Embark on the ultimate adventure with the Everest Base Camp Trek. Witness breathtaking mountain panoramas, iconic trails, and the rich Sherpa culture.
Kathmandu – Lukla [2,860/9,383ft] – Phakding [2,610m/8,561ft]
Above the Himalaya Trekking - Private Day Tours - Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla that takes about 25 minutes and further trek to Phakding that takes about 3 – 4 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Phakding – Namche Bazaar [3,440m/11,286ft]
Namche Bazaar - Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar that takes about 3 – 4 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization is an important part of trekking. We acclimatize at Namche Bazaar on this day.
Namche Bazaar – Deboche [3,820m/12,53ft]
Tengboche Gompa - Trek from Namche Bazaar to Deboche that takes about 4 – 5 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Deboche – Dingboche [4,410m/14,469ft]
Dingboche - Trek from Deboche to Dingboche that takes about 5 – 6 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Dingboche – Lobuche [4,940m/16,207ft]
Lobuche - Trek from Dingboche to Duglha that takes about 3 – 4 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 09: Duglha – Lobuche [4,940m/16,207ft]
Lobuche – Gorakshep [5,170m/16,961ft] – Everest Base Camp [5,364m/17,594ft]
Gorak Shep - Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep, visit Everest Base Camp and get back to Gorakshep in the evening that takes about 6 - hours in total. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Gorakshep – Kalapatthar [5,643m/18,514ft] - Pheriche [4,371m/14,340ft]
Kala Patthar - Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar to enjoy views of Mount Everest and then further trek back to Pheriche that takes about 6 – 7 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Pheriche – Tengboche
Tengboche - Trek back from Pheriche to Tengboche that takes about 5 – 6 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Tengboche – Monjo [2,850m/9,350ft]
Monjo - Trek back from Tengboche to Monjo that takes about 5 – 6 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Monjo – Lukla
Lukla - The final day of trekking. Trek back from Monjo to Lukla that takes about 4 – 5 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Lukla – Kathmandu
Kathmandu - Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu.
- Experienced trekking guide with Wilderness First Aid training and porters provided, including their essentials.
- Complimentary Above the Himalaya duffel bag (on request).
- All necessary permits, office service charge, and government taxes included.
- Accommodation in teahouses/lodges during the trek.
- Group medical supplies and first aid kit available.
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers.
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) from the trek menu.
- Exclusive Above the Himalaya gifts (T-shirt/Pashmina shawl) and trekking certificates.
- Fees included for Sagarmatha National Park and TIMS card.
- Private transfers between airport and hotel.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot and cold showers.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned in Price Includes section.
- International Airfare/Airport tax, City tour Sightseeing entry fees.
- Any service in Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visa fee, you can get Nepal visa upon arrival at the Airport.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages and bar bills, camera battery charging.
- Personal trekking gears
- Tips for tour/ trekking staffs and driver
- Travel Insurance (Essential - Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ meters)
The Everest Base Camp Trek provides an intimate view of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest, which stands at 8,848 meters. For those who enjoy hiking, it’s one of the most thrilling places on the planet. The 16-day Everest Base Camp trek is renowned as one of the top treks globally, offering endless opportunities to wander the same Himalayan paths once taken by pioneers Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. This trek is the ultimate endurance test with awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountainscapes and offers a wide variety of extraordinary trek routes. It also presents a chance to witness legendary views of peaks, glaciers, and storied mountain trails. The Everest Base Camp hiking journey not only showcases the daily lives of renowned high-altitude mountaineers but also provides stunning mountain vistas and an insight into the culture of the Sherpa community.
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- Backpack (60 ltr -70 ltr) - with comfortable shoulder straps, frame, and backpack cover (line the bag with polythene)
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- Waterproof Trekking shoes with spare laces – recommended high ankle with good grips,
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- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
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- 2 synthetic /waterproof Track Pants
- 05: T-shirts - 3
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- Fleece jacket or pullover or Sweater also recommended
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- 1 Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
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- 1 Down Jacket or Gore-Tex Jacket heavy one
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- Thermal Inners.
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- Socks, Cotton 2/3 pairs, Woolen 2/3 pairs
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- 2 pair Lightweight gloves, in winter recommended, Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
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- Sun hat/Woolen cap, or scarf
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- Sun protection cream.
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- Underwear (6)
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- Hiking shorts (2)
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- Lip Balm/ cold cream.
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- Walking Stick – recommend having it minimum 1
- Personal necessary
- The following basic equipment checklists should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek, your packed trek bag should weigh no more than 33 pounds or 15 kg.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.