Best Time
March-May, September-November
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Teahouse / Lodge
Trek to the foot of Mount Everest through the heart of the Khumbu region.
Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a 14-day trip in Everest Region, rated challenging difficulty, reaching a maximum elevation of 5364m. The best time to do this trip is March-May, September-November. The package includes group sizes of 2-12 people, teahouse / lodge accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Everest Base Camp Trek - Key Facts
| Country |
Everest Region |
| Difficulty |
Challenging |
| Max Elevation |
5364m |
| Duration |
14 |
| Best Time |
March-May, September-November |
| Meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Accommodation |
Teahouse / Lodge |
| Group Size |
2-12 people |
Trek Overview
The classic 14-day trek to the foot of the world's highest mountain, following the historic Khumbu valley route through Sherpa villages, Namche Bazaar, and Tengboche Monastery to reach Everest Base Camp at 5,364 metres and the Kala Patthar viewpoint at 5,644 metres.
Why Is the Everest Base Camp Trek Worth It?
Few trekking journeys carry the reputation of Everest Base Camp, walking the same trail used by climbing expeditions since the 1950s, past Sherpa monasteries and glacial moraine, to stand at the foot of the world's highest peak.
Is the Everest Base Camp Trek Right for You?
This trek suits fit trekkers willing to commit two weeks and manage genuine altitude above 5,000 metres, with two dedicated acclimatisation days built into the itinerary at Namche and Dingboche.
What to Expect on the Everest Base Camp Trek
- Daily walks of 5 to 8 hours through the heart of Sherpa country
- Teahouse accommodation that becomes more basic above Dingboche
- A weather-dependent Lukla flight bookending the trip
- Sunrise views of Everest from Kala Patthar, the trek's defining moment
How Much Does the Everest Base Camp Trek Cost?
View Himalaya's EBC packages start from USD 1,290 per person for groups of 5 to 10, including Lukla flights, permits, guide, porter, accommodation, and trail meals. Contact View Himalaya for a current, itemized quote.
Related Treks
Trekkers seeking additional passes and lower crowds often extend this route into the Everest Three Passes trek, while those with less time can consider the Short Everest Trek or Everest Panorama Trek.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Trek briefing and equipment check in the evening.
Kathmandu
1,400m
Scenic mountain flight to Lukla, then an easy walk down to Phakding along the Dudh Koshi river.
Phakding
3-4 hrs
2,610m
6.2 km
Cross the Hillary Suspension Bridge and climb steadily into the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu.
Namche Bazaar
6-7 hrs
3,440m
10 km
Hike to the Everest View Hotel or Khumjung village for early Everest views and altitude adjustment.
Namche Bazaar
3,440m
Walk the ridge trail with Everest and Ama Dablam in view, arriving at Tengboche Monastery.
Tengboche
5-6 hrs
3,810m
9.2 km
Descend through rhododendron forest then climb into the drier, high-altitude Imja valley.
Dingboche
4-5 hrs
4,410m
9.1 km
Hike toward Nagarjun Hill for panoramic views and altitude adjustment.
Dingboche
4,410m
Walk beside the Khumbu Glacier moraine, passing memorials to climbers lost on Everest.
Lobuche
4-5 hrs
4,910m
7.9 km
Walk across the Khumbu Glacier to Base Camp itself, then return to Gorak Shep for the night.
Gorak Shep
7-8 hrs
5,364m
11 km
Pre-dawn climb to Kala Patthar for the definitive Everest sunrise view, then a long descent.
Pangboche
7-8 hrs
5,644m
15.8 km
Continue the descent back through Tengboche and Namche.
Namche Bazaar
7-8 hrs
3,440m
14 km
Final descent back to the Lukla airstrip.
Lukla
8-9 hrs
2,840m
13.5 km
Morning flight back to Kathmandu.
Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Kathmandu
What’s Included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Domestic flights
- Permits
- Guide and porter
- Teahouse accommodation
- All meals during trek
Excluded
- Airport transfers
- Domestic flights
- Permits
- Guide and porter
- Teahouse accommodation
- All meals during trek
Useful Info
Trekking poles, Sleeping bag, Down jacket
Hiking boots, Sleeping bag, Down jacket, Trekking poles, Water bottle, Sun hat
Add-ons
Standard, Private room upgrade
Reviews
Truly one of the highlights of our travels in Asia. Our guide went above and beyond to make sure everyone in the group was comfortable. The whole itinerary for the Everest Base Camp Trek was thoughtfully planned. Thank you to the whole View Himalaya team for making this happen.
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Sophie B. (Singapore)
Verified Trekker
A genuinely well organised and memorable trip. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we were safe every step of the way. The whole itinerary for the Everest Base Camp Trek was thoughtfully planned. Thank you to the whole View Himalaya team for making this happen.
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Kevin M. (Netherlands)
Verified Trekker
A genuinely well organised and memorable trip. Having such an experienced guide made a huge difference, especially at altitude. The whole itinerary for the Everest Base Camp Trek was thoughtfully planned. Highly recommend View Himalaya to anyone considering this trip.
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Alex P. (Canada)
Verified Trekker
Everything about this trip was handled professionally. The support crew were fantastic throughout, always checking in on us. The whole itinerary for the Everest Base Camp Trek was thoughtfully planned. Would recommend this to friends and family without any reservation.
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Emily K. (Ireland)
Verified Trekker