Everest Base Camp Trek
Facts of the trip
| Trip Code: | EBCT-01 |
| Trip Duration: | 14 days |
| Max. Altitude: | 5545m |
| Grade: | Strenuous |
| Program Type: | Trekking |
| Trek Start Point: | Lukla |
| Trek End Point: | Lukla |
| Accommodation: | Teahouse / Camping |
| Meals: | Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee |
| Mode of Travel: | Flight/Land |
| Transportation: | Car / Bus / Flight |
| Minimum Pax: | +2 |
| Best season: | February to May / September to November |
Overview: Everest Base Camp 14-Day Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a popular route in Nepal and a must-see site in the Everest region. Trekkers on these routes can see Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. Nepali people call Mount Everest Sagarmatha, while Tibetans refer to it as Chomolungma. Mount Everest rises 8,848 meters above sea level and lies in the Mahalangur Range.
Major Peaks in the Everest Region
The Everest region features many majestic peaks, including Lhotse (27,940 feet/8,516 meters), Nuptse (25,771 feet/7,855 meters), and Khumbuche (6,640 meters). Other notable peaks include Lho La (6,000 meters), Thamserku (6,862 meters), Ama Dablam (6,812 meters), and Tawache (7,171 meters). These stunning mountains add to the dramatic landscape that attracts trekkers and mountaineers from around the world.
Route of the Everest Base Camp Trek—14 Days
The classic Everest Base Camp Trek begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla (2,860m), the trek starts towards Phakding and continues to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest. After a rest day for acclimatization, the trail leads through Tengboche, famous for its monastery, and then to Dingboche for another acclimatization stop. The route then ascends to Lobuche and Gorakshep before reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364m). The following morning includes a hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) for stunning sunrise views of Everest and surrounding peaks. The return journey retraces the route back through Pheriche, Tengboche, and Namche to Lukla. After a night’s rest in Lukla, trekkers fly back to Kathmandu. This 14-day itinerary combines high-altitude adventure with Sherpa culture, lush valleys, and majestic Himalayan scenery, making it one of the most iconic treks in the world.
Religious Life in the Everest Region
The Everest region follows Tibetan Buddhism, which profoundly shapes the cultural and spiritual life of its people, especially the Sherpas. Monasteries, or gompas, serve as central places of worship and community activity, with Tengboche Monastery being the most prominent. Prayer wheels, mani walls, and colorful prayer flags line the trekking trails, spreading messages of peace and goodwill.
Sherpas conduct regular rituals to honor mountain deities, seeking protection and balance in their natural surroundings. Lamas (Buddhist monks) lead these spiritual practices and community events, including the Mani Rimdu festival, which features masked dances, prayers, and blessings.
Mount Everest, known locally as Chomolungma—“Goddess Mother of the World”—is considered sacred. Before climbing, mountaineers often participate in puja ceremonies to gain blessings from mountain spirits. Religion here is more than belief—it is interwoven into daily life, influencing behavior, relationships, and deep respect for nature. This spiritual depth is central to the region’s identity and the Sherpa way of life.
About the conditions for the Everest Base Camp trek:
The Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is a challenging yet rewarding journey through high-altitude terrain. The trail is generally well-established and maintained, as it’s one of Nepal’s most popular trekking routes. It includes stone-paved paths, suspension bridges, steep ascents, and rugged sections, especially above 4,000 meters. Weather conditions vary—days can be sunny and clear, while nights are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. During the pre-monsoon (March–May) and post-monsoon (September–November) seasons, trails are dry and visibility is excellent. However, in winter and monsoon, snow or rain can make paths slippery and more demanding. Acclimatization is crucial due to the high altitude, and trekkers must be prepared for symptoms of altitude sickness. Tea houses along the route offer basic accommodation and meals, but facilities become more limited at higher elevations. Overall, while physically demanding, the trek is achievable with proper preparation, gear, and pacing.
Flora of the Everest Base Camp trek
The Everest Base Camp trek passes through diverse ecological zones, offering a fascinating display of Himalayan flora. Starting from the lower elevations in Lukla and Phakding, you’ll encounter lush forests of rhododendron, magnolia, pine, and fir. These forests burst into color during spring, especially with blooming rhododendrons—the national flower of Nepal.
As the trail ascends through Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, the vegetation becomes sparser but still includes hardy alpine shrubs and juniper bushes. Mosses and lichens cling to rocks, thriving in the cooler, moist conditions. Around Dingboche and Lobuche, the harsh climate supports only dwarf plants, grass patches, and cushion-like vegetation adapted to high altitudes.
Above 4,500 meters, plant life is minimal due to extreme conditions, but you’ll still spot resilient alpine species like edelweiss and blue poppies. These unique plant varieties not only add color to the rugged landscape but also reflect the rich biodiversity of the Everest region
Vegetation and Landscape
The Everest region’s vegetation varies with altitude. The lower zones feature rhododendron and pine forests, which gradually give way to juniper shrubs and alpine grasses as the trail climbs. This diverse flora supports a rich ecosystem and offers seasonal beauty, especially during the spring bloom.
Geographically, the Everest region consists of rugged valleys, glacial moraines, and alpine forests. The terrain becomes rockier and more barren at higher elevations, yet it remains strikingly scenic. The Khumbu region, home to the EBC trek, offers both ecological richness and stark mountain beauty.
Cultural and Scenic Highlights
Everest Base Camp trekking became popular due to its stunning views and rich cultural encounters. Trekkers pass serene monasteries, mani walls, and prayer flags that reflect the region’s deep-rooted Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Hidden within these valleys are ancient customs and a strong sense of spirituality.
