Everest Base Camp Trek — 15 Days
Walk to 5,364 meters through Sherpa villages, monasteries, and the Khumbu Glacier to reach the base of the world's highest peak.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a 15-day high-altitude route through the Khumbu region of Nepal, traversing from the mountain airstrip at Lukla to the expedition camp at 5,364 meters on the south side of Mount Everest. The trek follows the Dudh Koshi River valley northward through a succession of Sherpa settlements—Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche—and then climbs steeply into alpine terrain past the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep and finally to Base Camp itself. Along the way, trekkers pass through protected forest, cross suspension bridges over glacial rivers, and move through Sagarmatha National Park. The route includes acclimatization days built into the itinerary to manage altitude gain; two of these—in Namche Bazaar at 3,440 meters and Dingboche at 4,400 meters—allow time to visit monasteries, museums, and viewpoints including the Everest View Hotel and Tengboche Monastery, where the 19-day Mani Rimdu Buddhist festival takes place each autumn. A sunset visit to Kala Patthar at 5,545 meters precedes the final ascent to Base Camp, from which the Khumbu Icefall and expedition tents are visible at close range. The descent retraces the upper valleys before dropping back to Namche and Lukla for the return flight to Kathmandu. All meals and lodging are included throughout the trek.
Best time to go: Sept-Nov & Mar- May
Highlights
- Early morning mountain flight to Lukla (20 minutes) — the steep airstrip gateway to the Khumbu region
- Trek along the Dudh Koshi River valley through suspension bridges and Sherpa villages to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
- Entry into Sagarmatha National Park with first sightings of Mount Everest from the ascent to Namche
- Acclimatization walk to Everest View Hotel above Namche — views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Everest
- Visit to Khunde Hospital, built by Sir Edmund Hillary, and the National Park Museum in Namche
- Tengboche Monastery — one of the oldest monasteries in the Khumbu, site of the 19-day Mani Rimdu festival each autumn
- Second acclimatization day in Dingboche (4,400m) with a hike to Nangkartsang viewpoint (5,083m)
- Trek beside the Khumbu Glacier through high-altitude terrain to Gorakshep (5,164m)
- Sunset visit to Kala Patthar (5,545m) — close views of Mount Everest's north face
- Arrival at Everest Base Camp (5,364m) — views of expedition tents, the Khumbu Icefall, and surrounding ice pinnacles
- Descent via Pheriche and the Himalayan Rescue Association aid post with views of Kwangde, Tawache, and Ama Dablam
- Full board meals throughout the trek — breakfast, lunch, and dinner at every lodge
- Contingency day in Kathmandu to account for weather-dependent Lukla flight disruptions
Day by day
1Arrival in KathmanduKathmandu's international airport · your hotel
You'll be met at Kathmandu's international airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and rest overnight.
2Drive to Manthali, Flight to Lukla & Trek to PhakdingPhakding · Kathmandu to Manthali · Manthali to Lukla · Chaunrikharka to Phakding
Early departure from Kathmandu to Manthali (4 hours by vehicle) to connect with the scheduled flight to Lukla. The 20-minute mountain flight crosses from Manthali in the lower valleys to Lukla's high-altitude airstrip, positioned above the Dudh Koshi valley at 2,610 meters. After meeting the trekking crew and organizing gear, the route descends to Chaunrikharka and then follows the Dudh Koshi valley northward to Phakding. Overnight at a lodge in Phakding with full board meals.
3Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar via Sagarmatha National ParkPhakding to Namche Bazaar via Sagarmatha National Park · Namche Bazaar · Sagarmatha National Park
A 5-6 hour trek covering approximately 10 kilometers, crossing the Dudh Koshi multiple times on high suspension bridges. Beyond the settlement of Monjo lies the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, established to protect the region's fragile alpine environment. The trail continues climbing northward and, on clear days, offers the first distant view of Mount Everest. Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters) is the main trading settlement in the Khumbu, known for its Saturday market, which brings together Hindu traders from the lowlands and Tibetan yak caravans crossing the Nangpa La glacier. Overnight at a lodge in Namche with full board meals.
4Acclimatization in Namche BazaarKhunde Hospital · Everest View Hotel · National Park Centre and Museum
A rest day in Namche (3,440 meters) spent acclimatizing before higher altitude sections. Optional acclimatization walks include a visit to Khunde Hospital, built by Sir Edmund Hillary; a one-hour walk to Everest View Hotel above the village for sunset views over Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Everest; or walks to the National Park Centre and Museum overlooking Namche. The village itself contains numerous lodges, tea shops, and shops. Overnight at a lodge in Namche with full board meals.
5Trek Namche to TengbocheNamche · Tengboche · Tengboche Monastery
A 5-6 hour trek of approximately 10 kilometers ascending to Tengboche (3,860 meters), one of the oldest settlements in the Khumbu. Tengboche Monastery, perched above the village, is one of the most important religious sites in the region and hosts the Mani Rimdu Buddhist festival, a 19-day celebration held each October or November. Overnight at a lodge in Tengboche with full board meals.
6Trek Tengboche to DingbocheTengboche to Dingboche · Dingboche · Imja Khola river · mani walls
A 4-5 hour trek of approximately 9 kilometers through the alpine forest, passing the villages of Deboche and Pangboche. The trail crosses the Imja Khola river on a suspension bridge and continues through mani walls (prayer wall structures carved with Buddhist mantras). Overnight at a lodge in Dingboche (4,400 meters) with full board meals.
