The Everest Base Camp trek is the iconic trek of Everest Region, which leads to the foothills. The Everest trek is known as the legendary trek of the world. Over a 14-day trek, you walk with ancient Sherpa villages, monasteries and cross suspension bridges. The trek stands at your feet in the world's highest mountain on earth. It offers the warm hospitality of an unforgettable journey upto Kala Patthar.
Every walk of your trek has a gently fresh atmosphere of the iconic mountains, where your experience is full of enjoyment. The trek is more specialized because there is no need for any technical experience. With the help of a cost-effective guide, you spend 14 days on the Everest Base Camp Trek, in a very short time. After landing at
Tribhuvan International Airport, you will have to need to reach Thamel. The hub of trekking and tour agencies. There you can easily find people roaming around the streets. They ask you about your desired destination.
Do you need a trekking guide?
Yes, you need a license holder trekking guide.
Required trekking guide for trekking destinations
The Manaslu Circuit, Upper Mustang, Kanchenjunga, and Dolpo region are required. Except for those, you can do solo treks.
Estimated Cost
It begins from Appox.
$700; bargaining is compulsory for minimization of your cost.
Required Permits
The cost for a Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card per person $13-15 (nepali rupees: rs 2000)
Sagarmatha National Park Permit cost per person $22-24 (nepali rupees: rs 3000)
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit cost per person $13-15 (nepali rupees: rs 2000)
Where do I get those permits from?
TIMS and SNPP are obtained from Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, while KPLRMP is acquired from Lukla along trail paths.
Best Time to Go
Spring: March to May
Autumn: September to November
Day 1: Fly to Lukla (2,840m) to Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
- 30 to 35 minute scenic mountain flight
- 3 to 4 hours easy trek along the Dudh Koshi River
- Overnight at teahouse
Day 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
- 5 to 6 hours trek
- Cross suspension bridges including Hillary Bridge
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park
- First views of Mount Everest (weather permitting)
- Overnight in Namche
Day 3: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
- Short hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880m)
- Visit Sherpa Museum & local market
- Rest and adjust to altitude
Day 4: Namche to Tengboche (3,860m)
- 5 to 6 hours trek with mountain views
- Visit famous Tengboche Monastery
- Panoramic views of Everest, Ama Dablam & Lhotse
Day 5: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m)
- 5 to 6 hours trek
- Walk through Pangboche village
- Landscape becomes more alpine and open
Day 6: Acclimatization in Dingboche
- Optional hike to Nangkartshang Hill (5,083m)
- Amazing views of Makalu and surrounding peaks
- Rest and prepare for higher elevation
Day 7: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m)
- 5 to 6 hours trek
- Pass memorials of Everest climbers at Thukla
- Gradual climb to Lobuche
Day 8: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,164m) to Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
- 7 to 8 hours total trekking
- Reach Everest Base Camp
- Explore glacier area and take photos
- Overnight at Gorak Shep
Day 9: Hike Kala Patthar (5,545m) to Trek to Pheriche
- Early morning sunrise hike
- Best panoramic view of Mount Everest
- Descend to Pheriche
Day 10: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- 6 to 7 hours downhill trek
- Retrace trail through villages and forests
Day 11: Namche to Lukla
- 6 to 7 hours trek
- Final celebration dinner with trekking team
Day 12: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
- Morning scenic flight
- Transfer to hotel
- End of trek
