Everest Base Camp hiking 12 days

11N/12 Days Everest Base Camp Once in a Lifetime Experience

Everest is more than a mountain; the journey to its base camp is more than just a trek. Along a route dubbed by some as "the steps to heaven," every bend in the trail provides another photo opportunity — beautiful forests, Sherpa villages, glacial moraines, and foothills. For active adventurers not afraid to break a sweat, our full trekking support staff will bring you close to local cultures before opening a window to the top of the world.

12-day Everest Base Camp Trek and Tour Highlights

•        Stunning mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
•        Experience the Sherpa culture and way of life in Sagarmatha National Park.
•        Visit Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest Base Camp trek.
•        Explore the old Tengboche Monastery and enjoy mesmerizing mountain views.
•        Visit Pangboche Monastery and Ama Dablam Base Camp.
•        Discover the trekker's paradise at Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp.

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Day 1 -Kathmandu/Lukla/Phakding-8km/4hrs/2620m

Catch the mountain flight to Lukla, enjoying stunning views of the Himalayas. Meet the Sherpas and begin the trek to Phakding.

Day 2 -Phakding/Namche Bazaar-12km/5hrs/3440m

Hike to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest Base Camp, and spend two nights acclimatizing for the trek.

Day 3 -Namche Bazaar

During today's acclimatization day, the group will hike up to Syangboche at 3860m. Weather permitting, you will be able to spend some time here and enjoy tea or coffee while viewing the mighty Himalayas and of course Everest Peak. Return to Namche where the remainder of the day is yours to rest as you please. Total time spent hiking today will be around 3-4 hours.

Day 4- Namche Bazaar to Tengboche-11km/6hrs/3680m

Set out on a 6–7 hr trek through woods and rhododendron forests before arriving in Tengboche.

Day 5 -Tengboche to Dingboche-11km/5hrs/4400m

Trek to Dingboche, crossing bridges and rivers with sweeping views of the Himalayan region. Spend 2 nights here to acclimatize.

Day 6 -Dingboche

Today is an acclimatization day. Opt to hike to Chhukung or Nagarzhang Peak.

Day 7 -Dingboche/Lobuche-10km/5hrs/4900m

Hike through alpine meadows and summer yak pastures towards the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche, which has spectacular views of Nuptse.

Day 8 -Everest Base Camp (Gorak Shep)-13km/6hrs/5310m

Today includes a challenging climb past the Khumbu Glacier, arriving in Nuptse. Cross the Changri Glacier to Gorakshep, and then enjoy the highlight of reaching Everest Base Camp.

Day 9 -Gorak Shep-Kala Pathar/Pheriche-15km/6hrs/4200m

Enjoy an early morning trek to Kala Pattar (5545m) for stunning sunrise views of Everest and surrounding vistas. Later, descend to Pheriche.

Day 10 -Pheriche/Namche Bazar-17km/7hrs/3440m

Descend through Pangboche, Tengboche, and reached Namche Bazar.

Day 11 -Namche/Lukla-20km/6hrs/2800m

Continue our descent, staying in the small village of Monjo or Phakding for lunch and continuing to Lukla. The final day of our trek takes us back to Lukla, where we have a chance to relax after the rigorous adventure we just undertook.

Day 12 -Lukla/Kathmandu

Catch the short flight back to Kathmandu, where the rest of the day is free for shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing in one of the many rooftop cafés.

The offer Cost includes the following services 

•                   International airport pick-up and drop-off services
•                   Airport pick up and drop off by private vehicle for domestic air strip
•                   11-night twin sharing Mountain accommodation including breakfast
•                   Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit.
•                   Kathmandu- Lukla-Kathmandu flight ticket with departure tax
•                   All meals while on the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
•                   An Experienced English-speaking Sherpa Guide with equipment.
•                   All the food and lodging and salary of Sherpa Guide
•                   Local Permits for Everest Base Camp Trekking
•                   TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
•                   Insurance of Nepalese Staff.
•                   Gov't tax and VAT,  & the services that are not mentioned in the included section are extra.

Cost does not include:

•                   Personal expenses, Tipping to the Guide and porter, an Emergency Fund for flight cancellation, Necessary equipment,
•                   Lunch and Dinner whilst KTM.
•                   Other meals and Hotel in Kathmandu as per itinerary
•                   Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled                      itinerary
•                   Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)