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Everest Base Camp

The classic Khumbu trek to Base Camp, at a pace that respects the altitude.

Altitude5,364M
LocationKhumbu, Nepal
Duration13 Days
Experience NeededExperienced Hiking
Guided ByInternational Mountain Leaders

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The Route

Day By Day

Placeholder itinerary — confirm exact days, altitudes and overnight stops before publishing.

DAY 1

Fly To Lukla, Trek To Phakding

RouteKathmandu → Lukla (2,860m) → Phakding (2,610m).

DAY 2

Trek To Namche Bazaar

RoutePhakding → Namche Bazaar (3,440m).

DAY 3

Acclimatisation Day In Namche

RouteShort acclimatisation walk, views of Everest from Everest View Hotel.

DAY 4

Trek To Tengboche

RouteNamche → Tengboche (3,860m), monastery visit.

DAY 5

Trek To Dingboche

RouteTengboche → Dingboche (4,410m).

DAY 6

Acclimatisation Day In Dingboche

RouteAcclimatisation walk toward Nangkartshang Peak.

DAY 7

Trek To Lobuche

RouteDingboche → Lobuche (4,940m).

DAY 8

Base Camp & Gorak Shep

AMLobuche → Gorak Shep (5,164m).

PMContinue to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and return to Gorak Shep.

DAY 9

Kala Patthar & Descend

AMSunrise from Kala Patthar (5,644m) for the best view of Everest.

PMDescend to Pheriche.

DAY 10

Descend To Namche

RoutePheriche → Namche Bazaar.

DAY 11

Descend To Lukla

RouteNamche → Lukla.

DAY 12

Fly To Kathmandu

RouteLukla → Kathmandu.

DAY 13

Depart

AMTransfer to airport and depart.

Quality costs more. This itinerary is built for a safe, successful outcome, not the cheapest one — with acclimatisation days built in and nothing rushed. (confirm pricing and exact dates)

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