14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal with Kala Patthar

14 Days Duration

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The Everest Base Camp Trek is a 14-day Himalayan adventure through Nepal's spectacular Khumbu region to the base camp of Mount Everest. Starting with a scenic f...

Duration: 14 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Challenging · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Dingboche, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Island Peak, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, Pangboche, Gorakshep, Sagarmatha National Park, Monjo, Pheriche · Languages: English

Know before you go: Important Information Before Booking the Everest Base Camp TrekDifficulty & Fitness LevelChallenging high-altitude trek.Maximum altitude: 5,545 m (18,192 ft) at Kala Patthar.Good physical fitness and stamina are required.Altitude & AcclimatizationThe trek reaches high elevations, including Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.Acclimatization days are included at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.Proper acclimatization is important during the trek.Accommodation3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.Twin-sharing rooms are provided throughout the trek where available.Tea houses and lodges are used along the trekking route.Transportation & Lukla FlightsKathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flights are included.Depending on the season and air traffic, Lukla flights may operate from Kathmandu or Ramechhap (Manthali).Flights may be affected by weather and mountain conditions.Food & Drinking WaterBreakfast, lunch, and dinner are included during the trek.Welcome and farewell dinners are included in Kathmandu.Purified drinking water is provided using a filter or water purification tablets.Hot drinks and snacks are included.Travel InsuranceTravel insurance with helicopter evacuation coverage is required.Emergency evacuation and rescue costs are not included in the tour price.Trekking EquipmentPersonal trekking gear is not included.Sleeping bags and down jackets are available for rental at an additional cost.Connectivity & Personal ExpensesWi-Fi and phone charges are personal expenses.Laundry, bar bills, souvenirs, and other personal expenses are not included.Best Time to VisitSpring and Autumn are the recommended seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek.Group SizeGroup size ranges from 1-16 participants.Private departures are available on any date.Additional CostsNepal entry visa.International flights and departure tax.Personal trekking gear.Tips for guides, porters, and driver.Personal expenses and other items not mentioned under the included services.Itinerary FlexibilityThe itinerary may be affected by unforeseen circumstances such as illness, strikes, and weather delays.Lukla flight schedules may also be affected by weather and mountain conditions.; Difficulty & Fitness LevelChallenging high-altitude trek.Maximum altitude: 5,545 m (18,192 ft) at Kala Patthar.Good physical fitness and stamina are required.; Challenging high-altitude trek.; Maximum altitude: 5,545 m (18,192 ft) at Kala Patthar.; Good physical fitness and stamina are required.; Altitude & AcclimatizationThe trek reaches high elevations, including Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.Acclimatization days are included at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.Proper acclimatization is important during the trek.; The trek reaches high elevations, including Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.; Acclimatization days are included at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.; Proper acclimatization is important during the trek.; Accommodation3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.Twin-sharing rooms are provided throughout the trek where available.Tea houses and lodges are used along the trekking route.; 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.; Twin-sharing rooms are provided throughout the trek where available.; Tea houses and lodges are used along the trekking route.; Transportation & Lukla FlightsKathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flights are included.Depending on the season and air traffic, Lukla flights may operate from Kathmandu or Ramechhap (Manthali).Flights may be affected by weather and mountain conditions.; Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flights are included.; Depending on the season and air traffic, Lukla flights may operate from Kathmandu or Ramechhap (Manthali).; Flights may be affected by weather and mountain conditions.; Food & Drinking WaterBreakfast, lunch, and dinner are included during the trek.Welcome and farewell dinners are included in Kathmandu.Purified drinking water is provided using a filter or water purification tablets.Hot drinks and snacks are included.; Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included during the trek.; Welcome and farewell dinners are included in Kathmandu.; Purified drinking water is provided using a filter or water purification tablets.; Hot drinks and snacks are included.; Travel InsuranceTravel insurance with helicopter evacuation coverage is required.Emergency evacuation and rescue costs are not included in the tour price.; Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation coverage is required.; Emergency evacuation and rescue costs are not included in the tour price.; Trekking EquipmentPersonal trekking gear is not included.Sleeping bags and down jackets are available for rental at an additional cost.; Personal trekking gear is not included.; Sleeping bags and down jackets are available for rental at an additional cost.; Connectivity & Personal ExpensesWi-Fi and phone charges are personal expenses.Laundry, bar bills, souvenirs, and other personal expenses are not included.; Wi-Fi and phone charges are personal expenses.; Laundry, bar bills, souvenirs, and other personal expenses are not included.; Best Time to VisitSpring and Autumn are the recommended seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek.; Spring and Autumn are the recommended seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek.; Group SizeGroup size ranges from 1-16 participants.Private departures are available on any date.; Group size ranges from 1-16 participants.; Private departures are available on any date.; Additional CostsNepal entry visa.International flights and departure tax.Personal trekking gear.Tips for guides, porters, and driver.Personal expenses and other items not mentioned under the included services.; Nepal entry visa.; International flights and departure tax.; Personal trekking gear.; Tips for guides, porters, and driver.; Personal expenses and other items not mentioned under the included services.; Itinerary FlexibilityThe itinerary may be affected by unforeseen circumstances such as illness, strikes, and weather delays.Lukla flight schedules may also be affected by weather and mountain conditions.; The itinerary may be affected by unforeseen circumstances such as illness, strikes, and weather delays.; Lukla flight schedules may also be affected by weather and mountain conditions.

