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.
What to pack
Built for this route's terrain, altitude and number of days. Tick items off as you pack — without the right footwear or hard shell, a guide can refuse to take you up.
0 / 35 packed
Footwear and pack
Broken in before the trip — new boots are the most common cause of an abandoned day.
Clothing layers
Three layers, no cotton. Temperatures can swing 20 °C between valley and summit.
Technical equipment
Your guide office (Nepal Everest Base Camp Co.) rents most of this locally — ask when you confirm your dates.
Sun, health and altitude
Above 5,500 m you must be able to describe altitude symptoms to your guide in plain language.
Hut and overnight kit
Mountain huts supply blankets and pillows, never sheets.
Boots, crampons, ice axe and harness can usually be rented from Nepal Everest Base Camp Co. in Kathmandu, Nepal — confirm sizes when you agree your dates.
Traveller feedback
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€1,680
per person
Guide and porter, teahouse lodging, permits, domestic flights.
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