Everest Base Camp

Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to the hotel and stay overnight.

Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu

You'll spend the night in a hotel in Kathmandu. Your dinner is included in the cost today. Spend the day resting, going for short walks, and drinking plenty of fluids.

Take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The small plane that takes you up is gives you the best views of the snowy peaks of Nepal. You'll disembark at Lukla airport, and the first trekking day begins! You'll descend towards Khumbu via Dudh Kosi River and Namche Bazar. Overnight in Phakding, in a tea-house.

Overnight in Phakding in a tea-house

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight.

Post breakfast, you'll start trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing the river on suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. From Jorsale, you'll enter Sagarmatha National Park, where you stop for lunch. After this, the trail begins to climb upwards, giving you a good challenge, but breathtaking views, all the way up to Namche Village. Namche is one of the biggest villages in the area, and is a sherpa trading hub for the whole Everest trail. Therefore, it's also known as the 'Gateway to Everest' Overnight at hotel.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar in a lodge/guesthouse

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight. Do remember to stock up on any last-minute essentials here.

You'll be spending the whole day at Namche today to make sure you're fully acclimatized. You'll climb up from Namche to the 'Everest View Hotel' via Syangboche Airport. Built by the Japanese management, this hotel offers wonderful panoramic view of Mt. Everest (8848m), Tawache, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam. After tea, you'll trek to the villages of Khumjung set below Khumbila, the rocky peak sacred to all Sherpas. In Khumjumg you can visit the Edmund Hillary hospital, school and monastery. After spending some time here, you return to Namche Bazaar. Stock up on any last minute essentials here. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar in a lodge/guesthouse

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight.

Begin the day with a descend to the river at Phunki Thangkha (3,250m), followed by a steep climb through the forest of Thyangboche at 3,867 m. There is a ban on hunting in this sacred region due to which the wildlife is unusually unafraid and there are chances of spotting musk deer in the area along with many Himalayan birds. Visit the famous monastery at Tengboche. Find incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-feet sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. You'll also attend a prayer ceremony in the monastery. Overnight at Tengboche.

Overnight in Dingboche

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight.

Post breakfast descend through a rhododendron forest followed by 1.5 hrs ascend to Pangboche-Somare (Lunch Place), Orsho and finally to Dingboche. Around 5-6 hours of trekking brings you very close to the Ama Dablam base. Overnight at Dingboche.

Overnight in Dingboche

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight.

Today is an acclimatisation day, and you'll be spending it doing some light trekking to keep your muscles from relaxing. You can choose to do the short hike to Chukkung peak or ImjaTse base camp or Lhotse Shar base camp. All of them begin from the Chukkung village, situated about 2 hours from Dingboche. Enjoy the view of surrounding peaks like Ama Dablam, Lhotse shar, Lhotse and Nuptse. Overnight at Dingboche.

Overnight in Lobuche

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight.

Post breakfast, you'll trek to Thokla or Dughla (4620m) from where the trail goes directly up to the Khumbu Glacier in an hour's walk, and there onwards to Lobuche, which takes about 4-5 hrs of trekking. Overnight at Lobuche.

Overnight in Gorakshep

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight.

A long day of adventure awaits you today. It starts with a difficult walk over the stony, loose terrain of Khumbu Glacier. From there, you'll move towards Gorakshep and later to Everest Base Camp (this will take around 3 hrs). From the base camp, the whole journey seems worth it. You'll see spectacular views of Khumbu Glacier, you'll meet mountaineers from around the world who have come to climb Everest, but best of all is the feeling that you've reached Everest Base Camp, one of the biggest goals on any adventurer's list. There's an incredible community feeling at the base camp, and it's going to be hard to leave, but you'll have to. You'll be trekking to reach Gorakshep before dark.

Overnight at Pheriche

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight.

The fun isn't over yet! Today you'll climb to Kala Patthar, which stands tall at 18,192 feet. The best views of Mount Everest are gained from the peak of Kala Patthar, and you'll begin early in the hope of getting a clear view. You'll return to Gorakshep after this, and proceed to Pheriche. Overnight at Pheriche.

Overnight at Tengboche

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight.

Post breakfast you'll walk to Pangboche-Tengboche, which should take you about four hours. Overnight at Tengboche.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar in a lodge/guesthouse

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight.

Today is a scenic, easy walk downhill. You'll walk through rhododendron forests, across the river, and then do the short climb to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Overnight at Lukla

You'll spend the night in a lodge or guesthouse tonight.

Post breakfast, you'll make an easy descent, ending with a short climb just before Lukla. Overnight at Lukla.

Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu

You'll spend the night in a hotel in Kathmandu. Your dinner is included in the cost today.

Today you'll take an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.

Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu

You'll spend the night in a hotel in Kathmandu. Your breakfast and dinner is included in the cost today.

Today is an extra day in Kathmandu. This day is meant to accommodate any delays due to weather or other reasons. If you're back in Kathmandu today, spend it celebrating your achievement with a relaxed exploration of the area around.

Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu

You'll spend the night in a hotel in Kathmandu. Your breakfast and dinner is included in the cost today.

Extra day at Kathmandu

Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu

You'll spend the night in a hotel in Kathmandu. Your breakfast and dinner is included in the cost today.

Depart from Kathmandu towards your next destination. The trip ends here.

Trip ends after breakfast

You'll spend the night in a hotel in Kathmandu. Your breakfast is included in the cost today.