Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek 14N 15D Itinerary

Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by one of our representatives and transferred to the hotel. Check-in and get refreshed. Later our representative will hold a brief symposium to get the details of our trekking program for the next two weeks. This meeting can also be planned for tomorrow if you are exhausted.

Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

• Accommodation: Hotel
• Place: Kathmandu
• Altitude: 1400m

Today, we will have a short half-day sightseeing tour after breakfast. The most popular world heritage sites in Kathmandu, Lalitpur/Bhaktapur will be our major sites. This extra day is chosen for the sightseeing just because it often takes a single day to prepare the documents for the trekking and get the TIMS permit card; while we can utilize the day for a different tour experience in the cultural capital until the permits get ready. If we haven’t been able to hold a briefing session the earlier day due to possible late arrival or exhaustion caused by long-haul flight, we will hold it today. After a brief symposium about the trek, we will have dinner and get enough rest to get ready for tomorrow.

Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Place: Kathmandu
• Altitude: 1400m

After breakfast in the morning, we will drive to TIA- Kathmandu airport to catch a domestic flight to Lukla. This flight is going to be 30 mins. only. But the flight path is along the beautiful scenic and unique valleys and terrains below the great Himalayas heading northeast which definitely would not be enough to watch such dramatic terrains and settlements from the high above. But soon, we will find ourselves at a similar kind or more surprising one!

We will land at Lukla airport (Tenzing-Hillary Airport- LUA) at 2860m. We will reconfirm our gears and accessories and get introduced with our other staff awaiting there before we take the first step of our trek towards Everest. From this day on, we will walk for 11 days which includes 2 days for acclimatization as well.

But today, our first destination will be Phakding, which will take around 4-5 hours of ascending walk. However, our first walk will be descending towards the Dudhkoshi river to join the main trail that leads to Namche Bazaar via Phakding. Walking along the trail, we will first reach a village called Ghat and after a short walking distance, we will reach Phakding at 2610m.

After arrival, we get refreshed and rest in a lodge/guesthouse, where we will have our warm dinner as well.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Phakding
• Altitude: 2610m

Breakfast in the morning, then we will continue our trek to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest. The trail passes along the bridges and upstream of the Dudhkoshi River until we encounter the confluence of Dudhkoshi and Bhotekoshi rivers. The trail from where ascends to lead us finally to Namche Bazaar at 3440m, after 6-7 hours of the total walk for the day. After arrival, get refreshed with some rest in a lodge/guesthouse and call it for the day.

We will explore Namche Bazaar tomorrow as we need to acclimatize to the altitude and the environment before we ascend further to the higher altitudes.

Dinner and overnight in Namche Bazaar.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Namche Bazaar
• Altitude: 3440m

Morning breakfast. Today, we will take a short ascending hike to acclimatize to the altitude with enough rest. We will explore the trading village of Namche Bazaar, the highest altitude trading place in the world. The place is renowned for the Yak cheese and butter. We will visit stupas, monasteries, museums, etc. We will also hunt for the locally made food items to get to know the local taste of Namche and get some upfront interactions with brave Sherpas. Later, back to our den and have some rest. Enjoy the stunning view of mountains and breathtaking landscapes.

Dinner and overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Namche Bazaar
• Altitude: 3440m

Kickstart the day with morning breakfast. The day begins with a trek towards the village. We will walk through the vibrant rhododendron forest, enjoying the view of mountains, where, in the trail, Mt. Everest along with other high pinnacles starts to be visible. The trail then heads to the village of Tengboche at 3860m. We will explore the village for a while heading to Thyangboche/Tengboche monastery or save it for the later. Then, we will check-in at the lodge/guesthouse for the dinner and overnight stay.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Tengboche
• Altitude: 3860m

Today, after breakfast, we continue our trail climbing towards Dingboche. This is the day when trail escapes from the forest and passes through the rocky-mountains. The trail initially penetrates small villages, bridges and climbs gently, we reach an ancient village of Pengboche as well. Even the trail is less inclined, the altitude variation from 3860m to 4410m, it makes most of the trekkers feel affected. This is the reason we need to acclimatize at this altitude in Dingboche.

Dinner and overnight stay in Dingboche.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Dingboche
• Altitude: 4410m

After morning breakfast, we will short hike to Nangkartseng hill near a village of Dingboche at 3750m for acclimatization. We will explore the village and enjoy the view of Chukung valley and stoned wall along the stunning view of the Himalayas. From Dingboche, Lhotse dominating towards north while Ama Dablam to the south, and we enjoy the view while our body acclimatizes at the altitude. Back to the shelter and rest.