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What's Included

Accommodation3-star hotel in Kathmandu (twin-sharing, breakfast included) for 2 nightsTwin-sharing rooms throughout the trek (where available)
3-star hotel in Kathmandu (twin-sharing, breakfast included) for 2 nights
Twin-sharing rooms throughout the trek (where available)
TransportationAirport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicleKathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight ticketsPrivate ground transportation as per the itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets
Private ground transportation as per the itinerary
Meals & WaterAll meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)Welcome and farewell dinners in KathmanduPurified drinking water throughout the trek using a filter or water purification tabletsHot drinks and snacks
All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu
Purified drinking water throughout the trek using a filter or water purification tablets
Hot drinks and snacks
Guides & StaffExperienced, government-licensed, English-speaking trekking guidePorters (1 porter for 2 clients), including wages, meals, accommodation, insurance, and gearDaily oximeter monitoring above 3,000 m
Experienced, government-licensed, English-speaking trekking guide
Porters (1 porter for 2 clients), including wages, meals, accommodation, insurance, and gear
Daily oximeter monitoring above 3,000 m
Permits & PaperworkSagarmatha National Park Entry PermitKhumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality PermitTIMS cardAll required government taxes and service charges
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit
TIMS card
All required government taxes and service charges
Benefits & TakeawaysDuffel bag, T-shirt, and capComprehensive first aid kitAll applicable government and local taxes
Duffel bag, T-shirt, and cap
Comprehensive first aid kit
All applicable government and local taxes

Not Included

International flights and departure tax
Nepal entry visa (obtainable on arrival: USD 30/15 days, USD 50/30 days)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome/farewell dinners)
Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation coverage
Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag and down jacket rental available: USD 35 each)
Personal expenses: bar bills, laundry, WiFi, phone charges, souvenirs
Tips for guides, porters, and driver
Any costs from unforeseen circumstances (illness, strikes, weather delays)
Any items not mentioned under included services

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Welcome Dinner

A representative will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu upon your arrival in Nepal and transfer you to your hotel. You will have some free time to relax, eat, and freshen up. In the evening, you will meet for team introductions, trip orientation, and any general questions. Afterward, you will head out for a welcome dinner at a favorite local restaurant.
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Day 02

