March to May and October to November are the classic EBC windows, with more stable conditions, operating lodges and better visibility in the mountains.
NEPAL · ADVENTURE + EXPEDITION
NEPAL — EVEREST BASE CAMP
Hike through the Khumbu Valley to the base of the world's highest mountain.
DURATION16 days
BEST TIMEMar–May / Oct–Nov
EXPERIENCEAdventure + Expedition
COUNTRYnepal
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Kathmandu → Lukla → Namche Bazaar → Tengboche → Dingboche → Lobuche → Gorak Shep → Everest Base Camp → Lukla → Kathmandu
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Everest Base Camp
2Kala Patthar
3Namche Bazaar
4Tengboche Monastery
5Khumbu Valley
6Everest and Lhotse
Reaching Everest Base Camp after crossing Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche and Lobuche turns altitude into part of the journey's own narrative.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Kathmandu: arrival
Arrival in Kathmandu and rest before mountain logistics.
DAY 2
Kathmandu and technical preparation
Equipment review, briefing and preparation for the flight to Lukla and the trek through the Khumbu.
DAY 3
Kathmandu → Lukla → start of trek
Flight to Lukla and start trekking through valleys and suspension bridges towards the first Sherpa villages.
DAY 4
Arrival at Namche Bazaar
Gradual climb to Namche Bazaar, the main center of the Khumbu and an essential acclimatization base.
DAY 5
Namche: acclimatization
Acclimatization day in Namche, with a light walk to viewpoints and first great views of Everest and Lhotse in favorable conditions.
DAY 6
Namche → Tengboche
Trekking from Namche to Tengboche, reaching the monastery with the amphitheater of mountains around.
DAY 7
Tengboche → Dingboche
Tengboche → Dingboche, gaining altitude and entering increasingly open and arid landscapes.
DAY 8
Dingboche: acclimatization
Acclimatization in Dingboche with a short hike at altitude and return to rest.
DAY 9
Dingboche → Lobuche
Dingboche → Lobuche, advancing through the valley and noticing the change from vegetation to an alpine environment.
DAY 10
Lobuche → Gorak Shep
Lobuche → Gorak Shep, base for the final approach to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar.
DAY 11
Everest Base Camp
Hike to Everest Base Camp, between moraines and glaciers, returning to Gorak Shep.
DAY 12
Gorak Shep and beginning of the return
Possibility to climb Kala Patthar for great views of Everest before starting the descent.
DAY 13
Return towards Namche
Continuation of the descent through the Khumbu towards Namche, recovering a more comfortable altitude.
DAY 14
Namche → Lukla
Namche → Lukla, ending the walk across the bridges and valleys at the beginning of the expedition.
DAY 15
Lukla: flight safety day
Safety day in Lukla to absorb any flight changes caused by mountain conditions, with local programming if everything is regular.
DAY 16
Lukla → Kathmandu and closure
Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and end of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
An altitude trek through the Khumbu Valley, with progressive acclimatization, Sherpa villages and arrival at the base of the highest mountain on the planet.
YOUR WAY
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