Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Catch an early morning flight to Lukla (around 35 Minutes) and enjoy your first cup of tea/coffee to get ready to kick-start your trek through a Sherpa village with an easy and flat trail leading to Phakding.

Note: The Lukla flight may depart from Ramechap during the busy season.

Please keep in mind that,  In high season all the STOL flights may be scheduled from Ramecheap-Lukla-Ramechap to avoid air traffic and potential delays. Kathmandu to Ramechap is 130 km./5 hrs.  The Flight to Lukla from Ramechap is just 15 minutes. So, your departure from the Kathmandu Hotel will be early morning around 2/3 am.

Air Distance Cover- 138 km./85 miles 

Flight Time- 30 min

Walking Distance-8 km.

Altitude descent- 240 m.

Trekking Duration- 4 hrs.

Accommodation- Snow land or Similar

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

• Full Board
• Hotel Snowland or Pine Forest
• 2,620 m./8,646 ft.

As you approach the Majestic Himalayas. Viewing the landscape and massive mountains, pine forest, and following the yak trail reach Namche Bazar. Along the way, you will have the first glimpse of iconic peaks such as Mount Everest, Amadablam, Thamserku, and many tall mountains in the surroundings.

Distance Cover- 12 km./7.50 miles

Trekking Duration- 7 hrs

Altitude Gain- 820 m.

Accommodation- Hotel Bodhi or Similar

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

• Full Board
• Hotel Bodhi or Hotel Namche
• 3,440 m./11,352 ft.

Optional hike to Thame/Khumjung Monastery/Everest View Hotel 3,880 m./12,804 ft.

During the acclimation day in Namche,  We are presented delightful options to hike up to Everest View Hotel, the highest 5* hotel on the earth, from where you will have jaw-dropping views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhose, Ama Dablam, Or hike to Khumjum village for the rich culture of Sherpa people, explore Adman Hilary school and Khunde hospital. Take a warm and organic lunch and back to your hotel at Namche.

Distance Cover- 15 km./9.35 miles

Trekking Duration- 5 hrs.

Altitude Gain- 440 m.

Accommodation- Hotel Bodhi or Similar

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

• Full Board
• Hotel Bodhi or Hotel Namche
• 3,440 m./11,352 ft.

The first section is easy and smooth with the mesmerizing views of Thamsherku, Ama Dablam, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many more. The second part is downhill to Phunki Tanga on the riverside. Then ascend about 800 m. to Tengboche through the pine forest enjoying the scenic views. Pleasant overnight at the hotel.

Distance Cover- 11 km./6.85 miles

Trekking Duration- 5 hrs

Altitude Gain- 440 m.

Accommodation- Hotel Himalaya or Similar

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

• Full Board
• Hotel Tashi Delek or Hotel Himalaya
• 3,680 m./12,144 ft.

Tengboche is the best place to view Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku in the back. Tengboche monastery is another attraction for the tourist so you may join for pooja in the morning and descend through the Rhododendron forest. Facing always giant mountain range towards Chhukung valley. 

Distance Cover- 11 km./6.85 miles

Trekking Duration- 5 hrs.

Altitude Gain- 520 m.

Accommodation- Hotel Good Luck or Similar

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

• Full Board
• Hotel Good Luck or Dingboche Resort
• 4,400 m./14,520 ft.

This is another great day to acclimatize yourself, as you have various options to enjoy your day. The first option is exploring Chhuking Valley offering magnificent views of the mountains and surroundings including Mt. Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Island Peak. Chhuking is the last village and gateway of Island Peak. After lunch, you can hike up to Chhukung Ri as well.

The second option is hiking up to Nagarjuna Hill which is just above the Dingboche village. This could be a tough hike as it is steep up, but you will have a great chance to view Mt. Makalu which is another 8,000 m. peak and enjoy the best sunset view from the top. Both options offer a unique experience. It always depends on your physical fitness.

Distance Cover- 6 km/3.75 miles

Trekking Duration- 5 hrs.

