14 days Trek • Challenging

Everest Base Camp Trek

Stand face-to-face with the highest peak on Earth. Trek through the Sherpa heartland of Khumbu, visit ancient Tengboche Monastery, navigate the Khumbu Icefall moraine, and sleep beneath star-filled Himalayan skies.

Difficulty

Challenging

Total Cost

USD 1,400 - 2,200 (~NPR 185,000 - 290,000)

Estimated all-inclusive guide & permits

Duration

14 days

Best For

Experienced trekkers, Mountaineering enthusiasts, Photographers

Overview

What to Expect

Demanding high-altitude trekking, basic teahouse facilities, freezing night temperatures, and unforgettable Himalayan views.

Highlights

✓Scenic Lukla mountain flight

✓Namche Bazaar Sherpa capital & acclimatization hikes

✓Tengboche Monastery with Everest backdrop

✓Everest Base Camp (5,364m) on the Khumbu Glacier

✓Kala Patthar summit (5,545m) sunrise over Everest

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding (2,610m)

📍 Phakding

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Thrilling flight to Lukla
→3-hour trek along Dudh Koshi

Meals

B: Kathmandu

L: Lukla

D: Phakding

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: Gentle downhill start

Day 2

Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

📍 Namche

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Cross Hillary Suspension Bridge
→Steep climb to Namche

Meals

B: Phakding

L: Jorsalle

D: Namche

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: First glimpse of Everest

Day 3

Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar

📍 Namche

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Hike to Hotel Everest View (3,880m)
→Visit Sherpa Culture Museum

Meals

B: Namche

L: Khumjung

D: Namche

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: Crucial acclimatization day

Day 4

Namche to Tengboche (3,867m)

📍 Tengboche

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Trek through rhododendron forests
→Attend evening monk chanting

Meals

B: Namche

L: Phunki Thenga

D: Tengboche

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: Spiritual center of Khumbu

Day 5

Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m)

📍 Dingboche

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Enter alpine tree-line zone
→Views of Ama Dablam & Lhotse

Meals

B: Tengboche

L: Somare

D: Dingboche

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: Noticeable temperature drop

Day 6

Dingboche Acclimatization

📍 Dingboche

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Hike up Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m)

Meals

B: Dingboche

L: Dingboche

D: Dingboche

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: Rest and hydration

Day 7

Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m)

📍 Lobuche

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Pass the Climbers Memorial at Thokla Pass
→Moraine walking

Meals

B: Dingboche

L: Thokla

D: Lobuche

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: Emotional memorial ground

Day 8

Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,164m) & EBC (5,364m)

📍 Gorak Shep

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Trek to Gorak Shep
→Reach Everest Base Camp
→Stand on Khumbu Icefall

Meals

B: Lobuche

L: Gorak Shep

D: Gorak Shep

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: Summit goal achieved!

Day 9

Kala Patthar (5,545m) sunrise & descend to Pheriche

📍 Pheriche

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→4:30 AM ascent of Kala Patthar
→Descent to Pheriche (4,280m)

Meals

B: Gorak Shep

L: Lobuche

D: Pheriche

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: Best panoramic view on Earth

Day 10

Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

📍 Namche

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Rapid descent through Pangboche and Tengboche

Meals

B: Pheriche

L: Tengboche

D: Namche

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: Enjoy bakery and hot showers

Day 11

Namche Bazaar to Lukla

📍 Lukla

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Long descent through Phakding to Lukla

Meals

B: Namche

L: Phakding

D: Lukla

ACCOMMODATION

Teahouse

💡 Note: Celebration party with crew

Day 12

Fly Lukla to Kathmandu

📍 Kathmandu

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Morning flight back to Kathmandu
→Transfer to hotel

Meals

B: Lukla

L: Kathmandu

D: Kathmandu

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel

💡 Note: Rest and massage

Day 13

Kathmandu Buffer / Leisure Day

📍 Kathmandu

Day BudgetIncluded

Activities

→Buffer day for Lukla flight weather
→Thamel shopping

Meals

B: Hotel

L: Own

D: Farewell dinner

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel

💡 Note: Contingency day

Day 14

Departure from Nepal

📍 Kathmandu

Day BudgetN/A

Activities

→Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport

Meals

B: Hotel

ACCOMMODATION

None

💡 Note: Trip conclusion

✓ Included in Cost

+Kathmandu-Lukla return flights
+Sagarmatha National Park entry & TIMS permit
+Tea house accommodation across 13 nights
+Licensed mountain guide and porters
+All meals on trek (B, L, D)

✕ Not Included in Cost

-Travel insurance with emergency heli evacuation
-Personal gear
-Tips for porters/guides

Essential Packing List

🎒Thermal base layers

🎒-15°C sleeping bag

🎒Down jacket

🎒Sturdy broken-in trekking boots

🎒Water purification

Pro Tips

★Follow the golden rule: climb high, sleep low
★Drink at least 4 liters of water daily
★Keep your batteries warm inside your sleeping bag

INTEGRATED HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION GRAPH

Required Gear, Peaks & Connected Travel Planning

23 connected resources

gears

Essential

800-Fill Goose Down Expedition Jacket

Apparel & Insulation

NPR 24,000 (~$180)View Details →

Gore-Tex Waterproof Mountain Trekking Boots

gears

Essential

Gore-Tex Waterproof Mountain Trekking Boots

Footwear

NPR 18,500 (~$140)View Details →

Four-Season Down Sleeping Bag (-20°C / -4°F)

gears

Essential

Four-Season Down Sleeping Bag (-20°C / -4°F)

Sleeping & Shelter

NPR 22,000 (~$165)View Details →

gears

Essential

UV SteriPEN & Micro-Filtration Purifier

Health & Safety

NPR 8,500 (~$64)View Details →

gears

Essential

Carbon Fiber Anti-Shock Trekking Poles

Trekking Accessories

NPR 6,500 (~$49)View Details →

Himalayan Expedition Medical & Altitude Sickness Kit

gears

Essential

Himalayan Expedition Medical & Altitude Sickness Kit

Health & Safety

NPR 7,500 (~$56)View Details →

gears

Essential

Category 4 Polarized Glacier Sunglasses

Health & Safety

NPR 7,000 (~$53)View Details →

260gsm 100% Merino Wool Thermal Base Layer Set

gears

Essential

260gsm 100% Merino Wool Thermal Base Layer Set

Apparel & Insulation

NPR 11,500 (~$86)View Details →

450-Lumen Cold-Resistant USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp

gears

Essential

450-Lumen Cold-Resistant USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp

Electronics & Lighting

NPR 5,500 (~$41)View Details →

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