Everest Base-Camp Trek

TID-161 / 14-day trip / Grade: T4

Overview

Everest Base Camp Trek

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging but rewarding hike to the base of Mount Everest. It involves a flight to Lukla, trekking through Sherpa villages and high-altitude terrain while acclimatizing, and reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft).

Everest is known for stunning mountain scenery and Sherpa culture, but requires good fitness and awareness of altitude sickness.. Expedition Hunt will guide you through this unforgettable experience to the base camp of the highest point on Earth.

Important Notes:

Best Time to Trek: March to May (spring) and September to November (autumn).
Difficulty Level: Moderate to challenging.

Day 1	Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Day 2	Fly to Lukla (2,860m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 3	Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 4	Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
Day 5	Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860m)
Day 6	Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m)
Day 7	Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
Day 8	Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m)
Day 9	Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) via Gorakshep (5,180m)
Day 10	Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) and Trek to Pheriche (4,280m)
Day 11	Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Day 12	Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 13	Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 14	Departure from Kathmandu

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Transfer to the hotel and briefing about the trek.
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,860m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610m)

Flight: 35 minutes.
Trek Distance: ~8 km | 3-4 hours.
Gradual descent through forests, crossing suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River.
Overnight: Tea house in Phakding.

Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

Trek Distance: ~11 km | 6-7 hours.
Pass Monjo and enter Sagarmatha National Park.
Cross high suspension bridges and ascend steeply to Namche.
Overnight: Tea house in Namche Bazaar.

Day 4: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar

Activities: Short hike to Syangboche (3,780m) or the Everest View Hotel for views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
Explore the Sherpa Culture Museum and local markets.
Overnight: Tea house in Namche.

Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860m)

Trek Distance: ~10 km | 5-6 hours.
Gradual trail with panoramic views of Everest, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.
Visit Tengboche Monastery, one of the largest in the Khumbu region.
Overnight: Tea house in Tengboche.

Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m)

Trek Distance: ~11 km | 5-6 hours.
Pass through rhododendron forests, cross Imja Khola, and ascend to Dingboche.
Overnight: Tea house in Dingboche.

Day 7: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche

Activities: Hike to Nagarjun Hill (5,100m) for stunning views of Makalu, Lhotse, and Island Peak.
Rest and prepare for higher altitudes.
Overnight: Tea house in Dingboche.

Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m)

Trek Distance: ~8 km | 5-6 hours.
Pass Thukla Pass and visit the memorial site for climbers.
Enjoy close views of Nuptse, Pumori, and other peaks.
Overnight: Tea house in Lobuche.

Day 9: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) via Gorakshep (5,180m)

Trek Distance: ~12 km round trip | 7-8 hours.
Follow the glacial moraine to Gorakshep for lunch, then hike to Everest Base Camp.
Enjoy the iconic base camp views.
Return to Gorakshep for overnight.
Overnight: Tea house in Gorakshep.

Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) and Trek to Pheriche (4,280m)

Trek Distance: ~12 km | 7-8 hours.
Early morning hike to Kala Patthar for the best panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.
Descend to Pheriche.
Overnight: Tea house in Pheriche.