Ready to turn your bucket-list dream into reality?
Imagine waking up to the view of mountains, sipping tea in cozy teahouses, and each day trekking higher in the Himalayas.
The Everest Base Camp Trek isn’t just a trek, it’s a full-on adventure! From the thrilling flight into Lukla and the colorful Sherpa villages, to standing at the foot of the world’s tallest mountain — this journey is packed with epic views, deep cultural connections, and unforgettable moments that’ll make you want to tell the story of a lifetime.
Are you ready to make Everest your next great story?
Everest Base Camp Trek Package Overview
Trek Highlights
✈️ Iconic Flight to Lukla: We will kick off our trek by flying into Lukla. It may be one of the most dangerous airports in the world but we get epic views during the flight!
🏔️ Life in the Everest Region: We walk through timeless Sherpa villages, spin prayer wheels, and cross suspension bridges. Every photo or video you’ve seen before, becomes a reality.
🕉️ Sacred Spaces in the Himalayas: Our trekking route takes us past Buddhist monasteries, prayer flags, mani walls and chortens. We will stay in Tengboche for one night where you can also visit the Tengboche Monastery, the biggest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region.
🗻 Everest Base Camp: We will trek to Everest Base Camp and stand at the foot of the world’s highest mountain — where we realize we have achieved something truly extraordinary! Every step uphill and every hardship along the way suddenly feels worth it.
🌄 Kala Patthar Sunrise: We get one of the best views of Everest from Kala Patthar. On our trek, we will trek to Kala Patthar for sunrise. We will start the walk in the cold dark but once the sun comes up we get the most iconic view of the Himalayas.
Everest Base Camp Trek: Upcoming Dates
- 16-29 April 2026
- 21 November – 4 December 2026
Group Size: 6-8 People
Cost: USD 1,800 per person
Everest Base Camp Trek Map
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft)
- Day 2: Flight from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla (2,840 m/9,318 ft). Then trek to Phakding (2,610 m/8,563 ft)
- Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft)
- Day 4: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazar: Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880m/12,730 ft)
- Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3,810 m/12,500 ft)
- Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,469 ft)
- Day 7: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche: Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m/16,677 ft)
- Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910 m/16,109 ft)
- Day 9: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,598 ft) via Gorakshep (5,140 m/16,864 ft), then back to Gorakshep.
- Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep (5,140 m) to Kala Patthar (5,643 m/18,514 ft) then to Pangboche (3,985 m/13,074 ft)
- Day 11: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft)
- Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,840 m/9,318 ft)
- Day 13: Flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla/Ramechhap by plane and drive to hotel
- Day 14: Departure
Everest Base Camp Trek: Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Today is the first day of the trip, and we will meet you at the Kathmandu Airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Once everyone arrives, we will have a meeting together.
If there is any last minute item you need to get for the trek, this is a good time to do so. You will stay in a hotel in Thamel which has many trekking shops.
Accommodation:
Hotel in Thamel (Kathmandu). Breakfast included
Altitude:
- Kathmandu: 1,400 m/4,593 ft
Helpful Information for Arriving in Kathmandu:
Day 2: Flight to Lukla, then Trek to Phakding
On the second day, we fly to Lukla, the starting point to the Everest Base Camp trek.
After arriving in Lukla, we start the trek to Phakding. The walk takes 3 hours and it is a good warm up for the rest of the trek.
Once we get to Phakding, we will stay in a traditional teahouse for the night.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Phakding. Lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Lukla: 2,840 m/9,318 ft
- Phakding: 2,610 m/8,563 ft
Helpful Information for Starting the Trek:
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
On the third day, we will trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. It’s our first proper day of trekking (5-6 hours walk).
The beginning of the hike is pretty easy, and half-way through, we will stop for lunch. After lunch time, the last section to get to Namche Bazaar is more challenging as we hike uphill for 3 hours.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Namche Bazaar. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Phakding: 2,610 m/8,563 ft
- Namche Bazaar: 3,440 m/11,286 ft
Day 4: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar:
Hike to Everest View Hotel
On this day, we will hike to the Everest View Hotel from Namche to help acclimatization.