Altitude Gain-330 m.

Accommodation- Good Luck

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

• Full Board
• Hotel Good Luck or Dingboche Resort
• 4,400 m./14,520 ft.

As we are walking in a high-altitude area, remember that you need to have proper high-altitude acclimation and stay hydrated. The trek gradually ascends towards the north face of Dingboche, crosses the river, and stops for the first break for hot tea/coffee at Dhukla. The path goes steep up to Lobuche. You visit Chorten, Mane Stone, and all the panoramic views of above eight thousand meters mountain. The last part is an easy and pleasant walk to Lobuche for an overnight stay.

Distance Cover- 10 km./6.25 miles

Trekking Duration- 6 hrs.

Altitude Gain-500 m.

Accommodation- Hotel Mother Earth or Similar

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

• Full Board
• Hotel Mother Earth or Hotel Oxigan
• 4,900 m./16,170 ft.

 You are on the lap of the Himalayan range. Gorak Shep is the initial base c3amp of Everest. Until the 1950s climber set their camp at this place. Optional 3 hrs./6 km hiked up to Everest base camp (5,360 m.) and back to lodge. Or hike to Kala Patthar for sunset.

Distance Cover-13 km./8 miles

Trekking Duration- 3 hrs.

Altitude Gain- 200 m.

Accommodation- Hotel Snow land or Similar

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

• Full Board
• Hotel Snowland or Hotel Himalaya
• 5,100 m. /16,830 ft.

Early morning start your trip to Kala Patthar for an amazing sunrise if you leave it on the previous day at the closest proximity of Lhotse and Mt. Everest and on the button, you will view the biggest Khumbu glacier. After breakfast trek to Pheriche for your comfort overnight.

Distance Cover- 15 km,/9.30 miles

Trekking Duration- 7 hrs.

Altitude Descend- 850 m.

Accommodation- Hotel Pumari or Similar

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

• Full Board
• Everest View Hotel or Hotel Pumori
• 4,250 m./14,025 ft.

Walking through the wide valley offers you great views of the Himalayas and takes your time to visit the giant Sherpa village and monastery along the way to Namche Bazar. You might see the Trans Himalayan Market in Namche Bazaar. 

Distance Cover- 17 km./10.55 miles

Trekking Duration- 6 hrs.

Altitude Descend- 810 m.

Accommodation-Hotel Bodhi or Similar

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

• Full Board
• Hotel Bodhi or Hotel Namche
• 3,440 m./11,352 ft.

Even though you are trekking back the same trails but a lot of different views and Sherpa village will keep your mind busy. Mostly we descend and gradually flat so, this is an easy day but longer.  Once you are at Lukla, you will have warm hospitality from the dedicated team of global adventure trekking for the farewell as it is your last night of the trek. 

Distance Cover- 18 km./11.20 miles

Trekking Duration- 6 hrs.

Altitude Descend- 600 m.

Accommodation- Khumbhu Resort or Similar

Meals- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 

• Full Board
• Hotel Nest or Khumbu Resort
• 2,840 m./9,372 ft.

Take a Mountain scenic flight over the Himalayas to Kathmandu. Arrival and transfer to Hotel. The trip will conclude here. You are open for your wellness day in Kathmandu. Evening, farewell dinner in a Nepali typical restaurant. Remember: if you are traveling to the Everest region in October and April/May, Then all the flight operates from Ramechap to Lukla and back.

Air Distance Cover- 138 km./85.75 miles

Travel Duration- 30 min.

Altitude Descend- 1490 m.

Accommodation- Hotel Buddha or Similar

• Breakfast+Dinner
• Hotel Buddha or Similar
• 1,350 m./4,428 ft.

After your lifetime of experience journey, we would extend our gratitude for the farewell for your safe travel with the private vehicle. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey to your next adventure chapter.

Distance Cover- 6 km.

Driving Duration- 30 min

Meals- Breakfast

• Breakfast
• No accommodation here