Everest Base Camp Trek: 14-Day Itinerary and Cost ❤

The Everest Base Camp Trek is Nepal's most popular trekking adventure, taking you to the base of Mount Everest and the famous Kala Patthar viewpoint in 14 days. This moderate trek offers spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and other Himalayan peaks. The journey begins in Lukla and passes through beautiful Sherpa villages such as Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep. Along the way, you'll experience authentic Sherpa culture, ancient monasteries, and breathtaking mountain scenery, making it one of the world's most rewarding trekking experiences.

Everest Base Camp Trek at a Glance

Destination: Everest Region, Nepal

Cost: 1550 USD per person
Duration: 14 Days
Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 5,545m (Kala Patthar)
Trek Goal: Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Walking Hours: 5–8 Hours Per Day

Starting Point: Lukla
Ending Point: Lukla
Best Seasons: Spring (March–May) & Autumn (September–November)
Accommodation: Tea Houses / Mountain Lodges
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner During the Trek
Group Size: 1–15 People
Permits Required: Sagarmatha National Park Permit & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit
Highlights: Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, Sherpa Culture, Himalayan Views, UNESCO-listed Sagarmatha National Park

Trip Highlights

·The world's highest peak Mt. Everest (8,848m above mean sea level)

·Can see two other peaks Lhotse, and Makalu higher than 8,000m from Trail.

·Mt. Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar.

·Khumbu glaciers.

·Khumjung and Namche village.

·Monastery ( Tangbuche and Khumjung)

·Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Red Panda, and Himalayan Monal

·Get a chance to Explore Sherpa culture and village

·Lukla Airport

·Total walking days is 11 Days

Outline Itinerary

❖ Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel (1,350m)

❖ Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,804m) and trek to Phakding (2,640m) – 4 to 5 hours

❖ Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) – 10 to 12 km, 6 hours

❖ Day 4: Acclimatization day – Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,962m) – 3 to 4 km, 3 to 4 hours

❖ Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860m) – 10 to 11 km, 5 hours

❖ Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m) – 11 to 12 km, 5 hours

❖ Day 7: Acclimatization day – Hike to Nagarjun Hill and return – 5 to 6 km, 4 to 5 hours

❖ Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910m) – 11 to 12 km, 5 hours

❖ Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep (5,180m), continue to Everest Base Camp, and return to Gorakshep – 7 to 8 hours

❖ Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,550m) at sunrise and trek to Pheriche (4,200m) – 7 to 9 hours

❖ Day 11: Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) – 5 to 6 hours

❖ Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,804m) – 6 to 7 hours

❖ Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu (flight duration: 30 minutes). Optional sightseeing if time permits.

❖ Day 14: Final departure and transfer to the international airport.

Dates 2027:

✅ March: 10, 25

✅ April: 01, 07, 15, 20, 25, and 30

✅ May: 05, 10, 15, and 20

✅ September: 20, 27

✅ October: 01, 05, 10, 15, and 20

✅ November: 01, 05, 10, and 15

✅ December: 01, 10, 15, and 25