Itinerary
Fit, acclimatised trekkers attempting the definitive Himalayan pilgrimage to the base of the world's highest peak
Duration
13 days
Estimated cost
NPR 46,320-NPR 69,480
Difficulty
9/10
Challenging
Highlights
Estimated budget
Midpoint estimate · actual costs vary by season and availability
The route
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Day by day
Arrival, trek briefing
NPR 4,050Kathmandu
Land in Kathmandu, meet your trekking agency for a gear check and permit briefing, and pick up anything missing from Thamel's outfitters.
Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
NPR 16,050Everest Base Camp
A short, dramatic flight to Lukla's mountain airstrip, then an easy first walking day down to Phakding along the Dudh Koshi river.
Lukla flights are notoriously weather-dependent, build a buffer day into your schedule.
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Personalize this for your dates and budgetPrices estimated from locally verified data as of July 16, 2026. Permit fees, visa requirements, entry regulations, and trail conditions in Nepal change frequently. Always verify current requirements with official Nepal government sources or your nearest Nepali embassy before booking.
High-altitude trekking carries serious risks. This itinerary is not medical or mountaineering advice. Consult a doctor about altitude sickness before attempting any route above 3,000m.
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Trek to Namche Bazaar
NPR 1,750Namche Bazaar
A steep climb into the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu at 3,440m, entering Sagarmatha National Park en route.
This is the first real altitude test, the climb gains nearly 800m.
Acclimatisation day in Namche
NPR 1,750Namche Bazaar
A rest day that isn't really rest, hike up to the Everest View Hotel for the first glimpse of Everest itself, then return to sleep at Namche's altitude.
Climb high, sleep low, the golden rule of altitude acclimatisation.
Trek to Tengboche
NPR 3,550Everest Base Camp
Descend to the river then climb through rhododendron forest to Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual heart of the Khumbu, with Ama Dablam framed directly above.
Trek to Dingboche
NPR 3,550Everest Base Camp
The trees disappear above Tengboche, the trail enters high alpine terrain en route to Dingboche at 4,410m.
Acclimatisation day in Dingboche
NPR 3,550Everest Base Camp
A second acclimatisation day, with an optional climb up Nangkartshang Peak for panoramic views before descending to sleep at Dingboche.
Trek to Lobuche
NPR 3,550Everest Base Camp
A stark, high-altitude walk past the Khumbu Glacier's memorial cairns for climbers lost on Everest, arriving at Lobuche, 4,940m.
Above 4,500m, expect noticeably slower pace and shorter breath.
Trek to Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp
NPR 3,550Everest Base Camp
Trek to Gorak Shep, then continue to Everest Base Camp itself at 5,364m, the definitive goal, though Everest's summit isn't visible from base camp.
This is a long, demanding day, allow 7-8 hours round trip.
Kala Patthar sunrise, descend to Pheriche
NPR 3,550Everest Base Camp
Pre-dawn climb to Kala Patthar, 5,644m, for the best available view of Everest's summit, then a long descent to Pheriche.
The single coldest, most rewarding morning of the trek.
Descend to Namche Bazaar
NPR 1,750Namche Bazaar
A long descending day retracing the route back through Tengboche to Namche, with oxygen levels rising noticeably with every hour.
Descend to Lukla
NPR 3,550Everest Base Camp
Final descending day back to Lukla, closing the loop on the trek with a celebratory dinner among fellow trekkers.
Fly to Kathmandu, departure
NPR 7,700Kathmandu
Morning flight back to Kathmandu, with the rest of the day free for showers, souvenirs, and onward departure.