Strenuous

Everest Base Camp Trek

14 days · Sagarmatha National Park · Max altitude 5,364m

$1,350
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The Everest Base Camp trek is a 14-day, 5,364m guided route from Lukla through Namche Bazaar and Tengboche monastery to the base of the world's highest mountain. It requires no technical climbing, costs from $1,350 with our team, and runs best in the March–May and September–November windows.

Route Overview

You'll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m), then walk north through the Khumbu valley, gaining altitude gradually with two built-in acclimatisation days at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche. The final approach passes Gorak Shep before reaching Everest Base Camp itself, with an optional dawn climb of Kala Patthar (5,545m) for the clearest summit views of Everest.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Kathmandu → Lukla (2,860m), trek to Phakding (2,610m)

3 hrs walking. Short first day to ease into the trail.

Day 2
Phakding → Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

6 hrs. Enter Sagarmatha National Park; first Everest viewpoint.

Day 3
Acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar

Short hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) and back to sleep low.

Day 4
Namche → Tengboche (3,860m)

5 hrs. Visit the region's largest monastery.

Day 5
Tengboche → Dingboche (4,410m)

5 hrs. Landscape opens into high alpine terrain.

Day 6
Acclimatisation day in Dingboche

Hike to Nangkartshang viewpoint (5,083m).

Day 7
Dingboche → Lobuche (4,940m)

5 hrs, passing the Everest climbers' memorials.

Day 8
Lobuche → Gorak Shep → Everest Base Camp (5,364m) → Gorak Shep

8 hrs. The goal day.

Day 9
Gorak Shep → Kala Patthar (5,545m) → Pheriche

Dawn summit push for the best Everest panorama, then descend.

10–13
Descend via Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Retrace the route at a faster pace with the altitude behind you.

Day 14
Fly Lukla → Kathmandu

Trip ends with a debrief at our Thamel office.

What's Included

✔ Sagarmatha National Park permit
✔ Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural fee
✔ Licensed English-speaking guide
✔ Kathmandu ↔ Lukla flights
✔ Teahouse lodging, 13 nights
✔ Airport transfers in Kathmandu

FAQ

It's rated strenuous mainly because of altitude, not technical difficulty. You'll walk 5-6 hours a day on established trails; the real challenge is acclimatising above 3,500m, which is why two rest days are built into the itinerary.

Late September to November and March to May give the clearest skies. See our month-by-month guide for details on temperature and crowd levels.

Yes — it's required before we confirm any booking above 4,000m, covering emergency evacuation up to at least 6,000m.

Trip Facts

  • Max altitude: 5,364m (5,545m optional)
  • Duration: 14 days
  • Group size: Max 12
  • Starts / ends: Kathmandu
  • Best season: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
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