Everest Base Camp Trek

After breakfast, enjoy a guided cultural tour of two of Nepal's most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Visit the magnificent Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and an important center of Tibetan Buddhism. Continue to the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal's most revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River.

After the tour, return to your hotel and prepare your trekking equipment. Your guide will assist you with final checks and answer any questions before the adventure begins.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Early in the morning, transfer to the airport for one of the world's most spectacular mountain flights to Lukla. During the flight, enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayan range.

Upon arrival in Lukla, meet the porters and begin your trek through charming Sherpa villages, colorful prayer flags, mani walls, and pine forests. The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River and offers a gentle introduction to trekking in the Everest region.

Arrive at the peaceful village of Phakding and settle into your lodge.

Walking Time: 3–4 hours
Distance: 8 km
Elevation Gain: +200 m
Elevation Loss: -380 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today's trail follows the beautiful Dudh Koshi River and crosses several impressive suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. Enter Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in biodiversity and mountain scenery.

The final climb to Namche Bazaar is challenging but rewarding. On clear days, enjoy your first glimpse of Mount Everest.

Namche Bazaar, the vibrant Sherpa capital of the Khumbu region, offers bakeries, cafés, gear shops, and stunning mountain views.

Walking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 10–11 km
Elevation Gain: +1,050 m
Elevation Loss: -350 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

To help your body adapt to the increasing altitude, enjoy an acclimatization hike above Namche.

Walk to the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest luxury hotels in the world, offering panoramic views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Thamserku, and other Himalayan giants.

You may also visit the Sherpa Culture Museum, Khumjung Village, Hillary School, and Khunde Hospital established by Sir Edmund Hillary.

Return to Namche for the night.

Walking Time: 4–5 hours
Highest Elevation: 3,860 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

One of the most scenic days of the trek. The trail offers breathtaking views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Thamserku.

After descending to the Dudh Koshi River, climb through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests to reach Tengboche, home to the region's most important Buddhist monastery.

Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery and witness monks performing traditional prayers against the backdrop of the Himalayas.

Walking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 10 km
Elevation Gain: +600 m
Elevation Loss: -400 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After morning views of Ama Dablam illuminated by the rising sun, continue through forests and traditional Sherpa settlements.

Cross the Imja Khola River and pass Pangboche, one of the oldest villages in the Everest region. The landscape gradually changes from forested hills to open alpine valleys.

Arrive at Dingboche, a beautiful village surrounded by stone-walled fields and dramatic mountain scenery.

Walking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 11 km
Elevation Gain: +550 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Another important acclimatization day.

Hike to Nangkartshang Viewpoint, one of the finest panoramic viewpoints in the Everest region. From the summit, enjoy incredible views of Ama Dablam, Makalu (8,485 m), Island Peak, Lhotse, and the Imja Valley.

Return to Dingboche for rest and preparation for the higher altitudes ahead.

Walking Time: 4–5 hours
Highest Elevation: 5,000 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Continue trekking through rugged alpine terrain toward the high Himalayas.

Reach Thukla Pass, where moving memorials honor climbers and Sherpas who lost their lives on Everest expeditions. The trail then follows the edge of the Khumbu Glacier with magnificent mountain views.

Arrive in Lobuche, surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks.

Walking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 8 km
Elevation Gain: +500 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The most anticipated day of the trek.

Follow the rocky trail beside the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep before continuing to the legendary Everest Base Camp.

Stand at the foot of the world's highest mountain and celebrate one of the greatest trekking achievements on Earth. Enjoy unforgettable views of the Khumbu Icefall and surrounding Himalayan giants.

After spending time at Base Camp, return to Gorakshep for the night.

Walking Time: 7–8 hours
Distance: 13km
Elevation Gain: +500 m
Elevation Loss: -200 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake before dawn for the climb to Kala Patthar, the best viewpoint in the Everest region.

Witness an unforgettable Himalayan sunrise as golden light illuminates Mount Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Lhotse, and the surrounding peaks.

After enjoying the spectacular scenery and taking photographs, descend to Gorakshep for breakfast before continuing down to Pheriche.

Walking Time: 6–7 hours
Highest Elevation: 5,643 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a comfortable descent through alpine meadows, rhododendron forests, and picturesque Sherpa villages.

As oxygen levels increase, the walk becomes easier and more enjoyable. Take time to appreciate the landscapes you may have missed while ascending.

Return to bustling Namche Bazaar for your final evening in the mountains.

Walking Time: 6–7 hours
Distance: 14 km
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The final trekking day follows the Dudh Koshi River through forests, villages, and suspension bridges.

Celebrate the successful completion of your Everest Base Camp adventure with your guide and porter team in Lukla.

Walking Time: 6–7 hours
Distance: 18 km
Elevation Gain: +700 m
Elevation Loss: -1,300 m
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a free day for relaxation, shopping, sightseeing, or a traditional Nepali massage. In the evening, you may join a farewell dinner and celebrate your successful Himalayan journey.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Important Note: Flights between Lukla and Kathmandu are highly dependent on mountain weather conditions and may occasionally be delayed or rescheduled.

According to your international flight schedule, our team will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport.

Your unforgettable Everest Base Camp Trek comes to an end, leaving you with lifelong memories of the Himalayas, Sherpa culture, and the adventure of a lifetime.

Meals: Breakfast