Everest Base Camp Trek offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience to trekkers and proves to be an iconic trip to the Himalayas. Everest Base Camp Trek is exactly the route that has been used by scores of famous mountaineers during their expedition adventure to the highest point on earth. Although this is quite a crowded trekking route, thousands of trekking aspirants want to be on this route to be at the base of Mt. Everest and experience the joy of seeing the highest mountain peak in the world along with other numbers of gigantic peaks.
Several suspension bridges, prayer flags, main walls, and monasteries, in addition to the magnificent mountains that come across the trail, add to your trek experience. A closer look at the Sherpa lifestyle... living in a higher Himalayan region with their distinct culture is an attraction to the trip.
The real thrill of the adventure begins with the flight to Lukla. The flight along the Himalayan peaks, crossing various dotted settlements, forests, and streams, is really adventurous. The overall experience of this trekking tour to the Everest base camp is inexpressible in mere words. It’s a simply wonderful feeling that stays with you for a lifetime.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging trek that requires a lot of physical and mental preparation. The average length of the trek is 17 days, and it involves hiking for up to 8 hours a day with a full backpack. The trail is steep and rugged, and at high altitudes, the air is thin and the climate harsh. It is important to be prepared for the physical demands of the trek and to have a realistic expectation of the conditions.
The most challenging part of the trek is the altitude. You will be trekking up to 5,545 meters (18,192 feet) to reach Everest Base Camp. At this altitude, the air is thin, and the temperatures can be extreme. Symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) such as headaches, nausea, and fatigue are common. It is important to take precautions such as drinking plenty of fluids and acclimatizing properly to avoid the effects of AMS.
The terrain of the trek is also difficult. The trail is steep and rugged, and navigating it can be challenging. Rocks and boulders line the trail, and the footing can be slippery. You will also be crossing several high passes where the terrain is even more difficult. It is important to have a good level of physical fitness and be prepared for the challenging terrain.
Everest base Camp Trek accommodation offers a range of lodging options for trekkers. Accommodations range from simple teahouses, the most common type of lodging along the trek, to luxury resorts in the Khumbu Valley. Teahouses are the most popular accommodation for trekkers and offer basic amenities such as beds, blankets, and a shared bathroom. Many of these teahouses also offer hot meals, snacks, and drinks. Lodging in luxury resorts can provide a higher level of comfort and amenities, such as private bathrooms, hot showers, and air conditioning.
Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging trek, and trekkers should be prepared to camp along the route. Camping on the trek provides a unique experience and allows trekkers to experience the beauty of the region. Trekkers can either bring their own camping gear or rent gear from our store. Camping is generally restricted to designated areas to protect the environment.
No matter what type of accommodation is chosen for the Everest Base Camp Trek, it is important for trekkers to be prepared for the cold temperatures and strong winds that can occur at high altitudes. Trekkers should bring warm clothing, a sleeping bag rated for cold weather, and a reliable light source such as a headlamp or flashlight. Trekkers should also bring plenty of water, snacks, and a first aid kit.
Hotel
L/D
After your flight lands at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you’ll be picked up by a team of Mountain Delight Tour representatives and a vehicle at the arrival terminal. The team will transfer you to your hotel stay in Thamel. After a warm arrival ceremony at the hotel you can either rest in your room or go for a walk around the tourist town. The lively town where your hotel is situated offers cuisines, shops, places of entertainment throughout the streets and its alleys. During the evening, our team will guide you towards our office for a briefing of the trip but if your flight lands late in the evening, it will be shifted for the next day.
