Everest Base Camp Trek Expedition

Trip Highlights

• Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
• Kala Patthar Viewpoint (Approx. 5,545 m)
• Mount Everest Views
• Lukla Mountain Flight
• Phakding Village
• Namche Bazaar
• Sagarmatha National Park
• Everest View Hotel
• Tengboche Monastery
• Dingboche
• Lobuche
• Gorak Shep
• Khumbu Glacier
• Khumbu Icefall Views
• Ama Dablam
• Lhotse
• Nuptse
• Sherpa Culture
• Buddhist Monasteries
• Himalayan Suspension Bridges

Your route through Nepal Treks, one day at a time.

1. D1
   Day 1

   Arrival in Kathmandu & Expedition Briefing

   Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and meet our local representative for transfer to your hotel. After check-in and rest, attend a detailed expedition briefing covering the Everest Base Camp route, altitude acclimatization, essential trekking equipment, weather conditions, mountain safety and Lukla flight procedures.

   Kathmandu Airport PickupHotel Check-inEverest Base Camp BriefingEquipment CheckMeet the Trek Team
2. D2
   Day 2

   Kathmandu → Lukla → Phakding

   Take an early morning flight towards Lukla, one of the world's most spectacular mountain airports. After meeting the trekking support team, begin the expedition through traditional Sherpa villages, prayer stones and Himalayan landscapes before reaching Phakding beside the Dudh Koshi River.

   Lukla Mountain FlightTrek BeginsSherpa VillagesDudh Koshi RiverPhakding
3. D3
   Day 3

   Phakding → Namche Bazaar

   Trek alongside the Dudh Koshi River, crossing several spectacular suspension bridges and passing through beautiful Himalayan villages. Enter Sagarmatha National Park and begin the challenging ascent towards Namche Bazaar, the vibrant commercial and cultural centre of the Khumbu region.

   Dudh Koshi RiverHillary Suspension BridgeSagarmatha National ParkFirst Everest ViewsNamche Bazaar
4. D4
   Day 4

   Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day

   Spend an essential acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Take a gradual hike towards the Everest View Hotel for spectacular panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Return to Namche and explore its cafes, markets and Sherpa culture.

   Acclimatization HikeEverest View HotelMount Everest ViewsAma DablamSherpa Culture
5. D5
   Day 5

   Namche Bazaar → Tengboche

   Continue along a spectacular mountain trail offering magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Descend towards the Dudh Koshi River before climbing through rhododendron forests to Tengboche, home to the famous Tengboche Monastery.

   Everest PanoramaAma Dablam ViewsRhododendron ForestTengboche MonasteryHimalayan Sunset
6. D6
   Day 6

   Tengboche → Dingboche

   Descend through forests towards Deboche before crossing the Imja River. Continue through Pangboche village and gradually climb into the open alpine landscapes of Dingboche, surrounded by spectacular views of Ama Dablam and other Himalayan giants.

   DebocheImja RiverPangboche VillageAma DablamDingboche
7. D7
   Day 7

   Dingboche Acclimatization Day

   Spend another important acclimatization day in Dingboche. Take a gradual hike towards Nangkartshang Peak viewpoint for spectacular views of Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and the surrounding Himalayan ranges before returning to Dingboche for rest.

   High-Altitude AcclimatizationNangkartshang ViewpointMakalu ViewsLhotse ViewsAma Dablam Panorama
8. D8
   Day 8

   Dingboche → Lobuche

   Trek through the wide Khumbu Valley towards Thukla and climb past the moving memorials dedicated to mountaineers who lost their lives in the Everest region. Continue towards Lobuche beneath towering Himalayan peaks and dramatic glacial landscapes.

   Khumbu ValleyThukla PassClimbers' MemorialsGlacial LandscapesLobuche
9. D9
   Day 9

   Lobuche → Gorak Shep → Everest Base Camp

   Begin one of the most anticipated days of the expedition. Trek across rocky glacial terrain to Gorak Shep before continuing towards Everest Base Camp at approximately 5,364 metres. Stand beneath the world's highest mountain and witness extraordinary views of the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall before returning to Gorak Shep.

   Gorak ShepEverest Base Camp5,364 Metres AltitudeKhumbu GlacierKhumbu Icefall Views
10. D10
    Day 10

    Kala Patthar Sunrise → Pheriche

    Wake before dawn for the optional ascent to Kala Patthar, one of the finest viewpoints for close-up views of Mount Everest. Witness sunrise illuminating Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and the surrounding peaks before descending to Gorak Shep for breakfast and continuing down to Pheriche.

    Kala PattharEverest SunriseMount Everest PanoramaNuptse & LhotseDescent to Pheriche
11. D11
    Day 11

    Pheriche → Namche Bazaar

    Continue descending through Pangboche and Tengboche, crossing suspension bridges and forests before returning to the lively mountain town of Namche Bazaar. Celebrate the successful Everest Base Camp journey with the trekking team.

    PangbocheTengbocheSuspension BridgesForest TrailsNamche Bazaar
12. D12
    Day 12

    Namche Bazaar → Lukla

    Descend through Sagarmatha National Park and cross the famous suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River. Pass through familiar Sherpa villages before reaching Lukla for the final night in the Everest region.

    Sagarmatha National ParkHillary Suspension BridgeDudh Koshi RiverSherpa VillagesLukla
13. D13
    Day 13

    Lukla → Kathmandu

    Take the morning mountain flight from Lukla towards Kathmandu or Ramechhap, depending on seasonal flight operations. Transfer to your Kathmandu hotel and spend the remainder of the day relaxing, shopping or exploring the city.

    Lukla Mountain FlightReturn to KathmanduHotel Check-inLeisure Evening
14. 🚌
    Day 14Overnight Travel

    Kathmandu Departure

    After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward journey. The Everest Base Camp Trek Expedition concludes with unforgettable memories of Mount Everest, Sherpa culture, ancient monasteries and the legendary landscapes of the Khumbu Himalayas.

    BreakfastHotel CheckoutAirport TransferExpedition Concludes

Where You'll Stay in Nepal Treks

13 nights across 10 handpicked properties.