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Everest Base Camp Trek

14 days Tea houses Moderate

Overview

Trek through Sherpa villages, rhododendron forest, and high alpine desert to stand beneath the world\u2019s tallest mountain.

Day-by-day itinerary

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Scenic mountain flight into Lukla (2,860m), then an easy 3-4hr walk beside the Dudh Kosi river to Phakding.

Cross suspension bridges and climb steadily into the Sherpa capital (3,440m). First proper mountain views appear en route.

Short hike to the Everest View Hotel or Khumjung village to aid acclimatization, then rest in the afternoon.

Walk through rhododendron forest to Tengboche Monastery (3,860m), with your first close-up of Ama Dablam.

The valley opens up as you climb to Dingboche (4,410m), a farming village used for the second acclimatization stop.

Hike up Nangkartshang Peak for panoramic views before returning to rest at altitude.

Pass the Everest memorials near Thukla before reaching Lobuche (4,940m), close to the glacier.

Walk the Khumbu Glacier moraine to Gorak Shep, drop your pack, then push on to Everest Base Camp (5,364m).

Pre-dawn climb of Kala Patthar (5,545m) for sunrise over Everest, then descend to Pheriche.

A long descending day retracing the valley back toward Namche.

Final trekking day back down to Lukla, with a celebration dinner in the evening.

Morning flight back to Kathmandu; afternoon free to rest or explore.

Reserved for weather delays common to mountain flights; used as free time in Kathmandu if unneeded.

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.

What’s included

Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Domestic flights: Kathmandu \u2013 Lukla \u2013 Kathmandu
  • Tea house accommodation throughout the trek
  • All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Licensed English-speaking guide and porters (1 porter per 2 trekkers)
  • Sagarmatha National Park permit and TIMS card
  • First-aid kit and satellite communication device

Not included

  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • Travel insurance (mandatory, incl. helicopter evacuation)
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Alcoholic and bottled beverages
  • Tips for guides and porters

Packing list

Insulated down jacket
Waterproof hiking boots (broken in)
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag (season-appropriate rating)
Headlamp with spare batteries
Water purification tablets
Sun hat and sunglasses (UV protection)
Basic first-aid and blister kit

Safety & permits

  • Sagarmatha National Park Permit ($30, collected at the park entrance in Monjo)
  • Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit ($20, replaced the old TIMS card for this region)

Frequently asked questions

No technical climbing skills are required, but a good base level of fitness and some multi-day hiking experience will make the trek far more enjoyable.
Overnight temperatures can drop to -15\u00b0C at higher elevations, especially in Dingboche and Gorak Shep, even though daytime trekking is often comfortable in layers.
Yes. We require insurance that explicitly covers trekking above 5,000m and helicopter evacuation before you join the group.

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