Hotel
B/L/D
The Mountain Delight travel and guide team will join you for breakfast at the hotel. After you and the team completes the breakfast, we will head out on a day tour of Kathmandu. The day tour will be conducted with help of either a jeep or vehicle. You will be taken two popular UNESCO world heritage sites Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath Stupa. you will first arrive at Pashupatinath to see the temple complex of Lord Shiva revered by millions of Hindus Worldwide. You will see thousands of temples and visit the cremation grounds where hundreds of dead individuals are cremated on the banks of Pashupati. Afterwards, you will be taken to Bouddha, one of the largest stupa complexes in south Asia and world. Watch the devotees take a circular walk of the stupa, feed birds, offer prayers, and light butter lamps. Take a sky view of the Stupa during golden hours with a meal from the rooftop café here before heading back to your hotel. You can either go for a walk in the evening or buy trekking equipment before the trip starts tomorrow. Afterwards, you can rest in the hotel for the night.
3.5
Lodge
B/L/D
Your trekking journey begins with an early departure. Depending on the season and flight schedule, you will either drive to Kathmandu's domestic airport or head to Ramechhap airport, which is roughly five hours from the city. From there, you board a short mountain flight to Lukla. The flight takes between 15 and 30 minutes and gives you your first sweeping look at the Himalayan ranges, forested ridges, terraced slopes, and deep river valleys below. Landing at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla is a memorable experience on its own. The runway is short and sits at a sharp incline on the edge of the mountain, making it one of the most talked-about airstrips in the world.
On arrival in Lukla, you meet your trekking guide and porter team who will support you throughout the journey ahead. The trail today is a comfortable introduction to Everest region trekking. The path is mostly flat or gently downhill, which gives your legs and lungs a chance to settle into the rhythm of mountain walking. After about three and a half hours, you arrive in Phakding, a peaceful village sitting right on the banks of the Dudh Koshi River. The river here runs glacier-fed and crystal clear. Check into your teahouse, have dinner, and rest well for the bigger walk tomorrow.
5
Hotel
B/L/D
Today is a longer and more demanding day than yesterday, but the reward at the end is well worth the effort. The trail begins by following the bank of the Dudh Koshi River through a dense stretch of forest. Along the way, you cross a number of suspension bridges swaying above the river gorge below. After a lunch stop midway, the trail turns steep for the final two hours. The climb to Namche Bazaar is hard on the legs but every step brings a better view. Once you crest the hill and Namche Bazaar opens up in front of you, the effort feels entirely justified. This horseshoe-shaped bazaar town sits at 3,440 metres and is the commercial and cultural heart of the Khumbu region. It is the ancestral homeland of the Sherpa people, who migrated here from Tibet centuries ago and went on to become the most celebrated mountain guides in the world. Check into your hotel, walk the market lanes, and enjoy your first proper Khumbu evening.
1.5
Lodge
B/L/D
Today is a rest-and-acclimatise day, which means you are not resting at all. The body adjusts to altitude best when you hike higher during the day and return to sleep lower at night, so the morning begins with a walk up through Namche to the Sherpa Museum at the top of town. From the museum grounds and the nearby Sagarmatha National Park headquarters, the mountain panorama opens wide. You can see Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, Lhotse at 8,516 m, Ama Dablam at 6,812 m, Thamserku at 6,608 m, Kantenga at 6,782 m, Cho-Latse at 6,440 m, Taboche at 6,542 m, Kongde Peak at 6,187 m, and many more peaks stretching across the horizon.
If you have energy to spare, continue the climb up to Syangboche, the old airstrip, and then to the Everest View Hotel at 3,880 metres. This high-altitude hotel is the highest hotel in the world and is a good place to sit with a warm drink and stare at the mountains. On the way back down you can take a short detour to Khumjung village, the largest Sherpa settlement in the Everest region and home to the Hillary School built by Sir Edmund Hillary. Return to Namche in the afternoon and rest up for the trail ahead.
5-7
Lodge
B/L/D
The trail to Tengboche is a satisfying mix of terrain. The first couple of hours offer a beautiful ridge walk with open mountain views on both sides. You then drop steeply down to the river crossing at Phungi Tenga, which is a good place to stop for lunch. After lunch, the trail climbs steeply again for about two hours through dense forest before finally levelling off at Tengboche at 3,860 metres.
