Khumbu Himalaya, Nepal
Everest Base Camp Trek
Route detail
About this route
The classic Khumbu trek with a Kathmandu-based agency: Namche, Tengboche, base camp and sunrise from Kala Patthar.
Daily activity
4–7 hr/day; Kala Patthar morning 5–6 hr.
Terrain
Teahouse trails, suspension bridges and high Himalayan moraine.
Best season
March to May; October to November
Your guide office
Nepal Everest Base Camp Co.
Based in Kathmandu, Nepal
What's included
Guide and porter, teahouse lodging, permits, domestic flights.
Not included
International flights, visa, tips, drinks.
Itinerary
- 1
Kathmandu to Lukla
Time: 5–6 hr
Mountain flight and the first walk to Phakding.
- 2
Namche Bazaar
Time: 4–5 hr
Suspension bridges and the climb to the Sherpa capital.
- 3
Acclimatisation
Time: 8–10 hr
Day hike to Khumjung and the Everest View lookout.
- 4
Tengboche
Time: 3–5 hr
Monastery, rhododendron forest and Ama Dablam ahead.
- 5
Dingboche & Lobuche
Time: 4–6 hr
Above the treeline along the Khumbu glacier.
- 6
Base Camp
Time: 3–4 hr
Gorak Shep and the walk onto the glacier to base camp.
- 7
Kala Patthar
Time: 4–5 hr
Dawn climb for the classic Everest view, then turn for home.
- 8
Return to Lukla
Time: 3–5 hr
Descent through the valley and the flight back to Kathmandu.
Questions about this route?
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€1,680
per person
Guide and porter, teahouse lodging, permits, domestic flights.
Next departure · Oct 12
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