The Everest Base Camp Trek is a legendary journey that takes you to the base of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. Beginning with a breathtaking flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the trek covers approximately 130 kilometres return and reaches a maximum elevation of 5,364 metres.
Along the way, you’ll pass through iconic Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, surrounded by stunning views of Himalayan giants such as Ama Dablam and Lhotse. The trail winds through rhododendron forests, across suspension bridges, and steadily climbs through key acclimatisation points like Dingboche and Lobuche.
The final stretch leads you alongside the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp, offering dramatic scenery and views of the famed Khumbu Icefall. A hike to Kala Patthar provides an unforgettable sunrise panorama of Mount Everest.
While this trek is typically designed for physically fit trekkers, we can customise the itinerary by adding one or two extra days for better acclimatisation or to suit your personal pace and schedule.
The trek usually begins in Kathmandu and ends in Lukla. Please be sure to account for your return flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and allow at least one buffer day before your international departure to avoid any delays due to unpredictable mountain weather.
More than just a trek, this is a cultural and spiritual journey through the heart of the Khumbu region—a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with natural beauty, personal challenge, and Himalayan charm.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding
Take an early morning flight to Lukla.
Trek to Phakding (2,610m) - about 3 hours.
Day 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) - about 6-7 hours.
Acclimatisation day in Namche.
Day 3: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Trek to Tengboche (3,860m) - about 5-6 hours.
Visit Tengboche Monastery.
Day 4: Tengboche to Dingboche
Trek to Dingboche (4,410m) - about 5-6 hours.
Acclimatisation day in Dingboche.
Day 5: Dingboche to Lobuche
Trek to Lobuche (4,910m) - about 5-6 hours.
Day 6: Lobuche to Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp
Trek to Gorak Shep (5,140m) and continue to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) - about 7-8 hours.
Return to Gorak Shep overnight.
Day 7: Hike to Kala Patthar, Descend to Pheriche
Early morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) for sunrise.
Descend to Pheriche (4,371m) - about 7-8 hours.
Day 8: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Trek back to Namche Bazaar - about 6-7 hours.
Day 9: Namche Bazaar to Lukla & back to Kathmandu
Trek back to Lukla - about 6-7 hours.
Fly back to Kathmandu
Feel free to customise any type of trip with us
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