Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu: 14 days to 5360m

Walk to the foot of Everest through high-altitude villages and mountain passes

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a 14-day guided trek from Kathmandu to the base camp of Mount Everest at 5360m, passing through Sherpa settlements, monasteries and the Khumbu Valley. The trek includes all lodging in mountain tea houses, meals, an English or Chinese-speaking guide, one porter per two trekkers, airport pickup and flights between Kathmandu and Lukla. A minimum of two people per booking is required; trekkers should have moderate fitness.

The Experience

The trek begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla at 2860m, then descends slightly to Phakding before climbing to Namche Bazaar over 3–4 hours and 6–7 hours respectively. Namche sits at 3446m and serves as the main hub of the Khumbu Valley; you spend a full acclimatization day there visiting Khumjung Village and Hotel Everest View at 3880m, which gives your body time to adjust before pushing higher. From Namche, the route heads north through Sagarmatha National Park toward Tengboche at 3860m, a monastery village where the trail follows the Imja River and climbs steadily.

The second half of the trek gains elevation more deliberately. You trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4360m) over 5–6 hours, then rest for a full day at Dingboche before continuing to Lobuche at 4910m. The final push takes you from Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp itself at 5360m in 6–7 hours—the base camp is a collection of tents and supply depots where climbing expeditions stage their assaults on the summit. The next morning you climb Kalapatthar at 5545m for views of the Himalayas before descending back through Pheriche, then retracing your steps all the way to Lukla over the following three days.

Your guide speaks English or Chinese and travels with you throughout; one porter carries shared gear for every two trekkers. All accommodation is in mountain lodges and tea houses, with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided each day. You'll need the TIMS permit and Khumbu Valley fees (included), and the operator arranges travel insurance and rescue support. The trek operates in all weather, so pack layers and rain gear; the itinerary includes two nights in a 3-star Kathmandu hotel before and after, plus a farewell dinner with cultural performance on your last evening in the city.

What’s included

• All lodging in mountain tea houses and lodges during the trek.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
• an experienced guide speaking English or Chinese.
• one porter per two trekkers.
• airport pickup and private transfer in Kathmandu.
• flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and back.
• TIMS permit and Khumbu Valley fees.
• two nights in a 3-star Kathmandu hotel with breakfast.
• a farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance.
• company t-shirt.
• medical supplies and first aid kit.
• duffle bag for the trek (returned after).

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours Pvt Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this trek if you want the classic route to Everest Base Camp with a guide and porter handling logistics and carrying gear—the fixed itinerary and included acclimatization days mean you climb safely without building the schedule yourself, and the group structure keeps costs lower than a private trek.

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Top questions

How high does the Everest Base Camp Trek go, and will I have time to acclimatize?

Everest Base Camp sits at 5360m, and the trek includes two dedicated acclimatization days—one in Namche Bazaar at 3446m and one in Dingboche at 4360m—so your body adjusts gradually as you climb.

What's included in the 14 days, and what do I need to pay for separately?

The trek includes all lodging, meals, guide, porter, airport pickup, flights to and from Lukla, permits, and a company t-shirt; you'll pay separately for your international airfare to Kathmandu, travel insurance, tips for the guide and porter, and personal expenses like phone calls, laundry and extra water.

Do I trek alone, or will there be other people on the trail?

A minimum of two people per booking is required, so you'll trek with at least one other person; the operator pairs trekkers and assigns one porter per two clients, though larger groups may form depending on the departure date.

What are the Sherpa villages and monasteries like along the route?

The trek passes through Khumjung Village and stops at Tengboche Monastery at 3860m, a working Buddhist monastery in the heart of the Khumbu Valley; you'll see traditional Sherpa settlements throughout the valley as the route follows the Dudh Koshi and Imja Rivers.

What fitness level do I need, and is there an age limit?

The trek requires at least moderate physical fitness due to the altitude and daily walking of 5–7 hours; the minimum age is 8 years, though younger trekkers should be comfortable with sustained walking and sleeping at high elevation.

What happens if bad weather delays the flights or traps us on the mountain?

The trek operates in all weather and includes travel and rescue arrangements; if you're delayed on the mountain or need to return early, extra lodging and meal costs are your responsibility, so budget for potential weather delays.