14 Days • 5,550 m • Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp trek runs into the heart of the Khumbu, face to face with the world's highest mountain, Everest (8,848.86m). After the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the trail follows the Dudh Koshi River up to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), the Sherpa capital. Past Tengboche Monastery and the Dingboche valley, it reaches Everest Base Camp (5,364m) itself, then climbs to Kala Patthar (5,550m) at dawn for the clearest view of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse on the whole route.
Every stage of the trail is led by licensed Sherpa guides through Sagarmatha National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the highest national park on the planet.
A pre-dawn climb to the highest point of the trek, timed so the first light strikes the summit pyramid of Everest itself.
Stand at the foot of the world's highest mountain, on the rocky moraine where every Everest expedition begins.
The living heart of Sherpa culture — a mountain amphitheater town and the most sacred monastery in the Khumbu.
A carefully paced ascent with two full acclimatization days — engineered so your body adapts while your eyes never leave the mountains.
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Thamel.
The rest of the day is spent on trek preparation, equipment checks, permit processing and a welcome briefing with your guide.
An early morning scenic 35-minute flight brings us to the famous Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla.
We meet our crew and make a gentle descent along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding for our first night on the trail.
Lukla flights are weather-dependent — keep 1-2 buffer days in Kathmandu before your international departure.
The trail crosses several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi, including the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge.
After registering permits at Sagarmatha National Park in Monjo, we make a steep climb to the Sherpa trade hub of Namche Bazaar.
To adjust to the altitude, we spend a full day in Namche. We hike up to the Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for our first panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku before returning to Namche for the night.
Following a scenic hillside path, we descend to Phunki Thenga for lunch, then climb through rhododendron and pine forests to Tengboche — home to the largest and most sacred monastery in the Khumbu region.
We descend through birch and rhododendron forests, cross the Imja Khola and walk up to Pangboche village.
The trail then transitions into a treeless alpine landscape as we enter the beautiful Dingboche valley.
Now above 4,000 meters, a second acclimatization day is crucial.
We take a scenic hike for sweeping views of Makalu, Lhotse and Ama Dablam, helping our bodies adjust for the higher altitudes ahead.
We cross the wide valley to Thukla, then climb steeply to the top of Thukla Pass — home to moving stone memorials dedicated to climbers who lost their lives on Everest.
A gentle climb brings us on to Lobuche.
The big day. We trek over rocky glacier trails to Gorak Shep, check into our lodge, and push on to our ultimate goal — Everest Base Camp.
We stand at the foot of the world's highest peak, watching the Khumbu Icefall, before returning to Gorak Shep for the night.
Dress in layers — the wind off the Khumbu Glacier is biting even on sunny spring afternoons.
We wake at 4:00 AM and climb steeply to the summit of Kala Patthar, the highest point of our trek — rewarded with the ultimate golden sunrise over Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse.
After breakfast in Gorak Shep, we descend all the way to Pheriche.
We descend through Pangboche and Tengboche, cross the suspension bridge and climb back up to Namche Bazaar.
Walking feels much easier today as we drop into thicker air.
On our last trekking day we descend from Namche back to the Dudh Koshi River and continue via Monjo to Lukla.
In the evening, we celebrate with our guides and porters.
We catch an early morning 35-minute flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu and transfer to our hotel.
In the evening, we gather for a farewell dinner in Thamel.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your flight schedule.
Our team confirms your departure time the evening before, so there's no last-minute scramble on your way to the airport.
One clear package covers your entire journey from Kathmandu to base camp and back — no surprises on the trail.
From the moment you land in Kathmandu until your final departure, every logistical and safety detail is handled by our local team.
Licensed, English-speaking Sherpa guides born in the Khumbu
National park permits and TIMS card processed before you fly
Two rest days engineered into the ascent to keep AMS at bay
The best available tea houses booked ahead at every stop
Hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners on every trekking day
Round-trip mountain flights booked and rebooked if weather shifts
Emergency coordination and helicopter rescue on standby
Every service in your itinerary is confirmed upfront, before you leave home
"At dawn from Kala Patthar the highest mountain on Earth turns to gold — and every step of the last nine days suddenly makes sense."
— Sunrise at 5,550 metres, Khumbu
A glimpse of what awaits between Lukla and base camp — click any photo to view it full size.
Everest Base Camp panorama, Day 9
Lukla Airport, Day 2
Namche Bazaar, Day 3
Tengboche Monastery, Day 5
Near Everest Base Camp, Day 9
The Khumbu at golden hour
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