Kathmandu
Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek
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10 Aug → 21 Aug 2026 12D₹12,999Past
Base: ₹12,999
Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek takes place in the Sagarmatha Zone of Nepal and offers a teahouse trekking experience through traditional Sherpa villages, mountain landscapes, hidden gompas, and high-altitude Himalayan scenery. It is described as a blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty.
Trekkers pass through notable points such as Namche Bazaar, the Tenzing Norgay Stupa, memorials near Dughla, and Kala Patthar. Kala Patthar is mentioned at an altitude of 5,500 m and offers views of Mt. Everest and surrounding peaks including Lhotse, Makalu, Thamserku, Cho Oyu, Pumori, and Nuptse.
Accommodation on the trek is in teahouses or lodges, allowing trekkers to experience the daily life and customs of local Sherpa communities.
The trek is categorized as difficult. It involves long days of walking at high altitude, rocky and steep terrain sections, and daily walking of about 5 to 8 hours. The source notes that prior trekking experience is not mandatory but a good level of fitness is recommended.
Weather at higher altitudes can be variable and unpredictable, with cold temperatures and the possibility of snow and rain. The source states that from March to May, daytime temperatures at Everest Base Camp are generally around 15–16°C, while nighttime temperatures may drop to around 0°C to -2°C. From September to November, temperatures can drop to around -7°C.
Preparation mentioned in the source includes physical training, packing appropriate gear, obtaining permits, and acclimatizing properly to high altitude. Altitude Mountain Sickness is identified as a major concern, and the source recommends acclimatization, hydration, maintaining a steady pace, and monitoring symptoms such as headache, nausea, or dizziness.
Key Facts
- Location: Kathmandu
- Duration: 13 days
- Distance: 112 km
- Maximum altitude: 5,547 m
- Difficulty: Difficult
Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu for the start of the trek itinerary.
- Kathmandu
Preparation day in Kathmandu for permits, briefing, and gear check before the trek.
- Kathmandu
- Permits
- Gear check
- Briefing
Fly to Lukla and begin trekking to Phakding via Chaurikharka, Cheplung, and Ghat. Overnight at Phakding.
- Lukla
- Phakding
- Chaurikharka
- Cheplung
- Ghat
- Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar through Benkar, Jorsalle, and Monjo, passing the Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint.
- Namche Bazaar
- Benkar
- Jorsalle
- Monjo
- Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar with a short hike to Hotel Everest View and return.
- Namche Bazaar
- Hotel Everest View
- Everest
- Ama Dablam
- Lhotse
Trek from Namche to Debuche via Tengboche Monastery. Overnight at Debuche.
- Debuche
- Tengboche Monastery
Trek from Debuche to Dingboche and stay overnight there.
- Debuche
- Dingboche
Acclimatization day in Dingboche with an optional hike to Nagarjun Hill.
- Dingboche
- Nagarjun Hill
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche via Thukla Memorial Pass. Memorials for mountaineers are located near Dughla on this route.
- Dingboche
- Lobuche
- Thukla Memorial Pass
- Dughla memorials
Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep, continue to Everest Base Camp in the early morning, and return to overnight at Gorak Shep.
- Lobuche
- Gorak Shep
- Everest Base Camp
Pre-dawn hike to Kala Patthar for sunrise views, then descend toward Pheriche. The route returns via Gorak Shep and lower down the valley.
- Kala Patthar
- Gorak Shep
- Pheriche
- Sunrise
Descend from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar, retracing the route through Pangboche, Tengboche, Phunki Tenga, and Kyangjuma.
- Pheriche
- Namche Bazaar
- Pangboche
- Tengboche
- Phunki Tenga
- Kyangjuma
What's included
13 days / 12 nights- Flights
- Hotel stay
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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