Tengboche is home to the Tengboche Monastery, the largest and most revered Buddhist monastery in the entire Khumbu region. The monastery was originally built in 1916 and draws monks from across the Himalayas to study Tibetan Buddhist tradition here. It is also the venue of the famous Mani Rimdu Festival, a three-day masked dance ceremony held in October or November according to the lunar calendar. The setting of the monastery, framed by Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Gokyo Ri, Kongde, Kantenga, and Tawache in every direction, is one of the finest mountain scenes in Nepal. Explore the monastery grounds in the late afternoon and stay overnight at a local lodge.
5
Lodge
B/L/D
The trail today moves through a beautiful stretch of high-altitude forest before descending to the Imja Khola, a glacially fed river that runs a vivid shade of turquoise through the valley. You cross the river and continue through Pangboche village at 3,900 m, one of the highest year-round inhabited villages in the Khumbu region and home to one of the oldest monasteries in the area. The walk is steady rather than strenuous and the peak views on this section are among the finest of the entire trek. The trail then climbs out of the forest zone and into the wide open upper valley, arriving at Dingboche at 4,410 metres. Dingboche is known locally as the summer valley because of the walled fields of potatoes and barley that the Sherpa community tends here during the warmer months. Settle into your lodge, drink plenty of water, and prepare your body for the altitude days ahead.
4
Lodge
B/L/D
Today is a rest and acclimatization day in Dingboche, with two great hiking options to help you adjust to the altitude. After breakfast, you can take a gentle walk to Chukung Valley, following the Imja River. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of Lhotse Shar, Ama Dablam, and Island Peak. Have lunch at Chukung before walking back to Dingboche in the afternoon. If you’re feeling strong, you can choose a steeper hike to Nangkartshang Peak (about 5,083 m). This climb is more challenging but offers amazing views of Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam. Return to Dingboche. Overnight at a local lodge.
4
Lodge
B/L/D
The trail gets noticeably harder from today. As the altitude rises above 4,500 metres and the landscape turns to open glacial terrain, breathing takes more effort than on the lower trail days. The path passes through open yak pastures and reaches Pheriche village, where the Himalayan Rescue Association's Trekkers Aid Post operates a clinic that provides altitude sickness consultation and treatment for trekkers on the route. It is worth a brief stop if you have any altitude concerns. The trail then climbs to Dhugla Pass, where a collection of stone cairns and prayer flags marks a memorial to the Sherpa guides, climbers, and trekkers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. It is a quiet and moving place to pause. From here the trail continues to the yak pastures of Lobuche at 4,910 metres, where you check into your lodge for the night.
7-9
Lodge
B/L/D
Today is the day the entire trek has been building toward. After breakfast you push along the moraine trail parallel to the Khumbu Glacier, the largest glacier in Nepal, with its twisted blue ice towers and rocky debris visible in full beside the path. You reach Gorakshep at 5,164 metres, stop for a warm meal, and then continue the final push to Everest Base Camp at 5,364 metres. The trail from Gorakshep winds through glacial moraine and over rocky terrain for about three hours before the base camp area opens up at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. If you are visiting during the spring climbing season from March to May, you will find the camp alive with the brightly coloured expedition tents of teams preparing for the summit of Everest. Stand at the base of the world's highest mountain, breathe the thin air, take it all in, and then begin the return walk to Gorakshep for your overnight stay.
6
Lodge
B/L/D
You wake before dawn and head immediately up the steep trail to Kalapatthar at 5,545 metres, the highest point of the entire trek. The climb from Gorakshep takes about two and a half hours in the dark and cold, and reaching the summit ridge as the sun breaks over the Himalayan peaks is one of the finest moments in Himalayan trekking. Kalapatthar gives a full 360-degree panoramic view that includes the complete south face of Everest, the Lhotse Face, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche East, and Pumori. Photograph everything, breathe it in, and then descend back to Gorakshep for a well-earned breakfast. From Gorakshep the trail heads back down through Dhugla, crosses a small stream, and follows the wide Pheriche valley to your overnight stop at Pheriche at 4,371 metres. It is a long and full day but one of the most memorable of the whole journey.