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

In the morning, depart from the hotel for Kathmandu Domestic Airport for an exciting and scenic 35-minute flight to Lukla, a Sherpa town where most treks and adventures begin and end around Everest and the high Khumbu region. From Lukla, a gradual walk begins with short descents and ascents along a winding trail past pleasant Sherpa farming villages enriched with Buddhist religion and culture, where you will encounter rows of Mani prayer monuments and large spinning prayer wheels. Your pleasant first day of walking ends on reaching Phakding, a moderate-sized village with many good lodges for an overnight stay near the glacial Dudh Kosi River. Trekking Distance: 8 kmTrekking Duration: 3 hrsSleeping Elevation: 2,650 m / 8,694 ftFly Time: 35 min
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Day 03

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Today's walk leads to the famous Namche Bazaar, with the altitude gradually increasing as the trek progresses. The morning walk follows the river, crossing it several times to reach Monjo village near the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. From here, the trail continues along the river valley and gorge through beautiful woodland of tall rhododendron, pine, and fir trees. After crossing the final high bridge, a few hours of climbing bring you to Namche Bazaar, with stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, and Kongde peaks. Namche Bazaar, at 3,440 m, is an ideal place for a rest day to acclimatize. It is the main town and village of the Khumbu, where the colorful and exciting Saturday market takes place once a week. Trekking Distance: 9 kmTrekking Duration: 6 hrs.Sleeping Elevation: 3,440 m / 11,286 ft
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Day 04

Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar

This is a rest day for acclimatization before heading to higher terrain. In the morning after breakfast, you have the option to hike to Everest View Hotel or walk above Namche, where you can enjoy superb landscape scenery with Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and a series of other high peaks. You can also visit the National Park Museum, which provides much information about the Khumbu region, Sherpa history and culture, flora and fauna, and details on mountaineering. Sleeping Elevation: 3,440 m / 11,286 ft
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Day 05

Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery

After enjoying your time at Namche, the morning walk leads along scenic and gradual trails overlooking Everest and other giant peaks. The route then descends to the Imjatse River at Phunki Tenga, a small place with a few lodges that is an ideal spot for a refreshing break or lunch stop. In the afternoon, the walk climbs uphill through enchanting alpine forest to reach the beautiful surroundings of Tengboche Monastery, which offers a grand panorama of mountains with Everest and Ama Dablam at close distance. Here, there is time to tour the monastery and witness monks and priests at prayer. Tengboche also hosts Mani-Rimdu, a colorful religious festival in which monks perform masked dances to ward off evil spirits. This takes place in October according to the Buddhist lunar calendar. Trekking Distance: 6.8 kmTrekking Duration: 5 hrs.Sleeping Elevation: 3,867 m / 12,687 ft
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Day 06

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

In the morning, enjoy superb views of the high peaks, including Everest, as the route descends through forested areas to a metal bridge. From here, a slow climb continues past Mani prayer walls to Pangboche village, the last permanent Sherpa village on the route to Everest Base Camp. From Pangboche, the walk continues into barren and arid country, where the tree line gives way to small bushes of juniper and dwarf rhododendron. The trail then climbs into a river gorge before opening into a wide glacial valley on reaching Dingboche, where many good lodges face views of Imjatse, also known as Island Peak, toward the east. Trekking Distance: 14 kmTrekking Duration: 6 hrs.Sleeping Elevation: 4,410 m / 14,468 ft.
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Day 07

Acclimatization Day in Dingboche

This is another important rest day for acclimatization as the elevation gets higher. Dingboche is a fine place for leisure hikes and walks around the area, and a climb up a nearby hill offers tremendous scenery of peaks, with Mt. Makalu on the eastern horizon. Enjoy a scenic excursion, with the afternoon free to catch up with your diary and relax while marveling at the views of Ama Dablam's north face and other giant mountains. Sleeping Elevation: 4,410 m / 14,468 ft.
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Day 08

