Everest Base Camp Trek - 15 Days

The journey of EBC begins once you land at TIA, Kathmandu. After arriving at TIA airport, the Everest Hiking Team representatives welcome you and then transfer you to your hotel. You can take some rest at the hotel and also visit the streets of Kathmandu. In the evening, we organize a welcome dinner for you. There, our representatives, along with experienced guides, introduce themselves to you. After finishing the introduction, you eat your delicious dinner before spending a comfortable night in a cozy room. 

• Max Elevation: 1,350 meters (Kathmandu)
• Travel Distance:  6 to 8 kilometers
• Travel Hours: 20 to 30 minutes
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meal: Welcome Dinner

On this day, you fully visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Kathmandu Valley. Following a hearty breakfast, our experienced guide conducts a session to provide the information regarding the trekking route, gears you require, safety guidelines, and important travel information. After that, you take a short rest and go exploring the heritage site in a private vehicle. You mainly visit sites such as 

• Boudhanath Stupa: This temple is located on the northeast side of central Kathmandu. It is one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. This temple is famous as the major center of Tibetan Buddhism, prayer rituals, and the iconic giant mandala structure. 
• Pashupatinath temple: It is situated at the bank of the Bagmati River. This temple is regarded as one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is famous for its religious rites and funeral sites. 
• Patan Durbar Square: This square is perched at the center of Lalitpur city. The square is actually a complex palace built by the Malla rulers. It is renowned for its beautiful wooden carvings and architectural style of Newari type.
• Swayambhunath stupa: Swayambhunath stupa is situated in the western part of Kathmandu city. It is the oldest religious place in Nepal. It is renowned for its stunning views of Kathmandu valley, and monkey residents.
  After exploring these places, you return to your hotel for the night. 
• Max Elevation: 1,450 meters 
• Travel Distance: 25 to 30 kilometers 
• Travel Hours: 6 to 7 hours
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meal: Breakfast

After having breakfast, you go for an early morning flight to Lukla airport. Our driver assists you to transfer from your hotel to TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport). The Everest Hiking Team representative helps you to complete the check-in procedure and boarding process. After that, you take a seat and have a scenic flight to Lukla. While you are on the flight, you witness the beautiful views of lush valleys, flowing rivers, scattered Sherpa villages, and huge peaks. As soon as you reach Lukla airport, our trekking team welcomes you there. After that, you take some time to relax and get ready for your trekking journey. During trekking, you can see a pine forest, a suspension bridge, a Sherpa village, and also a prayer wheel. After a few hours, you finally reach Phakding where you have a yummy dinner before staying overnight.

During peak trekking seasons, Lukla flights are often operated from Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu due to air traffic and airport congestion. In this case, you first drive 4 to 5 hours from Kathmandu to Ramechhap, then take a short 20-minute scenic flight to Lukla.  This alternative route helps manage flight operations during busy periods and ensures smoother access to the Everest region with minimal delays.

• Max Elevation: 2,840 meters 
• Travel Distance: 8 kilometers
• Travel Hours: 30 to 35 m
• Inutes flight and 3 to 4 hours trekking/4 to 5 hours drive, 20 minutes flight, and 3 to 4 hours trek
• Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

In the morning, you receive breakfast. Once you finish eating breakfast, you proceed on a trek to Namche Bazaar via Zamfute, Toktok, Benkar, Monjo and Jorsalle villages. You trek alongside the scenic Dudh Koshi river, cross several high-suspension bridges such as the popular Tenzing-Hillary Suspension Bridge and the Larja Dobhan Bridge and take a gentle walk through the Sagarmatha National Park on the way to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the main hub of the Everest region and a key acclimatization stop, offering access to almost all trekking routes. Known as the “Sherpa Capital,” it offers modern amenities such as hotels, cafés, bakeries, trekking shops, banks, internet services, and medical facilities, and is built in a natural amphitheater with views of Kongde Ri, Thamserku, Tabuche, and glimpses of Mount Everest on clear days, along with a lively Saturday market continuing a centuries-old trading tradition. While trekking, you are offered breathtaking views of colourful prayer flags, mani walls, decorated stupas, pine and rhododendron forests, wild animals and majestic peaks. After a few hours of trekking, you reach Namche Bazaar, where you eat dinner and spend the night.