3.5
Lodge
B/L/D
Today is a shorter and more relaxed walking day after the intensity of the previous two days. The trail drops away from the main Everest Base Camp route and heads to Phortse, a traditional Sherpa village that sits off the main trekking corridor and sees far fewer visitors than the busy valley settlements. The village has a distinctly quieter and more authentic feel than Namche or Tengboche, and the local community life here is largely unchanged from what it has been for generations. Walk through the village, visit the local gompa, and enjoy a slower pace of the evening. Overnight in a local lodge.
5.5
Lodge
B/L/D
After breakfast, the trail makes its way to Namche Bazaar for a lunch stop. The descending trail through the forest and suspension bridges is steeper and faster on the way down than on the ascent days. After lunch in Namche, the trail continues steeply downhill to Monjo at 2,835 metres, the small settlement that marks the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park on the lower valley route. Check into your lodge in Monjo for the night.
4
Lodge
B/L/D
The last full trekking day follows the Dudh Koshi River downstream through the familiar landscape of the lower Khumbu. The trail passes through Phakding, where you spent your very first trekking night, and then climbs the final stretch to Lukla at 2,840 metres. Arriving back in Lukla marks the official end of the trekking portion of your Everest Base Camp journey. The team gathers for a farewell dinner, certificates are handed out, and the evening is a celebration of everything the group has covered together across the mountains. Stay your final mountain night in a local teahouse in Lukla.
Hotel
B/L/D
An early breakfast in Lukla precedes the walk down to Tenzing-Hillary Airport for the return flight. Depending on the season, the flight goes directly to Kathmandu or to Ramechhap. The 15 to 30-minute flight back over the ridgelines and valleys of the Khumbu gives you one final view of the Himalayan horizon before it recedes behind you. If your flight lands at Ramechhap, the drive back to Kathmandu takes around five hours through the rolling countryside of central Nepal. On arrival in Kathmandu, you transfer to your hotel, check in, and take the rest of the evening to decompress after two weeks in the mountains.
Hotel
B/L/D
Kathmandu has a history that stretches back centuries, and today you have a full day to explore some of the city's most fascinating corners. The morning begins in the old market district, walking through Asan Tole and Indrachowk, two of the oldest trading squares in the city where merchants sell spices, fabric, fresh produce, and religious offerings in the same open-air bazaars that have operated here for hundreds of years. New Road nearby offers a more modern shopping experience. The afternoon is spent at Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historic royal plaza at the heart of the old city, packed with temples, courtyards, and carved wooden palaces built by the Malla kings between the 12th and 18th centuries. The square is also home to the Kumari Bahal, the residence of the Kumari, the living goddess of Kathmandu. A sighting of the Kumari at her window is considered auspicious and is a genuinely rare cultural experience. Return to your hotel in the evening and prepare for tomorrow's departure.
Breakfast
The Mountain Delights team will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. It has been a privilege trekking with you in the shadow of the world's highest mountains. Safe travels home.
Alcoholic drinks, mineral water, cold drinks, and cigarettes
Personal travel insurance
Any expenses resulting from unforeseen circumstances
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (not compulsory but always appreciated)
Anything not specifically listed under inclusions
This list outlines the required things to bring during the trekking tours. There are various selections and brands that you can choose as per your interest. All required trekking equipments can be bought or even hired easily at a reasonable price in Kathmandu.
Daypack
Lower Body – Legs
(Please note our guide will also carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as well)
Although these are listed as optional, these can be of great assistance to people who may think of themselves and generally clumsy or with bad knees, ankles, etc, especially when going downhill
All garments should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture resistant plastic bags.
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Everest Base Camp Trek offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience to trekkers and proves to be an iconic trip to the Himalayas. Everest Base Camp Trek is exactly the route that has been used by scores of famous mountaineers during their expedition adventure to the highest point on earth. Although this is quite a crowded trekking route, thousands of trekking aspirants want to be on this route to be at the base of Mt. Everest and experience the joy of seeing the highest mountain peak in the world along with other numbers of gigantic peaks.
