15-Day Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek from Kathmandu

Yoga practice happens at altitude, every morning before the trek begins.

A 15-day trek from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp that pairs trekking with daily yoga instruction. A yoga instructor travels with you and your guide, centering your practice in the mountain environment each morning before the day's walk. The itinerary includes two days in Kathmandu visiting Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple; acclimatization stops in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche; and the final push to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 meters, with the descent through Kala Patthar and back to lower elevations. Pickup from Tribhuvan International Airport, all accommodation, National Park fees, and meals are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft)

• Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport
• Complete customs formalities
• Transfer to hotel
• Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 2: Full day in Kathmandu

• Guided sightseeing of Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
• Visit Boudhanath Stupa
• Visit Pashupatinath Temple complex
• Afternoon trekking briefing and equipment check
• Welcome dinner with group
• Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 3: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding

• Organize trekking equipment and pack bags
• Early morning flight to Lukla
• Meet trekking group at Lukla
• Trek to Phakding via Chheplung and Thado Koshigaon
• Cross suspension bridge to Phakding
• Overnight stay in Phakding

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar

• Trek along Dudh Koshi River
• Cross suspension bridges and pass Benkar valley
• Stop at Monjo, gateway to Sagarmatha National Park
• Pass Jorsale and Larja Dobhan
• Steep ascent to Namche Bazaar
• Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar

Day 5: Rest day at Namche Bazaar

• Explore Namche Bazaar and Saturday market
• Visit Sherpa cultural museum
• Optional early day hike to Everest View Hotel or nearby villages
• Prepare for trekking ahead
• Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar

Day 6: Trek to Tengboche

• Climb out of Namche Bazaar
• Trek to Kenjoma and Sanasa
• Descend to Dudh Koshi riverbed
• Climb to Phunke Tenga
• Steep ascent through rhododendron forest to Tengboche
• Visit ancient monastery and enjoy mountain views
• Overnight stay in Tengboche

Day 7: Trek to Dingboche

• Descend from Tengboche to Deboche
• Cross suspension bridge over Imja River
• Visit ancient stupa in upper Pangboche
• Trek through alpine vegetation to Dingboche
• Overnight stay in Dingboche

Day 8: Rest day in Dingboche

• Short hike to Nangkartshang Gompa
• Explore valley and Island Peak trail
• Optional hike to hill behind Dingboche
• Overnight stay in Dingboche

Day 9: Trek to Lobuche

• Gradual ascent from Dingboche
• Pass chortens, Mani walls, and stupas
• Reach Dughla valley
• Visit Chukpo Lari memorial
• Descend to Lobuche
• Overnight stay in Lobuche

Day 10: Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp

• Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep
• Lunch and rest at Gorak Shep
• Trek to Everest Base Camp
• Return to Gorak Shep
• Overnight stay in Gorak Shep

Day 11: Trek to Kala Patthar and Pheriche

• Early trek to Kala Patthar for sunrise
• Enjoy panoramic mountain views
• Return to Gorak Shep for lunch
• Trek down to Pheriche
• Overnight stay in Pheriche

Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar

• Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
• Cross suspension bridges and pass waterfalls
• Explore Namche Bazaar
• Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar

Day 13: Trek to Lukla

• Descend from Namche Bazaar
• Pass Monjo and exit Sagarmatha National Park
• Pass Benkar and several villages
• Arrive in Lukla
• Relax and explore surroundings
• Overnight stay in Lukla

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu

• Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
• Transfer to hotel in Kathmandu
• Evening stroll in Thamel area
• Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 15: Final departure

• Last minute souvenir shopping
• Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport
• Assistance with departure formalities

The experience

How do you trek to Everest Base Camp without losing the mental clarity that brought you to the mountains in the first place? This trek answers that by building yoga into the rhythm of each day. The yoga instructor travels with your group for all 15 days, leading a practice each morning that centers your mind and body before you start walking. The practice shifts with the altitude (what grounds you at 3,440 meters in Namche Bazaar is different from what steadies you at 5,180 meters approaching the base camp), but the routine itself becomes the anchor as the landscape changes around you.

