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Everest Base Camp

Khumbu · Trek

The classic pilgrimage to the foot of the highest mountain on earth.

Duration
14 days
Difficulty
Hard
Max altitude
5,644 m
Best seasons
Spring, Autumn
Group size
Max 12
Region
Khumbu

Overview

The journey

The definitive Himalayan journey. From Lukla you climb through Sherpa country and swinging bridges to Namche, then past Tengboche monastery and the ice of Ama Dablam to Base Camp.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding

    2,610 m

    A dramatic mountain flight, then an easy first afternoon along the Dudh Koshi.

  2. 2

    Phakding to Namche Bazaar

    3,440 m

    Suspension bridges and the first glimpse of Everest as you climb to the Sherpa capital.

  3. 3

    Acclimatisation in Namche

    3,440 m

    A rest day with an acclimatisation hike to the Everest View Hotel.

  4. 5

    Tengboche Monastery

    3,860 m

    The spiritual heart of the Khumbu, framed by Ama Dablam.

  5. 8

    Lobuche

    4,940 m

    Past the memorials of Thukla to the edge of the Khumbu Glacier.

  6. 10

    Base Camp and Kala Patthar

    5,644 m

    Stand at Everest Base Camp, then climb Kala Patthar for the definitive Everest sunrise.

Gallery

Everest Base Camp trail
Ama Dablam at dawn
High Himalayan panorama

On this trek

Experiences along the way

Good to know

Frequently asked

You should be comfortable walking 5 to 7 hours on consecutive days. No technical climbing is involved, but the altitude makes fitness matter.

The itinerary builds in two dedicated acclimatisation days and follows a climb-high-sleep-low rhythm. Your guide carries a pulse oximeter and first-aid kit.

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