Several suspension bridges, prayer flags, main walls, and monasteries, in addition to the magnificent mountains that come across the trail, add to your trek experience. A closer look at the Sherpa lifestyle... living in a higher Himalayan region with their distinct culture is an attraction to the trip.
The real thrill of the adventure begins with the flight to Lukla. The flight along the Himalayan peaks, crossing various dotted settlements, forests, and streams, is really adventurous. The overall experience of this trekking tour to the Everest base camp is inexpressible in mere words. It’s a simply wonderful feeling that stays with you for a lifetime.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging trek that requires a lot of physical and mental preparation. The average length of the trek is 17 days, and it involves hiking for up to 8 hours a day with a full backpack. The trail is steep and rugged, and at high altitudes, the air is thin and the climate harsh. It is important to be prepared for the physical demands of the trek and to have a realistic expectation of the conditions.
The most challenging part of the trek is the altitude. You will be trekking up to 5,545 meters (18,192 feet) to reach Everest Base Camp. At this altitude, the air is thin, and the temperatures can be extreme. Symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) such as headaches, nausea, and fatigue are common. It is important to take precautions such as drinking plenty of fluids and acclimatizing properly to avoid the effects of AMS.
The terrain of the trek is also difficult. The trail is steep and rugged, and navigating it can be challenging. Rocks and boulders line the trail, and the footing can be slippery. You will also be crossing several high passes where the terrain is even more difficult. It is important to have a good level of physical fitness and be prepared for the challenging terrain.
Everest base Camp Trek accommodation offers a range of lodging options for trekkers. Accommodations range from simple teahouses, the most common type of lodging along the trek, to luxury resorts in the Khumbu Valley. Teahouses are the most popular accommodation for trekkers and offer basic amenities such as beds, blankets, and a shared bathroom. Many of these teahouses also offer hot meals, snacks, and drinks. Lodging in luxury resorts can provide a higher level of comfort and amenities, such as private bathrooms, hot showers, and air conditioning.
Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging trek, and trekkers should be prepared to camp along the route. Camping on the trek provides a unique experience and allows trekkers to experience the beauty of the region. Trekkers can either bring their own camping gear or rent gear from our store. Camping is generally restricted to designated areas to protect the environment.
No matter what type of accommodation is chosen for the Everest Base Camp Trek, it is important for trekkers to be prepared for the cold temperatures and strong winds that can occur at high altitudes. Trekkers should bring warm clothing, a sleeping bag rated for cold weather, and a reliable light source such as a headlamp or flashlight. Trekkers should also bring plenty of water, snacks, and a first aid kit.
After your flight lands at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you’ll be picked up by a team of Mountain Delight Tour representatives and a vehicle at the arrival terminal. The team will transfer you to your hotel stay in Thamel. After a warm arrival ceremony at the hotel you can either rest in your room or go for a walk around the tourist town. The lively town where your hotel is situated offers cuisines, shops, places of entertainment throughout the streets and its alleys. During the evening, our team will guide you towards our office for a briefing of the trip but if your flight lands late in the evening, it will be shifted for the next day.
The Mountain Delight travel and guide team will join you for breakfast at the hotel. After you and the team completes the breakfast, we will head out on a day tour of Kathmandu. The day tour will be conducted with help of either a jeep or vehicle. You will be taken two popular UNESCO world heritage sites Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath Stupa. you will first arrive at Pashupatinath to see the temple complex of Lord Shiva revered by millions of Hindus Worldwide. You will see thousands of temples and visit the cremation grounds where hundreds of dead individuals are cremated on the banks of Pashupati. Afterwards, you will be taken to Bouddha, one of the largest stupa complexes in south Asia and world. Watch the devotees take a circular walk of the stupa, feed birds, offer prayers, and light butter lamps. Take a sky view of the Stupa during golden hours with a meal from the rooftop café here before heading back to your hotel. You can either go for a walk in the evening or buy trekking equipment before the trip starts tomorrow. Afterwards, you can rest in the hotel for the night.
