Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the finest treks in the world that centers on the world's highest peak Mt. Everest (29,029 ft/ 8,848.68m). This trek will provide you with a natural thrill as it takes you through breathtaking high-altitude landscapes, esoteric Buddhist monasteries, traditional Sherpa villages, high-altitude flora and fauna, and snow-capped mountains.
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Short Itinerary: Everest Base Camp Trek
About Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek takes you to the foot of the world's highest peak - Mount Everest at 5,364 m. This trek combines stunning landscapes and cultural immersion, perfectly balancing acclimatization and efficient timing to ensure a smooth ascent to Everest Base Camp (EBC). One of the most unforgettable highlights is the sunrise hike to Kala Patthar at 5,555 m.
You will begin your 14-day trek with a breathtaking flight from Kathmandu or Manthali to Lukla, regarded as the gateway to the Everest Region. From Lukla, the trek proceeds north to Phakding, continuing on the classic Khumbu Valley path to Everest. The trail continues along the bank of the Dudh Koshi River, where you will pass through the Sagarmatha National Park check post.
The trail then leads to Namche Bazaar, the vibrant Sherpa capital, where we stay for a day acclimatizing. From Namche, you will get your first close-up views of Everest, and you can explore local markets, monasteries, and the famous Everest View Hotel.
The Everest Base Camp Trek continues upward; on the way, you will visit serene Tengboche Monastery, framed by panoramic vistas of Ama Dablam and Everest. The path then winds through rhododendron forests and alpine meadows to Dingboche and Lobuche. From Lobuche onwards, the landscape turns rugged, and the mighty Khumbu Glacier comes into view.
The climax awaits as you reach Gorak Shep, the nearest settlement to Everest Base Camp. After the thrilling trek to Everest Base Camp, you will return to Gorak Shep, awaiting the next day’s pre-dawn hike to Kala Patthar for one of the planet’s most spectacular sunrises – an unforgettable 360° panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and countless snow-capped giants.
Throughout the trek, you will cross iconic suspension bridges, pass prayer-flag-strewn memorials to legendary climbers, and immerse yourself in rich Sherpa culture.
You will return via the same enchanting trail, ending with a scenic flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu – taking home memories of a true once-in-a-lifetime Himalayan adventure.
Everest Base Camp Trek Detailed Itinerary
Flight from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla. Trek to Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft)
Trek Distance 6.2km / 3.8miles Flight hours 40/20 Minutes Highest Altitude 2,850m / 9,350ft. Trek Duration 3 hours In peak trek seasons (March, April, May, September, October, and November), Lukla flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) may be rerouted to Manthali Airport due to traffic congestion. So, during these months, our guide will pick you up from your hotel at around 12:30 AM for a five-hour drive to Manthali. From Manthali, you will take a 20-minute flight to Lukla. In other months (December, January, February, June, July, and August), you will take a 40-minute flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. If you want to avoid the drive to Manthali from Kathmandu, you can book a helicopter to Lukla. However, it will cost you around USD 550 extra, provided five persons share the cost.
Trek from Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft ) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)
We will wake up in the morning and continue trekking along the northern bank of the Dudh Koshi River, while enjoying the majestic views and crossing many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, including the Hillary Suspension Bridge. As we move forward, we arrive at the Sagarmatha National Park check post, where we will have our permits registered and then climb up through the dense forests. From this forest, we will catch the first sight of Mt. Everest. Trekking further, we will arrive at Namche Bazaar — the gateway to Everest.
Rest day and acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
It is time to acclimatize at Namche Bazaar itself. We recommend you explore Namche Bazaar, as this town hosts numerous WiFi-linked cafes and restaurants, souvenir and gear shops. We have several hiking options — such as visiting Hillary School, Sherpa settlements, Syangboche Airport, and yak farms. If you are passionate about Everest, you should not miss hiking up to the Everest View Hotel, from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mt. Everest.
Trek from Namche (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Tengboche/ Deboche (3,855m / 12,850ft)
This day we will leave Namche and head to Tengboche. The trail is full of ups and downs and passes through forests, making the trek challenging, but the views you get to enjoy are truly rewarding. If you are lucky, you might also spot musk deer, pheasants, and Himalayan Thars. Near the end of the trek, you will find yourself descending to Phunki Thenga Village, but after leaving Phunki Thenga, you will be ascending continuously until you reach Tengboche. Tengboche looks like handcrafted natural beauty, opening up stunning views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. This day also provides you the chance to see the biggest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu Region — the Tengboche Monastery. We will be spending the night at Deboche.
Trek from Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) to Dingboche (4,360m / 14,290ft)
After breakfast, we will be heading to Dingboche. On the way, we will pass many chortens, mani walls, and several small villages — including Pangboche, from where you can enjoy the stunning views of Mt. Ama Dablam. Throughout the trek, you will be gaining altitude, and as you move nearer to Dingboche, you can see fields surrounded by stone walls built to protect crops. In this harsh high-altitude environment, the locals manage to grow barley, buckwheat, and potatoes this way. As night falls, you will stay at Hotel Good Luck in Dingboche.
Rest day and acclimatization at Dingboche
It is time for acclimatization, once more. By reaching Dingboche, we will have gained considerable altitude, and our body needs time to adjust to the thin air and high altitude. However, to remain busy, we will be walking up the ridge above Dingboche to get spectacular views of mountains - Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Cho Oyu, & Makalu.
