Park visitor centre
Walk to the centre above Namche for regional context and mountain views when conditions are suitable.
Khumbu · classic Himalayan trek
Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp should never be compressed into a generic itinerary. This planning framework includes two acclimatisation days and a weather buffer. We tailor the final programme to fitness, flight arrangements, guide support, and risk tolerance.
- Duration
- 14 days
- Travel style
- Lodge-based trek
- Effort
- Challenging
- Best window
- March–May · September–November
- High point
- Kala Patthar: about 5,545 m
Why this journey
A responsibly paced classic Khumbu trek with dedicated acclimatisation days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.
Prepared walkers with previous multi-day hiking experience who understand the demands of altitude, cold, and basic mountain accommodation.
- Two dedicated acclimatisation days
- Experienced local guide and porter options
- Clear planning for Lukla flight disruption
- A steady route through Sherpa communities and the upper Khumbu
Day by day
A realistic planning framework
The final programme is confirmed against dates, transport, traveller readiness, and current local conditions.
- Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
Airport transfer, equipment review, permit check, and a full trek briefing with the operations team.
- Day 2
Fly to Lukla · trek to Phakding
Take the mountain flight from Kathmandu or seasonally Ramechhap, then begin with a shorter walk to Phakding.
- Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Follow the Dudh Koshi valley, cross suspension bridges, and make the sustained climb into Namche.
- Day 4
Acclimatisation in Namche
Use a walk-high, sleep-low day for gradual adaptation, weather permitting. This is an active rest day, not a race.
- Day 5
Namche to Tengboche
Traverse above the valley before descending and climbing through forest toward Tengboche.
- Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Continue through Pangboche into a drier, higher-altitude landscape and settle in for two nights.
- Day 7
Acclimatisation in Dingboche
Take a controlled acclimatisation walk and return to rest. The guide monitors how the group is adapting.
- Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
Walk gradually past memorials toward Lobuche, keeping the afternoon deliberately light.
- Day 9
Everest Base Camp
Trek to Gorak Shep, continue to base camp when conditions and health allow, then return for the night.
- Day 10
Kala Patthar · descend to Pheriche
Make an optional early ascent for high-mountain views, then begin the important descent to a lower sleeping altitude.
- Day 11
Pheriche to Namche
Retrace the valley through villages and forest, with a welcome return to Namche’s facilities.
- Day 12
Namche to Lukla
Complete the final long walking day and stay near the airstrip for the planned morning flight.
- Day 13
Fly to Kathmandu
Return by the operating airport for the season. Keep plans flexible until the mountain flight is complete.
- Day 14
Weather buffer or departure
Retain a buffer before an international departure. If flights ran normally, use the day to rest or explore Kathmandu.
If your schedule allows
Worth adding around Everest Base Camp Trek
Have an extra half-day or day? Ask us whether one of these worthwhile additions can fit without making the main journey rushed. They are suggestions, not automatic package inclusions.
Khumjung, Khunde, or Thame
Your guide can select a measured acclimatisation walk through one of these Sherpa settlements.
Tengboche Monastery
Allow time for a respectful afternoon visit when the monastery schedule and trekking pace align.
Chhukung outing
Consider a controlled acclimatisation walk only when health, recovery, weather, and your guide support it.
Plan it realistically: These are guide-selected acclimatisation options, not bonus sights to complete at any cost. Headache, nausea, unusual fatigue, poor weather, or slow recovery always take priority.
Typical proposal
What can be included
- Licensed local trekking guide
- Trekking permits included in the final proposal
- Lodge accommodation on trek
- Porter support when selected
- Domestic flight coordination and airport transfers
- Pre-trek briefing and operational support
Budget separately
What is normally excluded
- International flights and Nepal visa fees
- Personal trekking equipment
- Travel and high-altitude evacuation insurance
- Extra costs caused by weather or flight disruption
- Tips, personal snacks, charging, showers, and Wi-Fi
Exact inclusions, exclusions, payment terms, cancellation conditions, and supplier rules are listed in your dated proposal.
Before you enquire
Questions worth asking
Can the Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary be changed?
Yes. The final pacing, hotel or lodge level, transport, guiding, and optional activities are adjusted around the traveller and current operating conditions.
Is the stated duration guaranteed?
No itinerary can override weather, health, road, trail, or flight conditions. We explain dependencies and recommend useful contingency before confirmation.
What insurance should I arrange?
Choose a policy that covers the destination, planned activities, maximum altitude where relevant, and emergency assistance. Read exclusions and insurer procedures carefully.
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