Your trekking journey begins with an early departure. Depending on the season and flight schedule, you will either drive to Kathmandu's domestic airport or head to Ramechhap airport, which is roughly five hours from the city. From there, you board a short mountain flight to Lukla. The flight takes between 15 and 30 minutes and gives you your first sweeping look at the Himalayan ranges, forested ridges, terraced slopes, and deep river valleys below. Landing at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla is a memorable experience on its own. The runway is short and sits at a sharp incline on the edge of the mountain, making it one of the most talked-about airstrips in the world.
On arrival in Lukla, you meet your trekking guide and porter team who will support you throughout the journey ahead. The trail today is a comfortable introduction to Everest region trekking. The path is mostly flat or gently downhill, which gives your legs and lungs a chance to settle into the rhythm of mountain walking. After about three and a half hours, you arrive in Phakding, a peaceful village sitting right on the banks of the Dudh Koshi River. The river here runs glacier-fed and crystal clear. Check into your teahouse, have dinner, and rest well for the bigger walk tomorrow.
Today is a longer and more demanding day than yesterday, but the reward at the end is well worth the effort. The trail begins by following the bank of the Dudh Koshi River through a dense stretch of forest. Along the way, you cross a number of suspension bridges swaying above the river gorge below. After a lunch stop midway, the trail turns steep for the final two hours. The climb to Namche Bazaar is hard on the legs but every step brings a better view. Once you crest the hill and Namche Bazaar opens up in front of you, the effort feels entirely justified. This horseshoe-shaped bazaar town sits at 3,440 metres and is the commercial and cultural heart of the Khumbu region. It is the ancestral homeland of the Sherpa people, who migrated here from Tibet centuries ago and went on to become the most celebrated mountain guides in the world. Check into your hotel, walk the market lanes, and enjoy your first proper Khumbu evening.
Today is a rest-and-acclimatise day, which means you are not resting at all. The body adjusts to altitude best when you hike higher during the day and return to sleep lower at night, so the morning begins with a walk up through Namche to the Sherpa Museum at the top of town. From the museum grounds and the nearby Sagarmatha National Park headquarters, the mountain panorama opens wide. You can see Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, Lhotse at 8,516 m, Ama Dablam at 6,812 m, Thamserku at 6,608 m, Kantenga at 6,782 m, Cho-Latse at 6,440 m, Taboche at 6,542 m, Kongde Peak at 6,187 m, and many more peaks stretching across the horizon.
If you have energy to spare, continue the climb up to Syangboche, the old airstrip, and then to the Everest View Hotel at 3,880 metres. This high-altitude hotel is the highest hotel in the world and is a good place to sit with a warm drink and stare at the mountains. On the way back down you can take a short detour to Khumjung village, the largest Sherpa settlement in the Everest region and home to the Hillary School built by Sir Edmund Hillary. Return to Namche in the afternoon and rest up for the trail ahead.
The trail to Tengboche is a satisfying mix of terrain. The first couple of hours offer a beautiful ridge walk with open mountain views on both sides. You then drop steeply down to the river crossing at Phungi Tenga, which is a good place to stop for lunch. After lunch, the trail climbs steeply again for about two hours through dense forest before finally levelling off at Tengboche at 3,860 metres.
Tengboche is home to the Tengboche Monastery, the largest and most revered Buddhist monastery in the entire Khumbu region. The monastery was originally built in 1916 and draws monks from across the Himalayas to study Tibetan Buddhist tradition here. It is also the venue of the famous Mani Rimdu Festival, a three-day masked dance ceremony held in October or November according to the lunar calendar. The setting of the monastery, framed by Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Gokyo Ri, Kongde, Kantenga, and Tawache in every direction, is one of the finest mountain scenes in Nepal. Explore the monastery grounds in the late afternoon and stay overnight at a local lodge.
