — standing tall, eyes 
gleaming with pride behind his reflective sunglasses — and Bernard proudly unfurled 
the Jalur Gemilang on top of the rock. Their smiles said it all. Mission accomplished. 
They returned to Gorak Shep for the night, and the next morning they decided to skip the 
optional climb to Kala Patthar. After all, they had achieved what they 
came for — reaching EBC itself. This is the end of the second part of our 
mini-series of our EBC trek. If you haven’t, please watch the first part of our series, 
the link to which I will leave in the description below the video. In the next 
episode, I will continue our story about what we have seen during our descent and our 
visit to Khumjung and Khunde. See you again.

Join us for Part 2 of our Everest Base Camp Trek series, where the journey turns both challenging and inspiring. After facing days of rain and heavy snow, I battled acute mountain sickness (AMS) in Dingboche while my brother Ka Kui, age 73, and our friend Bernard pushed onward through snow-covered trails toward Everest Base Camp. ❄️💪

Follow along as I explore Pheriche, Khumjung, and Khunde, experiencing the quiet beauty of Sherpa life, while my teammates trek through Thukla Pass, Lobuche, and finally reach the iconic Everest Base Camp Rock — mission accomplished! 🎉

This episode blends personal reflections, stunning Himalayan scenery, and an inspiring tale of perseverance at high altitude.
📺 Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/1Hj5c8xOrms
🌄 Read our full story here 👉 https://travelwithlens.com/everest-base-camp-trek-part-2/
🗻 Stay tuned for Part 3 and Part 4 soon!

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