7Acclimatization in Dingboche with hike to Nangkartsang ViewpointDingboche · Nangkartsang viewpoint · a lodge in Dingboche
The second acclimatization day of the trek, spent at 4,400 meters allowing the body to adapt before sleeping at higher altitudes for several nights. A hike to Nangkartsang viewpoint (5,083 meters) provides sweeping views across the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Overnight at a lodge in Dingboche with full board meals.
8Trek Dingboche to LobucheDingboche to Lobuche · Lobuche
A 3-hour trek of approximately 10 kilometers over steep and rocky high-altitude terrain. The trail follows the valley on the west side of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche (4,928 meters). The altitude and terrain make this a demanding day. Overnight at a lodge in Lobuche with full board meals.
9Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep and sunset at Kala PattharLobuche to Gorakshep · Gorakshep · Kala Patthar
A 4-hour morning trek of approximately 8 kilometers following the valley beside the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep (5,164 meters). The route offers views of surrounding peaks, particularly where the path rises to cross a tributary glacier. In the afternoon, as light begins to fade, a sunset ascent to Kala Patthar (5,545 meters)—one of the highest viewpoints accessible on the trek—provides close views of Mount Everest's north face. The return to Gorakshep is made before dark. Early overnight at a lodge in Gorakshep with full board meals in preparation for the following day's Base Camp visit.
10Everest Base Camp and descent to PhericheEverest Base Camp · Pheriche · Khumbu Icefall
A very early start is required for the trek to Everest Base Camp. The 18-kilometer route (7-8 hours total) crosses the Khumbu Glacier, weaving between translucent ice pinnacles and past crevasses, to reach Base Camp at 5,364 meters. Views extend up into the Khumbu Icefall, where climbers are often active during expedition season, and expedition tents are visible at close range. The return journey takes a higher route for an additional perspective of the Icefall and the South Col route before descending back past Lobuche to Duglha and Pheriche (4,320 meters), where the Himalayan Rescue Association maintains a trekkers' aid post. Overnight at a lodge in Pheriche with full board meals.
11Trek Pheriche to Namche via TengbochePheriche to Namche via Tengboche · Tengboche Monastery · bridge over the Dudh Kosi at Phunki Tenga · a lodge in Namche
A 6-hour descent of approximately 19 kilometers following the Dudh Koshi river valley and then ascending through birch and rhododendron forest. The route passes Tengboche Monastery, from which views extend to Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega, and Thamserku. From Tengboche, the trail descends to the bridge over the Dudh Kosi at Phunki Tenga, where water-driven prayer wheels are installed, before climbing back to Namche. Overnight at a lodge in Namche with full board meals.
12Trek Namche to LuklaNamche to Lukla · Lukla
The final trekking day: a 6-7 hour descent of approximately 18 kilometers following the Dudh Koshi downriver to Lukla (2,860 meters). Overnight at a lodge in Lukla with full board meals.
13Flight Lukla to Manthali & Drive to KathmanduLukla · Kathmandu · Manthali to Kathmandu
Your trek complete, we depart Lukla on a 20-minute flight to Manthali, followed by a 4-hour drive back to Kathmandu. The journey allows time to decompress after the mountains. We overnight in Kathmandu, leaving the evening free for personal activities—rest, reflection, or exploring the city at your own pace.
14Contingency day in KathmanduKathmandu
A built-in contingency day in Kathmandu to account for potential weather-related disruptions to the Lukla–Kathmandu flight sector, which is highly dependent on mountain weather conditions. This day can be used for personal activities, shopping, or sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley's monument sites. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu with full board meals.
15Departure from KathmanduKathmandu's international airport
Our airport representative assists with checkout procedures, then escorts you to Kathmandu's international airport for your onward journey from Nepal.
Where you go
- 1Phakding
- 2Namche Bazaar
- 3Sagarmatha National Park
- 4Khunde Hospital
- 5National Park Centre and Museum
- 6Namche
- 7Tengboche Monastery
- 8Lobuche
- 9Gorakshep
- 10Kala Patthar
- 11Pheriche
- 12Tengboche Monastery
- 13Namche to Lukla
- 14Lukla
- 15Kathmandu
Included
- Traditional welcome on arrival at the airport of a flower garland
- All airport transfers as per itinerary.
- Accommodation at the hotel in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis at 3 star hotel
- Accommodation at the trekking regions on tea houses & lodges, with Full board meals (includes breakfast, lunch & dinner of your choice).
- Service of English Speaking Climbing Guide during the entire trek.
- Service of a Porter
- maximum weight carried by 1 porter is 25Kg.
- All the surface transfers as specified in the above itinerary with A/C Private vehicle
- Everest National Park Entry Fee
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit Fee
- Island Peak Permit Fee
- Insurance of Guide and Porter
- Accommodation, meals, transportation and allowance of Trek Guide and Porter
- Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu Airfare
- Domestic Airfare of Climbing Guide
- Guests will be bid farewell by placing of the Khada (Traditional Tibetan Scarf) to the guests on Departure
- All the applicable Government Taxes
Not included
- International Airfares, Airport tax, Visa fees etc.
- Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal Climbing and trekking gears required
- Expenses of personal nature such as alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages, telephone & laundry bills, camera fees etc.
- Extra baggage allowance
- Tipping
- Any kinds of insurances and any incidentals / extra cost arise during the entire trip due to force majeure and are beyond our control.
- Any other services which is not specified in the COST INCLUDES section as stated above
Activities: TREKING, HIKING