Itinerary
- Day 1
Lukla to Phakding
You'll fly into Lukla and start walking toward Phakding. This 3 to 4 hour trek takes you through the foothills where you begin getting used to the altitude. The path winds down from the airstrip through rhododendron forests and along the valley floor.
- Start point
- Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (World Himalayan Destination Pvt Ltd, 06:00 - 08:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Phakding
Landmarks Lukla Airport Phakding - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
From Phakding, you trek 6 hours up to Namche Bazaar, the main hub for the Everest region. The trail climbs steadily as you gain altitude, passing through small settlements and crossing suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
You'll spend this day in Namche Bazaar without hiking. It's a chance to let your body adjust to being at 11,286 feet (3,440m). Walk around the village, browse the shops selling trekking gear and souvenirs, or just relax at your lodging with tea and views of the surrounding peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche to Tyangboche to Debuche
After leaving Namche, you head toward Tyangboche for a 2 hour exploration that includes the famous monastery there. Then you continue trekking and eventually drop down to Debuche for the night, making this a 5 hour total trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tyangboche
- Exploring Tyangboche
- Trek to Debuche
Landmarks Tyangboche Monastery Debuche - Day 5
Debuche to Dingboche
The 4 to 5 hour walk from Debuche to Dingboche brings you higher into the mountains. The air gets thinner here as you're approaching the region's significant altitude, but the landscape opens up with more views of surrounding peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dingboche
Landmarks Dingboche - Day 6
Dingboche Acclimatization
Another rest day at Dingboche at 14,100 feet (4,300m). Your body needs time to adjust to the thin air before you push any higher. Take short walks around the village, rest at your tea house, or explore the surrounding area at a relaxed pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day
Landmarks Dingboche - Day 7
Dingboche to Labuche
You'll trek 5 hours from Dingboche to Labuche, continuing upward into the thin air zone. The trail gets rockier and more exposed as you approach the higher regions, and you're definitely feeling the altitude by now.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Labuche
Landmarks Labuche - Day 8
Labuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorekshep
An 8 hour trek brings you to Everest Base Camp at 17,598 feet (5,360m), the base point for climbing expeditions. After you've spent time at the camp, you'll descend to Gorekshep for the night since camping at base camp itself isn't comfortable for trekkers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Trek to Gorekshep
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Gorekshep - Day 9
Gorekshep to Kalapathar to Pheriche
You'll climb to Kalapathar at 18,192 feet (5,554m) for views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks, then spend 8 hours descending to Pheriche. The descent takes longer than climbing because it's harder on your knees and you need to take it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kalapathar
- Trek to Pheriche
Landmarks Kalapathar Pheriche - Day 10
Pheriche to Khumjung/Namche Bazaar
From Pheriche, you trek 5 hours down to either Khumjung or back to Namche Bazaar. You're losing altitude now, heading down to lower regions where the air feels thicker and breathing gets easier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Khumjung / Namche
Landmarks Khumjung Namche Bazaar - Day 11
Namche/Khumjung to Phakding
You'll trek 4 hours from Namche or Khumjung down to Phakding, continuing your descent toward the lower elevations. The trail retraces much of your upward journey but feels quite different going downhill.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Phakding
Landmarks Phakding - Day 12
Phakding to Lukla
The final 3 hours from Phakding takes you back down to Lukla. Once you arrive, you'll rest up since your flight out is the next day. This marks the end of your trekking portion of the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lukla
Landmarks Lukla Airport - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
You fly back to Kathmandu on a 45 minute flight, finishing up your Everest Base Camp trek. This concludes your high altitude adventure in the Himalayas.
- End point
- Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (World Himalayan Destination Pvt Ltd, 04:00 - 05:00)
Landmarks Lukla Airport Kathmandu
