Nepal · Trekking

16-Day Everest Base Camp Trek through Namche Bazaar and Lukla

16 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Challenging pace
Trail exiting the village of Phakding, Nepal
Namche Bazar, Nepal
Trekking above Pheriche, Nepal
Everest Base Camp

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek to Everest Base Camp, the foot of Earth's highest mountain
  • 02 Traverse Namche Bazaar, also known as the gateway to Everest
  • 03 Explore Lukla, a popular starting point for visitors to the Himalayas
  • 04 Pass through picturesque villages and forest areas with breathtaking mountain views

Trek to the base camp of Earth's highest mountain as you pass through picturesque villages and forest areas while taking in breathtaking mountain landscapes. Visit famous stops such as Namche Bazaar and Phakding, and explore local villages as you make your way along one of the most exciting treks in the world.

Trek to the base camp of Earth's highest mountain as you pass through picturesque villages and forest areas while taking in breathtaking mountain landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Trip Orientation

  • Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to the hotel.

  • Head for an orientation of the trip.

Overnight at Yak and Yeti Hotel in Kathmandu.

2
Day 02

Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

  • Fly to Lukla (2710 m).

  • Trek to Phakding (2652 m).

Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home Lodge.

3
Day 03

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

  • Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446 m).

Overnight at Namche Yeti Mountain Home Lodge.

4
Day 04

Rest Day in Namche Bazaar

  • Rest in Namche Bazaar.

  • You can also opt for an excursion to Namche Bazaar and Syangboche Village.

  • Return to Namche Bazaar.

Overnight at Namche Yeti Mountain Home Lodge.

5
Day 05

Namche Bazaar to Tashinga

  • Travel from Namche Bazaar to Tashinga (3867 m).

Overnight at Tashinga Everest Summit Lodge.

6
Day 06

Trek from Tashinga to Pangboche

  • Head from Tashinga to Pangboche (4260 m).

Overnight at Pangboche Everest Summit Lodge.

7
Day 07

Pangboche to Pheriche with Optional Excursion

  • Trek from Pangboche to Pheriche.

  • Opt for a day excursion to either Dingboche or Nagarjun La.

Overnight at Mountain Lodge.

8
Day 08

Dingboche to Lobuche

  • Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m).

Overnight at Lobuche Himalayan Eco Resort Mountain Lodge.

9
Day 09

Lobuche to Gorakhashep and Everest Base Camp Hike

  • Head from Lobuche to Gorkhashep (5140 m).

  • Make a day hike to Everest Base Camp (5364 m).

Overnight at Gorakhashep in Mountain Lodge.

10
Day 10

Climb Kalapatter and Return to Lobuche

  • In the morning, climb to Kalapatter (5545 m).

  • Then trek back to Lobuche.

Overnight at Lobuche Himalayan Eco Resort Mountain Lodge.

11
Day 11

Return Trek from Lobuche to Pangboche

  • Trace your steps back from Lobuche to Pangboche.

Overnight at Pangboche Everest Summit Lodge.

12
Day 12

Pangboche to Namche Bazar

  • Again, go back from Pangboche to Namche Bazar.

Overnight at Namche Yeti Mountain Home Lodge.

13
Day 13

Namche Bazar to Phakding

  • Walk at a steady pace from Namche Bazar to Phakding.

Overnight at Phakding Yeti Mountain Home Lodge.

14
Day 14

Phakding to Lukla

  • Proceed to Lukla.

Overnight at Lukla Yeti Mountain Home Lodge.

15
Day 15

Fly Back to Kathmandu

  • Fly back to Kathmandu.

Overnight at Yak and Yeti Hotel in Kathmandu.

16
Day 16

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Head to Kathmandu International Airport for your final departure.

Lukla flight, Phakding trail, Namche Bazaar, Everest Base Camp

Where this trip takes you

Lukla flight, Phakding trail, Namche Bazaar, Everest Base Camp

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 11 cities · 16 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport-to-hotel pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle

  • Two nights' accommodation in Kathmandu at a 5-star hotel on a BB plan (Hotel Yak and Yeti, Hotel Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee, Hotel Malla, Hotel Shangrila Village Resort)

  • Accommodation in Lukla at Yeti Mountain Home on an AP plan

  • Two nights' accommodation in Phakding at Yeti Mountain Home on an AP plan

  • Three nights' accommodation in Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home on an AP plan

  • Accommodation at Tashinga Everest Summit Lodge on an AP plan

  • Two nights' accommodation at Pangboche Everest Summit Lodge on an AP plan

  • Accommodation at Pheruche in Mountain Lodge on an AP plan

  • Two nights' accommodation at Lobuche in Himalayan Eco Resort Mountain Lodge on an AP plan

  • Accommodation at Gorakhashep in Mountain Lodge on an AP plan

  • Meals on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with one cup of tea at each meal during the trek

  • One highly experienced English-speaking mountain guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people)

  • Accommodation, food, drinks, salary, insurance, and transportation for both the trek guide and porters

  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit)

  • All necessary paperwork and Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fees

  • TIMS Card (Trekker's Information Management System card)

  • All additional government taxes

  • Domestic flights both ways from Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax

  • Domestic flights both ways from Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax for trekking staff

What's Not Included

  • Other ground transportation

  • Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days/USD 40 for 30 days from the date of issue). You may easily get a Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

  • International airfare

  • Traveller's insurance

  • Cold drinks (alcohol and soft drinks)

  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) beyond the scheduled itinerary

  • Boiled water, hot showers, mineral water, battery charging, and hot drinks

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (approx. USD 10-12)

  • Bar bills, telephone bills, and other personal expenses (shopping/laundry)

  • Tips for the guide and porter

  • All expenses due to unavoidable events, e.g. personal illness, strikes, etc.

  • Helicopter evacuation charges in case of an emergency while trekking

  • Drinking water on the trek. You can buy it in a number of places for between USD 1 and USD 3 per bottle, and it gets more expensive towards Base Camp. A better solution is to buy water tablets in Kathmandu for around USD 2 and treat the water. Your guide can help you find good places to fill your water bottle.

  • Wi-Fi, battery charging, and hot showers on the trek. Wi-Fi is available in some tea houses for USD 3 to USD 5 per hour. Hot showers are also available in a few places for around USD 4, and charging costs about USD 1.50 per hour.

  • Unforeseen costs due to flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc. You are responsible for extra hotel nights (USD 30/night) and meals in Kathmandu for any extra days in Nepal due to flight delays.

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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