The Everest Base Camp trek is a soul‑stirring journey that blends the comfort of well‑traveled mountain paths with the raw, untamed beauty of the Himalaya. Winding through the heart of Sherpa country, you walk in the footsteps of climbers, traders, and pilgrims who have moved through these valleys for thousands of years—welcomed by a culture rich in tradition, resilience, and quiet strength.
Over 14 days, you climb to roughly 5,364 meters, where the air thins and the horizon explodes into a panorama of giants: Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche, and, rising above them all, the iconic summit of Everest. It’s an experience that challenges your body, awakens your spirit, and leaves you with vistas and memories that feel like they were pulled from a dream—and stay with you long after you’ve left the Khumbu.
TRIP DEPOSIT: $500 USD
ITINERARY:
Day 01 :
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft) and transfer to hotel. Overnight at a 3-star hotel.
Day 02 :
Fly to Lukla (2,840 m/9,318 ft) from Kathmandu – 35 minutes or drive to Manthali/Ramechhap (474 m/1,555 ft) by shared tourist vehicle – 5 to 6 hours and a 20 minutes flight to Lukla, and then trek to Phakding (2,610 m/8,563 ft) – 3 to 4 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 03 :
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft) from Phakding – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 04 :
Acclimatization Day at Namche (3,440 m/11,286 ft). Hike to Hotel Everest View (3,880 m/12,730 ft) and back – 4 to 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 05 :
Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft) from Namche Bazaar – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 06 :
Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,469 ft) from Tengboche – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 07 :
Acclimatization Day. Hike to Nangkartsang Peak (5,083 m/16,676 ft) and back – 4 to 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 08 :
Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m/16,109 ft) from Dingboche – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 09 :
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,598 ft) and then back to Gorak Shep (5,190 m/17,028 ft) – 8 to 9 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 10 :
Early morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m/18,225 ft) and then, descend to Pheriche (4,240 m/13,911 ft) – 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 11 :
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft) from Pheriche – 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 12 :
Trek to Lukla (2,840 m/9,318 ft) from Namche Bazaar – 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 13 :
Fly back to Kathmandu – 35 minutes or Manthali/Ramechhap – 20 minutes from Lukla and same day drive to Kathmandu by shared tourist vehicle – 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at a 3-star hotel.
Day 14 :
Transfer to the International Airport for your final departure.
TRIP COST INCLUDES:
• All (international and domestic) airport transfers on a tourist
vehicle
Round-trip airfare between Kathmandu/Manthali and
Lukla
Kathmandu – Manthali – Kathmandu transportation by
shared tourist vehicle
• Twin-sharing/double accommodation in a 3-star hotel for 2 nights
in Kathmandu including breakfast (Private room accommodation
can be organized at an extra cost)
• Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek for 11
nights in the Everest Region with attached toilets in Lukla,
Phakding & Namche
• All your standard meals during the trek (11 Breakfasts, 11
Lunches and 11 Dinners) including one hot drink and seasonal
fruits
• A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal
• Purified drinking water during the trek using Water Filter or water
purification tablets.
• Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park Permit
Pasang Lhamu Rural
Municipality fee
• All administrative expenses and government taxes
TRIP COST EXCLUDES:
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
International flight fare and
airport departure tax
• Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after your arrival at
Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD
30 for 15 days visa, USD 50 for 30 days visa and USD 125 for 90
days visa)
• Travel insurance along with high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage
• Any beverages including bottled and boiled water
• Tips to trekking staff and driver
Personal trekking gear and
equipment
• Any expenses other than the Price Include section