The Everest Base Camp Trek is an unforgettable journey to the base of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848.86m). This adventure takes you through the breathtaking Khumbu region, where you’ll experience stunning mountain views, vibrant Sherpa culture, and iconic landmarks like Sagarmatha National Park and Tengboche Monastery. Reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and witnessing the sunrise from Kala Patthar (5,545m) are the trek’s highlights. Perfect for adventure seekers, this trek blends natural beauty, cultural exploration, and personal achievement into an experience of a lifetime.
Destination: Nepal
Region: Everest
Detailed Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Welcome to Nepal !
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative from Nepal Destination Treks and Tours Pvt.Ltd. will welcome you with a traditional Khada ( Buddhist Scarf ) or flower garland while holding our company banner.
You will transferred by private vehicle to your hotel in Thamel, the tourist centre of Kathmandu. After check- in, you will meet your trekking guide and receive a detailed briefing about your Everest Base camp Trek. In the Evening we organize a welcome dinner with our team.
Included: Dinner and hotel in Kathmandu
Early morning, we drive to Kathmandu domestic airport for a scenic flight to Lukla.
The 35-45 minutes mountaiin flight offers amazing views of the Himalayan range.
After breakfast in Lukla, we begin our treks towards Phakding through beautiful Sherpa villages and green landscapes.
Walking Duration : 3-4 hours.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.
After breakfast, we continue our trek following the Dudh Koshi River. The trail passes through charming Sherpa villages including Toktok, Benkar, Manjo, and Jorsale.
At Monjo, we enter the Sagaramatha National Parka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After crossing several suspension bridge, we make a steep climb towards Nmache Bazaar, the largest Sherpa town in the Everest region.
Walking : 5-7 hours
included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.
Today is an important acclimatization day to help our body adapt to the increasing altitude.
After breakfast , we hike to the Everest View Hotel, one of the best viewpoints in the Everest region. From here, we enjoy breathtaking views of :
> Mount Everest (8,848.86m)
> Lhotse (8,516m)
> Nuptse (7,816m)
> Ama Dablam (6,812m)
> Thamserku and other Himalayan Peaks
After enjoying the mountain scenery, we return to Namche and explore the
Sherpa Cultural Meuseum and local market.
Walking : 3-4 hours
Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.
Today we leave a Namche and follow a beautiful mountain trail towards Phortse. The route passes through the peaceful village of
Kyanjuma with incredible views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Everest. Phortse is a traditional Sherpa village known for its mountaineers and beautiful terraced landscapes.
Walking : 5-6 hours.
Included; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinnner and accommodation.
Today we trek towaeds higher Himalayan valley. The trail passes through Pangboche village, one of the oldest Sherpa settlements in the Everest Region.
We enjooyed magnificient views of Ama Dablam, cross the Imja Khola River and visit the famous Pangboche Monastery. Continuing through Somare vAalley of the Khumbu region.
Walking : 5-7 hours
included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation
Another important acclimatization day before moving higher.
After breakfast we hike around 300-400 meters above Dingboche for better altitude adaptation. From the viewpoint, we enjoy spetacular mountain scenery.
afeter returning to the lodge for lunch, we explore Dingboche village and experience the lifestyle of local Sherpa people.
Walking : 3-4 hours.
Included; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.
Today we continue our journey towards Lobuche. The trail gradually clmbs through the alpine landscape.
We pass through Thukla, where we take lunch and continue towards Lobuche. The area offers impressive views of surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Walking Duration : 4-5 hours
included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and acccommodation.
Today is one of the most exciting days of the trek.
After breakfast, we walk towards Gorskshep through the rocky Himalayan landscape. After lunch at Gorakshep, we continue our hike to the legendary Everest Base Camp (5,364m).
At Everest Base Camp, you can experience the historic climbing area and enjoying magnificient views of Khumbu Glacier and surrounding peaks.
After spending time at Base Camp, we return to Gorakshep for overnight stay.
walking duration : 7-8 hours.
Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.
