Everest Base Camp Trek
Stand beneath the roof of the world
Duration
14 Days
Max Altitude
5,545 m / 18,192 ft (Kala Patthar)
Best Season
March–May & September–November
Group Size
2–12 (private trips available)
Overview
The Everest Base Camp Trek is Nepal's most iconic walk — a 14-day journey from the thrilling mountain airstrip at Lukla through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, and Dingboche to Everest Base Camp itself, with a sunrise climb to Kala Patthar for the finest panorama of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse. Along the way you will pass through the heart of Sherpa culture, prayer-flag-strung suspension bridges, and some of the highest-altitude teahouses on earth. TrekVibe Nepal builds in proper acclimatization days at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche so trekkers of good fitness — not necessarily prior high-altitude experience — can comfortably reach EBC.
Trip Highlights
- Sunrise views of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse from Kala Patthar (5,545 m)
- Scenic mountain flight into Lukla, gateway to the Khumbu
- Namche Bazaar, the trading and cultural hub of the Sherpa people
- Tengboche Monastery with Ama Dablam as a backdrop
- Walking through Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Standing at Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) itself
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing and gear check with your guide.
Day 2
Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Scenic 35-minute flight to Lukla (2,860 m); short trek to Phakding (2,610 m) along the Dudh Koshi river.
Day 3
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Cross suspension bridges and climb steadily into Sagarmatha National Park to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m).
Day 4
Acclimatization in Namche
Day hike to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung village for first views of Everest; rest and acclimatize.
Day 5
Trek to Tengboche
Walk to Tengboche (3,860 m), home to the region's most famous monastery, with views of Ama Dablam.
Day 6
Trek to Dingboche
Descend through rhododendron forest and climb to the farming village of Dingboche (4,410 m).
Day 7
Acclimatization in Dingboche
Optional hike to Nangkartshang Peak viewpoint for acclimatization before continuing higher.
Day 8
Trek to Lobuche
Walk past the Khumbu Glacier memorials to Lobuche (4,940 m).
Day 9
Trek to Gorak Shep & Everest Base Camp
Reach Gorak Shep (5,164 m), then continue to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) before returning to Gorak Shep to sleep.
Day 10
Kala Patthar sunrise, descend to Pheriche
Pre-dawn climb to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) for the best Everest panorama, then descend to Pheriche.
Day 11
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Long descent back through Tengboche and Sanasa to Namche Bazaar.
Day 12
Trek to Lukla
Final descent to Lukla, celebration dinner with your guide and porter team.
Day 13
Fly to Kathmandu
Morning flight back to Kathmandu; free afternoon and evening at leisure.
Day 14
Departure
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.
Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu flights
- Government-licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Porter service (1 porter per 2 trekkers)
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All permits and TIMS card
- First-aid kit and pulse oximeter for daily oxygen checks
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Travel insurance (mandatory, incl. helicopter evacuation cover)
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guide and porter
Permits Required
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit
Everest Base Camp Trek — FAQs
EBC is graded challenging mainly due to altitude, not technical terrain. Trekkers with good general fitness and no prior high-altitude experience complete it regularly, provided the itinerary includes proper acclimatization days like ours.
Our EBC packages start from USD 1,350 per person, including Lukla flights, a licensed guide, porter, teahouse stay and permits. Final cost depends on group size and season.
Yes — insurance covering high-altitude trekking and helicopter evacuation up to 6,000 m is mandatory for all our Khumbu treks.
