Trek Facts & Highlights
Trek starting point: Lukla at 2,860 meters (9,383 feet).
Highest altitude reached: Kala Patthar at 5,555 meters (18,225 feet) for the best Everest view.
Total Distance: 130 kilometers (80.7 miles) total round-trip journey from Lukla.
Trek Duration: 12 to 14 days typically required for safe acclimatization.
Daily hiking time: 5 to 6 hours of walking per day.
Best seasons: March to May (spring) and September to November (autumn) for clear skies.
Required permits: National Park permit and a local municipality card.
Flight challenges: Kathmandu – Lukla or Ramechap – Lukla & Lukla – Kathmandu or Lukla – Ramechap
Lodging type: Basic wooden tea houses with twin-sharing rooms.
Electricity & Wi-Fi: Available in most tea houses for an extra fee.
Main risk: Altitude sickness, which is prevented by walking slowly and taking planned rest days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.
Base Camp Elevation: 5,364 meters (17,598 feet) on the moving Khumbu Glacier.
Difficulty Level: Strenuous rating due to extreme altitude, steep climbs, and cold temperatures.
Lukla Flight: Thrilling landing at Tenzing-Hillary Airport, one of the world’s most dramatic airstrips.
Namche Bazzar: Sherpa capital amphitheater town packed with cafes, gear shops, and local markets.
Tengboche Monastery: Sacred Buddhist site sitting at 3,867 meters with panoramic views of Ama Dablam.
Suspension Bridges: Hanging wire bridges draped in prayer flags spanning deep river gorges like the Dudh Koshi.
Khumbu Icefall: Glacial view point visible right from the edge of Everest Base Camp.
Mani Stones: Sacred boulders carved with Buddhist mantras that hikers must always pass on the left.
Yank Caravans: Working animals including yaks, joppas, and mules sharing narrow mountain ledges.
Tea House Living: Family-run lodges centered around a single wood or yak-dung burning stove for warmth
View Detail Itinerary
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu. Upon arrival, meet and greet at the airport with traditional Khada welcome. Transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu / Manthali (130km/4hrs)
After breakfast drive to Manthali (130km/4hrs). Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight in Manthali (B)
Day 03: Fly Manthali/Lukla (2886m). Trek to Phakding (B, L, D)
Morning, transfer to domestic airport for your flight to Lukla. You begin today’s trek from Lukla following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi. Nupla (5885m) can be seen in the distance on the opposite bank, is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a valley to your right; and at its far end, Kusum Kang (6367m.). The Dudh Kosi approaches as you pass a Mani wall and arrive at Ghat. You continue along a small path with many climbs and descents following the left bank of Dudh Koshi to Phakding.
Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) (B, L, D)
After breakfast, start the trekking following the trail ascending gradually towards Jorsale crossing the suspension bridges over Dud Koshi River and get the entrance gate on National Park. Afterwards crossing three more bridge the trail ascends through the Alpine and Rhododendron jungle. It may be possible to see the Dears, Blue Ship on the way and the trail ends at Namche Bazaar, the highest Sherpa market in the world.
Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche (3867m) (B, L, D)
Today’s walk is a steep one. Walk to Phunki thenga for lunch. After lunch the trail steeply ascends toward Thyangboche through the same type of jungle watching different kinds of birds, animals and beautiful views of Numbur (6,959m).
Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 06: Rest day at Thyangboche for acclimatization (B, L, D)
This is a remarkable acclimatization day. You can also visit Thyangboche monastery and surrounding.
Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4260m) (B, L, D)
Leave Tyangboche and the Khumbu mountains as a backdrop-and descend a rhododendron covered area to emerge to a pleasant level area. Pass a long Mani stone wall to enter the village of Deboche. Go on to Minlinggo and leave the mountain path to cross over a suspension bridge to the left bank of the Imja Khola. Climb the mountain path while looking up at Ama Dablam and Kantega (6779m) as they appear on the opposite bank. Ascend the chorten-lined route, come to a fork, the upper path passes Pangboche and a monastery, take the lower path to Pangboche Olin and its stone wall-enclosed potato field.
Pass through the village and cross a stream to a path skirting a rocky area to terraced hills along the riverbank. The trails climb slowly, winding above the Imjatse River, to a big Mani Stupa. From here, the walk is fairly moderate as you enter the Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Lhotse) Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals.
Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4930m) (B, L, D)
Today’s walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m) Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier. Stop at Dugla, for lunch, before continuing for an hour up a steep hill to the top, where there are views of Mt. Pumori and other peaks west of Everest. After a short break, continue trekking up to Lobuche, hidden and sheltered from the wind.Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 09: Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep (B, L, D)
Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier. After the last rocky moraine dunes, a short downhill walk brings you to Gorakshep, the flat field below Kala Patthar (5545m) and Mt. Pumori (7145m.) Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. Now the trail winds through rocky path and Khumbu glacier. The view of Nuptse, Lho-La and Khumbutse appear at the front of you. After a great moment, you retrace back passing through Khumbu glacier with magnificent views of Lobuche, Cholatse, Mt. Pumori and Tabuche.
Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 10: Trek to Kala Patthar (5545m). Further, trek to Pheriche (4243m) (B, L, D)
Early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and enjoy the view of sunrise. From Kala Patthar you can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more. Pheriche is the place where one can make phone calls to any part of the world. You can see the mountain Yaks in Pheriche. Yaks are normally regarded as the porters in this area. The town of Pheriche is known as windy town. There you can see the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache. There is located Himalayan Rescue Association Aid Post and foreign volunteer doctors are to provide medical treatment to trekkers as well as local people.
Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) (B, L, D)
The walk from Pheriche is mostly downhill on the main busy trail with a few steep climbs for an hour from the bridge at Phungitenga, near to Shanasha. The walk to Namche is very scenic on a long winding path. En route you will visit traditional villages of Khumjung and Khunde. There is an opportunity to visit one of its monasteries, the only monastery that has a Yeti Scalp. From Khumjung village another 30 minutes walk brings you to the village of Khunde, where you can visit the Khunde Hospital funded by Sir Edmund Hillary Trust. After Khunde, a scenic and pleasant walk brings you to Namche for the overnight.Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2886m) (B, L, D)
The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.
Overnight at Local Lodge
Day 13: Fly Lukla/Manthali. Drive to Kathmandu (B)
Morning, fly back to Manthali from Lukla. Upon arrival, drive back to Kathmandu retracing the same way.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 14: Free (B)
This day is free for relaxing or possibility of some tours in Kathmandu city (optional).
Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 15: Departure Transfer (B)
Transfer to international airport in time to connect your outbound flight.