The best part of the hike is that we will get the first proper views of Everest!
We start the hike in the morning, and get back by lunch time. The afternoon is free to relax or explore Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Namche Bazaar. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Namche Bazaar: 3,440 m/11,286 ft
- Everest View Hotel: 3,880m/12,730 ft
Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
The walk from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche is one of the easier days on the trek. We will walk about 5 hours in total, and will also take breaks in-between.
As we go higher, the views are getting more and more beautiful.
We will arrive in Tengboche early afternoon. There is an option to visit the Tengboche Monastery.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Tengboche. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Namche Bazaar: 3,440 m/11,286 ft
- Tengboche: 3,810 m/12,500 ft
Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
The trek starts to become more challenging from this day onwards as we start trekking above 4,000 m/13,123 ft.
The walk from Tengboche to Dingboche easily takes 5-6 hours. We will go slow and also take a lunch break before arriving in Dingboche.
We will stay in Dingboche for 2 nights to help acclimatize.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Dingboche. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Tengboche: 3,810 m/12,500 ft
- Dingboche: 4,410 m/14,469 ft
Day 7: Dingboche Acclimatization Day
Hike to Nangkartshang Peak
We will have an acclimatization day in Dingboche and hike up to Nangkartshang Peak. The hike is difficult as it goes uphill for 3 hours in high altitude.
Even though it is a difficult hike, we will have epic views of the mountains and this acclimatization hike is key to successfully complete the rest of the trek.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Dingboche. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Dingboche: 4,410 m/14,469 ft
- Nangkartshang Peak: 5,083 m/16,677 ft
➡️ Read more about the acclimatization hike from Dingboche to Nangkartshang Peak.
Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
When we leave Dingboche, that’s when it really hits us: We are now very close to Everest Base Camp.
This day is one of the shorter days during the trek. Even though the distance is shorter (4 hours walk), we will be trekking in high altitude, so we will go slowly.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Lobuche. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Dingboche: 4,410 m/14,469 ft
- Lobuche: 4,910 m/16,109 ft
Day 9: Everest Base Camp
On this day, we leave Lobuche and trek to Gorakshep, the last village before Everest Base Camp.
We will take a break in Gorakshep, and then continue to Everest Base Camp!
After we reach EBC, we will take lots of photos to remember our accomplishment! We will stay in Gorakshep for the night.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Gorakshep. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Lobuche: 4,910 m/16,109 ft
- Gorakshep: 5,140 m/16,864 ft
- EBC: 5,364 m/17,598 ft
Day 10: Kala Patthar Sunrise Hike, then starting to trek down
We will start our hike to Kala Patthar early morning around 4 am. One of the best times to get to Kala Patthar is for sunrise and we have to leave early to get there by sunrise.
After the sunrise hike, we return back to Gorakshep for breakfast. Then, we pack our bags and start to trek down. Today we will trek down until Pangboche.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Pangboche. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Kala Patthar: 5,643 m/18,514 ft
- Pangboche: 3,985 m/13,074 ft
Day 11: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar
As we go down from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar, trekking down starts getting easier.
It gets easier to breathe in lower altitude, however, it is still a tiring walk as we have now been trekking for 11 days.
We arrive back to Namche and spend one night here before trekking down to Lukla.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Namche Bazaar. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Pangboche: 3,985 m/13,074 ft
- Namche Bazaar: 3,440 m/11,286 ft
Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
This is our last day of trekking as we walk from Namche Bazaar to Lukla.
We will all be tired, so we will take it slow.
We will spend one night in Lukla, and then take a flight back to Kathmandu the next day. If flights are limited, we will fly to Ramechhap and then take a jeep back to Kathmandu.
Accommodation:
Teahouse in Lukla. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included (additional food and drinks at extra cost)
Altitude:
- Namche Bazaar: 3,440 m/11,286 ft
- Lukla: 2,840 m/9,318 ft
Day 13: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu/ Ramechhap
We will get back to Kathmandu on this day. We will either take a direct flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, or if flights are limited then we will take a flight to Ramechhap and then jeep back to Kathmandu.