• Max Elevation: 3,440 meters
• Travel Distance: 10 to 11 kilometers
  
• Travel Hours: 5 to 6 hours
• Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  

This day is set aside for acclimatization to help your body adjust to the higher altitude. After breakfast, you begin a hike to the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed hotels in the world, known for its spectacular mountain scenery. From here, you can enjoy amazing views of Sherpa villages, natural landmarks, and the first view of the stunning peaks such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Tabuche, Thamserku, and Khangtega while taking memorable photographs. After spending some time at the viewpoint, you return to Namche Bazaar, a vibrant mountain town built in a natural amphitheater that offers impressive views of Kongde Ri and, on clear days, Mount Everest. You can explore the busy market town along with your guide, visiting cafés, pubs, local markets, the Sherpa Culture Museum, and the Everest Photo Gallery. If you are lucky enough to be in Namche Bazaar on a Saturday, you can also experience the lively weekly market, where locals from surrounding villages gather to trade goods and socialize. Following a day of activity in this bustling Himalayan town, you return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Max Elevation: 3,880 meters 
• Travel Hours: 4 to 5 hours
• Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Following a hearty breakfast, you proceed on a trek to Tengboche. It is a 10 km journey that includes passing through the key villages such as Kenjoma, Sanasa, and Phunki Tenga. After crossing the Phunki Tenga, you cross the Dudh Koshi river suspension bridge before the final steep ascent to Tengboche. On the way to the day 6 destination from Namche Bazaar, you can observe Tengboche monastery, which is a popular monastery, also known as the capital of monks. Additionally, you can also witness diverse flora and fauna such as musk deer and mountain goats, colourful prayer flags, carved mani walls, and prayer wheels. In the afternoon, after 3 PM, you attend a special Puja ceremony inside the monastery, taking part in the evening prayers and experiencing the deeply spiritual atmosphere of Tengboche, adding a meaningful cultural highlight to your stay. Additionally, we also get superior views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Mt. Ama Dablam. 
Along with these, you also witness the roaring Dudh Koshi river, Tenzing Norgay Memorial Chorten and iconic Himalayan peaks. After trekking for a few hours, you arrive at Tengboche, where you receive a warm dinner before spending the night.

• Max Elevation: 3,867 meters 
• Travel Distance: 10 km
• Travel Hours: 5 to 6 hours
• Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After a warm breakfast, you descend through the rhododendron forest, pass the Imja Khola via a high suspension bridge and ascend towards the traditional Sherpa settlements (Pangboche) and yak pastures before arriving at Dingboche. On the way, you cross Sherpa villages such as Debuche, Pangboche, Shomare and Orsho. While trekking via these routes, you can witness farmlands, ancient monasteries, and enjoy some of the best close and immersive views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse, along with a different angle of Ama Dablam. Now do note that although the mountain view from Dingboche is spectacular, you cannot witness Mount Everest as the view of this peak from the village is obscured by Nuptse–Lhotse wall. The trail is more rugged with rocky terrain and loose scree, so you need to maintain a slow pace. After trekking for a few hours, you arrive at Dingboche, where you eat a delicious dinner before spending the night.

• Max Elevation: 4,410 meters 
• Travel Distance: 9 km
• Travel Hours: 5 to 6 hours
• Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8 is also set aside for acclimatization to help your body adjust to the increasing altitude. After breakfast, you begin a hike to Nangkartsang Peak, one of the finest viewpoints in the Everest region. The trail climbs steadily above Dingboche and rewards you with breathtaking panoramic views of towering Himalayan peaks, including Ama Dablam, Makalu, Lhotse, Island Peak, and the surrounding valleys. This hike not only offers incredible mountain scenery but also plays an important role in helping your body adapt to the higher elevation.
After returning to Dingboche for lunch, you spend the afternoon exploring the village with our guide. While exploring, you can experience Sherpa culture, observe daily life, and visit local cafés and bakery shops. Our guide also shares insights into local traditions, history, and the unique mountain environment of the Khumbu region. The day's activities provide an ideal balance of acclimatization and cultural exploration. After spending some time in the area, you return to your hotel to enjoy dinner and spend the night.

• Max Elevation: 4,410 / 5,083meters
• Accommodation: Tea house
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After enjoying an early breakfast, you begin your hike from Lobuche to Gorak Shep, the final settlement before Everest Base Camp. The trail follows the Khumbu Glacier over rocky moraine and uneven terrain, requiring a steady pace due to the increasing altitude. Along the way, you are rewarded with one of the best views of Nuptse during the trek, while the front faces of Chola Tse and Taboche become clearly visible. Ama Dablam also remains visible behind you for much of the journey towards Gorak Shep. Upon reaching Gorak Shep, you take a short break and enjoy lunch before continuing to Everest Base Camp. The trail to the base camp passes across glacial terrain with spectacular views of the Khumbu Icefall, surrounding peaks, and the rugged Himalayan landscape. After spending time at Everest Base Camp and capturing memorable photographs, you retrace your steps back to Gorak Shep, where you stay overnight at a tea house. 

