Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1,345 meters).
Overnight at hotel.
Nepal · Trekking
16-Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with Lukla Flight
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Memorable flight from Kathmandu to the airstrip at Lukla
- 02 Traverse Namche Bazaar, also known as the gate of Everest
- 03 Reach Everest Base Camp at 5,300 metres
- 04 Hike up to Kalapattar at 5,555 metres for a high-altitude viewpoint
- 05 Explore Lukla, a popular place for visitors to the Himalayas
A bit challenging trip for hikers, this lodge-based trek to Everest Base Camp begins with a memorable flight from Kathmandu to the airstrip at Lukla. Most of the trek takes place above 3,000 metres, with picturesque mountain landscapes along the way. Visit famous stops such as Namche Bazaar and Phakding, explore local villages, and make your way up one of the most exciting treks in the world.
A bit challenging trip for hikers, this lodge-based trek to Everest Base Camp begins with a memorable flight from Kathmandu to the airstrip at Lukla.
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, Gorakshep, Pheriche
Languages
Bengali, English, French, Hindi, Nepali
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Pre-Trip Meeting and Kathmandu Sightseeing
Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Fly to Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla (2,795 meters) from Kathmandu.
Trek to Phakding (2,610 meters) for about 3 hours.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 04
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,480 meters) for 5 hours.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 05
Acclimatisation Day in Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar acclimatisation day.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 06
Trek to Tengboche Monastery
Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3,860 meters) for about 5 hours.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 07
Trek to Dingboche
Trek to Dingboche (4,350 meters) for 6 hours.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 08
Dingboche Trek Day
Trek to Dingboche (4,350 meters) for about 6 hours.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 09
Trek to Lobuche
Trek to Lobuche (4,920 meters) for 5 hours.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 10
Everest Base Camp Excursion
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,300 meters).
Return to Gorak Shep in 8 hours.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 11
Kalapattar Hike and Trek to Pheriche
Hike up to Kalapattar (5,555 meters) early in the morning.
Trek down to Pheriche (4,200 meters) for 7 hours.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 12
Return Trek to Namche Bazaar
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,480 meters) for about 6 hours.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 13
Trek Back to Lukla
Trek to Lukla (2,795 meters) for 6 hours.
Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 14
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15
Leisure Day in Kathmandu
Leisure day in Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 16
Departure from Kathmandu
Transfer to the international airport for your final flight departure.
Where this trip takes you
Lukla airstrip, Namche Bazaar, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Airport / hotel / airport pick-up and drop-off by private car / van / bus
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a two- or three-star hotel in Kathmandu, with breakfast included (4 nights)
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car / van / bus
- Standard meals - lunch, dinner, and breakfast - and tea house accommodation during the trek
- A government-licensed English-speaking guide during the trek, the required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and a general first aid kit
- Sagarmatha National Park permit and all necessary permits
- Flight fare from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu, including airport departure taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla
- Surface transfer from Kathmandu
- We provide a down jacket, duffel / kit bag, and sleeping bag (which need to be returned after the trek)
- All government taxes
- Tourist service charge and VAT
What's Not Included
- Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu
- Your travel insurance (compulsory)
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa fee (US$30 per person). You can obtain a visa easily upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, for 60 days from the date of issue. You will require 2 passport-size photos.
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, and laundry
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and driver
- Sightseeing / monument entrance fees
- Any other expenses not mentioned
Know before you go
US$60 per person per night for a single room and US$35 per person per night for a double (twin-sharing) room if you need extra accommodation in Kathmandu, including breakfast.
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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