Everest Base Camp Trek

The classic walk through Sherpa country to the foot of the world's highest mountain, with sunrise over Everest from Kala Patthar.

Highlights

• Sunrise view of Everest from Kala Patthar (5,545 m)
• Tengboche Monastery and its prayer hall
• Two acclimatisation days in Namche and Dingboche
• The mountain flight into Lukla

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu+

   Transfer to your hotel and meet your guide for a trip briefing.

2. Day 2Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding+

   Scenic flight to Lukla (2,860 m) and an easy first walk along the Dudh Koshi.

3. Days 3–4Namche Bazaar+

   Climb to the Sherpa capital and spend a day acclimatising with a hike to the Everest View Hotel.

4. Day 5Tengboche+

   Trail through rhododendron forest to the monastery, with Ama Dablam ahead.

5. Days 6–7Dingboche+

   Into the alpine zone. A second rest day with an acclimatisation hike above the village.

6. Days 8–9Lobuche and Gorak Shep+

   Past the climbers' memorials to Gorak Shep, then on to Everest Base Camp.

7. Day 10Kala Patthar and descent+

   Pre-dawn climb for the best view of Everest, then descend to Pheriche.

8. Days 11–12Back to Lukla+

   Retrace the trail through Namche to Lukla.

9. Day 13Fly to Kathmandu+

   Morning flight back to Kathmandu and a free afternoon.

10. Day 14Departure+

    Transfer to the airport.