Nepal · Trekking

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

16 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Challenging pace
Trail exiting the village of Phakding, Nepal
Namche Bazar, Nepal
Tengboche Monastery, Nepal
Everest Base Camp Trek

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Traverse Namche Bazaar, known as the gateway to Everest
  • 02 Explore Lukla, a popular starting point for visitors to the Himalayas
  • 03 Trek through little towns and monasteries along the Everest trail
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic views of breathtaking Himalayan peaks
  • 05 Reach Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar on this challenging route

Trekking the Everest trail involves high altitudes and breathtaking mountain scenery. Enjoy panoramic views of Himalayan peaks at the top of the world as you pass little towns and monasteries along the way, accompanied by Sherpas who lend a local and spiritual perspective to the mountains they call home. Trek through one of the toughest routes and be amazed by the beauty of Mount Everest on this 16-day adventure.

Enjoy panoramic views of Himalayan peaks at the top of the world as you pass little towns and monasteries along the way, accompanied by Sherpas who lend a local and spiritual perspective to the mountains they call home.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Dingboche, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Phakding, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, Pangboche, Gorakshep, Khumjung
Languages English, French, Hindi, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrive at Kathmandu Airport at 1,350 m.

  • Transfer to your hotel.

  • Attend a briefing session about the trip.

2
Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

  • Enjoy sightseeing at Kathmandu Valley's major attractions and re-check your gear.

3
Day 03

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

  • Fly to Lukla at 2,840 m.

  • Start the trek to Phakding at 2,610 m.

4
Day 04

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

  • Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar at 3,440 m.

5
Day 05

Acclimatization Hike to Khunde and Khumjung

  • Spend an acclimatization day in Namche.

  • Hike to Khunde and Khumjung.

  • Return to Namche.

6
Day 06

Trek from Namche to Deboche via Tangboche

  • Trek from Namche to Deboche at 3,820 m via Tangboche.

7
Day 07

Trek from Deboche to Dingboche

  • Trek from Deboche to Dingboche at 4,350 m.

8
Day 08

Rest Day in Dingboche

  • Rest day in Dingboche.

9
Day 09

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

  • Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche at 4,910 m.

10
Day 10

Trek to Kala Patthar and Return to Gorakshep

  • Trek from Lobuche to Kala Patthar at 5,545 m.

  • Return to Gorakshep at 5,110 m.

11
Day 11

Trek to Everest Base Camp and Back to Lobuche

  • Trek from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp at 5,364 m.

  • Then trek back to Lobuche.

12
Day 12

Trek from Lobuche to Pangboche

  • Trek from Lobuche to Pangboche at 3,930 m.

13
Day 13

Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar

  • Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar.

14
Day 14

Trek from Namche to Lukla

  • Trek from Namche to Lukla.

15
Day 15

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

  • Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.

  • Transfer to your hotel.

  • Enjoy time for shopping for souvenirs, etc.

16
Day 16

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Fly back home.

Kala Patthar panorama, Everest Base Camp, Namche Bazaar gateway to Everest

Where this trip takes you

Kala Patthar panorama, Everest Base Camp, Namche Bazaar gateway to Everest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 12 cities · 16 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All airport and hotel transfers
  • Three nights in a hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • Teahouse/lodge accommodation during the trek
  • A full-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley, including a tour guide and entrance fees
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flights and airport departure taxes
  • An experienced English-speaking trekking guide, one assistant guide for every 4 trekkers, and Sherpa porters to carry luggage at a ratio of 1 porter for every 2 trekkers, including their salary, insurance, equipment, flights, food, and lodging
  • All necessary paperwork and permits (National Park permit, TIMS)
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • All government and local taxes

What's Not Included

  • All kinds of cold drinks (Coke, Fanta, beer, water, etc.)

  • Hot showers and laundry

  • If you choose hotels by yourself, the payment will also be yours.

  • Tips for all trekking staff (compulsory)

  • All alcoholic drinks

  • Your lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu

  • Personal travel insurance

  • If needed, helicopter rescue

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 16 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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