Everest Base Camp Trek

Key Information
  • Duration15 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Max Altitude 5364m
  • Starts/Ends Kathmandu - Kathmandu
  • Best Season March - May and September - November

Trip Highlights

  • An adventurous trek to the base of the tallest mountain in the world- Everest Base Camp
  • 16 days of lifetime experience in Nepal amidst bustling cities, lovely villages, and towering mountains
  • Thrilling flight in and out of Lukla airport with outstanding aerial panorama of the Himalayas
  • Explore lush forests, Sherpa villages, and glacier moraines
  • Cross many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi river and catch gorgeous sunrises and sunsets
  • Get to see the unique lifestyle of the mountain people and witness a diverse landscapes

Trip Overview

On the Everest base camp trek, you will enjoy the convenience of well-maintained paths, cozy accommodations, and nourishing meals amidst the towering mountains and rugged terrain of the Himalayas. It is hands down one of the best treks in the world. A region where big dreams and hopes thrive.

Everest base camp trek leads to the lap of the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest (8,848 m/29,032 ft), via lush rhododendron forests, picturesque villages, and the Khumbu Glacier. This 15 days Everest base camp trek is packed with adventure, intimate interactions with the locals, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.

Trekking to the Everest base camp is not technically challenging because you are not climbing a peak on this journey. However, every day you will trek for 6 hours while gaining elevation, which keeps the overall trek on the moderate to difficult side. We recommend the Everest base camp trek to anyone who is in good health and can walk 6 hours a day.

If you want to make your Everest base camp trek more adventurous, extend the trek to gorgeous Gokyo Lake or cross the Cho La pass. Likewise, experienced trekkers can also include the three passes in the itinerary.

Sherpa culture and mountain views

Sherpas are one of the biggest highlights of Everest (region) base camp trekking. They are an indigenous community of the Khumbu region and are known for their endurance and climbing skills. The Everest base camp trail goes through the beautiful Sherpa villages, where you will be spending the nights.

Likewise, the Everest base camp trek route is also scattered with old stupas, monasteries, and prayer flags. You will visit the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region, Tengboche monastery, en route to the Everest base camp. Likewise, our Everest base camp trek itinerary has two acclimatization days to avoid altitude sickness.

On the acclimatization days, you will hike to nearby viewpoints- Hotel Everest View (3,962 m/13,000 ft) and Nagarjuna Hill (5,083 m/16,732 ft), respectively. These hikes will not only let you adjust to the elevation, but also offer stunning mountain landscapes.

Some of the notable mountains seen during the Everest base camp trek are Thamserku (6,608 m/21,680 ft), Ama Dablam (6,812 m/22,349 ft), Lhotse (8,516 m/27,940 ft), Nuptse (7,861 m/25,791 ft), Everest (8,848 m/29,032 ft), Makalu (8,585 m/28,169 ft), etc.

Everest base camp trek 15 days itinerary

The Everest base camp trek starts with a short 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,846 m/9,337 ft). The first night you will spend in Phakding village, located a couple hundred meters below Lukla. The following trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,290 ft), crossing the long Hillary Suspension Bridge.

The trail ascended along the Dudh Koshi river through dense rhododendron forest. The trail continues uphill to Deboche (3,820 m/12,533 ft) via Tengboche monastery (3,860 m/12,660 ft) and descends to the Imja Khola river. Trekking via Pangboche village, pass by terraces to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft).

From here, continue to Dughla and walk along the Khumbu Glacier moraine to Lobuche village (4,940 m/16,210 ft). Further, you will trek on rocky, steep tracks and ascend to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,598 ft) via Gorak Shep (5,150 m/16,942 ft).

The next morning, hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m/18,192 ft) and follow a long downhill route to Pheriche (4,371 m/14,340 ft) for the night stay. From here, we will trek back to Namche Bazaar and retrace the same path to Lukla.

