Everest Base Camp

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: UK - Kathmandu

  Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 2pm where you’ll meet your guide and fellow travellers.

• Day 2: Phakding (2,610m)

  Take an early flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. After breakfast and a short safety briefing, begin trekking along the Dudh Kosi River to Phakding.

• Days 3-4: Namche Bazaar (3,810m)

  Trek to Namche Bazaar, where you’ll spend two nights acclimatising to the altitude. From Phakding, the trail climbs steadily up the valley through blue pine forest alongside the river. In spring, the route is especially beautiful with rhododendrons in bloom. You may even catch your first glimpse of Everest.

• Day 5: Phortse Gaon (3,810m)

  Continue to Phortse, a village many trekking groups bypass. Here you’ll gain insight into Sherpa life and culture in a quieter, more authentic setting.

• Days 6-7: Dingboche (4,410m)

  Climb above the treeline and trek to Dingboche. The village sits among small stone-walled fields in a wide valley. To help with acclimatisation, you’ll take morning hikes to viewpoints such as Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung.

• Day 8: Lobuche (4,910m)

  Head toward Lobuche, crossing the Khumbu Khola at Dughla before stopping for lunch near the terminal moraines of the Khumbu Glacier flowing from Everest. Follow the valley stream to reach your lodge at Lobuche in the afternoon.

• Day 9: Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp (5,140m)

  From Lobuche, follow the broad valley beside the Khumbu Glacier at a slow, steady pace due to the altitude. After crossing the rocky moraine near the Changri Nup Glacier, continue to Gorak Shep, then make the final push to the iconic Everest Base Camp.

• Day 10: Kala Pattar - Pheriche (4,240m)

  Start early to hike to Kala Pattar for unforgettable sunrise views of Everest. The climb is steep and challenging at altitude, but the panorama makes it worthwhile before you begin your descent.

• Day 11: Tengboche (3,860m)

  Descend through the small settlements of Orsho and Shomare before passing Lower Pangboche. Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery and the Sherpa Heritage Foundation museum before settling into your teahouse.

• Day 12: Chumo (2,860m)

  Continue descending through forests of juniper, rhododendron and fir. Cross the Dudh Kosi River and follow the trail toward Trashinga and Chumo.

• Day 13: Lukla (2,840m)

  Your final trekking day takes you back to Lukla via Benkar, passing through pine and rhododendron forest with views of Kusum Kangaru. Celebrate the completion of your trek with your crew.

• Days 14-15: Kathmandu

  Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu for your final night. Spend your last day with the group reflecting on the trek and celebrating your achievement.