Everest Base Camp Trek — Nepal

Nepal | Himalayas · 16 days / 15 nights · Expert · Dates TBA · 5,555 m

A 16-day, 15-night journey including a 14-day trek programme through the Himalayas to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and Kala Patthar (5,555m). Dates to be announced.

About this expedition

Everest Base Camp (EBC) is the ultimate mountain trek and the adventure of a lifetime. An iconic journey through Nepal’s legendary Khumbu region and Sherpa heartland — crossing dizzying suspension bridges fluttering with prayer flags, passing ancient Buddhist monasteries, and walking among the highest giants on Earth. On a 16-day, 15-night journey including a carefully paced 14-day trek programme designed for altitude acclimatization, we reach Everest Base Camp (5,364m) at the foot of the dramatic Khumbu Icefall, and summit Kala Patthar (5,555m) for the most breathtaking sunrise view of Mount Everest. **Accommodation & Logistics** Accommodation on the trek is in local mountain teahouses. The trek is fully supported by licensed professional guides and porters for luggage transfer, with daily pulse oximeter monitoring to ensure safe altitude acclimatization. **Dates & Registration** Trip dates and pricing will be announced soon.

Day-by-day

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350m), airport pickup and hotel transfer, pre-trek briefing and equipment checks.
2. Day 2: Transfer from Kathmandu to Manthali when flights operate from there, fly to Lukla (2,845m), then trek to Phakding (2,610m). About 8 km, 3–4 hours walking.
3. Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) via Monjo, suspension bridges and the Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint. About 10 km, 6 hours.
4. Day 4: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar: hike toward Everest View Hotel and Khumjung village, returning to Namche for the night.
5. Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche / Deboche (3,860m) via Kyangjuma and Phunki Thenga, visiting Tengboche Monastery. About 10 km, 5 hours.
6. Day 6: Tengboche / Deboche to Dingboche (4,410m) via Pangboche, Shomare and the Imja Khola valley. About 11 km, 5–6 hours.
7. Day 7: Acclimatization day at Dingboche: hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m), descend to Dingboche and rest in the afternoon.
8. Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m) via Thukla and Thukla Pass, passing the climber memorials. About 8.5 km, 5 hours.
9. Day 9: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) via Gorak Shep, returning to Gorak Shep (5,180m) for the night. About 15 km, 6–8 hours.
10. Day 10: Pre-dawn hike to Kala Patthar (5,555m), return to Gorak Shep for breakfast, then descend via Lobuche and Thukla to Pheriche (4,250m). About 11 km, 7 hours.
11. Day 11: Pheriche to Tengboche (3,860m) via Shomare, Pangboche and Deboche, descending through the valley and forests. About 10 km, 6 hours.
12. Day 12: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,443m) via Phunki Thenga and Kyangjuma. Overnight in Namche. About 9.2 km, 5 hours.
13. Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2,650m) via Monjo, suspension bridges and villages along the Dudh Koshi River. About 10 km, 6 hours.
14. Day 14: Phakding to Lukla (2,860m) via Tok Tok and Chheplung. Final walking day and overnight in Lukla. About 7 km, 4 hours.
15. Day 15: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu or Manthali, with a road transfer to Kathmandu if flying via Manthali. The trek programme ends on arrival in Kathmandu; the rest of the day is free for rest or personal activities.
16. Day 16: Transfer from the hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport for international departure.

What's included

• Private airport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu (TIA)
• Round-trip domestic flights between Kathmandu/Manthali and Lukla
• Shared road transfer between Kathmandu and Manthali during peak seasons
• 13 trekking nights: 6 nights in rooms with private attached bathrooms in Lukla, Phakding and Namche Bazaar, and 7 nights in standard twin-sharing rooms in Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep and Pheriche
• Full-board meals during the trek: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 13 dinners
• Water purification tablets and daily fresh seasonal fruits
• Licensed English-speaking trekking guide + assistant guide for groups of 5+
• Porter service for luggage (1 porter per 2 trekkers, max 9 kg per trekker)
• All trekking permits, Sagarmatha National Park entry fees, environmental green fees, and taxes
• First-aid medical kit, pulse oximeter, and daily health monitoring
• Sleeping bag and down jacket arrangement for the trek if needed
• Shared trekking duffle bag and official trek completion certificate

Not included

• International flights to and from Nepal
• Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu before and after the trek
• Nepal entry visa (50 USD for 30 days, on arrival at TIA)
• Comprehensive travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and helicopter rescue (mandatory)
• Tips for guides and porters
• Personal expenses (snacks, hot showers, Wi-Fi, battery charging, extra drinks)
• Personal trekking clothing and gear

What to bring

• Valid passport (6+ months) with passport photos for visa
• High-quality broken-in trekking boots
• Layered mountain clothing (base layer, insulating fleece, wind/waterproof outer shell)
• Daypack (25–35L) for daily essentials
• Trekking poles
• Warm gloves (lightweight liners and heavy windproof/warm gloves)
• Headlamp with extra batteries
• UV sunglasses for glacier/snow protection and high-SPF sunscreen
• Insulated water bottles (1–2L)
• Personal medication and altitude acclimatization tablets (e.g. Diamox)

Meeting point

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) — Kathmandu, Nepal

Destination and preparation guide

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