Everest Base Camp trail, Khumbu, Nepal

The classic Himalayan pilgrimage

Everest Base Camp

Walk into the shadow of the world's highest mountain, through Sherpa villages and the glacial moraine of the Khumbu.

Duration

13 days

Difficulty

Challenging

Max Altitude

5,545m (Kala Patthar)

Region

Everest

Best Season

Spring, Autumn

Overview

The Everest Base Camp trek is the most iconic walk in the Himalaya — a fortnight of thinning air, growing peaks, and a culture built around the mountain that shapes it. From Lukla, the trail climbs steadily through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and Dingboche before reaching Base Camp itself and the sweeping viewpoint of Kala Patthar at dawn.

Highlights

  • Sunrise over Everest from Kala Patthar
  • Namche Bazaar and the Sherpa heartland
  • Tengboche Monastery beneath Ama Dablam
  • Sagarmatha National Park's alpine ecology

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Day by Day

Itinerary

Welcome and trip briefing; final gear check.
A short mountain flight opens onto the Dudh Koshi valley trail.
Cross the river on high suspension bridges and climb into the Sherpa capital.
A rest day with an acclimatisation hike to the Everest View Hotel.
Ridge walking with the first full views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam.
Descend to the river then climb into the drier upper valley.
A rest day with a hike toward Nagarjun Hill for altitude adjustment.
Walk beside the Khumbu Glacier's lateral moraine.
Reach Base Camp itself among the glacier's seracs.
Dawn at 5,545m for the best views of Everest's summit.
A long descent back through the forest.
Final day on the trail, retracing the Dudh Koshi valley.
Return flight and free time in the city.

Included

  • Airport transfers in Kathmandu
  • Domestic flights, Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu
  • Teahouse accommodation on trek
  • All meals during the trek
  • Licensed English-speaking trekking guide and porter support
  • National park and TIMS permits

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Nepal entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Tips for guide and porters

Questions

FAQ

No technical climbing skills are required, but a good level of fitness and multi-day hiking experience is strongly recommended given the altitude and daily walking hours.
The itinerary is built around a gradual ascent profile with two dedicated acclimatisation days, and guides carry a written protocol for early symptom recognition.
We keep groups small, and private departures can be arranged on request.

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