Everest Base Camp Trek
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Everest Base Camp Trek

An iconic trek to the foot of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

2

Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding

Early in the morning fly to Lukla (2810m) by air (40 min). After walking about 2 hours we reach Phakding (2600m). Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge at Phakding.

3

Phakding to Namche

It takes 5–6 hours to reach Namche (3540m) from Phakding. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel at Namche.

4

Acclimatization at Namche

Relax the whole day for acclimatization.

5

Namche to Tengboche

Trek to Tengboche (3850m) for 5 hours. Dinner and overnight at Tengboche.

6

Tengboche to Dingboche

Trek to Dingboche (4380m) for 5–6 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at Dingboche.

7

Acclimatization at Dingboche

Hiking for almost 5 hours to Chhukung (approx. 4700m). Dinner and overnight stay at Dingboche.

8

Dingboche to Lobuche

After 5–6 hours of walking, reach Lobuche (4950m). Dinner and overnight stay at Lobuche.

9

Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp

Trek to Gorakshep (5150m) in about 2.5 hours. After lunch, hike to Everest Base Camp (5385m), then return to Gorakshep. Dinner and overnight at Gorakshep.

10

Kalapatthar Climb, Trek to Pheriche

Early morning climb to Kalapatthar (5555m) in 2–3 hours and return to Gorakshep. After lunch, trek to Pheriche (4210m) for 5–6 hours. Dinner and overnight at Pheriche.

11

Pheriche to Namche

Trek to Namche taking 6–7 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel at Namche.

12

Namche to Lukla

Trek back to Lukla in 6–7 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

13

Fly back to Kathmandu

Fly back to Kathmandu. Relax during the day. Dinner with a Nepali cultural show in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

14

Departure

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure.