Everest Base Camp Trek

You will land at the heart of this beautiful Himalayan country on this day. After landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our representative with your clear name on the board. The representative will assist you with your luggage and take you to your hotel, which you will book at the heart of the vibrant city. After checking in at your hotel, get some rest, and you can do some sightseeing at nearby highlights in the evening.

If you want to learn more about your Himalayan adventure, you can also visit our office to get more information about the trip. Radiant Treks will also host a youlcome dinner during the evening to celebrate your arrival and our partnership. You will also have the chance to socialize with your guide, trekking crew, and other members of the group at this dinner. Hotel transfer for an overnight stay.

On this day, Radiant Treks will oversee all the necessary aspects of the trip, including the required permits. So, on this day, you can freely explore some of the incredible cultural, historical, and religious sites located in the capital valley. If you haven’t finished the preparation for the trek yet, this will be the day to complete it. You can buy or rent trekking gear in Kathmandu if you have yet to complete your shopping. Similarly, check out the necessary supplies, snacks, and energy bars. Also, don’t forget to change enough cash into acceptable currencies for the trek.

It will be a tiring day after doing sightseeing around Kathmandu and making preparations for the trek. So, you are recommended to turn in for rest early on this day to get enough rest and feel refreshed for the big adventure starting tomorrow.

Maximum Altitude: 3445 m

Trek distance: 1-2 km

Trek duration: 3-4 hours

**Note: During the peak seasons, such as spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), due to traffic congestion, there are chances of flights being re-routed from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap. As the Manthali Airport is at a driving distance of 5 to 6 hours from Kathmandu, you can travel there the night before to take the morning flight. In another option, you will have to drive from Kathmandu at around 1:30 am to 2:30 am to take the morning flight**

Max Altitude: 2860 m

Flight duration: 40 minutes

Trek distance: 6.2 km

Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

Note: Direct flights from KTM-Lukla may not be available during the months of March, April, May and September, October November due to heavy air traffic. Lukla flights are diverted from Manthali Airport Ramechap. It will take 4-5 hrs to reach Manthali Airport from Kathmandu. Hence, we need to leave early in the morning, around 2 AM, to catch the morning flight from Ramechhap.

Your journey to the Everest Base Camp starts from the capital city, Kathmandu. With a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, you will enter the Everest Region. The 40 minutes Kathmandu-Lukla flight is a rollercoaster of amazement and mesmerizing beauty. The view from the flight is incomparable to any other flight in the country. Reaching Lukla you will need the local area entry permit so get your documents ready.

With the mesmerizing views of the mountains of the Everest region along with the beautiful landscapes and the valley itself will leave you awe-inspired and eager to continue the trek. You will reach Lukla after this eye-pleasing scenic flight after around 40 minutes. The trekking part of the Everest Base Camp Trek starts now.

From Lukla, you will be taking a trek to Phakding. It is a small settlement through the trail following the Dudh Koshi River. The trail from Lukla to Phakding takes around 4-5 hours. With great views of the mountains along with the glaciers and waterfalls. Following the river bed of Dudh Koshi River, you will finally reach Phakding. You shall spend the night in the small settlement of Phakding in a tea house.

Maximum Altitude: 3445 m

Trek distance: 9.4 km

Trek duration: 6-7 hours

Today, our Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary takes us for a long walk to Namche Bazaar, one of the most famous tourist destinations in the Everest Region. Leaving Phakding with a stomach full breakfast, we will head north.

Walking uphill from Phakding with great landscapes and exotic flora and fauna, you will walk alongside the Dudh Koshi riverside. On the way to Namche, you will have to cross many suspension bridges and come across many beautiful waterfalls.

After a short walk, you will reach a small village of Monjo which is also known as the gateway to Sagarmatha National Park. You will require the Sagarmatha National Park permit to go any further. The permit can be obtained at Monjo at the entrance with all the required documents.

After acquiring the Sagarmatha National Park Permit, you will cross one of the longest suspension bridges known as the Hillary suspension bridge and finally reach Namche Bazaar. You will stay overnight in a lodge or tea house in Namche Bazaar.

Maximum Altitude: 3445 m

Trek distance: 1-2 km

Trek duration: 3-4 hours

Day 3 of the 14 days Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary is very important for all trekkers. Today is acclimatization day which means you will not advance in your trek. Acclimatization means to let your body get acquainted with the changing altitude and adapt to the altitude. This may sound unnecessary but it is a very important part of the trek.

Namche Bazaar is popular for not only its diverse cultural marketplace but also as an important acclimatization point. This does not necessarily mean that you will have to sit at the lodge doing absolutely nothing. Acclimatization day is also an exploration day as you can’t come all the way to Namche and do nothing.

The marketplace is not the only thing Namche has to offer you. You can explore the museum in Namche with great cultural importance. Apart from the destinations, you can also try on the cultural dress of the locals and take pictures. This has become a major attraction in Namche.

If you are out of things to do in Namche Bazaar, why not take a short hike to a nearby viewpoint. Within an hour’s walk lies the famous historical airport of Syangboche. Syangboche airstrip, despite not being open for commercial operation, is crowded with tourists. It provides great views of the Himalayas.

With all these great adventurous and memorable activities, we will return to Namche and rest for more adventures tomorrow.

Maximum Altitude: 3975 m

Trek distance: 9.2 km

Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

With enough rest and food in our body, we shall leave Namche moving forward to our destination. From Namche, we shall advance to our next stop, Tengboche.

The trail along with the destination is rich in religion and culture. You will meet many Buddhist monasteries along the way including stupas, Chortens, and Gompas.

On the way to Tengboche, you will cross the Mong La Pass at the altitude of 3975 meters. The pass provides you with the best views of Mt. Ama Dablam and Lhotse as we descend to the Dudh Koshi.

You will reach Tengboche village after a 5-6 hours walk from Namche with an uphill climb from Dudh Koshi. The village is warped in the religious vibes of the monastery with prayer flags rustling in the winds. The Dawa Choling Gompa is one of the famous attractions of this village.

You will have to trek a while to reach the Gompa from the village but it is worth every minute.

The monastery provides the best panoramic view of the mountains like Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, etc.

After the majestic view of the mountains and the landscape along with the monastery visit, you will return to the Tengboche village and spend the night in a local teahouse.

Maximum Altitude: 4360 m

Trek distance: 9 km

Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

The route further from Tengboche is filled with alpine forests with many small villages on the way. As we leave Tengboche and head towards Dingboche, you can enjoy the exotic flora and fauna on the way. Mainly the Rhododendron forests make your trails much more vibrant and exciting.

With great views of the mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Taboche and Nuptse on the way, you will reach Pangboche after crossing the Imja Khola. As you reach Pangboche, you can visit the Pangboche Monastery which is a popular cultural attraction of the hike.

Soon, we will reach the Dingboche village which takes a total of 5-6 hours of trekking. The picturesque village with its unique landscape and lack of trees is an exciting sight to see. Also, you can see many animals grazing in these fields along with farming fields of Potato, Barley, and Buckwheat.

With great views of the mountains surrounding you, you will enjoy your dinner and spend the night in Dingboche.

Maximum Altitude:5083m

Trek distance: 5 km

Trek Duration: 3-4 hours

Apart from exploring the village and its people, you can also take a short hike to neighbor attractions like the Chukkung village or the Nagarjuna hill. Both destinations are very popular for sightseeing. They provide you with the best views of the neighboring mountains and the villages along with the farms and pastures. These views are breathtaking from the hilltop and the village.

As you reach above 5000 meters, there is a high chance of you getting altitude sickness so it is very important for you to take proper precautions. With acclimatization, you can explore the Dingboche village a little more to get to know their lifestyle and culture.

The short hike takes around 3-4 hours and is not very tiring. It helps to keep your body accustomed to the high altitude. You will return to Dingboche at the end of the day and spend the rest of the day doing your daily chores like laundry or get enough rest.

Maximum Altitude: 4950 m

Trek distance: 11 km

Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 7 of the Everest Base Camp Trek takes you to Lobuche. The trek to Lobuche from Dingboche starts off as a wider and brighter route but later gets narrower. The trek takes you through the beautiful routes with astonishing views of the mountains reaching the ultimate altitude of 4950 meters.

Walking past the first successful campsite of the Everest expedition, we will head towards the narrower path. Through the path, we can see the glorious Pumori peak and descend to a small stream.

Crossing the stream we make our ascent to Duglha, a small village. The trails through Duglha are covered in prayer flags leading us to Lobuche. On our way to Lobuche from Duglha, we will cross the Khumbu glacier terminal moraine.

This is a difficult steep moraine but the view of the snowy peaks from the moraine is breathtaking. Finally reaching Lobuche after the highs and lows, you can now enjoy the beautiful view of the Lobuche peak itself with other neighboring mountains as well.

