Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek
Duration
14 Days
Max Altitude
5,545m (Kala Patthar)
Trek Grade
Moderate to Challenging
Region
Khumbu, Nepal
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SHORT ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,840m) & Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for stunning panoramic views.
Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m)
Trek Duration: 5–6 hours
Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)
Trek Duration: 5–6 hours
Day 7: Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
Trek Duration: 5 hours
Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep (5,140m) & Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Trek Duration: 7–8 hours
Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) & Trek to Pheriche (4,240m)
Trek Duration: 7 hours
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Trek Duration: 6–7 hours
Day 12: Trek to Lukla
Trek Duration: 6 hours
Final trekking day. Reflect on your incredible journey.
Day 13: Fly Back to Kathmandu
Scenic morning flight today Kathmandu.
Day 14: Departure Day
Drop to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Farewell from the Himalayas with unforgettable memories.
Meals: Breakfast
DETAILED ITINERARY
Trek Highlights –
- Scenic mountain flight to Lukla – gateway to Everest.
- Panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse & Ama Dablam.
- Stay in vibrant Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar & Tengboche.
- Visit the iconic Everest Base Camp (5,364m).
- Witness the sunrise over Everest from Kala Patthar (5,545m).
- Explore the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Deep dive into Sherpa culture, monasteries, and Himalayan spirituality.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
- Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Meet & greet by Himalayas Discover team.
- Transfer to hotel and trek briefing in the evening.
- Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
- Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,840m) & Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
- Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3–4 hours
- Thrilling mountain flight to Lukla.
- First taste of trekking through pine forests and charming Sherpa settlements.
- Overnight: Tea House in Phakding
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
- Trek Duration: 6 hours
- Cross iconic suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River.
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park.
- First glimpse of Mount Everest from Top Danda viewpoint.
- Overnight: Tea House in Namche
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
- Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for stunning panoramic views.
- Visit Sherpa Culture Museum and explore Namche’s local market.
- Crucial day for altitude adjustment.
- Overnight: Tea House in Namche
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m)
- Trek Duration: 5–6 hours
- Forest trail with epic views of Everest, Ama Dablam & Thamserku.
- Visit the historic Tengboche Monastery (largest in the region).
- Overnight: Tea House in Tengboche
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)
- Trek Duration: 5–6 hours
- Cross the Imja River and pass Pangboche village.
- Witness close-up views of Ama Dablam throughout.
- Overnight: Tea House in Dingboche
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
- Optional hike to Nagarjun Hill (5,100m) for jaw-dropping Himalayan views.
- Rest and hydrate for high-altitude days ahead.
- Overnight: Tea House in Dingboche
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
- Trek Duration: 5 hours
- Pass the Thukla Memorial, a moving tribute to climbers lost on Everest.
- Views of Pumori, Khumbutse, and Lingtren dominate the skyline.
- Overnight: Tea House in Lobuche
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep (5,140m) & Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
- Trek Duration: 7–8 hours
- Follow the Khumbu Glacier to reach Everest Base Camp.
- Take in the surreal landscapes and capture your Everest moment.
- Return to Gorakshep for overnight.
- Overnight: Tea House in Gorakshep
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) & Trek to Pheriche (4,240m)
- Trek Duration: 7 hours
- Early morning climb to Kala Patthar for golden sunrise over Everest.
- One of the most rewarding views on Earth.
- Descend to Pheriche for rest.
- Overnight: Tea House in Pheriche
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Trek Duration: 6–7 hours
- Retrace through rhododendron forests and mountain trails.
- Enjoy your last views of Everest behind you.
- Overnight: Tea House in Namche
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 12: Trek to Lukla
- Trek Duration: 6 hours
- Final trekking day. Reflect on your incredible journey.
- Celebrate with the team in Lukla!
- Overnight: Tea House in Lukla
- Meals: B, L, D
Day 13: Fly Back to Kathmandu
- Scenic morning flight today Kathmandu.
- Free day to relax, shop, or explore.
- Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Departure Day
- Drop to Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Farewell from the Himalayas with unforgettable memories.
- Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions:
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu flights
- All ground transfers
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu
- All meals during the trek (B/L/D)
- Trekking permits (TIMS & National Park Entry)
- Professional trekking guide & porters
- Basic lodge/tea house accommodation
- First aid kit, oximeter, safety equipment
- Exclusions:
- International airfare & Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses & gear
- Tips for guides/porter