Everest Base Camp Trekking - 14 Days

Welcome to Nepal! After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, a member of the Good Vibe Adventure team will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. You can rest at the hotel or walk around the nearby area to exchange currency, buy any last-minute trekking gear, or simply recover from your flight.

In the evening, you will meet your trekking guide for a short briefing. We will go through the itinerary, check your trekking equipment, answer any questions, and make sure everything is ready before your flight to Lukla. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

The day starts early with a transfer to the domestic terminal for your flight to Lukla. The 35-minute flight offers views of the Himalayan range before landing at Tenzing-Hillary Airport, one of the world's most well-known mountain airports. After arriving in Lukla, you will meet your porter, who will carry your main luggage throughout the trek.

The trail begins with a gentle walk through Lukla and passes a Kani (traditional gateway) before descending towards Cheplung. Along the way, you will pass Kyangma, with its monastery and school, walk through a community forest, and enjoy views of the Dudh Koshi River. After crossing a suspension bridge, the trail continues through Ghat, where you'll see Mani walls, chortens, prayer wheels, and small settlements before reaching Phakding.

Tonight, you will stay at a mountain teahouse in Phakding. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Today is one of the busiest days on the Everest Base Camp Trek. You will cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, walk through Tok Tok, Benkar, and Monjo, and enter Sagarmatha National Park, where your permits are checked before continuing further into the Khumbu region.

After crossing the Hillary Suspension Bridge, the trail climbs steadily towards Namche Bazaar. This is the longest uphill section of the day and the first climb where many trekkers begin to notice the higher altitude. If the weather is clear, you may catch your first distant view of Mount Everest before reaching Namche.

Namche Bazaar is the largest Sherpa town in the Everest region and the last place with most modern facilities before the higher villages. You'll spend the night here in a teahouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Today is an acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Spending another night at 3,440 m helps your body adjust before the trail climbs higher into the Everest region. A short walk is recommended instead of staying indoors all day.

Your guide will lead an acclimatization hike to places such as Everest View Hotel, Khumjung, or Thame before returning to Namche. The walk involves a gradual climb followed by a descent, which helps with altitude adjustment. On a clear day, you'll have views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse.

Back in Namche Bazaar, you can visit the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Centre to learn about Sherpa culture, Everest expeditions, and wildlife found in the national park. The town also has gear shops, pharmacies, banks, and a weekly market held on Friday evening and Saturday. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Leaving Namche Bazaar, you will walk beside the Dudh Koshi River before climbing towards Tengboche (3,860 m). The landscape changes throughout the day, and on clear weather you will be able to see Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Taboche Peak from different parts of the trail.

Tengboche is best known for Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Everest region. Inside, you will find traditional Buddhist paintings, prayer halls, statues of Buddha, musical instruments, and ceremonial robes used by the resident monks.

If you're lucky, you may witness a Buddhist prayer ceremony during your stay. Prayer ceremonies take place at scheduled times, so you may attend one in the evening or the next morning. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

The trail passes through Somare (4,020 m) and Orsho, two small settlements along the Everest Base Camp Trek. At Orsho, the trail splits with one route heading towards Pheriche while the other continues to Dingboche. After crossing a suspension bridge, the final uphill climb leads to Dingboche (4,410 m).

Although the walking distance is shorter than the previous day, the higher altitude makes the last climb into Dingboche more demanding. You'll notice fewer trees, wider valleys, and a more open landscape as you gain elevation in the Khumbu region.

Dingboche has several teahouses and is one of the main overnight stops before heading towards Lobuche. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Today is another acclimatization day before heading above 5,000 metres. Instead of taking a complete rest, you will make a short hike to a higher elevation and return to Dingboche for the night. This helps your body adjust to the altitude before continuing towards Lobuche.

One option is a hike to Chhukung (4,730 m), passing Bibre (4,570 m) along the way. Many trekkers continue to Chhukung Ri (5,550 m) for wider views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Taboche, and Makalu on a clear day. Another option is the climb to Nangkartshang Peak, which takes around 2 to 3 hours and is a popular acclimatization walk from Dingboche.

After returning to the village, you can relax at your teahouse or visit nearby Pheriche, where seasonal talks about altitude sickness are sometimes held during the trekking season. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

After breakfast, you will leave Dingboche and walk towards Thukla (Dughla) on a gradual trail. From here, the route climbs over the rocky moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Thukla Pass (Chupki Lhara), one of the most memorable sections of the Everest Base Camp Trek.

At the top of the pass, you will find stone memorials built in memory of climbers and Sherpas who lost their lives on Mount Everest. Among them are memorials dedicated to Scott Fischer and Babu Chiri Sherpa, one of Nepal's most respected Everest climbers.

Beyond the memorial site, the trail continues beside the Khumbu Glacier with views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, and the Mahalangur Himal before reaching Lobuche (4,910 m). Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Today, you will walk towards Gorakshep, the last village on the Everest Base Camp Trek. The trail passes rocky terrain and the edge of the Khumbu Glacier, where the higher altitude makes the walk slower than previous days. From Gorakshep, you will continue to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m).

The route to Everest Base Camp crosses glacial moraine, rocky paths, and uneven ground. During the spring climbing season, you may see colourful expedition tents at Base Camp. From here, you'll also have close-up views of Khumbutse, Nuptse, and Pumori, while Mount Everest itself remains hidden behind surrounding ridges.

After spending some time at Everest Base Camp, you will return to Gorakshep (5,164 m) for the night. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

The day starts before sunrise with an early hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m), the highest point of the Everest Base Camp Trek. The climb is short but steep, and the cold temperature combined with the high altitude makes it one of the most demanding parts of the trek.

From the top, you will get one of the best views of Mount Everest, along with Nuptse, Pumori, Lingtren, Changtse, and Khumbutse. As the sun rises, the surrounding peaks gradually light up, making Kala Patthar the most popular viewpoint in the Everest region.

After spending some time at the summit, you will descend to Gorakshep for breakfast before continuing through Lobuche and Thukla to Pangboche, where you'll stay overnight. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Leaving Pangboche, you will walk back through Tengboche before crossing the Dudh Koshi River on the way to Namche Bazaar. The trail passes rhododendron, juniper, and pine forests, with a mix of downhill and short uphill sections.

If the monastery is open, you may have another chance to visit Tengboche Monastery or observe a Buddhist prayer ceremony. Along the forest trail, keep an eye out for wildlife such as the Himalayan tahr, mountain goats, colourful pheasants, and, although rarely seen, the snow leopard.

The trail continues through Sansa before reaching Namche Bazaar, where you will stay overnight. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Today is the final day of trekking. You will retrace the trail through Monjo, Benkar, Phakding, and several suspension bridges before arriving back in Lukla. The route is mostly downhill, although there are a few short uphill sections before the trek ends.

After reaching Lukla, the rest of the day is free. Many trekkers use the time to rest, enjoy a hot shower, sort their trekking gear, or walk around the village before the flight back to Kathmandu the next morning.

In the evening, guides, porters, and trekkers often gather for a small farewell celebration to mark the end of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

An early morning flight brings you back from Lukla to Kathmandu. During peak trekking seasons, flights operate through Ramechhap. In that case, we will transfer you to Kathmandu by private vehicle.

Once you arrive, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace. You can explore the city, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax after the trek. If you need any help, our Good Vibe Adventure team is always available.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu. Breakfast is included.

Your Everest Base Camp Trek comes to an end today. Our representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport around three hours before your scheduled flight.

We hope you leave Nepal with great memories of the Everest region, the people you met, and the journey you completed. Have a safe flight, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Nepal in the future.