Everest Base Camp Trek - 20 Days

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Welcome Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Very warm greetings from the land of the Himalayas. Our representative will meet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport, waiting to help you find your hotel in Kathmandu. After getting a short refreshment, we will meet again to take a short drive to a typical Nepalese restaurant in the center of Kathmandu where you will have a welcome supper followed by a little briefing about the itinerary. Moreover, you'll be spending overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,265 ft)

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

We will begin our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley after a delicious breakfast. We visit the pilgrimage sites of the Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the world's biggest stupa Bouddhanath stupa, and the monkey temple Swyambhunath Stupa. We will also take a visit to the Kathmandu Durbar Square, unique architecture that must be explored while you visit Nepal. Following a lovely day, you will be meeting our fellow trekking staff who will be helping you with further information for your adventure trip. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,840m/9,318ft) & trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft) 3-4 hrs walk

Overnight

Phakding

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will take a picturesque flight of about 40 minutes from Kathmandu to Lukla on a tiny airstrip in the early morning. You will enjoy the sights of the world's scariest airport, Lukla Airport as your guide divides and sorts the weight of luggage that needs to be carried by porters. After that, we will begin our trek to Everest Base Camp by trekking from Lukla passing through several Sherpa villages and a few suspension bridges. We will spend the night at the Phakding, which is known for being a place with a substantial Sherpa population. We will only hike for 3 to 4 hours on the first day of the Everest climb to give you the time to get familiarized with walking. You may unwind and make the most of your remaining time by exploring the Sherpa settlement.

Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Namche Bazaar

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Following a traditional breakfast, we will continue our trek up the bank of Dudh Koshi, after crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before we reach the village of Monjo. Monjo serves as the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. As soon as we cross the border into the national park, we will slowly descend to the last town before the Namche Bazaar, Jorsalle. After spending some time strolling down the river, we eventually arrive at the Hilary suspension bridge. From here, we will ascend the large hill to Namche bazaar, where we will be spending the remaining few hours. Namche Bazaar is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region. We will be spending our night at Namche bazaar.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Overnight

Namche Bazaar

Meal

3 Meals

Accommodation

Tea House

This will be our first acclimatization day of the journey because we will need to spend a day getting used to the high altitude before climbing to the high height. You will have a full day of spare time where you can relax or visit Everest View Point hotel for a wonderful panoramic view or take a short hike to Thame village or enjoy the local market, anything as per your wish. If it's a Saturday, you may take advantage of Namche Bazaar's bustling and vibrant market because that's when most people go shopping, trade items, and ship them out. You can also take a visit to the Sherpa Museum where you can learn about Sherpa culture and the history of mountaineering and return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06: Trek from Namche to Khumjung (3,790m/12,434ft) 4-5 hrs walk

Overnight

Khumjung

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After spending enough time at Namche, we will take a short hike up to Syangboche airstrip passing through the Thamo village. We will take an easy walk enjoying the beautiful scenery of the delightful mountains till reaching Khumjung. Here, we can visit Khunde Hospital, which is run by Kiwi Founder Sir Edmund Hillary and is the biggest in the Khumbu region. You can also explore the surrounding areas like Hilary School and Monastery with Yeti scalps and enjoy the beauty with the Sherpa people. And you will be relaxing the rest of the night at Khumjung.

Day 07: Trek from Khumjung to Phortse (3,840m/12,598ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Phortse

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

On the seventh day of our trek, we will start walking down for half an hour and take a separate trail from the busy trail of Everest towards Phortse village which leads us to Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri. Phortse is considered a quiet touristic area. Despite being a tourist area, we can find some lodges beneath the towering majestic beautiful peak Ama Dablam, Mt Lhotse and Lhotse Shar towards the northeast, and more peaks all around you. Machharmo & Kyajo Ri peaks can be seen beautifully from this village. The place will offer the best Himalayan wildlife like Pheasant, Musk deer, and Thar that can be seen from your hotel windows.

Day 08: Trek from Phortse to Dingboche (4,410m/14,469 ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Dingboche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Our walk will start with the pleasant forested hills side, enjoying the wonderful mountain on the right side of us. We get to enjoy the magical view of the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse with a view of the eastern snow-capped mountains including the Island peak (Imjatse 6,189m), which is one of the most popular peaks among all trekking peaks in Nepal. Dingboche will lead us to Chukung and beyond the most challenging traverses towards the Makalu area and Hinko Valley via Sherpani cool 6100m and Amphu Laptsa pass 5780.

Day 09: Acclimatization day at Dingboche

Overnight

Dingboche

Meal

3 Meals

Accommodation

Tea House

We will be resting for the day for acclimatization at Dingboche. You can explore Dingboche or you can also take a hike to Chhukung(4730m) which is just 3-4 hours from Dingboche towards the east within the Imjatse valley. Even though the trek is gradual you will feel the thin air as the altitude gains slowly coming towards Chhukung. At Chhukung there is a lovely tree house from where you can enjoy the superb view of the snow-capped peaks and glaciers of Lhotse, Ama-Dablam, and Imja glacier. After a pleasant day in Chhukung valley, you can return to Dingboche for an overnight stay.

