Everest Base Camp Trek – 15 days
Everest Base Camp Adventure: Journey to the World’s Highest Peaks
The Everest Base Camp trek is a journey into the beating heart of the Himalayas, where towering peaks, ancient culture, and raw natural beauty converge in one of the world’s most iconic landscapes. From the moment you lift off on the mountain flight to Lukla, the adventure begins: deep river valleys, fluttering prayer flags, and the distant silhouettes of giants like Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam beckon you forward.
This carefully paced itinerary leads you through Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity, and the Khumbu region’s rich tapestry of Sherpa villages, alpine forests, and high-altitude meadows. You’ll cross suspension bridges over the turquoise Dudh Kosi, ascend through rhododendron and magnolia groves, and acclimatize in vibrant Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, a bustling hub of trade, tradition, and mountain lore. Along the way, you’ll encounter sacred monasteries, intricately carved mani stones, and the warm hospitality of Sherpa communities.
As you climb higher, the landscape shifts, and forests give way to scrub and glacier moraine. Tengboche Monastery offers one of the trek’s most breathtaking panoramas, with Everest, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam rising like sentinels above the valley. Further on, the trail skirts the Khumbu Glacier, passing memorials to fallen climbers and leading to Lobuche and Gorak Shep, where the final push to Base Camp begins.
Standing at Everest Base Camp, surrounded by ice formations and expedition tents, is both humbling and exhilarating. But the true summit of the trek comes at dawn on Kala Patthar, where the sun ignites the peaks in gold and shadow, Everest glowing above a sea of Himalayan giants. From here, the descent winds through familiar trails, offering time to reflect, reconnect, and celebrate the journey.
This is more than a trek – it’s a passage through one of the most majestic and culturally rich regions on Earth. It offers an unforgettable experience that stays with you long after you’ve left the mountains behind.
Trek Cost Details (2025 & 2026)
Everest Base Camp Trek
Group Size – Cost PP (USD)
2-3 –
4-6 –
7-8 –
9-10 –
11+ –
$1,541
$1,382
$1,277
$1,206
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Notes
• If you are a solo traveller, please contact us for prices and further details.
• We do not merge travellers into mixed groups — your trek is private and personalised.
• Need a trek to fit your budget? Contact us — we’re happy to help tailor your experience.
Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek
- Scenic Flight to Lukla: the gateway of the Khumbu region.
- Trek along the Dudh Kosi, crossing iconic suspension bridges
- Acclimatize in Namche Bazaar, with views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other peaks
- Visit the region’s most revered monastery, Tengboche
- Stay in high-altitude villages of Pangboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche, each nestled beneath towering peaks.
- Experience the warmth and resilience of the Sherpa community.
- Spot yaks carrying supplies along the trail, their bells echoing through the valleys.
- Walk alongside the Khumbu glacier and visit the poignant climbers’ memorial.
- Reach the legendary Everest Base Camp (5,364m) the base of the world’s highest mountain, surrounded by ice formations and expedition tents.
- Climb to the trek’s highest point Kala Patthar (5,545m) at sunrise, for unmatched views of Everest, Nuptse, and the Khumbu Icefall.
- Return via Pheriche & Namche, descending through alpine meadows and forests, revisiting monasteries and mani walls.
- Join the celebration in Lukla, as you celebrate your accomplishment with your trekking team.
Itinerary
Arrival & Preparation:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,355m)
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport our staff will greet you and escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Depending upon your arrival time you may spend free time visiting nearby cultural sites, shopping or simply resting at the hotel. If you’re up for a short walk, the bustling streets of Thamel or a nearby stupa offer a gentle introduction to the city’s vibrant atmosphere. Overnight 3★ Hotel. Driving time 1 hour.
Day 2: Trek preparations in Kathmandu
Today we will be finalising your trek preparations and permits. You will have the afternoon to explore the shops and cultural sites of Kathmandu and do any last-minute gear shopping. In the early evening you will have a trek briefing with your guide. Overnight 3★ Hotel.
Into the Khumbu Region:
Day 3: Kathmandu to Phakding (2610m)
Early morning you will be picked up by your guide and drive to Ramechhap domestic airport, from where you will take the 20 minute flight to Lukla, (the Lukla flights depart from Ramechhap during peak season and Kathmandu during the off-season). Once at Lukla we will meet with the rest of our team and head north to Chablung (2700m). Here we will cross the Tharo Kosi river on a local-style suspension bridge. Beyond the Tharo Kosi the trail climbs and we finally cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi river to our overnight lodge in Phakding. Overnight Tea House. Drive 5-6 hours. Flight 20 minutes. Trekking 3-4 hours.