Trek from Dingboche (4,360m / 14,290ft) to Lobuche (4,930m / 16,175ft)
The trek to Lobuche will start on the trail that leads to a short uphill near the ridge above Pheriche Village. You will soon find yourself moving alongside the Khumbu Glacier as the hike takes you higher to the Thukla Hills. At the Thukla Hills, you will see the memorial statues of climbers who passed away in this region. Continuing our trek forward, we reach Lobuche, our destination for that day.
Trek from Lobuche (4,930m / 16,175ft) to EBC (5,364m / 17,598ft) and back to Gorak Shep (5,185m / 17,010ft)
This is an extraordinary day, as we will be summiting Everest Base Camp. We begin by trekking along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier until we reach the breathtaking Gorak Shep Village, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. After a short rest and leaving our belongings behind, we hike up to the legendary Everest Base Camp — the closest you can get to the world’s highest mountain without mountaineering gear. Here, you'll soak in the surreal atmosphere, capture incredible photos, and reflect on your journey and achievements. After spending some memorable time at EBC, we trek back to Gorak Shep for the night. Along the way, you’ll also witness the mighty Khumbu Glacier, the highest glacier in the world.
Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555m / 18,208ft) viewpoint, trek to Gorak Shep then to Pheriche (4,250m/13,945ft)
We will be waking early in the morning at Gorak Shep and hiking to Kala Patthar to view the sunrise at Mt. Everest and other peaks. Believe us - you have never seen anything as awe-inspiring as the early sunshine covering Mt. Everest anywhere else. After spending some time at the viewpoint, we will trek back to Gorak Shep for breakfast. We will rest for a bit and start our trek to Pheriche, our destination for the day.
Trek from Pheriche (4,250m / 13,945ft) to Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft)
After a good night's sleep at Pheriche, we wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, and then trek down towards Tengboche. Our way passes through the rhododendron forests across the Imja Khola bridge, through the juniper forest, and finally to Tengboche, where we will be spending our night.
Trek from Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)
After finishing breakfast at Tengboche early in the morning, we head back to Namche Bazaar. The trail takes us through forests full of high-altitude wildlife like pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, and even snow leopards. Along your path, you will also see numerous prayer flags, chortens, the backside of Lhotse, and Mt. Everest. After arriving at Namche Bazaar, we will head to our lodges and rest as the trek for this
Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Phakding (2,650m / 8,690ft)
Today's trek will be a short one as we head to Phakding, following the banks of the Dudh Koshi River and crossing many suspension bridges that lie on the way. After passing through several forests and small villages, we will finally reach Phakding. We will stay at Phakding for the night.
Trek from Phakding (2,650m / 8,690ft) to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft)
Yet another short trek day that also marks the end of our trekking. We start by making a return down the Dudh Koshi valley. The route is mostly gentle uphill up to Kusum Stream, but before reaching Lukla, the trail heads steeply up to the west and takes us to Toktok. From here, the views will be entirely different, and we will spend some time savoring those views. We will continue until we reach Lukla. This will be our last day of trekking, and we will be resting at Lukla at night
Fly back to Kathmandu/ Manthali from Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft)
This is the last of your trek. After breakfast, you will fly back to Kathmandu or Manthali, depending on the trekking season. If you are trekking in peak seasons (March, April, May, Sept, October, and November), from Lukla, you will take a 20-minute flight to Manthali Airport, and we will then drive you to Kathmandu from Manthali. In other months (December, January, February, June, July, and August), you will take the 40-minute flight back to Kathmandu. You can book a helicopter from Lukla to Kathmandu to avoid the five-hour-long drive from Manthali to Kathmandu. However, it will cost around 500 USD extra, provided you share your helicopter with four others.
What's Included in Everest Base Camp Trek
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight tickets for Kathmandu/Manthali and Lukla (Kathmandu–Manthali–Kathmandu travel via shared vehicle)
- Private vehicle pick-up and drop-off service between Kathmandu Airport and your hotel
- Total 13 nights (Six nights at Lukla, Phakding(2 Nights), and Namche (3 Nights), rooms with private attached bathroom. Seven nights in standard rooms at Tengboche (2Nights), Lobuche, Dingbuche (2 Nights), Gorakshep, and Pheriche)
- Standard full-board meals (13 lunches, 14 dinners, and 14 breakfasts) with one main course per meal during the trek
- Water purification tablets for safe drinking water
- Seasonal fresh fruits every day
- Government licensed English-speaking trek leader. For more than 12 trekkers, 1 assistant guide.
- Porter to help trekkers luggage. 2 trekkers will share 1 porter, Max weight limit for a porter- 18 kg (9 kg per trekker, weight limit).
- Covers guides' and porters' wages, their meals, insurance, lodging, transportation, flight, and other necessary equipment
Exclusions
- International flight costs
- All accommodations in Kathmandu, before and after the journey
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure, or early return from the trek.
- All meals in Kathmandu, before and after the journey
- Tips for guides and porters (recommended)
- Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple entries on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport- (15 days - $30, 30 days- $50 and 90 days- $125)
- Travel insurance that covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (compulsory)
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