Nepal Himalaya
Everest Base Camp (EBC)
The trip
Two weeks deep in the Khumbu Valley to the very base of Everest. Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Pumori and Thamserku tower around you on a non-technical but profoundly challenging high-altitude expedition.
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Highlights
- ◆Stand at Everest Base Camp — 5,365 m
- ◆Sunrise from Kala Patthar (5,545 m) over Everest
- ◆Tengboche Monastery and the Sherpa heartland
- ◆Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori up close
- ◆Cosy Khumbu teahouses and warm Sherpa hospitality
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Kathmandu
Airport pickup, transfer to hotel (1,350 m), briefing.
Day 2
Kathmandu → Lukla → Phakding (2,650 m)
Early scenic flight to Lukla, then 4 hr trek to Phakding.
Day 3
Phakding → Namche Bazaar (3,446 m)
5–6 hr trek through pine and rhododendron forests, first glimpse of Everest.
Day 4
Namche acclimatisation
Hike to Everest View Hotel for sunrise, explore Namche bazaar and museum.
Day 5
Namche → Tengboche (3,867 m)
5–6 hr trek with views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Visit Tengboche monastery.
Day 6
Tengboche → Dingboche (4,481 m)
Through birch and rhododendron forests, cross the Imja river, climb to Dingboche.
Day 7
Dingboche acclimatisation
Short hike toward Chhukung Valley with Island Peak and Ama Dablam views.
Day 8
Dingboche → Lobuche (4,930 m)
Climb up the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier past Sherpa memorials.
Day 9
Lobuche → Gorak Shep → EBC (5,365 m)
Early trek to Gorak Shep, then onto Everest Base Camp and back. Overnight Gorak Shep.
Day 10
Kala Patthar → Pheriche (4,283 m)
4 AM climb to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) for Everest sunrise, then descend to Pheriche.
Day 11
Pheriche → Namche Bazaar
7 hr descent back through familiar forests to Namche.
Day 12
Namche → Lukla
Final day on the trail. Celebratory dinner in Lukla.
Day 13
Lukla → Kathmandu
Morning mountain flight back to Kathmandu, free evening.
Day 14
Departure
Transfer to airport for onward flights.
What's included
- ✓Airport pickup & drop in private car
- ✓2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
- ✓Full board meals during the trek
- ✓Local fresh fruits
- ✓All trek accommodations
- ✓Everest trekking map
- ✓Domestic flights Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu (or Ramechhap) with airport tax
- ✓Experienced licensed guide and porter (1 porter / 2 trekkers)
- ✓Guide & porter food, drinks, insurance, salary, equipment, transport
- ✓Group medical kit with high-altitude meds and oximeter
- ✓Duffel bag, sleeping bag and down jacket (returnable)
- ✓All permits — national park, TIMS
- ✓Travel & rescue arrangement coordination
- ✓All government taxes and VAT
Not included
- ×Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
- ×Travel insurance
- ×International airfare
- ×Nepal entry visa
- ×Drinks (alcoholic, hot, cold) and hot showers
- ×Personal shopping, laundry
- ×Personal trekking equipment
- ×Tips for guide and porter
- ×Optional sightseeing and side activities
FAQs
Helicopter option?+
After EBC you may opt to fly back to Lukla and finish in 10 days. Cost varies by weather and availability — let us know in advance.
How challenging?+
Non-technical but high altitude (max 5,545 m at Kala Patthar). Strong cardio fitness and prior multi-day trekking experience strongly recommended.
Insurance?+
Mandatory and must cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation.