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

From Dingboche, the walk climbs to a ridge marked with prayer flags and stupas, then continues on a gradual uphill trail with marvelous scenery to reach the small place of Thugla, where the Khumbu Glacier melts into a torrential river. This is a perfect place for a rest and lunch stop. In the afternoon, the walk leads to a steep climb up Thugla Hill, a place with memorials to unfortunate climbers who died on expeditions around the mountains of Khumbu and Everest. The walk continues for another few hours on a gradual ascent to Lobuche for the overnight stop, a place with several good lodges and views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks. Trekking Distance: 8 kmTrekking Duration: 5 hrs.Sleeping Elevation: 4,930 m / 16,174 ft.
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Day 09

Everest Base Camp Excursion and Overnight at Gorakshep

Today is a great walk toward the main highlight and final destination of Everest Base Camp. The morning walk follows an open, wide valley with a slow climb above the Khumbu Glacier, passing moraine dunes to reach Gorakshep, a place with a few lodges at the junction of the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar routes. Gorakshep served as the base camp for Everest expeditions from the early 1950s until the late 1970s, before the route shifted farther away to the present base camp. From Gorakshep, a few hours of walking over moraine and glacier bring you to your ultimate destination at Everest Base Camp, with sweeping views of giant peaks including Nuptse and Lo La, along with the notorious Khumbu Icefall and glacier. During the high mountaineering season, this place becomes active with climbers and crews, with many camps set on top of the moraine and glacier. After spending a grand time here, head back to Gorakshep for the highest overnight stop of the adventure, carrying fantastic memories of the day's walk to Everest Base Camp. Trekking Distance: 17 kmTrekking Duration: 6 hrs.Sleeping Elevation: 5,164 m / 16,942 ft
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Day 10

Kala Patthar Sunrise Hike and Descent to Pheriche

In the morning, climb to Kala Patthar at 5,545 m, the highest point of the trek, offering an incredible panorama of mountains with Everest at a stone's throw distance. After an amazing time on top, head back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue trekking downhill past Lobuche and Thugla. The walk then leads to the windy Pheriche Valley, where there are many good lodges and time for lunch before your overnight stop in Pheriche. Trekking Distance: 14.5 kmTrekking Duration: 6-7 hrs.Sleeping Elevation: 4,270 m / 14,009 ft
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Day 11

Descend from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

After leaving Pheriche, the walk leads downhill with a short climb and then a long descent to reach Pangboche village, with unique views of Ama Dablam at close distance. From Pangboche, the trail descends to cross a bridge over the Imjatse River and then climbs for about an hour to Tengboche Monastery within green vegetation and tree line. There is time here to relax and enjoy the scenic views before heading downhill to Phunki Tenga, followed by another hour of climbing to reach a small place at Kyanjinma on the route to Namche, a pleasant and peaceful spot facing views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and other ranges of peaks. Here, there are chances of spotting wildlife such as musk deer, herds of Himalayan thar, and the pheasant Danfe, the national bird of Nepal. After a refreshing stop with superb views of Everest and adjoining peaks, a pleasant walk leads you to Namche for the overnight stop. Trekking Distance: 19 kmTrekking Duration: 6-8 hrsSleeping Elevation: 3,440 m / 11,286 ft
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Day 12

Return Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

This is the last walking day of the adventure, following the same trail back to Lukla past Monjo, Phakding, and Ghat villages, crossing the Dudh Kosi several times. A final climb brings you to Lukla town for the last overnight stop in the high scenic Khumbu and Everest region. Trekking Distance: 18 kmTrekking Duration: 6 hrs
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Day 13

Fly Back to Kathmandu

In the morning, transfer to Lukla's Tenzing-Hillary Airport for a sweeping short flight to Kathmandu, with scenic views of mountains, green hills, farm fields, and pleasant villages and towns along the way. After landing at Kathmandu Airport, transfer back to your hotel, with a free afternoon to relax after your great and memorable Everest Base Camp trekking adventure.
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Day 14

Departure from Kathmandu

Your last day in Nepal comes after a wonderful experience and adventure on the Everest Base Camp Trek. According to your international flight schedule, transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your onward journey home or to your next destination.