16 days: Everest Base Camp trek with Kathmandu
The classic Everest Base Camp trek from Lukla, with two acclimatisation days, the Kala Patthar sunrise and buffer days for Lukla flights. For fit trekkers ready for altitude.
- Length
- 16 days
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Best time
- October to November and March to May
- Ideal for
- Solo travellers, Couples, Groups
- Places
- 2 stops
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive, check in and rest.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 2
Kathmandu and trek preparation
Boudhanath or Swayambhunath in the morning; gear check and trek briefing with your agency in the afternoon.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 3
EBC trek: fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Start of the published Everest Base Camp trek itinerary. In peak season Lukla flights leave from Ramechhap, 4–5 hours by road from Kathmandu.
Overnight: Phakding
Day 4
EBC trek: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo and climb to Namche.
Overnight: Namche Bazaar
Day 5
EBC trek: acclimatisation day in Namche
Climb high, sleep low: a walk up to the Everest View Hotel or Khumjung.
Overnight: Namche Bazaar
Day 6
EBC trek: Namche to Tengboche
The monastery at Tengboche faces Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Everest.
Overnight: Tengboche
Day 7
EBC trek: Tengboche to Dingboche
Overnight: Dingboche
Day 8
EBC trek: acclimatisation day in Dingboche
A hike up Nangkartshang above the village, then rest.
Overnight: Dingboche
Day 9
EBC trek: Dingboche to Lobuche
Overnight: Lobuche
Day 10
EBC trek: Lobuche to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp
Walk on to Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall and return to Gorak Shep.
Overnight: Gorak Shep
Day 11
EBC trek: Kala Patthar, descend to Pheriche
Sunrise on Kala Patthar for the closest view of Everest, then a long descent.
Overnight: Pheriche
Day 12
EBC trek: Pheriche to Namche
Overnight: Namche Bazaar
Day 13
EBC trek: Namche to Lukla
Overnight: Lukla
Day 14
Fly to Kathmandu
Morning flight, weather permitting.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 15
Buffer day
Kept free for Lukla flight delays. If not needed: Patan or Bhaktapur, or simply rest.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 16
Depart
Transfer for your onward flight.
Includes the Everest Base Camp Trek. Check the trek page for permits, safety and the current rules.
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- See the Everest Base Camp trek page for permits, altitude safety and the current rules.
- Never book your international flight for the day after Lukla: weather delays are common.
- Travel insurance must cover trekking to at least 6,000 m and helicopter evacuation.
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