Kathmandu, Nepal · 14 nights / 15 days · adventure
Nepal 14N/15D — Everest Base Camp trek
FLK-PKG-2026-010
The classic walk to Everest Base Camp: three nights in Kathmandu either side, eleven nights in trekking lodges, the mountain flights to and from Lukla, and every meal on the trail. The rate on this page is for a group of ten. Eight travellers is Rs 90,500 each and six travellers is Rs 91,500 each at net, and we quote the final figure on your group size. Valid to 31 December 2026.
Per person on a group of ten. Eight travellers and six travellers cost slightly more; both figures are on the page. Rate valid to 2026-12-31. Minimum 6 travellers.
Highlights
- Everest Base Camp and the Kala Patthar viewpoint above it
- Mountain flights between Kathmandu and Lukla, both ways
- Eleven nights in trekking lodges with all meals on the trail
- Namche Bazaar and the Tengboche monastery on the way up
- Duffel bag and a first aid kit provided, and a farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive Kathmandu
Met at Tribhuvan airport and driven to the hotel in Thamel. Kit check in the evening: we go through what you are carrying and what needs hiring or buying before the flight out.
Day 2 — Kathmandu
A buffer day and a sightseeing one. Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and the Patan Durbar Square if the weather is fine. The buffer matters: Lukla flights are weather dependent and a spare day here is cheaper than a missed trek.
Day 3 — Fly to Lukla, walk to Phakding
Early flight into Lukla, one of the shortest runways in commercial use, then an easy first walk down the valley to Phakding. Three to four hours, mostly descending, which is the right way to start.
Day 4 — Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Across the high suspension bridges and then the long climb into Namche, the trading town built into a bowl at 3,440 metres. Six hours or so. First sight of Everest from the ridge if the cloud lifts.
Day 5 — Namche, acclimatisation
A rest day that is not a rest: walk high and sleep low, up to the Everest View Hotel or Khumjung and back down. This day is what stops altitude sickness later.
Day 6 — Namche to Tengboche
Along the valley wall with Ama Dablam ahead, down to the river and up to Tengboche and its monastery at 3,860 metres. Five hours.
Day 7 — Tengboche to Dingboche
Above the treeline now. Rhododendron gives way to scrub and then to nothing. Dingboche sits at 4,410 metres behind its stone walls.
Day 8 — Dingboche, acclimatisation
Second acclimatisation day. Up Nangkartshang ridge for the height gain and the view down the Imja valley, then back to sleep low.
Day 9 — Dingboche to Lobuche
Past the memorials at Thukla pass, built for climbers who did not come back, and on to Lobuche at 4,940 metres. Cold from here on.
Day 10 — Lobuche to Gorak Shep and Base Camp
The long day. Gorak Shep first, then out over the Khumbu glacier moraine to Everest Base Camp at 5,364 metres. Back to Gorak Shep to sleep.
Day 11 — Kala Patthar, then down to Pheriche
Before dawn up Kala Patthar at 5,545 metres, which is where the photograph of Everest is actually taken from. Then a long descent to Pheriche.
Day 12 — Pheriche to Namche
Down the way you came, and the air gets thicker with every hour. Most people find this the most enjoyable day of the trek.
Day 13 — Namche to Lukla
The last walking day, seven to eight hours back down the valley to Lukla. Dinner with the crew.
Day 14 — Fly to Kathmandu
Morning flight back to Kathmandu, weather permitting. Afternoon free, hot shower, and the cultural farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 15 — Departure from Kathmandu
Breakfast, then the transfer to Tribhuvan airport for your flight home.
Included
- 3 nights in Kathmandu and 11 nights in trekking lodges
- All meals on the trek and breakfast in Kathmandu
- Return flights between Kathmandu and Lukla
- Airport transfers and ground transport in Kathmandu
- Trekking permits and the national park entry
- Duffel bag and a first aid kit
- Cultural farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Not included
- International flights to and from Kathmandu
- Nepal visa on arrival, paid at the airport
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
- Personal trekking gear, tips, and any extra lodge nights caused by weather
- Travel and evacuation insurance, which is required for this trek
Best time to go: March to May, and late September to November
Cancellation policy
Nothing to pay while we hold the dates. Once flights and lodges are confirmed the operator's cancellation window applies, and we put it in writing before you pay. Weather delays on the Lukla sector are common and any extra night is paid on the ground.
More questions, answered
How fit do I need to be?
You walk five to seven hours a day for eleven days, with two rest days built in for altitude. If you can walk 15 km on hilly ground back to back on two days, you can do it. Train on stairs and slopes, not flat road.
Why does the price change with group size?
Guides, porters and the ground vehicle are booked for the group, so the per person cost falls as the group grows. Tell us your numbers and we quote the exact figure.
Is insurance really required?
Yes, and it has to cover helicopter evacuation above 5,000 metres. A standard travel policy usually does not. We can point you at policies that do.