Nepal · Trekking

15-Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with Lukla Flight

15 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Challenging pace
Namche Bazar, Nepal
Trekking above Pheriche, Nepal
Tengboche Monastery, Nepal
Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu
Everest Base Camp Trek

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Traverse Namche Bazaar, also known as the gateway to Everest
  • 02 Explore Lukla, a popular starting point for visitors to the Himalayas
  • 03 Visit Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath in Kathmandu
  • 04 Fly to Lukla with spectacular mountain views
  • 05 Ascend through the Dudh Koshi valley into Sherpa culture

Trek through one of the toughest routes leading to your long-awaited, world-renowned destination, Mount Everest. Adventurous hearts make their way past Amadablam, Pumori, Labuche, Pheriche, Thamserku, Island, Makalu, Nuptse and Lotse for some of the most attractive views. Fly to Lukla (2827 meters) for spectacular mountain scenery, then ascend through the Dudh Koshi valley into the heart of Sherpa culture.

Fly to Lukla (2827 meters) for spectacular mountain scenery, then ascend through the Dudh Koshi valley into the heart of Sherpa culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Lukla, Dingboche, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, Gorakshep, Monjo, Pheriche
Languages English, German, Hindi, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrive in Kathmandu.

  • Transfer to your hotel.

2
Day 02

Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour

Kathmandu sightseeing, covering the following sites:

  • Bouddhanath

  • Pashupatinath

  • Swayambhunath

3
Day 03

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Manju

  • Fly for 45 minutes to Lukla.

  • Walk to Manju (2710 m).

4
Day 04

Trek from Manju to Namche Bazaar

  • Trek from Manju to Namche Bazaar (3440 m).

5
Day 05

Acclimatisation Day in Namche

  • Acclimatisation day - take a break.

6
Day 06

Trek from Namache to Thyingboche

  • Trek from Namache to Thyingboche (3860 m).

7
Day 07

Trek from Thyingboche to Dingboche

  • Trek from Thyingboche to Dingboche (4410 m).

8
Day 08

Journey from Dingboche to Lobuche

  • Go from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910 m).

9
Day 09

Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Chep

  • Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Chep (5130 m).

10
Day 10

Climb Kalapthar and View the Everest Range

  • From Gorak Chep, climb to Kalapthar (5550 m).

  • View the Everest range from Khumbu Glacier.

11
Day 11

Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche

  • Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche (4370 m).

12
Day 12

Return to Namche Bazaar

  • Trek back down from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar.

13
Day 13

Trek from Namche to Lukla

  • Trek from Namche to Lukla (2830 m).

14
Day 14

Fly Back to Kathmandu

  • Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.

  • Transfer to your hotel.

15
Day 15

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Transfer to the airport and depart for your destination.

Lukla, Dudh Koshi valley, Namche Bazaar, Kala Patthar

Where this trip takes you

Lukla, Dudh Koshi valley, Namche Bazaar, Kala Patthar

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 10 cities · 15 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu

  • Fluent English-speaking sightseeing guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu and trekking

  • All entrance fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu and until the trek is finished

  • National park fee, TIMS card, and any trekking permits required

  • Trek guide daily allowance

  • Insurance for staff during the trek

  • Full-board meals while trekking (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

  • Properly boiled drinking water, tea and coffee while on the trek

  • All domestic bus and flight tickets, and airport tax

  • Transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek, as applicable

  • First aid kit for staff

  • Trekking map

  • Trekking guides, trek Sherpa and porters

  • Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment

  • Insurance for staff

What's Not Included

  • Food in Kathmandu during sightseeing and stay

  • Personal expenses, personal tips, cold drinks, hard drinks and mineral water during the trek

  • The international airport departure tax in Kathmandu

  • Nepal entry visa fees and your travel insurance for Nepal

  • Emergency evacuation

  • Any extra costs arising from unfavourable circumstances such as weather, road blockage, flight cancellation, etc.

  • International airfare and airport tax

  • Tips and items of personal expense such as hot showers, battery charging, international telephone calls and beverage drinks during the trek

  • Personal equipment for trekking

  • Emergency rescue evacuation

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 15 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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