Everest Base Camp Trek

Your Sherpa guide meets you at Tribhuvan International Airport (1,320 m) and transfers you to your 3-star Kathmandu hotel. The afternoon is free for rest and jet lag recovery. Trek briefing and gear check with your guide in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

A licensed guide leads you through Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Swayambhunath — Buddhist and Hindu landmarks whose traditions you will encounter throughout the Khumbu. Final gear check and permit verification in the afternoon. Overnight in Kathmandu.

A 35-minute mountain flight lands at Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla (2,860 m) — one of the world’s most dramatic airstrip approaches. The trail descends through pine forest alongside the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding village (2,610 m), crossing your first suspension bridges past mani walls and prayer flags. Overnight in Phakding.

The trail climbs through the Sagarmatha National Park entrance checkpoint at Monjo, then rises steeply to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) — the main Sherpa market town and gateway to the Khumbu. You cross two famous suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi gorge, often sharing the trail with yak caravans. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

An acclimatization hike above Namche climbs to the Everest View Hotel (3,880 m) for your first clear sightline to Mt. Everest above the valley rim, alongside Ama Dablam and Lhotse. The afternoon is free to explore Namche’s bakeries, the Sherpa Culture Museum, and the busy Saturday market if timing aligns. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

The trail follows the eastern Khumbu Valley wall through pine and rhododendron forest, passing mani stones and chortens before descending to the Tengboche ridge. Tengboche Monastery (3,860 m) is the most important Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu, with Ama Dablam’s summit rising sharply directly behind it. Overnight in Tengboche.

Descend from Tengboche through silver birch forest to the river crossing at Deboche, then climb steadily across the Imja Khola to Dingboche (4,410 m) in the upper Imja Valley. The landscape opens into wide yak pastures and stone-walled fields as you move above the treeline. Overnight in Dingboche.

A mandatory acclimatization day at Dingboche (4,410 m). An optional fitness hike up Nagarjun Hill (5,100 m) offers panoramic views of Makalu, Lhotse South Face, and Island Peak. The afternoon is reserved for rest and hydration — essential preparation for the altitude ahead. Overnight in Dingboche.

The trail crosses the lateral moraine above Dingboche and climbs past the memorial stupas at Thokla Pass (4,620 m), erected in memory of expedition climbers who perished on Everest and surrounding peaks. The path continues across rocky moraine terrain to Lobuche (4,940 m) with direct views of the Lobuche peaks. Overnight in Lobuche.

Trek across the Khumbu Glacier moraine to Gorak Shep (5,164 m), the final teahouse stop before Base Camp. After lunch, continue on rocky glacial terrain to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) — directly below the Khumbu Icefall, where every Everest expedition begins its summit push. Return to Gorak Shep for the night. Overnight in Gorak Shep.

Pre-dawn start by headlamp to climb Kala Patthar (5,545 m / 18,192 ft) for sunrise directly over the summit of Mt. Everest. At this elevation the panorama encompasses Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam simultaneously. Descend to Pheriche (4,370 m) for a well-earned rest. Overnight in Pheriche.

A long but satisfying descent back through familiar Khumbu landmarks — Tengboche, Khumjung, and down the valley to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m). The altitude loss brings a noticeable improvement in breathing and energy within hours of descent. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Final descent alongside the Dudh Koshi River through pine forest back to Lukla (2,860 m), the valley growing greener and warmer as you lose altitude. Farewell dinner with your Sherpa guide and porter team marks the end of the trek. Overnight in Lukla.

Early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu — flights are weather-dependent, so keep your day flexible. Transfer to your Kathmandu hotel for rest, a hot shower, and last-minute shopping in Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward international departure. Your guide handles the drop-off and is on hand for any final questions.