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1. Mt Everest Base Camp Trek (Nepal)

Hikers walking near a glacier surrounded by snowy mountains and clouds.

Trek Overview

This popular trek leads you to the gateway of the world’s highest peak—Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha in Nepali, Chomolungma in Tibetan). Your adventure begins with a thrilling twin‑prop flight to Lukla, followed by a gradual ascent through rhododendron forests, across long suspension bridges, and through traditional Sherpa villages.


From the key Sherpa hub of Namche Bazaar, the trail continues toward Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, and visit Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual heart of the Khumbu region.


The return journey follows the same valley, with the option to ascend Kala Patthar—a renowned viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of Everest and neighbouring Himalayan giants.


(Everest’s North Base Camp, ~5,200 m, lies in Tibet, China, and is accessible by road.)

Key Information

  • Summit elevation: 8,849 m
  • Base camp altitude: 5,364 m
  • Highest trekking point: Kala Patthar look-out (5,545 m) 
  • Duration: 12-14 days
  • Difficulty rating: Moderate to hard
  • Best time to go: March-May and September-November
  • Starting point:  Lukla, Nepal
  • Total trekking distance (return): Approx. 130 km

Example 12-Day Itinerary (start/end Kathmandu, Nepal)

(Same as Lhotse Base Camp approach)


  • Day 1: Fly Kathmandu (1,400 m) to Lukla (2,860 m), trek to Phakding (2,610 m)
  • Day 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
  • Day 3: Acclimatization day - Namche Bazaar
  • Day 4: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860 m)
  • Day 5: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m)
  • Day 6: Acclimatization day - Dingboche
  • Day 7: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m)
  • Day  8: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,164 m) to Everest Base Camp / Lhotse Base Camp (5,364 m), return to  Gorak Shep
  • Day 9: Gorak Shep  -  side trip to Kala Patthar look-out (5,545 m), to Pheriche (4,371 m)
  • Day 10: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
  • Day 11: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860 m)
  • Day 12: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,400 m)

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