Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek with Local Guide

Summary

Yoga & Trekking Journey to Everest Base Camp

On this Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek from Kathmandu, you’ll practice daily yoga with an instructor amid Himalayan peaks, trek alongside Sherpa guides through villages like Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, and share meals in mountain lodges. Expect laughter during sunrise stretches and quiet awe at base camp — moments you’ll remember long after your return.

What’s the experience like?

“You’ll never get used to the sound of prayer flags flapping above Namche Bazaar,” our guide Pasang said, grinning as we tried to stretch out stiff legs on a chilly morning. I’d just managed my first downward dog at 3,400 meters — not pretty, but somehow it felt right with the smell of yak butter tea drifting over from a nearby lodge. The Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek isn’t what I expected; it’s quieter in your head than you’d think, even with the chatter of trekkers and the clank of bells from passing yaks. Every day started with yoga led by Maya, who always seemed to know when we needed more time just breathing instead of posing. She laughed when I toppled sideways during tree pose in Tengboche — “Mountain wind is good for balance,” she joked.

The days blurred into each other: early flights from Kathmandu to Lukla (that landing still makes my heart race), steep climbs past painted mani stones, and long silences broken only by the crunch of boots on frost. Our group moved slowly through villages like Phakding and Dingboche, pausing for ginger tea or to watch kids playing outside stone houses. The yoga sessions became this anchor — sometimes outside under faded prayer flags, sometimes huddled inside when the clouds rolled in. At Tengboche Monastery, monks’ chanting drifted through cold air while we tried (and mostly failed) to meditate without thinking about sore knees or tomorrow’s climb.

I didn’t expect how much I’d look forward to those small moments: Maya showing us how locals greet each other with “Namaste” (I still say it too fast), or sharing dal bhat with porters who somehow always had energy left at the end of a long day. The final push up to Everest Base Camp was slow and strange — rocks crunching underfoot, breath coming short in thin air, everyone quiet except for one guy humming softly behind me. We sat together at base camp, not saying much, just watching sunlight catch on tents and ice. I still think about that view sometimes — how big everything felt, but also how close.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Kathmandu

• You’ll be received at Tribhuwan International Airport and escorted to hotel
• Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 2 — Kathmandu City Tour & Briefing

• Guided sightseeing of Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple
• Equipment check and trekking briefing
• Welcome dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 3 — Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phakding

• Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
• Trek from Lukla to Phakding (3-4 hrs)
• Overnight stay in Phakding

Day 4 — Trek to Namche Bazaar

• Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (5-6 hrs)
• Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar

Day 5 — Rest & Acclimatization in Namche

• Rest day with optional hikes and cultural visits
• Visit Sherpa cultural museum and local market
• Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar

Day 6 — Trek to Tengboche

• Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (4-5 hrs)
• Visit ancient monastery and enjoy mountain views
• Overnight stay in Tengboche

Day 7 — Trek to Dingboche

• Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4-5 hrs)
• Overnight stay in Dingboche

Day 8 — Rest & Acclimatization in Dingboche

• Short hikes to Nangkartshang Gompa and nearby hills
• Overnight stay in Dingboche

Day 9 — Trek to Lobuche

• Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4-5 hrs)
• Overnight stay in Lobuche

Day 10 — Trek to Everest Base Camp

• Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (3 hrs)
• Trek from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp (2-3 hrs)
• Return to Gorak Shep for overnight stay

Day 11 — Trek to Kala Patthar & Pheriche

• Early trek to Kala Patthar for sunrise views (2-3 hrs)
• Trek down to Pheriche (5-6 hrs)
• Overnight stay in Pheriche

Day 12 — Return to Namche Bazaar

• Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (4-5 hrs)
• Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar

Day 13 — Trek to Lukla

• Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (5-6 hrs)
• Overnight stay in Lukla

Day 14 — Fly back to Kathmandu

• Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (about 35 min)
• Transfer to hotel and rest
• Evening stroll in Thamel area
• Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 15 — Final Departure

• Last minute shopping in Kathmandu
• Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for departure

Top questions

How long does the Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek take?

The trek lasts 15 days from arrival in Kathmandu until departure.

Is there a local guide included on this trek?

Yes, a local guide accompanies you throughout the entire trek.

Are yoga sessions held every day during the trek?

Yes, daily yoga sessions are led by an instructor who travels with your group.

Does the tour include accommodation?

Accommodation is included as per the itinerary in hotels and guesthouses along the route.

What is the starting point for this trek?

The trek starts in Kathmandu before flying to Lukla for the trailhead.

Are meals provided during the Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek?

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included each day during trekking days.

Is airport pickup included in Kathmandu?

Yes, airport pickup is included upon arrival in Kathmandu.

What is the minimum age for participants?

The minimum age required is 18 years old.

What’s included

Your journey includes airport pickup in Kathmandu, all national park entry fees and taxes handled by your local guide, daily yoga instruction throughout the trek, accommodations in city hotels and mountain guesthouses as listed in the itinerary, plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner each trekking day before returning to Kathmandu at journey’s end.