Lodge accommodation during the trek

The Everest base camp trail offers comfortable lodge accommodations. Our package cost covers (Medium range) basic but cozy and clean lodges during the trek. However, you can upgrade to a luxury lodge if your budget allows. The rooms are twin-shared, but you can also get a single room by paying a few extra bucks. Likewise, the washroom is common usually.

Similarly, thanks to the commercialization of the Everest base camp trek, you will find a wide variety of food here, especially in Namche Bazaar. This trekking route has everything from dal bhat, momo, chowmin to pizza, burgers, steak, etc. Likewise, you will also get freshly brewed coffee and bakery items.

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To customize the Everest base camp trek itinerary, talk to our team. If you have any questions regarding the Everest base camp trek cost, let us know. If this is your first time trekking in Nepal- check out our Ghorepani Poon Hill trek and Khopra Danda trek packages as well.

Itinerary

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These are our regular itineraries; please feel free to contact with us if you would like to customise them to suit with your budget and timetable.

One of our company staff will receive you from the airport and transfer you to your hotel by private vehicle. Your hotel is located in Thamel, which is in the heart of Kathmandu city. In the evening we will collect you from the hotel and take you for a welcome dinner. During the dinner, we will brief you about the entire program, and then we will move forward accordingly.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Welcome dinner
  • Altitude: 1350m

In the morning you will have time to collect necessary equipment, and after your lunch in Kathmandu, we will drop you to Manthali by private vehicle; it will take around 4 hours, and you will stay overnight at the comfortable hotel. We used to drive early in the morning from Kathmandu to catch the Lukla flight from Manthali, but according to our experience, we felt it was a bit difficult, so we scheduled to reach a day ahead.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast only

 

Today you will take a short 15-minute flight to Lukla and start your trek. If your flight time is early morning, you won't have time to have your breakfast at the hotel, so you will reach Lukla for your breakfast. After landing at Lukla airport, you will walk to the hotel where you meet with your porters. After everything settles, you will start walking.

Trekking from Lukla to Phakding is not too difficult. Trails are well maintained and mostly gradual up and down. You will walk through typical Sherpa villages, where you will encounter local people and get to know about their culture and lifestyle. You will cross several suspension bridges and pass through monasteries and stupas. You will see beautiful surrounding mountains such as Kongde peak, Kusum Kangaru, Numbur Himal and many more.

You will reach Phakding by lunchtime, and after lunch, you will have some time to stroll around the village. By the evening, you need to gather in the dining room for the dinner, and during that time your guide will brief you about the next plan.

  • Trek distance: 6.2 km/3.8 miles
  • Altitude of Lukla: 2,846 m/9,337 ft
  • Altitude Of Phakding: 2,610 m/8,563 ft)
  • Duration: 35 minutes flight & 3 hours trek
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

You will start your trek after breakfast. Today you will be ascending 830 meters higher than Phakding. In the beginning, you will walk gradually up and cross several suspension bridges over the Dud Khosi River (Milk River). Mostly the trail will lead you through Sherpa villages. Walking distance from Phakding to Jorsalle will take about 4 hours, where you will stop for your lunch. After Jorsalle, you will walk on an easy, gradual path along the river till Phedi, which is the bottom of the Namche bazaar. After the Phedi, you will climb a steep path all the way up to Namche Bazar into the pine forest; it will take more or less 3 hours. Your total walking duration will be around 7 hours.

  • Trek distance: 7.4 km/4.6 miles
  • Altitude: 3,440 m/11,290 ft
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Today is your acclimatisation and rest day at Namche Bazar. Today you don't have to pack your bag because you are staying here. After breakfast, you will hike to Everest View Point, which is a very popular hike for panoramic views and to acclimatise. It will take about 2 hours to reach the viewpoint, and the return will take 1 hour. After the hike, you will return to the hotel, have lunch, rest for a while, and explore Namche Bazar.

