14-day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with guide

Walk to the base of the world's tallest mountain

A 14-day trek from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp combines a domestic flight to Lukla, ten days of walking through the Khumbu region, and nights in teahouse lodges. The itinerary includes acclimatization stops at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, a day hike to Kalapathar for views of Mount Everest's summit, and a return flight to Kathmandu. A government-licensed mountain guide leads the trek in English. All meals, accommodation, park permits, and airport transfers are included. Sleeping bag, down jacket and duffel bag are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and hotel check-in in Kathmandu

• Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport
• Meet Nepal High Trek representative
• Transfer to hotel
• Enjoy dinner and trek briefing

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Kathmandu Domestic Airport
• Fly to Lukla
• Meet porters and crew
• Trek to Phakding
• Optional side trip to monastery

Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

• Trek crossing suspension bridges
• View Mt. Thamserku
• Walk through Sagarmatha National Park
• Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar

Day 4: Acclimatization and exploration at Namche Bazaar

• Explore Namche Bazaar facilities
• Visit Sherpa community areas

Day 5: Trek from Namche to Tyangboche or Debuche

• Trek with views of Everest and other peaks
• Visit monasteries and stupas
• Stay overnight at Tengboche lodges

Day 6: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche

• Visit Tengboche monastery
• Trek to Dingboche
• Stay overnight at Dingboche

Day 7: Acclimatization hike to Chhukung Valley

• Hike to Chhukung Valley
• Enjoy views of Lhotse
• Return to Dingboche

Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

• Trek along Khumbu Glacier moraine
• Pass climbers' memorials
• Stay overnight at Lobuche guesthouse

Day 9: Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp

• Trek to Gorak Shep
• Visit Everest Base Camp
• Return to Gorak Shep

Day 10: Hike to Kalapathar and trek to Pangboche

• Ascend to Kalapathar
• Enjoy panoramic mountain views
• Trek down to Pangboche via Pheriche

Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

• Trek down to Orsho
• Explore Pangboche monastery
• Arrive at Namche Bazaar
• Stay overnight at guesthouse

Day 12: Trek from Namche to Lukla

• Trek back to Lukla
• Explore Lukla valley
• Stay overnight at guesthouse

Day 13: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

• Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
• Visit Kathmandu sights
• Stay overnight in Kathmandu

Day 14: Final departure from Kathmandu

• Pack luggage
• Reach Tribhuwan International Airport
• Attend farewell program
• Catch flight home

The experience

The trek starts in Kathmandu with a morning flight to Lukla, a 30-minute flight over the Himalayas that lands at Tenzing-Hillary Airport. From there you walk downhill to Phakding for the first night: a short day designed to begin acclimatization. The route follows suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River and climbs through Sagarmatha National Park, passing views of Mount Thamserku and other peaks along the way.

Namche Bazaar sits at 3,440 meters and serves as the main acclimatization point. You spend a full day exploring the Sherpa town, which has ATMs, internet cafes, restaurants and a monastery, giving your body time to adjust before climbing higher. From there the trek continues through Tyangboche and Dingboche, each stop higher than the last. At Dingboche you take another acclimatization day with a short hike into Chhukung Valley, returning by evening. The path then follows the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier, passing stone memorials for climbers who have died on nearby peaks.

The final push goes from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp itself at 5,365 meters, then back down the same day. The next morning you climb Kalapathar at 5,545 meters for sunrise views of Mount Everest's summit piercing the clouds. The descent takes you through Pheriche and Pangboche (home to a monastery said to hold the scalp and bones of the Yeti) before returning to Namche and then down to Lukla. A 35-minute flight brings you back to Kathmandu, where you spend the final night before your international departure.

What’s included

• Round-trip flights between Kathmandu and Lukla.
• 11 nights in teahouse lodges with twin beds.
• government-licensed English-speaking mountain guide for the full trek.
• all meals during the trek (12 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 11 dinners).
• Sagarmatha National Park permit and Khumbu entrance fee.
• airport pickup and drop-off for both domestic and international flights.
• sleeping bag, down jacket and duffel bag.
• three cups of hot tea daily on the trail.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:15

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (15 to 80 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nepal High Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English throughout, so you can follow the commentary and ask questions as you walk. The 14-day schedule builds in acclimatization days at Namche and Dingboche, making it suited to trekkers with solid fitness who want time to adjust to altitude rather than a faster push to the base camp.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the 14-day trek cost?

Both flights between Kathmandu and Lukla, 11 nights in teahouse lodges, all meals (12 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 11 dinners), a government-licensed mountain guide speaking English, Sagarmatha National Park permit and Khumbu entrance fee, airport pickup and drop-off, sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, and three cups of hot tea daily during the trek are included.

How high does the trek go?

Everest Base Camp sits at 5,365 meters. The highest point you reach is Kalapathar at 5,545 meters, climbed on day ten for sunrise views of Mount Everest's summit. Acclimatization stops at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) and Dingboche (4,360 m) break up the ascent.

What's the walking like day to day?

Most days involve 4 to 8 hours of walking, with the longest days being the trek to Gorak Shep and the visit to Everest Base Camp (8 hours total), and the climb to Kalapathar and descent to Pangboche (8 to 9 hours). Early acclimatization days are shorter, 2 to 3 hours, to help your body adjust to altitude.

Do I need to arrange a porter separately?

Porter costs are not included in the trek price and must be arranged and paid separately. The operator provides the mountain guide, but porters to carry your gear are your own expense.

What accommodation should I expect?

You stay in teahouse lodges throughout the trek, sleeping in twin-bed rooms shared with other trekkers. Teahouses are basic but have beds, blankets and heating. Bathrooms are typically shared. In Kathmandu you have a hotel for the first and last nights, with the option to upgrade.

Is there a minimum age for this trek?

Trekkers must be at least 15 years old. The trek is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with poor cardiovascular health. A high level of physical fitness is required.