The trail today moves through a beautiful stretch of high-altitude forest before descending to the Imja Khola, a glacially fed river that runs a vivid shade of turquoise through the valley. You cross the river and continue through Pangboche village at 3,900 m, one of the highest year-round inhabited villages in the Khumbu region and home to one of the oldest monasteries in the area. The walk is steady rather than strenuous and the peak views on this section are among the finest of the entire trek. The trail then climbs out of the forest zone and into the wide open upper valley, arriving at Dingboche at 4,410 metres. Dingboche is known locally as the summer valley because of the walled fields of potatoes and barley that the Sherpa community tends here during the warmer months. Settle into your lodge, drink plenty of water, and prepare your body for the altitude days ahead.
Today is a rest and acclimatization day in Dingboche, with two great hiking options to help you adjust to the altitude. After breakfast, you can take a gentle walk to Chukung Valley, following the Imja River. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of Lhotse Shar, Ama Dablam, and Island Peak. Have lunch at Chukung before walking back to Dingboche in the afternoon. If you’re feeling strong, you can choose a steeper hike to Nangkartshang Peak (about 5,083 m). This climb is more challenging but offers amazing views of Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam. Return to Dingboche. Overnight at a local lodge.
The trail gets noticeably harder from today. As the altitude rises above 4,500 metres and the landscape turns to open glacial terrain, breathing takes more effort than on the lower trail days. The path passes through open yak pastures and reaches Pheriche village, where the Himalayan Rescue Association's Trekkers Aid Post operates a clinic that provides altitude sickness consultation and treatment for trekkers on the route. It is worth a brief stop if you have any altitude concerns. The trail then climbs to Dhugla Pass, where a collection of stone cairns and prayer flags marks a memorial to the Sherpa guides, climbers, and trekkers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. It is a quiet and moving place to pause. From here the trail continues to the yak pastures of Lobuche at 4,910 metres, where you check into your lodge for the night.
Today is the day the entire trek has been building toward. After breakfast you push along the moraine trail parallel to the Khumbu Glacier, the largest glacier in Nepal, with its twisted blue ice towers and rocky debris visible in full beside the path. You reach Gorakshep at 5,164 metres, stop for a warm meal, and then continue the final push to Everest Base Camp at 5,364 metres. The trail from Gorakshep winds through glacial moraine and over rocky terrain for about three hours before the base camp area opens up at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. If you are visiting during the spring climbing season from March to May, you will find the camp alive with the brightly coloured expedition tents of teams preparing for the summit of Everest. Stand at the base of the world's highest mountain, breathe the thin air, take it all in, and then begin the return walk to Gorakshep for your overnight stay.
You wake before dawn and head immediately up the steep trail to Kalapatthar at 5,545 metres, the highest point of the entire trek. The climb from Gorakshep takes about two and a half hours in the dark and cold, and reaching the summit ridge as the sun breaks over the Himalayan peaks is one of the finest moments in Himalayan trekking. Kalapatthar gives a full 360-degree panoramic view that includes the complete south face of Everest, the Lhotse Face, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche East, and Pumori. Photograph everything, breathe it in, and then descend back to Gorakshep for a well-earned breakfast. From Gorakshep the trail heads back down through Dhugla, crosses a small stream, and follows the wide Pheriche valley to your overnight stop at Pheriche at 4,371 metres. It is a long and full day but one of the most memorable of the whole journey.
Today is a shorter and more relaxed walking day after the intensity of the previous two days. The trail drops away from the main Everest Base Camp route and heads to Phortse, a traditional Sherpa village that sits off the main trekking corridor and sees far fewer visitors than the busy valley settlements. The village has a distinctly quieter and more authentic feel than Namche or Tengboche, and the local community life here is largely unchanged from what it has been for generations. Walk through the village, visit the local gompa, and enjoy a slower pace of the evening. Overnight in a local lodge.
After breakfast, the trail makes its way to Namche Bazaar for a lunch stop. The descending trail through the forest and suspension bridges is steeper and faster on the way down than on the ascent days. After lunch in Namche, the trail continues steeply downhill to Monjo at 2,835 metres, the small settlement that marks the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park on the lower valley route. Check into your lodge in Monjo for the night.
