Detailed Itinerary

Our Everest Base Camp trek includes 13 days of trekking in the high Himalaya and 5 days in the vibrant city of Kathmandu (including travelling) to give a total of 18 days in Nepal. The trekking itinerary includes acclimatisation days and gradual height gain to ensure that the effects of altitude are minimised and to give you the greatest chance of a successful trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar.

DAY 1: Arrive Kathmandu

We will meet you at Kathmandu Airport and transfer you to your hotel. If time permits you will meet your guide and have some time to relax and explore Kathmandu.

Overnight: Kathmandu Deluxe Hotel

DAY 2: Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

Kathmandu is a vibrant, exciting and culturally fascinating city. Your local guide will help you to discover the sights, sounds and smells of Kathmandu during an exciting full day tour.

Overnight: Kathmandu Deluxe Hotel

DAY 3: Flight to Lukla (2804m) and trek to Phakding (2610m)

We will transfer you to the airport from where you will enjoy a spectacular 30 minute flight over foothills of the Himalaya to your hoping off point of Lukla. At this stunning spot you will meet your porters in Lukla and get on your way to base camp. A three hour walk brings you to your first overnight tea house in the village of Phakding. 

Overnight: Phakding Guesthouse

DAY 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3535m)

The green slopes around Phakding are intensively terraced and farmed and offer a fascinating insight into the village life of the Sherpa people. The snow capped mountains tower around you as you criss-cross the valley bottom on nerve jangling suspension bridges on your way to the village of Namche Bazaar.

Overnight: Namche Bazaar Guesthouse

DAY 5: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day

Regular acclimatisation days are crucial for a successful trek to Everest Base Camp and minimising the effects of altitude. They also offer a great excuse to explore the Sherpa villages. On this day you will trek to Thami which lies at a higher altitude, this helps your body to acclimatise. You will also have time to wander around the important market town of Namche Bazaar and maybe enjoy a delicious pastry or two at the German Bakery.

Overnight: Namche Bazaar Guesthouse

DAY 6: Trek to Tengboche (3850m)

The views of Everest and Ama Dablam really start to open up as you trek high above the Dubh Kosi. We enjoy a relaxed lunch on the banks of the Dudh Kosi and then a steep climb brings you to Tengboche with its stunning backdrop of Everest, Ama Dablam and the peaks on the Nepal-Tibet border. You will be able to rest and observe a prayer ceremony at the monastery.

Overnight: Tengboche Guesthouse

DAY 7: Trek to Dingboche (4350m)

Once you leave Tengboche the landscape gets increasingly barren and mountainous and only the hardiest crops survive as the altitude gets higher and the temperature falls.

Overnight: Dingboche Guesthouse

DAY 8: Acclimatization Day Trip to Chhukung Valley

We will spend this day acclimatising with a side trip to the Chhukung Valley. If you are feeling strong you may choose to climb Chhukung Ri (5546m) which offers great views of Island Peak and Makalu. You can decide on the day, just discuss this with your guide. You will spend a second night at Dingboche.

Overnight: Dingboche Guesthouse

DAY 9: Trek to Lobuche (4950m)

The really hard work starts as you reach the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier and climb to the small summer village of Lobuche, which is now used year round by trekkers. Looking down the valley Kangtaiga and its rock face are striking. It is well worth climbing to the top of the morraine opposite the lodges for the sunset.

Overnight: Lobuche Guesthouse

DAY 10: Lobuche to Ghorak Shep (5160m)

The trail continues upwards to Ghorak Shep alongside the enormous Khumbu glacier and the views of Pumori are spectacular. Ghorak Shep consists of a few tea houses and has a real frontier feeling. You may by now be feeling the effects of the altitude a little. 

Overnight: Ghorak Shep Guesthouse

DAY 11: Everest Base Camp (5400m)

From Ghorak Shep the round trip to Everest Base Camp takes about six hours and is the most challenging walking that you will do on your trek. The ground is very rough and the path ever changing as the glacier moves. That said the round trip to EBC is worth every minute and it is a simply awe inspiring place. The sight of the Khumbu Ice Fall is one you will not forget in a hurry.

Overnight: Ghorak Shep Guesthouse

DAY 12: Climb Kala Pattar and Descend to Pheriche (4280m)

We start the day very very early as today we will climb to the summit of Kala Pattar (5545m - Everest viewpoint) this will give us the best view of Everest and in the thin air you really do feel as if you could reach out and touch it. It is definitely a moment to treasure. You return to Ghorak Shep for breakfast and then begin the surprisingly quick descent, reaching Periche that afternoon.

Overnight: Periche Guesthouse

DAY 13: Trek to Khumjung Village (3753m)

As you continue to descend the air feels positively thick and you really do feel great. A lovely day of walking brings you to the village of Khumjung for your overnight stop.

Overnight: Khumjung Guesthouse

DAY 14: Trek to Phakding (2610m)

Another long but interesting day of the return trek as you pass Namche Bazaar and descend to Phakding and the relative hustle and bustle of lower altitude.

Overnight: Phakding Guesthouse

DAY 15: Final Trek to Lukla

The relatively short three hour trek to Lukla allows you to reflect on the challenges and highlights of your trek and all too soon you find yourself among the hustle and bustle of Lukla and the relative luxury that it offers. Here ou will say goodbye to your porter possibly enjoy a celebratory drink.

Overnight: Lukla Guesthouse

DAY 16: Fly back to Kathmandu

The early morning is the best time for flying back to Kathmandu. After a short transfer to your hotel you can enjoy a day of rest and relaxation as well as that treat you have been craving for two weeks.

Overnight: Kathmandu Deluxe Hotel

DAY 17: Spare Day in Kathmandu

Flights from Lukla are occasionally disrupted due to bad weather so it is important to have a spare day in case of delays and there is plenty to do in Kathmandu.

Overnight: Kathmandu Deluxe Hotel

Day 18: Onward Travel

We will transfer you back the airport for your flight home or, maybe you would like to tailor this trip by adding on one of our extensions such as Chitwan National Park?

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