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m).
We follow the Dudh Kosi valley, crossing its turquoise waters five times on suspension bridges. The trail climbs past Benkar (2,630m), offering views of Mt. Thamserku (6,623m), and winds through forests of rhododendron, magnolia, and fir. After Manju (2,840m), we enter Sagarmatha National Park and descend to Jorsale, the last village before Namche. A final steep ascent begins after the Hillary Suspension Bridge, with first glimpses of Mt. Everest and Taboche Peak from Topdada. Namche Bazaar, the bustling heart of the Khumbu, welcomes us with its lodges, cafes, shops, and distant echoes of prayer. Overnight Lodge. Trekking 5-6 hours.
Acclimatisation, Monasteries, and Mountains:
Day 5: Acclimatisation in Namche Bazaar
Acclimatisation is important before proceeding higher. This is the first of two scheduled acclimatisation days. Health experts recommend staying active and moving during rest days. We can spend the day exploring Namche Baazar itself or your guide will take you to the Tourist Visitor Centre near to the headquarters of the Sagamatha National Park, where we can observe an assortment of climbing objects, Sherpa culture, and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. Namche Baazar is the main centre of the Everest region and has government offices, ATM, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colourful market each Friday evening and Saturday. Overnight Lodge.
Day 6: Namche to Tengboche (3860m).
Our route to Tengboche weaves in and out of side valleys, making small ups and downs. We pass through Kyangjuma, where you will enjoy views of Mt.Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7879m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and Thamserku (6623m). We pass through the small settlement of Sanasa from where the trail drops towards Phunki Thanga. From here the trail climbs steeply through forests and around mani stones as it follows the side of a hill to the saddle on which the monastery of Tengboche sits at 3870m. The view from here is rightly deemed to be one of the world’s most magnificent. Kwangde, Tawachee, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablan, Kantega and Thamserku provide an inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. The view of the sunset and the sunrise at Tengboche is the most amazing of your trek. Tengboche Monastery is one of the most beautiful monasteries in the Solu Khumbu District, as well as the religious centre for Sherpas in the Solu Khumbu area. Overnight Tea House. Trekking 5 hours.
Peaks and Prayer Walls:
Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m)
From Tengboche We trek through forests of birches, juniper, conifers and rhododendron to Deboche (3820m), where there is a small settlement and a monastery. The trail onto Imja river passes many Mani (prayer) walls. In this area you may also see musk deer, pheasant, and blue sheep. After crossing the Imja river the trail climbs past some magnificently carved Mani stones to Lower Pangboche (3930m), the highest year-round settlement in the valley. The trail passes the Pangboche Monastery, one of the oldest in the region, which you may choose to visit briefly. From here, the route ascends through alpine meadows and scattered stone walls to Shomare (4010m), then continues to Orsho and finally to Dingboche (4410m), a windswept village nestled beneath the peaks of Ama Dablam and Lhotse. Overnight Tea House. Trekking 5-6 hours.
Day 8: Acclimatisation in Dingboche
Today is our second and final acclimatisation day. We can take a walk to the Nangkartshang Hermitage, the trail is dotted with prayer flags and small chorten, and you may see herders tending to yaks in the pastures below. After the hike, you can relax at the lodge or explore the village, which has a few small bakeries and lodges catering to trekkers. Overnight Tea House. Trekking 4-5 hours round trip.
Approaching Base Camp:
Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m)
We begin with a gentle climb out of Dingboche, passing through alpine scrub and yak pastures. The trail ascends gradually to Dughla (4620m), where we stop for lunch before tackling the steep climb up the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. At the top of the ridge is a poignant memorial site dedicated to climbers who lost their lives on Everest. From here, the trail levels out and follows the glacial valley to Lobuche (4910m), a small settlement tucked beneath the towering peak of Mount Nuptse. Overnight Tea House. Trekking 4-5 hours.