  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After your breakfast, you will start walking. In the beginning, you will walk uphill for 20 minutes, and you will walk gradually flat till Kyangjuma for 2 hours; then you will walk downhill to Funge Tenge. You will stop for lunch at Funge Tenga, and after lunch you will climb a steep hill into the rhododendron forest up to Tengboche hill for 2 hours. Tengboche is one of the most popular places for their largest monastery. From Tengboche, you will see stunning mountain views, including Mount Everest. After reaching Tengboche, you will visit the monastery and then walk for a 20-minute down to Debuche.

  • Trek distance: 16 km/10 miles
  • Altitude: 3,860 m/12,660 ft
  • Duration: 6-7 hours
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Today you will be reaching above the tree line, and you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding sky-touching mountain. After breakfast, you will walk gradually flat from your hotel into the rhododendron forest for 20 minutes, and you will cross the suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge, you will start ascending uphill along the river. You will pass through beautiful Pangboche village, where one of the oldest monasteries has been located. After walking 4 hours from Debuche, you will reach Somare, where you will stop for lunch. After lunch you will climb gradually uphill for 2-3 hours, and you will reach Dingboche, where you will spend the night. Dingboche is located at the lap of surrounding mountains situated at an elevation of 4410 meters.

  • Trek distance: 13 km/8 miles
  • Altitude: 4,410 m/14,470 ft
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Today is your extra day at Dingboche. You will stay here for acclimatisation. After your breakfast, you will climb at least 400 meters higher than Dingboche towards Nngkartshang peak (5,083 m); this hike will help you acclimatise. If you are interested, you can climb all the way to the top. It will take you approximately 3-5 hours; it depends on your pace. You will have an amazing view from the top. You will see Mount Makalu (8,585 m), Amadablam (6,812 m), Mount Cho-Oyu (8,200 m), Mount Lhotse (8,516 m), and many other surrounding mountains. After the hike, you have to come back to the hotel for your lunch, and after lunch, you can explore around the Dingboche village.

  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Today, you will be walking above the tree line. In terms of the trekking trail, it is easier for today, but due to the high altitude, it will be a bit challenging. We recommend you walk slowly and steadily to manage the altitude.

As usual, you will start your trek after breakfast. You will begin your trek with a gradual ascent towards the ridge for 20 minutes, and after reaching the stupa, you will continue on a relatively flat trail. Along the walk, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the valley and surrounding mountain. After walking 2.5 to 3 hours, you will reach Thukla, where you will stop for your lunch. After lunch, the trail becomes steeper for an hour to the Thukla pass. After reaching the Thukla pass, the terrain becomes more gentle and easier until Labuche.

  • Trek distance: 8.5 km/5.2 miles
  • Altitude: 4,940 m/16,210 ft
  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

From Labuche, you will begin your trek a bit earlier than usual as you're trekking to EBC. After an early breakfast, you will begin walking on a gentle, flat, rocky trail for about an hour. After an hour, you will reach the steeper part; you will walk on glacier and landsliding terrain for around two hours. After this challenging section, you will reach Gorekshep. Upon arrival, you will check in at the guest house, leave your bag, and after lunch, you will hike to EBC.

From Gorekshep to EBC will take approximately 2 hours; the trail leads along the Khumbu glacier. When you reach there, take a moment and enjoy the breathtaking surrounding giant mountains, take some photos, and soak in the achievement. Since there are no guest houses at base camp, you'll descend back to Gorekshep. The return journey will take approximately 1.5 hours, where you will spend the night at Gorekshep.

  • Trek distance: 15 km/9.32 miles
  • Altitude: 5,364 m/17,598 ft
  • Altitude of Goreksep: 5151m 
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Today early morning you will hike to Kala Patthar with a headlamp for stunning panoramic views. It will take you approximately 2 hours to reach the top, 400 meters higher than Goreksep. Kala Patthar is the highlight of this entire trek because of the altitude gain, and you will observe five mountains over 8000 meters, including the world's highest, Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters, 29,031.69 feet), Lhotse (8,516 meters, 27,940 ft), Makalu (8,485 meters, 27,838 ft), Cho-Oyu (8,188 meters, 26,864 ft), and secon highest mountain in the world Kanchanjunga (8,586 meters, 28,169 feet), and many popular mountains.