The trek itself follows the classic Everest route: a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, then walking the Dudh Koshi River valley through Phakding and Namche Bazaar, where you spend two nights acclimatizing. You climb to Tengboche's ancient monastery, pass through Dingboche with views of Ama Dablam and Lhotse, and trek the lateral moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to Gorak Shep. From there, the final push to Everest Base Camp takes 2–3 hours on the New Moraine Route. The euphoria of standing at 5,365 meters, in the lap of the world's tallest peak, is the moment the whole trek builds toward. You return the same way, descending to Kala Patthar for sunrise views of Everest's southeast face before dropping back to Pheriche and Namche Bazaar, then flying out of Lukla to Kathmandu.

Before the trek begins, you spend two days in Kathmandu. The first day is arrival and rest. The second is a full guided tour of the city's UNESCO sites: Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River. That evening, the whole group gathers for a briefing and equipment check, and the welcome dinner happens once everyone's gear is sorted. Your guide and yoga instructor are with you from the start, and the local knowledge they bring to the trail (the names of peaks, the stories of the villages, the rhythm of the Sherpa communities) shapes how the trek feels. Accommodation ranges from simple lodges in the villages to guest houses in the higher settlements. Meals are provided throughout, and the trek is designed for moderate fitness with time built in for acclimatization.

What’s included

• Airport pickup from Tribhuvan International Airport.
• accommodation in lodges and guest houses as per the itinerary.
• all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• a local trekking guide for the full 15 days.
• a yoga instructor traveling with the group.
• Sagarmatha National Park entry fees.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.
• coffee and tea.
• airport departure tax.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:15

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trekking Planner Nepal

Is this one for you?The 15-day span is what makes the yoga practice sustainable and the acclimatization safe. Shorter routes to base camp compress the climb and leave little room for the body to adjust. This itinerary spaces the ascent over two weeks, so the yoga routine becomes a real anchor rather than a rushed addition. If you have fewer days, a shorter trek to a lower camp works. If you want the full base camp experience with time to process the altitude and the landscape, the 15-day structure is built for that.

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Top questions

What does the yoga practice look like at high altitude?

The yoga instructor leads a centering practice each morning before the trek begins, adapting the sequence to the altitude and the environment. At lower elevations like Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters), the practice is more expansive. As you climb toward Everest Base Camp, the focus shifts to grounding and breath work suited to thinner air. The practice is designed to prepare your mind and body for the day's walk in the mountain environment.

How much time do you spend acclimatizing?

You have two full rest days built into the itinerary: one in Namche Bazaar (after the trek from Lukla) and one in Dingboche (before the final push to base camp). On these days, short hikes to nearby viewpoints or monasteries help your body adjust to altitude without the strain of a full trekking day. The acclimatization stops are essential at this elevation and give you time to explore the villages and their culture.

Do you need mountaineering experience to reach Everest Base Camp?

No mountaineering experience is required. Everest Base Camp is a trekking destination, not a climbing objective. The route follows established trails through the Khumbu valley, and the trek is graded for moderate fitness. The main challenge is altitude and the physical demand of walking at high elevation over consecutive days, not technical climbing skills.

What is included in the price?

The trek includes airport pickup, accommodation in lodges and guest houses as listed in the itinerary, all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), a local trekking guide, a yoga instructor for the full 15 days, National Park entry fees, and all taxes and handling charges. Coffee and tea are provided. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately.

What happens if weather delays the flight from Lukla?

The flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is scheduled early in the morning to avoid afternoon weather disturbances, which are common in the region. If weather prevents the flight, you stay in Lukla at no extra cost and fly the next available morning. The itinerary builds in buffer time for this possibility, and your guide will manage the adjustment.

Can you extend the trek or add other treks after this one?

Yes. After you return to Kathmandu on day 15, you have the option to extend your stay or book additional treks offered by Trekking Planner in the Khumbu region or elsewhere in Nepal. The final day includes time for last-minute shopping in Thamel before your airport transfer.