• Max Elevation: 4,910 meters 
• Travel Distance: 8 to 9 kilometers
• Travel Hours: 5 to 6 hours
• Accommodation: Lodge/ Tea house 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is the day you have all been waiting for, as on this day you arrive at Everest Base Camp (EBC). As usual, you eat a hearty breakfast before continuing your trek. You follow the Khumbu Valley trail, glacial moraines, and the Changri Glacier before arriving at Gorakshep. Along the way, you enjoy spectacular views of the Khumbu Glacier and the famous Khumbu Icefall, along with towering Himalayan peaks such as Pumori, Nuptse, Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse. On clear days, you may even catch glimpses of Mount Everest's summit rising above the surrounding mountains. The impressive Lho La Pass can also be seen in the distance, adding to the dramatic mountain scenery. After a few hours of trekking, you arrive at Gorakshep. Trekking from Lobuche to Gorakshep takes around 3 hours.
Upon reaching Gorakshep, you check into your room around noon, take a short rest, and have a light lunch before beginning your hike to Everest Base Camp. The trail is uneven, sandy in old dry lakebeds, and heavily strewn with boulders and loose rocks. Therefore, you need to maintain a slow and steady pace, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks. As you approach the base camp, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic, surrounded by glacial formations and soaring peaks. Reaching Everest Base Camp is a truly rewarding moment and a major highlight of the trek. The round-trip hike takes around 4 hours in total, with approximately 2 to 3 hours for ascending and around 2 hours for descending. After spending some time at the base camp, taking photographs, and soaking in the extraordinary atmosphere of the world's highest mountain, you return to Gorakshep for the night.

• Max Elevation: 5,364 meters 
• Travel Distance: 10 to 13 kilometers
• Travel Hours: 6 to 8 hours
• Accommodation: Lodge/ Tea house 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You have an early morning hike to Kala Patthar to soak up a spectacular view of the sunrise and then return back to Gorakshep for a relaxing breakfast. You, along with our guide, hike up for around 2 hours to arrive at the viewpoint. Although the hike is relatively tough, filled with steep, continuous uphill climb over rocky terrain, loose gravel, and scree, you are rewarded with jaw-dropping close views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Khumbuche, Pumori, Changtse, alongside Khumbu icefalls and surrounding glaciers. After soaking up the view, you return to Gorakshep and begin your return journey to Pheriche. On the way, you witness the Thukla Memorial, the river gorges, the Thukla pass, the Khumbu glacier and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. After trekking for a few hours, you arrive at Pheriche, where you eat dinner before staying overnight.

• Max Elevation: 5,545 meters 
• Travel Distance: 13 to 14 kilometers
• Travel Hours:T 6 to 7 hours
• Accommodation: Lodge/ Tea house 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

In the morning, you receive a warm breakfast. After that, you proceed on your journey to Namche Bazaar. You descend through Somare, Pangboche, Deboche, Tengboche, Phunki Tenga, Kyangjuma and Sanasa village before arriving at the day 12 destination. While on a return journey, you can witness wild animals, deep river gorges (Dudh Koshi and Imja Khola), Tengboche monastery and Sherpa settlements. After trekking for a few hours, you arrive at Namche Bazaar, where you enjoy a delicious dinner before staying overnight. 

• Max Elevation: 3,440 meters 
• Travel Distance: 14 to 20 kilometers
• Travel Hours: 6 to 7 hours
• Accommodation: Lodge/ Tea house 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is the last day of your EBC trekking journey. After an early breakfast, you proceed on your return journey to Lukla. You follow the same route that is used to arrive at Namche Bazaar from Lukla. The routes you cross are Jorsalle, Monjo, Benkar, Tok Tok, Phakding, Ghat, Chheplung and Chaurikharka before arriving at your destination. This route offers stunning views of Dudh Koshi River, Sagarmatha National Park, Sherpa culture and mountains like kusum kanguru, and Thamserku. After around 6 to 7 hours of walking, you arrive in Lukla where you can check into the teahouse, relax, and celebrate the successful completion of your trek in the Everest region. 

• Max Elevation: 2,835 meters 
• Travel Distance: 18 to 20 kilometers
• Travel Hours: 6 to 7 hours
• Accommodation: Lodge/ Tea house 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 

In the early morning, you wake up, pack your belongings, and head to Lukla Airport. Our driver helps you arrive at the airport on time. At the airport, the Everest Hiking Team representatives help you with the boarding formalities. After that, you return to Kathmandu while witnessing aerial views of rivers, gorges, farmland, dense urban sprawl and mountains like Numbur Himal and alongside Gaurishankhar Himal. After a 35-minute flight, you arrive at Kathmandu, where you explore different attractive places, buy souvenirs, enjoy the final dinner and spend a comfortable night.

• Max Elevation: 2,880 meters 
• Travel Distance: 138 kilometers (flight)
• Travel Hours: 35 minutes by flight 
• Accommodation: Hotel 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, your EBC (Everest Base Camp) journey comes to an end. Once you finish your breakfast, you get ready to go back to TIA in a vehicle arranged by us. Our team assists you in completing all your boarding procedures. At TIA, you have the time to reflect about your EBC journey, remember your experience, and appreciate yourself. Once your flight departs, you return to your home country carrying all the unforgettable memories with you. As your journey in Nepal comes to an end, you leave with unforgettable memories of breathtaking mountain scenery, traditional villages, vibrant culture, and the genuine hospitality of the local people. We look forward to welcoming you back for another Himalayan adventure in the future.

• Meal: Breakfast