Maximum Altitude: 5,364 m

Trek Distance: 15 km

Trek Duration: 6-7 hours

The big day has finally arrived. Today, you will explore the main highlight of this amazing Himalayan journey. During the first part, you will walk a short distance of 4 kilometers from Lobuche to reach Gorak Shep. The trail from Lobuche to Gorak Shep is filled with ups and downs and the trail gets rough and steep. However, this rough trail gives you the perfect view of the Khumbu Glaciers. Slow your pace for this walk to avoid altitude sickness.

Walking on the rocky trails for about 3-4 hours, you will finally reach Gorak Shep. Then, after resting here for a bit, you will push toward the Everest Base Camp, following the trail alongside the sheet of the glacier. Reaching the Base Camp at an altitude of 5,364 meters is not a small thing. Achieving this feat is admirable, and what is even more fascinating is the view of the mountains and the glaciers. You shall spend the night at Gorak Shep and prepare for our safe and exciting return.

Maximum Altitude: 5,644 m

Trek Distance: 9.6 km

Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

Kala Patthar is one of the most popular destinations in the Everest Base Camp trek. The viewpoint bestows the mesmerizing views of the glorious Mount Everest along with its neighboring mountains. So, you will explore it in the morning before moving along with the descending part of the journey. The hike to Kalapathar will take around an hour or a half, depending on the pace of the trekkers.

From the top of this viewpoint, you will be able to catch the magical views of Everest, Nutpse, Changtse, Lhotse, Kantega, Tabohce, and other surrounding peaks. Then, after the hike, you will return back to Gorak Shep for breakfast and slowly move along the descending path to reach Pheriche.

Maximum Altitude: 4371 m

Trek distance: 14.3 km

Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

On our way back, we will retrace our steps back to Namche Bazaar, where we stopped for acclimatization on our way up. This destination is a perfect spot for us to spend the night and further our journey the next day.

At Namche Bazaar, you can easily find many tea houses and lodges to stay in. The trail may be long but the downhill trek makes it seem quick and easy. Unlike the other trails, it is a busy trail with trekkers walking around. Also, the trail has a lot of diverse flora and fauna to offer you along with the captivating landscapes.

As we arrive in Namche, we can see the Sherpas in the marketplace busy with their work. The town is always pretty crowded and busy. We will spend the night here.

Maximum Altitude: 3440 m

Trek distance: 13.5 km

Trek Duration: 9-10 hours

Today marks the very last day of our actual trekking activity although you still have a day or two left of the trip. Our trek from Namche to Lukla will be the last trek in the area for Everest Base Camp trek. The Everest Base Camp Trek route takes you back to where you started from, Lukla from Namche Bazaar.

This is one of the longest treks you have had in the whole trek. Walking for around 9-10 hours today, you will return to Lukla from Namche Bazaar. The trail takes you through a steep climb followed by a steep downhill. The trek downhill on a steep trail is scarier so take your time and mind your footing.

The way back to Lukla is amazing because of the beautiful views of the mountains. The trail takes you through Monjo, Phakding, and finally reaching Lukla. It is a long way back but the surroundings make it worth every step.

Finally reaching Lukla, you can see the beautiful sacred Dudh Koshi River along with the suspension bridges you passed to reach there. The lively environment in Lukla will lift your spirits from the tiresome walk in a few minutes. We shall rest here for the night.

Maximum Altitude: 2860 m

Flight distance: 138 km

Flight Duration: 30 minutes

An early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu will help you relieve all your stress and fatigue from your trek. The trek where you walked around 5-6 hours a day on average will only leave good blissful memories as you get on the flight to Kathmandu from Lukla.

The scenic flight from Lukla will let you enjoy the beautiful views of the mountains, the landscapes, the streams, and the valleys from the comfort of your seat.

The scenic flight will cure you of your fatigue or any other stress. Also, the flight will get you to Kathmandu in a matter of 40 minutes. You will enjoy your breakfast in Kathmandu and spend the day resting or exploring the city.

After learning about exploration in the Himalayas and learning more about this beautifully diverse country, the time to bid farewell to it has come forth. So, on this, according to your flight schedules a representative of Radiant Treks will transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for your flight back home. Prepare to reach the airport at least 3 hours prior to your scheduled flight schedule, which is recommended. Thank you for taking part in this incredible Himalayan exploration with Radiant Treks. We hope to see you again soon. Have a safe flight.