Everest
Everest Base Camp Trek is one of Nepal’s most famous Himalayan journeys. The trail takes you through Sherpa villages, mountain forests, Tengboche, Dingboche and the Khumbu Glacier before reaching Everest Base Camp. The trek also includes a sunrise hike to Kala Patthar for a close view of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks.
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$1,185per person
The Everest Base Camp Trek follows the classic route through the Khumbu Valley, starting with a flight to Lukla and continuing on foot towards the world's highest mountain. Along the way, you pass through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and several high mountain villages while gradually gaining altitude.
What it is like
The trail combines busy Sherpa settlements with quiet mountain paths, suspension bridges, monasteries and wide Himalayan valleys. As you move higher, the landscape becomes more rugged, with views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and Everest. The biggest moments come at Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.
What it asks of you
This is a challenging high-altitude trek with several days of walking for 5–8 hours. Two acclimatization days are included at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche to help your body adjust to the increasing altitude. A steady pace, proper preparation and following your guide's safety advice are important.
Permits
The trek requires the applicable Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and local Khumbu/Sagarmatha-area fees or registrations. Required permits and documentation are normally arranged before the trek.
A short mountain flight takes you to Lukla, where the trek begins. From Lukla, the trail passes through small villages and follows the Dudh Koshi Valley towards Phakding.
The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River, crossing several suspension bridges and entering Sagarmatha National Park before the steady climb to Namche Bazaar.
This day is set aside for acclimatization. A short hike towards the Everest View Hotel and nearby villages gives you your first clear views of Everest and the surrounding mountains before returning to Namche.
The trail follows the hillside above the Dudh Koshi Valley before descending and climbing again through rhododendron forest. You arrive at Tengboche, home to its well-known Buddhist monastery.
The route passes through Debuche and Pangboche before entering the wide Imja Valley. The landscape becomes more open as you climb towards Dingboche.
Another acclimatization day helps you adjust before heading higher. A short hike towards the ridge above Dingboche offers views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse and other surrounding peaks.
The trail climbs gradually through the high alpine landscape towards Thukla. After passing the memorial area, the route continues beside the Khumbu Glacier towards Lobuche.
This is the main day of the trek. You walk to Gorak Shep before continuing across the rocky glacier landscape towards Everest Base Camp. After spending some time at Base Camp, you return to Gorak Shep for the night.
An early morning climb to Kala Patthar gives you one of the best views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks. After enjoying the mountain scenery, you descend towards Pheriche.
The trail continues downhill through the Khumbu Valley, passing familiar villages and forests before reaching Namche Bazaar.
The final trekking day follows the Dudh Koshi Valley back towards Lukla. After reaching Lukla, you can relax and enjoy your final evening in the mountains.
A morning flight takes you from Lukla back to Kathmandu, marking the end of your Everest Base Camp Trek.