After soaking in an amazing view, you will return back to the hotel, pack your bag, have breakfast, and trek back to Pheruche. From Goreksep, you will trek the same way back to Labuch and Thukla, and then after Thukla, take a different route to Pheruche, which is situated opposite of Dingboche with the same altitude.

  • Trek distance: 16 km
  • Altitude: 3,440 m/11,290 ft
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

As usual, you will start your trek after your breakfast. You will trek back to Namche Bazar via Pangboche, Tengboche, and other villages, the same trail as on the way up.

  • Trek distance: 16 kl
  • Altitude: 
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Today is your last day of your trek. You will trek back to Lukla on the same trail where you trekked on the way up.

  • Trek distance: 6.2 km/3.8 miles
  • Altitude: 2,846 m/9,337 ft
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Today you will fly back to Manthali airport or directly to Kathmandu. If you fly back to Manthali airport, you will be picked up by our private vehicle and drive back to Kathmandu and spend the night at a comfortable hotel.

  • Altitude: 1,400 m/4,593 ft
  • Duration: 35 minutes flight
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast and farewell dinner

Today is your consistency day. Just in case of your flight delay, you need an extra day to catch your international flight. Fortunately, if you arrive on time, we will arrange a city tour for you, and you will have time to buy some souvenirs for your family.

  • Meals: Breakfast only

 Ascent Adventures Nepal representatives will transport you to the airport by private vehicle for your smooth departure around three hours prior to your scheduled flight. 

Route Map

Everest Base Camp Trek map

Cost Details

Includes
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
  • Three-3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu in 4-star category hotel on BB plan.
  • Two-way domestic flight. Kathmandu-Lukla and Lukla-Kathmandu.
  • Trekking Guide & Porter with full salary and insurance.
  • Three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will be given a menu, and you can choose any food you want.
  • Tea, coffee, and treated drinking water. 
  • Accommodation during the trek in a local guest house. 
  • All the necessary trekking permits.
  • First aid/medical kit. 
Excludes
  • Nepal entry visa fees.
  • International flight.
  • Personal trekking equipment or trekking gear.
  • Food & Drinks during the stay in Kathmandu or in case of early return from trekking.
  • Extra night Accommodation in Kathmandu or in case of early return from trekking.
  • Insurance: Travel & high altitude insurance for any accident, emergency helicopter evacuation or hospital medication.
  • Hard drinks, Soft drinks, bottle of hot water and mineral water.
  • Internet service and Mobile battery charging.
  • Any other service or activities which are not mention.
  • Tips: Tips for Guide & porter.

Dates & Prices

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Starts: TuesdayMay 06, 2025
Ends: TuesdayMay 20, 2025
PriceUS$1600
StatusGuaranteed

feel free to contact us if you want to customize your date and private trip.

Client Reviews
  • rating starExceptional Trip To EBC with Bigraj!

    Ascent Adventures through Guide & Owner Bigraj delivered a bespoke lifetime experience for Marc & Sarah Ridout we will never forget

    Exceptional organisation and care with great detail on attention to all parts of holiday

    10/10 with 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ rating from us

    We wanted a special bespoke experience and Bigraj delivered big time thank you so much a real generous and caring guide a proper gentleman

    Marc Ridout
    Marc RidoutUnited Kingdom, April 29, 2024
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  • rating starIncredible experience

    My friends and I the Everest Base Camp trek a few years ago and the experience still remains the best of my life! Bigraj and the team were the best leaders one can expect. Kind, knowledgeable, flexible to adjust on unforeseen conditions. Highly recommended!

    Michalis R
    Michalis RGreece, February 25, 2024
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