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5140m) and Everest Base Camp (5364m)
Today the trail follows the Western side of the Khumbu Valley, through meadows nearby the glacial moraine. Along the way there are incredible views of Pumori (7167m), Lingtern (6713m), Khumbuche (6639m), Nuptse (7879m), Louche East (6090m), as well as the Khumbu Glacier and icefall. We will then descend to Gorak Shep, where we have lunch and then start our journey to Everest Base Camp (5364m), You will spend around 4.5 hours for the round trip to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorak Shep, passing ice formations and prayer flags marking the route. At Base Camp, you’ll stand among the tents of expedition teams and take in views of the Khumbu Icefall. After soaking in the atmosphere, we return to Gorak Shep for the night. Overnight Lodge. Trekking 7-8 hours.
Day 11: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and Pheriche (4360m)
We start early for the steep climb to Kala Patthar, the best vantage point for unobstructed views of Everest, Nuptse, and the surrounding peaks. The summit is often adorned with prayer flags fluttering in the wind. After enjoying the sunrise panorama, we descend back to Gorak Shep for breakfast and continue the trek heading down through Lobuche and Dughla. Further on we will cross the river which comes from Everest basecamp and the Khumbu icefall, where we will meet two trails, one goes to Dingboche, and the other to Periche. We will take the Periche trail, where we will spend the night when we arrive. Overnight Tea House. Trekking 6-7 hours.
Return Journey:
Day 12: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
We continue descending through alpine terrain and forests, passing through Pangboche and Deboche before climbing briefly to Tengboche. After a rest, we descend to Phunki Thanga and then climb back up to Namche Bazaar. The return to Namche offers a chance to revisit familiar trails and enjoy the comforts of the town. Overnight Lodge. Trekking 6-7 hours.
Day 13: Namche to Lukla (2860m)
Our final day of trekking follows the Dudh Kosi river back through Monjo, Benkar, and Phakding. The trail is mostly downhill with a few short climbs. We arrive in Lukla by mid-afternoon, where you can celebrate the completion of your trek with your guide and the rest of the team, traditionally, a party with your trekking crew: you made it! Thanks to great teamwork and perseverance, you’ve accomplished a physical feat of which others only dream. Overnight Hotel. Trekking 6-7 hours.
Farewell & Departure:
Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu
Weather permitting, we take the morning flight back to Ramechhap (the Lukla flights fly to Ramechhap during peak season and Kathmandu during the off-season). Upon arrival in Ramechhap, we will travel by private vehicle to your 3* hotel in Kathmandu. The rest of the day is free for, sightseeing, souvenir buying, or simply relaxing. In the evening, we invite you as our guest to enjoy a traditional Nepali farewell dinner together with our team in Kathmandu. Overnight 3★ Hotel. Flying time 20 minutes.
Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a final stroll through the city or a short visit to a nearby temple. Our staff will escort you to the airport for your onward journey. Or, if you’re keen to explore more of Nepal’s wonders, we can help to arrange a custom extension to your trip. Driving time 1 hour.
What’s Included in Your Everest Base Camp Trek
Your adventure is thoughtfully designed to include everything you need for a safe, comfortable, and culturally rich experience — from airport transfers to farewell dinner.
- All hotel–airport transfers as per itinerary
- Kathmandu 3★ hotel – 3 nighdts, bed & breakfast
- Round-trip airfare and taxes between Ramechhap and Lukla, return Ramechhap, (total 15kg luggage allowance)
- Private vehicle to and from Ramechhap airport (when flights operate from there)
- 12 nights lodge and tea-house accommodation on trek
- Three meals a day during trek: breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea or coffee
- Fully licensed, English-speaking trekking guide (salary, food, equipment, insurance included). Assistant guide provided for every six trekkers
- Porter service (one porter per two trekkers; salary, food, insurance included)
- All necessary national park fees, permits, and paperwork
- Local and government taxes
- First aid kit available during trek
- Emergency helicopter arrangement (cost covered by your insurance)
- Complimentary trekking map to keep
- Complimentary trekking duffle bag to keep
- Complimentary loan of sleeping bag during trek
- Farewell dinner
What’s Not Included
While we’ve covered the essentials, here are a few things you’ll need to arrange separately:
- International airfare and arrival/departure taxes to and from Kathmandu
- Nepal visa fees upon arrival (please bring accurate USD cash and two passport-size photos)
- Personal travel/trekking insurance — You must have insurance, covering trekking up to 5,545m and rescue in case of emergency
- Additional expenses in tea-houses (Wi-Fi, charging, hot showers, laundry, bottled drinks, speciality coffees (espresso, latte etc), snacks, bar bills, phone calls, etc.)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night(s) accommodation in Kathmandu if returning early from the trek
- Tips for guides and porters
