EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

ITINERARY

DAY 1 — KATHMANDU → LUKLA → PHAKDING

The Journey Begins

Take an early scenic flight towards Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region.

After landing, begin your first trek along the Dudh Koshi River towards Phakding.

Overnight: Phakding

DAY 2 — PHAKDING → NAMCHE BAZAAR

Continue through pine forests, suspension bridges and traditional mountain settlements.

Enter Sagarmatha National Park and gradually climb towards Namche Bazaar, the cultural and commercial heart of the Khumbu region.

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

DAY 3 — NAMCHE BAZAAR

Acclimatization Day

Take a dedicated acclimatization day in Namche.

Enjoy an optional hike towards the Everest View area or explore the surrounding Sherpa villages.

Return to Namche for a comfortable evening.

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

DAY 4 — NAMCHE → TENGBOCHE

Follow the trail above the Dudh Koshi Valley with spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Everest.

Arrive at Tengboche and visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, one of the major Buddhist centers of the Khumbu region.

Overnight: Tengboche

DAY 5 — TENGBOCHE → DINGBOCHE

Continue through alpine forests and traditional villages towards Dingboche.

As the altitude increases, the landscape becomes increasingly open and dramatic.

Overnight: Dingboche

DAY 6 — DINGBOCHE

Acclimatization Day

Take another important acclimatization day.

Enjoy an optional hike to a higher elevation before returning to Dingboche.

The day allows you to prepare for the higher sections of the trail.

Overnight: Dingboche

DAY 7 — DINGBOCHE → LOBUCHE

Continue towards the Khumbu Glacier.

The trail passes through increasingly rugged terrain with magnificent views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.

Arrive at Lobuche.

Overnight: Lobuche

DAY 8 — LOBUCHE → GORAK SHEP → EVEREST BASE CAMP

This is one of the defining days of the journey.

Trek towards Gorak Shep before continuing to Everest Base Camp.

Stand at the foot of the world's highest mountain and experience the immense Khumbu landscape surrounding the base camp.

Return to Gorak Shep for the night.

Overnight: Gorak Shep

DAY 9 — KALA PATTHAR → PHERICHE

Sunrise Above Everest

Begin early for the ascent to Kala Patthar.

At approximately 5,545 m, Kala Patthar offers one of the most celebrated panoramic viewpoints of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan giants.

Descend towards Pheriche.

Overnight: Pheriche

DAY 10 — PHERICHE → NAMCHE BAZAAR

Begin the descent through the Khumbu Valley.

As the altitude decreases, vegetation gradually returns and the trail becomes greener.

Continue to Namche Bazaar.

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

DAY 11 — NAMCHE → LUKLA

Your final full day of trekking follows the trail back towards Lukla.

Enjoy the last Himalayan landscapes and celebrate the completion of your Everest journey.

Overnight: Lukla

DAY 12 — LUKLA → KATHMANDU

Take the scenic flight back to Kathmandu, subject to weather and operational conditions.

Private transfer to your hotel or onward destination.

End of Experience

EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

• Domestic flights between Kathmandu and Lukla, subject to operational routing

• Comfortable trekking accommodation

• Licensed trekking guide

• Porter service according to package

• Required trekking permits

• Trek preparation and briefing

• Ground transportation in Kathmandu

• Meals according to the selected package

• Trekking support throughout the journey

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Flight operations to and from Lukla are highly dependent on weather and aviation conditions. Flights may operate via Ramechhap depending on seasonal airport operations.

The itinerary may be adjusted according to weather, flight schedules, trail conditions and mountain safety requirements.

Duration: 12 Days
Highest Point: Kala Patthar — approximately 5,545 m
Everest Base Camp: approximately 5,364 m
Difficulty: Challenging
Starting Point: Kathmandu
Ending Point: Kathmandu