Dinner and overnight stay in Dingboche.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Dingboche
• Altitude: 4410m

After breakfast, we start our walk initially descending to the village of Pheriche. The trail crosses a high ridge and continues through the plain of river and ascending the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier near the village of Dughla. Post moraine, the trail continues to ascend to takes us to the village of Lobuche at 4940m. Our dinner and night halt at the lodge/guesthouse in Lobuche.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Lobuche
• Altitude: 4940m

We continue our trek after breakfast. Today, it’s going to be a short trek but a daring one, as the path of the trail traverses through the rocky beds of the Khumbu Glacier. The first ascending trail after walking for 3-4 hours, will take us to the Gorak Shep at 5164m, where we will take some rest with lunch. Gorak Shep is a hub between EBC, Kalapatthar and Lobuche. After lunch and some rest, we will take a track to the Everest Base Camp. We climb up onto the moraine and continue to follow it, in a fairly straight path, all the way to base camp. It takes 3-4 hours for a round trip. Everest will be looking at us continuously until we step onto the icefall and descend down to the base camp. Arrive at the base camp of Mt. Everest. The stunning and overwhelming view of the mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and more will be surrounding us. Capture the moments and save them all for beautiful memories. This is the grandest point of our mission that has just been accomplished. Spending a few more beautiful times at the base camp, we, then, head back to Gorak Shep. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge/guesthouse in Gorak Shep.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Gorak Shep
• Altitude: 5364m/5164m

Today is a return day! However, today is yet another special day as well. Before the dawn, we get up and grab some quick breakfast with a hot tea/coffee and start our hike to a higher altitude than EBC (5364m), heading towards Kalapatthar/ Kala Patthar, standing at 5545m. Gorak Shep to Kalapatthar is the highest landscape of Khumbu to see the tallest mountain of the world. It will take 2-3 hours trek to reach Kalapatthar. Situated on the south ridge of Mt. Pumori, this landmark Kala Patthar- the black rock offers the incredible view of Mount Everest. The idea of hiking before the daybreak is to catch the view early in the morning. As we hike up to this landmark at the right time, the gleam of the sun starts to caress the mountains in front of us and shines in our eyes. What a divinely display! We will spend some time in this black but heavenly put to apprehend the moment of truth! After some time, we hike back to Gorak Shep and continue our trail down via Lobuche, Imja Khola (river) valley and Thukla to Pheriche. Today, our descend is quite rapid from 5545m to 4240m.

In Pheriche, we will settle in the lodge/guesthouse for dinner and night out.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Pheriche
• Altitude: 5545m/4240m

Warm breakfast in the morning. Today, we will reach Namche. Our trail initially tracks down to the Dudh Koshi river. Walking along the riverside, the trail starts to rise again taking us to the previously explored village of Namche. We will call for the day here in Namche Bazaar. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge/guesthouse.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Namche Bazaar
• Altitude: 3440m

Morning breakfast, then we continue our descending trail towards Lukla. The trail follows the same path we ascended previously. Passing the confluence, following the downstream of the Dudhkoshi River, across the bridge, leaving Phakding and other villages, we finally exit from the main trail alongside the river and climb to Lukla at 2840m. Upon arrival, we will get refreshed and rest at the hotel/lodge in Lukla. We will have an early return flight to Kathmandu tomorrow, so we will get our stuff ready by tonight.

Dinner and overnight stay in Lukla.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/guesthouse
• Place: Lukla
• Altitude: 2840m

Breakfast in the morning. Catch the morning flight to Kathmandu. This takes 30 mins. an average flight time to arrive at Kathmandu airport. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, we will be transferred again to the hotel in Kathmandu.

We can spend the leisure time strolling around the streets of Kathmandu or shopping.

In the evening, there will be a celebration and farewell dinner party, that we all together will be attending and celebrating for our successful ascend to the EBC, with authentic Nepali cuisine. We have fun together and will enjoy dinner.

Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Place: Kathmandu
• Altitude: 1400m

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Kathmandu airport depends upon the flight departure time. We bid a warm farewell for your return departure and share our gratitude for being with us during your stay in Nepal.

Thank you very much!

Please Note:

We will take Lunch en-route at some decent place during the trek or as mentioned in the itinerary.

• Meals: Breakfast