The Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek is one of the world's most iconic adventures, taking trekkers through Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, culminating at the foot of Mount Everest (8,848m).
| Day | Route & Highlights |
|---|---|
| 1-2 |
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding (2,610m) Flight: 35-min scenic flight to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport). Trek: 3-4 hrs downhill to Phakding. |
| 3 |
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) Highlights: Suspension bridges, first Everest views. Acclimatization: Essential to avoid altitude sickness. |
| 4 |
Acclimatization in Namche Optional Hike: Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for panoramas of Everest, Lhotse & Ama Dablam. |
| 5 | Namche to Tengboche (3,860m) Key Stop: Tengboche Monastery (largest in Khumbu). |
| 6 | Tengboche → Dingboche (4,410m) Landscape: Alpine scrub to rocky terrain. |
| 7 |
Acclimatization in Dingboche Optional Hike: Nangkartshang Peak (5,100m) for conditioning. |
| 8 | Lobuche (4,940m) Memorials: Climbers' memorials at Thukla Pass. |
| 9 |
Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,164m) to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) Note: No Everest view from EBC itself. Kala Patthar (next morning) - Best sunrise view of Everest. |
| 10-12 | Return to Lukla Descend via Pheriche or Namche. |
| Expense | Budget (USD) | Mid-Range (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Guided Trek (Group) | $1,000 - $1,500 | $1,800 - $2,500 |
| Solo Trek (No Guide) | $700 - $1,200 | N/A |
| Flights (Kathmandu-Lukla) | $180-$220 (round trip) | |
| Permits | $50-$60 | |
| Food/Lodging | $20-$40/day | |
| Guide/Porter | $25-$40/day (guide) | $15-$25/day (porter) |
| Luxury lodges/helis add | $3,000-$5,000+ | |