We will have a farewell dinner in Kathmandu this evening to celebrate our trek.
Accommodation:
Hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu (Breakfast included + Farewell dinner)
Altitude:
- Lukla: 2,840 m/9,318 ft
- Kathmandu: 1,400 m/4,593 ft
Day 14: Departure
Today is the last day of the trip and we provide airport drop off for you.
You can also plan to spend a few more days in Kathmandu and we can suggest you places to visit.
Overall, I recommend to have 2-3 buffer days before your departure flight in case of delays of getting back to Kathmandu from Lukla.
Accommodation:
Hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu (Breakfast included)
What’s Included ✅
- Airport transfers (at arrival and departure)
- Luggage storage while you are on the trek
- 2 nights of accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast included (1 night before, and 1 night after the trek)
- Domestic flights: return flight from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla (including airport transfers)
- Entry permits (Sagarmatha National Park Permit, Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit)
- Trekking Guide: Licensed, first-aid trained, English-speaking trekking guide (+ an assistant guide for groups bigger than 6 people). Price includes staff salaries, insurance, food and equipment.
- Porter to carry your luggage (1 porter for 2 trekkers. Max weight limit for a porter: 10 kg/ 22 lbs per trekker)
- 11 nights of accommodation in teahouses during the trek (twin room)
- 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) per day during the trek
- Water purification tablets during the trek
- Trekking essentials: Everest region trek map, trekking poles (if required), sleeping bag (-20 degrees)
- Duffel bag for your trekking clothes and items (if you take a porter)
- First aid kit, oxygen can with guide (for emergency use).
- Arranging rescue operations in case of a medical emergency (travel insurance required)
- Certificate of achievement after completing the trek
- Farewell dinner before you leave Nepal
What’s NOT Included ❌
- International flights
- Nepali visa
- International travel insurance: must cover trekking, helicopter evacuation up to 6,000 m/19,685 ft, and trip cancellation.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, and any extra nights of accommodation if you arrive early or leave later
- Other amenities at extra cost during the trek: hot shower, charging, wifi, extra meals/snacks, drinks (soft drinks, alcohol, coffee, bottled water), room upgrade, tips for guide/porter
Add-ons
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu: If you are planning to arrive earlier than the trip departure date or planning to stay extra nights in Kathmandu after the trek and would like to continue at our hotel, you can add extra nights’ accommodation from our add-on option. It costs USD 40/night, including breakfast.
I am ready to go!
Pay USD 300 deposit now to secure your spot. Once your place is confirmed, the remaining balance must be paid no later than 1 month before the start of the trek.
FAQs: Everest Base Camp Trek Package
When is the best time to trek Everest Base Camp?
The best time to trek Everest Base Camp is the Autumn (October-November) and in the Spring (March-May). The weather tends to be better in the Autumn, but in May, you can see the climbing expeditions at the base camp, which is a unique experience.
Is there wifi on the trek?
Yes, there is wifi on the EBC trekking route. I recommend you to get a SIM card by Nepal Telecom (Namaste), it works up until Dingboche. Higher up (Lobuche, Gorakshep), there is an option to buy wifi cards to connect to the internet. The wifi cards cost extra and you can buy them at the teahouses.
What accommodation is like on the EBC trek?
The accommodation is in basic, twin-sharing rooms in teahouses. Most teahouses are basic and there is no attached bathroom. Some teahouses are more modern on the EBC trek, and if you want, you can upgrade to better teahouses with attached toilets at an extra cost.
Contact Me
For more information, feel free to contact me (Kris) at travellingmandala@gmail.com
Everest Base Camp Trek Resources
- Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary: 12 & 14 Days
- Accommodation on the Everest Base Camp Trek
- WIFI and Internet Access on Everest Base Camp Trek
- How Fit Do You Have to Be for Everest Base Camp?
- Is Everest Base Camp Trek Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
- Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day: Hike to Everest View Hotel
- Dingboche Acclimatization Day: Hike to Nangkartshang Peak
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