Early morning around 4/5 AM, we start climbing Kala Patthar, the most famous viewpoint of the Everest region.
After approximately 1.5-2 hours of climbing sunrisel view over Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse ane many other Himalayan peaks.
After lunch in Gorakshep, we descend back to Lobuche.
Walking duration : 6-7 hours
Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.
We desccend through the beautiful Himalayan valley passing Pheriche, Sommare and Pangboche villages.
The landscape becomes greener as we lose altitude and return towards the lower Khumbu region.
Walking duration :6-7 hours
Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.
After breakfast, we visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in the Everest region.
From here, we enjoy incredible views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and other peaks.
We continue descending to Phunki Tenga, cross the suspension bridge, climb up Kyangjuma and finally arrive at Namche Bazaar.
Walking duration : 5-6 hours
Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.
Our final trekking day begins with a descent through the Dudh Koshi valley.
We cross the Hillary Suspension Bridge, pass through Jorsaley, Manjo, Phakding, Cheplung villages before reaching Lukla.
In the evening, we celebrate the successful completion of our Everest Base Camp Trek with our trekking team.
Walking duration : 7-8 hours
Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.
Early morning after beakfast, we approximately 5 minutes to Lukla airport.
We take a scenic mountain flight back to Kathmandu ( around 35-45 minutes ).
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel.
Included : Breakfast and private transportation.
Today you can explore the cultural heritage sites of kathmandu Valley.
> Swayambhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple )
> Boudhanath Stupa
> Pashupatinath Temple
> Patan Durbar Square
> Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Our team will trasnfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport approximately 3 hours before your international flight departure.
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We provide nutritious meals to support you during the high-altitude journey.
Available meals include:
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Everest Base Camp Trek - Add -ons
Essential Information
1. Best Seasons Spring ( March-May ) and Autumn ( September-November ) are the best seaspms for trekking.
2. Trek Difficulty Moderate to challenging. Good physical fitness is recommended.
3. Maximum Altitude (5,555m ) Kala Patthar and ( 5,364m ) Everest Base Camp.
4. Accommodation Tea houses/lodges on twin-sharing basis during trek.
5. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available during trek.
6. Permit All necessary trekking permiits are required and can be arranged by our company.
7. Travel Insurance Comprehensive travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and emergency helicopter evacuation is mandatory.
8. Guide and Porter Experienced licensed guide is recommenden. Porter service is available.
9. Altitude Sickness Proper acclimatization is essential. Our guides are trained to recognize and manage altitude sickness.
10. Equipment Warm clothing and proper trekking gerar are essential.
11.Electricity and Internet Charging facilties and Wi-Fi are available in most villages for an additional charge.
12.Drinking Water Safe drinking water is available. We recommend using water purification tablets or a reusable bottle.
Real experiences from our happy adventurers
Really well organised & guided & well-paced trek to Annapurna BC with follow-on visits to Pokhara & Chitwan National Park. No one (6 clients) had any issues with altitude. Accomodation choices were excellent with friendly hosts & excellent freshly prepared food. Thank you Lakpa for a memorable rewarding experience in Nepal and your cheerful, caring relaxed leadership thru’out.
Spend 3 amazing weeks hiking up to Annapurna Base Camp, then a few days in Pokhara and Chitwan National Park. Our guide Lhakpa was the most professional and diligent guide you will ever find. Made the trip immensely pleasurable as everything was organized and had nothing to worry about. Thanks Lhakpa, Tom
We are a group of friends from ireland and did the annapourna base camp trek . The company were brilliant from start to finish we were met at airport by lakpa our guide and taken to our hotel which was right in thamel a bustling and exciting place ,our flights to pokhara were good and we tracked on the same day our accomodations on the trek was in tea houses along the trail the food breakfast lunch and dinner were organized by lakpa and were very good.We reached annapourna base camp after a beautiful trek and it was amazing what a view. In the morning we returned to pokhara where we relaxed for a day and some did a tandem paraglide ,then on to chitwan park to see the rhinos and elephants all in all a great well organized trip I would highly recommend this company michael