The last full trekking day follows the Dudh Koshi River downstream through the familiar landscape of the lower Khumbu. The trail passes through Phakding, where you spent your very first trekking night, and then climbs the final stretch to Lukla at 2,840 metres. Arriving back in Lukla marks the official end of the trekking portion of your Everest Base Camp journey. The team gathers for a farewell dinner, certificates are handed out, and the evening is a celebration of everything the group has covered together across the mountains. Stay your final mountain night in a local teahouse in Lukla.
An early breakfast in Lukla precedes the walk down to Tenzing-Hillary Airport for the return flight. Depending on the season, the flight goes directly to Kathmandu or to Ramechhap. The 15 to 30-minute flight back over the ridgelines and valleys of the Khumbu gives you one final view of the Himalayan horizon before it recedes behind you. If your flight lands at Ramechhap, the drive back to Kathmandu takes around five hours through the rolling countryside of central Nepal. On arrival in Kathmandu, you transfer to your hotel, check in, and take the rest of the evening to decompress after two weeks in the mountains.
Kathmandu has a history that stretches back centuries, and today you have a full day to explore some of the city's most fascinating corners. The morning begins in the old market district, walking through Asan Tole and Indrachowk, two of the oldest trading squares in the city where merchants sell spices, fabric, fresh produce, and religious offerings in the same open-air bazaars that have operated here for hundreds of years. New Road nearby offers a more modern shopping experience. The afternoon is spent at Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historic royal plaza at the heart of the old city, packed with temples, courtyards, and carved wooden palaces built by the Malla kings between the 12th and 18th centuries. The square is also home to the Kumari Bahal, the residence of the Kumari, the living goddess of Kathmandu. A sighting of the Kumari at her window is considered auspicious and is a genuinely rare cultural experience. Return to your hotel in the evening and prepare for tomorrow's departure.
The Mountain Delights team will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. It has been a privilege trekking with you in the shadow of the world's highest mountains. Safe travels home.
Alcoholic drinks, mineral water, cold drinks, and cigarettes
Personal travel insurance
Any expenses resulting from unforeseen circumstances
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (not compulsory but always appreciated)
Anything not specifically listed under inclusions
This list outlines the required things to bring during the trekking tours. There are various selections and brands that you can choose as per your interest. All required trekking equipments can be bought or even hired easily at a reasonable price in Kathmandu.
Daypack
Lower Body – Legs
(Please note our guide will also carry the first aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as well)
Although these are listed as optional, these can be of great assistance to people who may think of themselves and generally clumsy or with bad knees, ankles, etc, especially when going downhill
All garments should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture resistant plastic bags.
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Edward C. WilliamsonGermanyOn 2023-03-03
Everest Base Camp Trek
I had the most amazing experience on my Everest Base Camp Trek with Mountain Delight. From the moment I arrived, I was taken care of by their amazing staff, who were always ready to help and answer any questions I had. The trek itself was spectacular, with lots of amazing views and experiences. I was so impressed with the level of professionalism and care that the guides, staff and porters provided. Every aspect of the trek was taken care of and I felt safe and secure at all times. I would highly recommend a trek with Mountain Delight and will definitely be using them for future treks. Five Stars!
Ursula Julie MonsenSwedenOn 2022-04-05
Dream in the Himalayas
I can totally recommend Mountain Delights Trekking and Expedition Company to give you a wonderful experience in the Himalayas. Excellent service, very well organized, giving you a personal touch. Thank you! Nameste 🙏
Astrid LinderStockholm, SwedenOn 2025-04-23
Everest Base Camp
Experience of EBC trek April 2025. The trek was organized in the best possible way. The team, led by Mingur Sherpa, did put all needed effort into supporting each one in the group so that we all reached the EBC. Alternative transports solutions were arranged when needed, such as helicopters when planes could not land in Lukla and horses when hurting knees needed a rest. A big thank you for the fantastic experience to Kamal and the team and on the track under the leadership of Mingur. You have made us richer.