Day 10: Trek from Dingboche to Dzongla (4,620m/15,157ft) 3-4 hours walk

Overnight

Dzongla

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Our walk will be more smooth and slow from this stage as we begin our trek at the higher elevation. We will take a short hike to Duglha(4,620m/15,158ft) where we will stay for the night. We will walk relaxing and acclimatizing enjoying the stunning views of Tawachee and Cholastse(6,440m).

Day 11: Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (4,940m/16,207 ft) 2-3 hrs walk

Overnight

Lobuche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

2-3 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

On the 11th day, we will climb steadily to reach a ridge with a line of memorial cairns which was built in memory of Sherpas and other climbers who have died on various Everest expeditions over the last 50 years. From here you can get the spectacular view of Pumori(7,145m), Lingtren(6,697m), Khumbuste(6,623m), and across the border in Tibet, Changtse(7,550m) are also seen at the head of the valley. Though Everest is hidden behind the towering walls of Nuptse and Lhotse, the view of other mountains can be enjoyed. We will then follow the valley stream for an hour to reach Lobuje to stay our night there. We can also feel some altitude effects here.

Day 12: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) & hike to Kalapatthar (5,550m/18,208ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Gorakshep

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We go for a few hours on a winding and mountainous trail from Lobuche to Gorekshep. We proceed with our ascent to the peak of Kalapatthar after checking into the hotel in Gorekshep, the famous viewpoint. The greatest views of Mt. Everest, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam are seen from this little mountain, which will make you feel like you are touching it. Return to Gorekshep to spend the night.

Day 13: Trek from Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) to Gorekshep 4-5 hrs walk

Overnight

Gorekshep

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we will continue on our trip to the Khumbu Icefall and Everest Base Camp. The trail crosses stony dunes, moraines, and streams until we reach the base camp. During the peak expedition season, climbers take the Everest Base Camp Trek in the preparation for summiting Everest. You will have lots of time to wander around this magnificent base camp of Mt. Everest and its beautiful surroundings. We head back to Gorakshep in the evening to spend the night.

Day 14: Trek from Gorekshep to Pheriche (4,371m/14,340ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Pheriche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

You will be trekking up to Kalapathar early this morning for the breathtaking sunrise views of Everest and the surrounding mountains if you are interested. If your previous hike up to Kalapathar was hampered by poor weather, we will hike up to this hill this morning. We travel by foot to Pheriche for the night after breakfast.

Day 15: Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3,860m/12,664ft) 4-5 hrs walk

Overnight

Tyangboche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we will continue the descent, admiring the magnificent Himalayan range. We take the last trail to reach Tyangboche, which climbs steeply through a forest for 30 minutes. The enormous Tyangboche Monastery stands out for its stunning backdrop of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and other mountains, making it one of the most scenic destinations in the Himalayas. You'll have plenty of time to explore the area around the monastery before spending the night there.

Day 16:Trek from Tyangboche to Monjo (2680m/8,793ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Monjo

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, you will make the short trek to Phunkethanga, a quaint settlement with a few teahouses. After passing over the Dudh Koshi River suspension bridge, the trail begins a steep ascent to Sanasa, which continues to Namche Bazaar. The trail continues to drop until it reaches Monjo, where we can stay the night.

Day 17: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) 4-5 hrs walk

Overnight

Lukla

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

The journey on this day is relatively simple as there are just a few uphill and downhill sections which is a repeat of our first day's trek to Lukla. It will take us just around 4 to 5 hours to get back to Lukla. Your guide will confirm your flight for the morning once you've had a chance to rest. If you wish to, you can go for a walk. Spend the night at a hotel after having one more celebratory dinner with the trekkers.

Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

Flight

27 Minutes

Accommodation

Hotel

After your spectacular ascent of Everest, the day to leave Everest behind arrives. You'll return to Kathmandu by an early-morning flight, where our guide will pick you up and transport you to your hotel. After a long journey, you might have some time to relax, catch your breath, and rest in your hotel.

Day 19: Leisure at Kathmandu

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

In case of inclement weather in Lukla, it also serves as a backup day. You will enjoy a whole day of independence and relaxation on this wonderful day. You can also explore Thamel's central business district for your final day of shopping. In the evening, our representatives from Nepal Vision will be waiting to bid you goodbye with a final meal at a traditional Nepalese restaurant. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

Day 20: Departure from Kathmandu

Car

20 Minutes

Meal

Breakfast

You will be free for any leisure activities or last-minute shopping for presents for your family, friends, or relatives on this day. You can also start any further tours or activities you may have scheduled with us before your departure. If you are departing back from Nepal, you will be driven to the airport. Here, our adventure comes to an end. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!