Everest Base Camp Trek – 13 Days

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Sign up for this Everest Base Camp Trek 13-day challenge trek to the worlds highest peak.
Group size: Minimum 2 pax Max-Altitude: 3,860 m/12664 ft
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: All meals during trek
Accommodation: Hotel/Mountain lodge
Fitness level: Moderate

Trip Introduction

The Everest Base Camp Trek – 13 Days is one of the world’s most iconic trekking adventures, leading you to the base of Mount Everest (8,848.86m) through the breathtaking landscapes of the Khumbu region. This unforgettable journey combines spectacular Himalayan scenery, traditional Sherpa culture, and thrilling high-altitude trekking.

Starting with a scenic flight to Lukla, the trail passes through famous villages such as Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche, offering incredible views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse along the way. The main highlight is reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364m), followed by an early morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) for stunning panoramic views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks.

Perfect for adventurous trekkers with good fitness, this 13-day trek offers an unforgettable Himalayan experience in the heart of the Everest region.

FIXED GROUP DEPARTURE DATES 2026/2027

AUTUMN 2026 DATES
SEPTEMBER 20
OCTOBER 16, 29
NOVEMBER 6, 29
DECEMBER 5

 

SPRING 2027 DATES
MARCH 15
APRIL 4, 18
MAY 1. 16

 

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,400 m 

Day 02: Fly to Lukla
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft.and Trek to Phakding - Altitude: 2610 m/8613 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. |  Meal: BLD

Day 03: Trek to Namche
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
Meal: BLD

Day 05: Trek to Tengboche
Altitude: 3860 m/ 12738 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 06: Trek to Dingboche
Altitude: 4,358 m | Trek: 5 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 07: Trek to Lobuche
Altitude: 4,910 m | Trek: 5 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 08: Trek to Everest Base Camp
Altitude: 5,365 m & descend to Gorak Shep - Altitude: 5,180 m | Trek: 8 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 09: Morning hike to Kala Patthar
Altitude: 5,555 m & descend to Pheriche - Altitude: 4,200 m | Trek: 7 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3,441 m | Trek: 7 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2,804 m | Trek:6 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu
Meal: BLD

Day 13: Transfer to the International Airport for your final departure
Meal: B

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu - Altitude: 1,400 m 
Our airport representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. He/she will escort you to the respective hotel in a private vehicle. Your prior trip meeting will be scheduled on the very day at the hotel before dinner. However, our airport representative will give you a brief idea about the second day’s schedule on your way to the hotel. During this meeting, we will introduce you to your leader/guide. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about your trek or anything that is related to your trip. To make you feel comfortable, we host a welcome dinner for you in a popular restaurant in the city where you can enjoy authentic Nepali meal along with cultural programs including ethnic dance and songs. And the night you will be spending at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Fly to Lukla - Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft.and Trek to Phakding - Altitude: 2610 m/8613 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. |  Meal: BLD
An early morning start takes us to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804 m). On arrival at the airport, the guide will brief you and introduce your porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding (2,610 m). After landing you’ll have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sort and load our trekking equipment. Then the trek begins by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where you’ll join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2,713 m). This walk is considered to be a short hike that will help you to acclimatize. After almost three to four hours of walk, you will reach Phakding. There are many beautiful monasteries to visit, a beautiful Lukla village and a breathtaking terrain to view. There are many resting places and lodges in Phakding and you will be staying in one of these lodges tonight. 

Day 03: Trek to Namche - Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
You’ll continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering the Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. You can find many good restaurants, hotels, lodges shops, money exchange, bakeries and teahouses as Namche is the biggest village along the whole Everest trail. Major attractions of this day are an amazing view of Mt. Kusum, Lhotse, Nuptse and the first Glimpse of Mt. Everest. You will stay in a guesthouse tonight.

Day 04: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar | Meal: BLD
The entire day will be spent in Namche so as to adjust with the thin air and the environment. Namche is an important acclimatizing spot. It is always advisable to remain active instead of sitting ideal during the day. Today, you will go for a short trek to Thame, an old Sherpa village, to celebrate and watch the Sherpa Tradition or you can visit the peripheral villages offering you a lot more to see and cherish. You can also visit the National Parks headquarter, monasteries or the museum. Evening time can be spent by roaming around the market areas. This night will also be spent in a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Trek to Tengboche - Altitude: 3860 m/ 12738 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
The trek for today will start shortly after breakfast.  Today you will follow the trails along the glacial water of Dudhkoshi up till the altitude of 3867m. On your way, you can enjoy the phenomenal view of the Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Enthralling Thamserku exists in the close vicinity of the trail along with the lush of the temperate vegetation including Rhododendron, Oak, Juniper etc. You might also get a glance of wild fauna like Himalayan Thar, Musk deer, Snow Leopard and different varieties of birds prevailing in that region.U pon reaching Tengboche; you can visit the famous Tengboche Monastery decorated with beautiful Sherpa art and beautiful wall hangings. You will stay overnight at a lodge in Tengboche.

Day 06: Trek to Dingboche - Altitude: 4,358 m | Trek: 5 hours | Meal: BLD
From Tengboche, the trail drops to Dingboche crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Your uphill trek continues, taking you to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. You will spend the night in the lounge tonight to avoid being affected by the altitude.

