Nepal · Trekking

14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with Kala Patthar

14 Days Round trip from Ring Rd Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stand beneath the world's highest and towering Mt. Everest
  • 02 Witness enchanting green woodland of juniper and rhododendron trees
  • 03 Admire panoramic views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku
  • 04 Pass by Pangboche Village, the biggest Sherpa-occupied village in the region
  • 05 See memorials put up in tribute to those who lost their lives in the Khumbu region
  • 06 Traverse the beautiful Dudh Koshi River by bridge

Embark on one of the most popular trekking routes from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. Behold spectacular snow-clad mountain vistas of Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku as you pass through several Sherpa culture villages of the Khumbu region and trek along the breathtaking Dudh Koshi River. Pay your respects at Tengboche Monastery and experience the dramatic landscapes of Sagarmatha National Park on this classic Himalayan adventure.

Behold spectacular snow-clad mountain vistas of Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku as you pass through several Sherpa culture villages of the Khumbu region and trek along the breathtaking Dudh Koshi River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Dingboche, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, Pangboche, Gorakshep, Sagarmatha National Park, Monjo, Pheriche
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Welcome Dinner

  • On arrival at Kathmandu Airport, get transferred to the hotel after being received by our guides and staff.
  • Join a group briefing regarding the trek and other helpful information, followed by a welcome dinner.
2
Day 02

Scenic Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

  • Fly to Lukla with grand views of Himalayan peaks during the 35-minute flight.
  • Then continue walking on a gradual trail with a few ups and downs, passing Sherpa villages to reach Phakding for an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

  • Start your morning with a hike on a gradual trail to reach Monjo and the Sagarmatha National Park entrance.
  • From here, climb for a few hours to reach the famous Namche Bazaar for a two-night stop.
4
Day 04

Acclimatization Hike Above Namche

  • Have a rest today to support acclimatization.
  • Hike up to a scenic viewpoint facing Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and other mountain ranges.
5
Day 05

Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery

  • From Namche, head up on a winding trail through serene alpine woodland to reach the scenic Tengboche Monastery, surrounded by a series of peaks with views of Everest and Ama Dablam.

Overnight stop at Tengboche.

6
Day 06

Tengboche to Dingboche via Pangboche

  • In the morning, admire the grand views of the peaks.
  • Then descend to the river, cross a bridge, and make a slow climb towards Pangboche village.
  • Continue to reach Imjatse Valley.

Overnight at Dingboche.

7
Day 07

Acclimatization Hike to Nagarjuna Hilltop

  • Have some rest and get acclimatized.
  • Take a short hike up to Nagarjuna hilltop for excellent views of the mountains facing Imjatse and Dingboche below.
8
Day 08

Dingboche to Lobuche via Thugla

  • From Dingboche, head up above Dingboche and Imjatse Valley with scenic views, then continue on a gentle ascent as the altitude increases, slowly reaching Thugla for a lunch stop.
  • In the afternoon, climb to the ridge of Thugla-La, then continue on a gradual walk of about an hour to reach Lobuche for an overnight stay with views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.
9
Day 09

Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep

  • After leaving Lobuche, head toward the highlight of the trek at Everest Base Camp with a slow uphill walk above the Khumbu Glacier and moraine to reach the flat field at Gorakshep, a place with a few lovely lodges.
  • From Gorakshep, continue walking toward the east to reach Everest Base Camp.
  • On reaching the target, enjoy views of giant peaks with the Khumbu Icefall and glaciers, and then walk back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop.
10
Day 10

Kala Patthar Sunrise Hike and Descent to Pangboche

  • Early in the morning, take a steep uphill hike to the top of Kala Patthar at above 5,545 m, the highest point of the adventure, facing beautiful views of the mountain range with Everest and Pumori at close distance.
  • From here, descend to Gorakshep and walk downhill to Lobuche, passing Thugla to reach Pheriche Valley.
  • Continue the easy downhill walk to Pangboche for an overnight stop.
11
Day 11

Pangboche to Namche Bazaar

  • From Pangboche, retrace the journey with ups and downs to Tengboche and continue to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop.
12
Day 12

Namche Bazaar to Lukla

  • Take a long walk to reach your last stop in the Khumbu area at Lukla from Namche, descending to the river with a short climb to Monjo and then following an excellent trail to Phakding village.
  • Reach Lukla for an overnight stay.
13
Day 13

Scenic Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

  • In the morning, transfer to the Lukla air terminal to board a small aircraft for the scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
14
Day 14

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Depart from the hotel for the airport for your international flight back to your home destination.
Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier

Where this trip takes you

Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ring Rd 14 cities · 14 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off (Airport/Hotel/Airport) by private car
  • Two nights' hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Trekking permits: Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit and Everest National Park permit
  • Domestic airport pick-ups and drop-offs by car
  • Domestic flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla and back to Kathmandu, including airport tax
  • 11 nights' accommodation during the trek (teahouse basis)
  • 4 cups of hot tea during the trek
  • Fresh fruit during the trek
  • NHT's dawn jacket and sleeping bag
  • An experienced, expert, helpful, government license holder guide, including salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide and porter (guide flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu)
  • Porter services (1 porter for 2 clients), including salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance
  • Adventure certificate: NHT provides an Adventure Certificate for the Everest Base Camp Trek
  • Your travel insurance company will pay for the arrangement of emergency helicopter service
  • Medical kit bag
  • Welcome and farewell dinner

What's Not Included

  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu)
  • Your travel and rescue insurance
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • All food in Kathmandu, and also in the case of an early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
  • All expenses in the mountain beyond the scheduled itinerary due to strike, delayed, or cancelled flights
  • Extra night hotel in Kathmandu if arriving early or departing later than the scheduled itinerary
  • Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu Valley
  • All bar bills and personal expenses (phone calls, laundry service, battery recharge, bottled water, hot water, shower)
  • Tips for the guide and porter

What to bring

  • Hiking boots and trekking socks
  • Day bag and big packing bag
  • Trekking pants
  • Jacket and slacks
  • Towel and toilet paper
  • Sun block
  • Sunglasses and strap
  • Sun hat and woollen hat
  • Water bottle
  • Head torch
  • Trekking poles
  • Base layer shirts
  • Sleeping bag
  • Down jackets
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Gloves and mittens
  • Pocket knife
  • Extra camera battery
  • Rainwear and umbrella
  • Slippers and sandals

Know before you go

  • Everest Base Camp Trek is a high-altitude trek, so clients should be well prepared physically and mentally.
  • The Lukla flight is quite complicated due to the weather, so clients should keep extra days.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 days finish where they began, in Ring Rd.

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