Everest Base Camp Trek

The route

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 01

   Arrival in Kathmandu

   Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, meet your guide, and complete trek briefing and gear check.

2. Day 02

   Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding

   Take an early flight to Lukla and walk gently through Sherpa villages to Phakding.

3. Day 03

   Trek to Namche Bazaar

   Enter Sagarmatha National Park and climb gradually to Namche Bazaar, the main trading town of Khumbu.

4. Day 04

   Acclimatization in Namche

   Hike to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung, then return to Namche for a second night.

5. Day 05

   Trek to Tengboche

   Follow the scenic trail with views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and Lhotse before reaching Tengboche or Deboche.

6. Day 06

   Trek to Dingboche

   Walk through Pangboche and open alpine terrain to Dingboche.

7. Day 07

   Acclimatization in Dingboche

   Take a short hike toward Nangkartshang viewpoint and return to Dingboche to rest.

8. Day 08

   Trek to Lobuche

   Continue through Thukla and memorial ridge before reaching Lobuche.

9. Day 09

   Everest Base Camp

   Trek to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp, and return to Gorak Shep for the night.

10. Day 10

    Kala Patthar and Pheriche

    Start early for Kala Patthar sunrise views, then descend to Pheriche.

11. Day 11

    Trek to Namche

    Retrace the trail through Pangboche and Tengboche back to Namche Bazaar.

12. Day 12

    Trek to Lukla

    Descend through forests, bridges, and villages to Lukla.

13. Day 13

    Fly Back to Kathmandu

    Fly back to Kathmandu and enjoy a free afternoon.

14. Day 14

    Departure or Buffer Day

    Use this day for international departure or as a safety buffer for mountain flight delays.