Day 07: Trek to Lobuche - Altitude: 4,910 m | Trek: 5 hours | Meal: BLD
Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. You will continue as heading to the village of Lobuche which is located at the foot of the giant Lobuche peak. Due to change in air density as the air density gets lower n lower and some of you may be facing breathing problem starting from this point. You will stay in a guesthouse tonight.

Day 08: Trek to Everest Base Camp- Altitude: 5,365 m & descend to Gorak Shep - Altitude: 5,180 m | Trek: 8 hours | Meal: BLD
This is a big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 m, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. During spring, there will likely be expedition teams about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. Soon after which you will return back to Gorak Shep for the night.

​​​Day 09: Morning hike to Kala Patthar - Altitude: 5,555 m & descend to Pheriche - Altitude: 4,200 m | Trek: 7 hours | Meal: BLD
This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of this whole trek. Most of the morning is spent climbing Kala Patthar, a small peak at 5,555 m. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama – Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8,848 m, towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the giants such as Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. After you make a quick descent to Gorak Shep and have hot breakfast, and then trek down to Pheriche for the night.

Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar - Altitude: 3,441 m | Trek: 7 hours | Meal: BLD
Following the same trail, leaving the mountains behind you, your descent takes you from Pheriche (4,200 m) to the town of Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) for the night.

Day 11: Trek to Lukla - Altitude: 2,804 m | Trek:6 hours | Meal: BLD
This is your last day of trekking as you return to Lukla where the trek began. You’ll enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trek mates. Today is the final day of this trek, so shortly after the breakfast we will head towards Lukla from where your trek began. The trail drops down to Dudhkoshi and then to Monjo. You will have our lunch at Phakding and then continue to walk till we reach Lukla. This evening can be spent with the team members roaming around the market or can have some quality time with ourselves enjoying achievement that you made during past few days. You will spend this night at Lukla.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu | Meal: B
On your flight back to Kathmandu as you leave Lukla, you can enjoy some last-minute glimpses of the mountains. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our airport representative will transfer you to your hotel from the airport. Since today is your last day in Kathmandu, we host a farewell dinner where you can give your feedback regarding the services that we provided during the entire trip.You will stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Transfer to the International Airport for your final departure | Meal: B
The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

Important Note

During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered, if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.

Included / Exclude

Cost Include 

Airport Pick-up and Drop-off service in a private tourist vehicle 
Twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist standard hotel along with breakfast 
Accommodation during the trek in Teahouse/Lodges 
All standard meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner), safe drinking water (use of water purifying tablets), seasonal fruits after dinner,  tea/coffee(3 times a day) 
Kathmandu –Lukla –Kathmandu flight tickets, domestic departure transfer, and airport tax 
Well experienced English speaking  trekking guides holding guide’s license (their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation) 
Porters (One porter for every 2 members) and his entire expenses(salary, food, accommodation equipment and insurance) 
All the necessary permits i.e.,(Sagarmatha National Park entrance permit) and Khumbu permit and all the paper works 
Down jackets and sleeping bags (upon request).Needs to be returned after trip completion. 
Company’s duffel bag(Upon request) and T-shirt(As a souvenir)
Trekking route map 
First Aid Kit(Carried by your trek guide) 
The arrangement of rescue helicopter service (Your travel insurance should cover this expense) 
Necessary  local and government taxes 
Cost Exclude

Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu.
Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers etc. 
Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.  
Extra porter if you require. 
Personal trekking equipment. 
Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation. 
Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
Any other extended trips and accommodation. 
Tips of a guide, porters and driver as a token of appreciation. 
Monument entrance fee for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in the “cost includes” list. 
Nepal arrival visa. 

Best time to travel

March to May, Mid September to Mid December

Physical Condition and requirement

The Everest Base Camp Trek – 13 Days is a moderate to challenging high-altitude trek that requires good physical fitness, mental determination, and proper preparation. While no technical climbing experience is needed, trekkers should be comfortable walking 5–7 hours daily on steep, rocky, and uneven mountain trails.

The trek reaches a maximum altitude of 5,545m at Kala Patthar, where the effects of high altitude can be physically demanding. Previous trekking or hiking experience is helpful but not mandatory. Anyone with a positive attitude, good stamina, and regular physical activity can successfully complete the trek with proper acclimatization.

To prepare for the trek, we recommend cardio exercises such as hiking, jogging, cycling, swimming, or stair climbing for several weeks before arrival. Strong leg endurance and overall fitness will greatly improve your trekking experience.

This trek is suitable for adventurous travelers who are physically fit, enjoy outdoor activities, and are ready for a rewarding Himalayan journey.

Additional info

Trekking in the Himalayan region goes through unexpected complication like natural and health challenges resulting changes in the itinerary for your own security reason, If such incident happens during the trek our professional Guide, Porters and leader take you to final point safely for evacuation so, please be friendly with your guide for more achievements and protection. Flights in the Himalayan region often get canceled even in the best season due to bad weather so we request our travelers to carry luggage for extra days.

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip but if you want, we can still customize the itinerary according to your wish and preferable time for the visit. Fell free to write to us or you can even give us a call if you would like to discuss any aspect regarding the trip.

Important notes

During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered, if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.


Source:www.treksplannernepal.com