13-day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu: Guided with porter

Walk to the base of the world's highest peak, with a guide and porter carrying your load

The 13-day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu is a guided trek with a professional English-speaking Sherpa guide and one porter shared between two trekkers. You fly to Lukla, trek through rhododendron forests and mountain villages including Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, and reach Everest Base Camp at 5,364 meters. The trek includes both-way flights, guide and porter, hotel stays in Kathmandu, and tea house accommodation during the trek. Food, personal gear, and park permits are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

• Arrive and transfer to hotel
• Explore Thamel and refresh
• Optional visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

• Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla
• Begin trek to Phakding
• Overnight stay at tea house

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazar

• Trek through rhododendron and pine forest
• Reach Monjo, entrance to Sagarmatha National Park
• Arrive at Namche Bazaar and meet locals
• Overnight stay at tea house

Day 4: Rest Day in Namche Bazar

• Acclimatization day with local exploration
• Visit Sagarmatha National Park
• Overnight stay at tea house

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche

• Climb above Dudh Koshi River
• Pass through Trashing and have lunch at Phunkitenga
• Continue trek to Tengboche
• Overnight stay at tea house

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche

• Trek through rhododendron forests
• Enjoy views of White Mountains
• Overnight stay at Dingboche tea house

Day 7: Rest Day in Dingboche

• Explore Dingboche village
• Climb Nagarkshang hill and return
• Overnight stay at tea house

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche

• Trek towards Khumbu Glacier
• View Tawache and Chotlaste mountains
• Arrive at cold Lobuche
• Overnight stay at tea house

Day 9: Trek to Gorekshep-Everest Base Camp

• Trek to Everest Base Camp
• Experience majestic surroundings
• Travel to Gorakshep for overnight

Day 10: Pheriche To Pheriche

• Early trek to Kalapatthar
• Return to Pheriche for rest
• Overnight stay at tea house

Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazar

• Pass through Tengboche and explore
• Trek back to Namche Bazaar
• Overnight stay at tea house

Day 12: Trek to Lukla

• Trek to Lukla covering long distance
• Visit Lukla Bazaar and shop souvenirs
• Overnight stay at tea house

Day 13: Lukla to Kathmandu

• Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
• Explore Kathmandu
• Farewell dinner with staff
• Overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel

The experience

The trek starts in Kathmandu, where you arrive and spend a night in the city before heading to Tribhuvan Domestic Airport at dawn to catch a 30-minute flight to Lukla. That short flight over mountains, hills and lakes is the gateway, from Lukla, your trek begins immediately toward Phakding, and the landscape shifts from city to forest. A professional guide and porter meet you there and stay with you for the full route.

The walk unfolds over two weeks of steady climbing and acclimatization days built into the schedule. You trek through rhododendron and pine forests, cross the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, and reach Namche Bazaar on day three: a trading hub where you stop for a full rest day to adjust to altitude before moving higher. From there the route climbs toward Tengboche, a monastery village bounded by hills and forests, then continues through Dingboche (another acclimatization stop) and Lobuche before the final push to Everest Base Camp. On the morning you reach EBC, you stand at 5,364 meters on the ground where mountaineers stage their attempts on Mt. Everest. The descent reverses the route through Tengboche and back to Namche Bazaar, then down to Lukla for the return flight to Kathmandu, where the operator offers a farewell dinner to mark the finish.

A guide walks with you every day and explains the route and the landscape. A porter carries the bulk of your pack, which means you walk lighter than you would on your own. Tea houses provide shelter and a bed each night, and the schedule includes two rest days built in at altitude so your body can adjust without falling sick. The operator has run hundreds of these treks and structures the pace around acclimatization rather than speed.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking Sherpa guide and one porter shared between two trekkers.
• both-way flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and back.
• hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on arrival and departure nights.
• tea house lodging throughout the trek.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:15

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (9 years) · Senior (10 to 80 years) · Youth (8 years) · Child (7 years) · Infant (6 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adventure White Mountain Pvt.Ltd

Is this one for you?The trek departs from Kathmandu with flights included, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to Lukla or worry about the mountain airstrip. The operator handles both the logistics and the guide, which settles the planning for anyone arriving without a car or staying elsewhere in the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 years); Child (7 years); Infant (6 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

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 is Namche Bazaar and why do we spend two days there?

Namche Bazaar is a trading village and the main hub of the Khumbu region, where the trek pauses for a full acclimatization day on day four. Spending two days there (one trekking in, one resting) lets your body adjust to the altitude before you climb higher into the mountains.

Do I need to bring my own sleeping bag and tent?

No. The trek uses tea houses for accommodation, which provide a bed and basic shelter each night. You bring personal clothing and gear like a jacket, trousers, gloves and hat. The tea houses supply the room.

How much does the porter carry, and is one porter enough for two trekkers?

One porter is shared between two trekkers and carries the bulk of the group's gear, leaving you to walk with a day pack. This arrangement keeps the load manageable for you while supporting the porter's livelihood.

What happens on the rest days in Dingboche and Namche Bazaar?

On rest days you explore the village, meet locals, and climb nearby hills like Nagarkshang to stay active while your body acclimates to altitude. You return to your tea house to sleep, so the day is light activity rather than a full trek.

Does the price include meals during the trek?

No. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and all drinks are not included and you pay for them at the tea houses as you go. The trek includes the guide, porter, flights, and accommodation only.