Everest Base Camp Trek
Walk the Khumbu to the foot of the world's highest mountain, via Namche and Kala Patthar.
- Duration
- 14 days
- Max altitude
- 5,545m
- Group size
- 1–16
- Start / end
- Kathmandu → Kathmandu
Overview
The Everest Base Camp trek is the classic Himalayan journey. From the airstrip at Lukla you follow the Dudh Koshi into Sherpa country, acclimatise at Namche Bazaar, pass the monastery at Tengboche with Ama Dablam filling the skyline, and climb through the Khumbu to Base Camp itself. Sunrise from Kala Patthar at 5,545m puts the whole south face of Everest in front of you. Teahouse accommodation throughout, with a qualified Sherpa guide and porters carrying the heavy loads.
Trip highlights
- Sunrise over Everest from Kala Patthar (5,545m)
- Namche Bazaar, the trading heart of the Khumbu
- Tengboche Monastery beneath Ama Dablam
- The Khumbu Icefall seen from Base Camp
- Two built-in acclimatisation days for a safe ascent profile
Altitude profile
Day-by-day itinerary (14 days)
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu flights
- Teahouse accommodation on trek (twin share)
- All meals on trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Licensed English-speaking Sherpa guide and porters
- Sagarmatha National Park permit and Khumbu rural municipality fee
- Guide and porter insurance, wages and equipment
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel and high-altitude rescue insurance (mandatory)
- Kathmandu accommodation and meals
- Hot showers, charging and wifi on trek
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guide and porters
Practical information
Accommodation
Teahouse / mountain lodge, twin share
Meals
All meals on trek
Transport
Domestic flights Kathmandu–Lukla, private airport transfers
Permits
Sagarmatha National Park Permit, Khumbu Rural Municipality Fee
Fitness required
You should be comfortable walking 5–7 hours a day on consecutive days over uneven ground. No technical climbing is involved, but the altitude makes moderate terrain feel much harder. Three months of regular hill walking or cardio training is strongly advised.
What to pack
Four-season sleeping bag (-15°C), down jacket, waterproof shell, broken-in trekking boots, thermal base layers, sun hat and glacier sunglasses, headtorch, water purification, personal first-aid kit. Down jacket and sleeping bag can be hired in Kathmandu.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous trekking experience?+
No technical experience is required, but you should be a confident hill walker with good general fitness. The challenge is sustained days at altitude rather than difficult terrain.
What insurance do I need?+
Your policy must cover trekking to 6,000m and include helicopter evacuation. We ask for your policy number and emergency contact before departure.
How likely are Lukla flight delays?+
Delays of a day are common, especially in spring. We build a contingency day into every itinerary and can arrange a helicopter transfer at extra cost if the weather closes in.
What about altitude sickness?+
Our itinerary includes two acclimatisation days and follows conservative ascent rates. Guides carry a pulse oximeter and are trained to recognise AMS early.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. 50% refund between 30 and 14 days. No refund within 14 days, though the deposit may be transferred to another departure once.