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Everest Base Camp Trek

Trip code EBC-14 · Everest Region

Duration
14 days
Max altitude
5,545 m
Difficulty
Challenging
Best season
Spring (Mar–May), Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Group size
2–12 people
Start / end
Kathmandu

Overview

Fly into Lukla and follow the Dudh Koshi valley through Sherpa villages, monasteries and suspension bridges to Everest Base Camp. Two acclimatisation days are built in, and the trek peaks at Kala Patthar for a close view of Everest at sunrise.

  • Sunrise over Everest from Kala Patthar
  • Tengboche Monastery
  • Sherpa culture in Namche Bazaar
  • Standing at Everest Base Camp
Altitude profileHighest point each day, metres
2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, 1,400 m D1 Day 2: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding, 2,860 m D2 Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar, 3,440 m D3 Day 4: Acclimatisation day in Namche, 3,440 m D4 Day 5: Trek to Tengboche, 3,860 m D5 Day 6: Trek to Dingboche, 4,410 m D6 Day 7: Acclimatisation day in Dingboche, 4,410 m D7 Day 8: Trek to Lobuche, 4,940 m D8 Day 9: Trek to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp, 5,364 m D9 Day 10: Sunrise at Kala Patthar, descend to Pheriche, 5,545 m D10 Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar, 3,440 m D11 Day 12: Trek to Lukla, 2,860 m D12 Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu, 1,400 m D13 5,545 m

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel 1,400 m
Day 2Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding 2,860 m
Day 3Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m
Day 4Acclimatisation day in Namche 3,440 m
Day 5Trek to Tengboche 3,860 m
Day 6Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m
Day 7Acclimatisation day in Dingboche 4,410 m
Day 8Trek to Lobuche 4,940 m
Day 9Trek to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp 5,364 m
Day 10Sunrise at Kala Patthar, descend to Pheriche 5,545 m
Day 11Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m
Day 12Trek to Lukla 2,860 m
Day 13Fly back to Kathmandu 1,400 m
Day 14Final departure

What’s included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu flights
  • Teahouse lodging and meals on the trek
  • Licensed English-speaking guide and porters
  • Sagarmatha National Park and local permits

Not included

  • International flights
  • Nepal visa fee
  • Travel insurance with rescue cover
  • Meals in Kathmandu
  • Tips for guide and porters

Packing list

  • Down jacket
  • Waterproof trekking boots
  • Sleeping bag (−10 °C)
  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp
  • Water purification

Questions about this trip

How difficult is the Everest Base Camp trek?

It is rated challenging. No climbing skills are needed, but you walk 5–7 hours a day at high altitude.

When is the best time to go?

March to May and late September to November usually bring the clearest weather.

Is travel insurance required?

Yes. Your policy must cover trekking up to 5,600 m and helicopter evacuation.

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