The trek traditionally begins at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla and concludes with breathtaking views from Kala Patthar. Along the way, it offers continuous glimpses of iconic peaks like Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. This combination of natural beauty, cultural depth, and personal challenge makes the EBC trek a truly unforgettable adventure.
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Day 01: Kathmandu to Lukla (2830 m) to Phakding (2652 m)
Day 02: Phakding to Namchebazar (3,446 m).
Day 03: Rest at Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche (3,897m.)
Day 05: Thyangboche to Pheriche (4,252m.)
Day 06: Pheriche to Lobuche (4,930 m)
Day 07: Lobuche to Kala Patter(5,545m.) to Gorakshep(5,151m.)
Day 08: Gorakshep to Everest Base camp and back to Lobuche
Day 09: Lobuche to Dingboche.
Day 10: Dingboche to Thyangboche.
Day 11: Thyangboche to Namche Bazar.
Day 12: Namche Bazar to Phakding .
Day 13: Phakding to Lukla.
Everest Base camp trek 14 days over views:-
Day 01: – Kathmandu (1350m) to Lukla (2850) to Phakding (2650m): –
Fly from Kathmandu Airport to Lukla Aiport for about 30 minutes. Then, meet all the trekking assistance in Lukla have tea, coffee in the hotel and make all the backpacking and continue trek to Phakding about 3 hrs. The trekking route is a small ridge from where one goes to the Surke and pass below to Chaurikharka. We pass to the field and keep continue to the Thodokoshi about 2 hrs. When we reach Thadokoshi and have lunch. After lunch keep continues the phakding about 1:30 minutes. Stay overnight in Phakding at the teahouse lodge.
Day 02: – Phakding to Namche Bazar (3535): about 5 hours.
After breakfast start walking, today we are walking so beautiful area through marvelous Rhododendron, Magnolia and Fir forest and several Sherpa villages offer welcome teashops and increase of snow peak of Mountain views and finally, we reach Namche Bazar. Namche Bazar is the main touristic area in the Khumbu region and also main shopping center so after lunch surrounding the market area and stay overnight at Namche Bazar in the lodge.
Day 03: Namche Bazar: – Rest day for acclimatization:-
Rest day for acclimatization. After breakfast climb up to Sherpa museum and see the Mountain Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shahar, Ama Dablam surrounded Syangboche, Khumjung and to Namche stay overnight at same hotel.
Day 04: – Namche Bazar to Tyangboche (3963m) or Debuche (3650m): –
After breakfast start continues trekking lead to Fungi Thenga about 3 hrs lunch at Phungithenga. After lunch climbing up another 2:30 minutes and reaches to Tengboche. From Tengboche, if the good weather we are able to see Mountain Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shahar, Ama dablam, Thamserku and many show peaks. Visit Tengboche Buddhist monastery with your guide and descend about 25 minutes to reaches Debuche. Stay Overnight at Debuche in the teahouse.
Day 05: – Debuche to Pheriche (4200m) about 6 hrs including the lunch: –
After breakfast, we continue our trekking we following the Dudhkoshi river about 1 hrs and cross the suspensive bridge and start to up about 1 hrs and reach Pangboche. Pangboche village where what is we can see the Yeti head in the monastery rest couple of minutes and with tea, coffee and continue toward Somare (4100m) lunch at Somare. After Lunch, it is not easy to walk route because after 1200 this area is windy to continue to Pheriche about 2 hrs. Stay overnight at Pheriche in the teahouse.
Day 06: – Pheriche rest day for acclimatization: –
After breakfast climb to the Thatcher peak about 2-3 hrs. to make acclimatization and after 3 o clock you can go to a hospital to lesson acclimatization speech. before 3 ‘o’ clock there is speech every day by Doctor.
Day 07: – Pheriche to Lobuche (4900m): –
V After breakfast start the trek for Labuche we continue to follow the Pheriche valley 1:30 hrs and start to climb continue Thukla about 2 hrs and we have our lunch in Thukla. After lunch continues to climb the Thukla pass about 1:30 hrs. reach on the top up Thukla pass there is much memory of people who die in the Everest. Thukla pass to Labuche is gradual up about 1hrs. Stay overnight at Labuche in the teahouse lodge.
Day 08: – Labuche to Gorakshpe (5100m): –
After breakfast, the trail goes to the Labuche pass its take about 2 hrs. After Labuche pass the trail is gradual up then we following glacier to Gorakshep about 2 hrs. This part is providing for all the tourist marvelous views of Everest, Pumori, Lola, Kalpather, and Everest Base Camp. After reaching Gorakshep and check in the hotel and lunch. After Lunch goes to Everest Base Camp and back to the Gorakshep. Stay overnight at Gorekshep in the teahouse.
Day 09: -Gorakshep to Kalapather and back to Dingboche: –
Everest Base Camp is the main camp for the Mountaineers situated at the elevation of 5,364 meters. The Trekkers feel very happy to reach there as it makes them a lifetime memory for their adventurous fulfillment.
Day 10: – Dingboche to Namche Bazar: –
descending till Pangboche and cross the Dudkoshi river and lunch in the Devuche after lunch ascending about 45 minutes till to the Tengboche after down to phungithanga about 1:45 and cross the again Dudkoshi river and start to climbing 1 hrs reach to the Kyanjungma after Kyanjumna to Namche is gradually flat about 2 hrs. Stay overnight at the Lodge in Namche.
Day 11: – Namche Bazar to Phakding: –
After breakfast start to descending about 1 hrs to a dhud Koshi river and cross the suspense bridge. Dudhkoshi River to Jorselle is about 1 hrs follow the riverside of Dudh Koshi and reach Jorselle before Jonelle also we need to cross again the suspensive Dhud Dhudh Koshi bridge and reach to Jonelle there has tea, coffee and continue to the Namche Bazaar. After tea, coffee accents a few minutes and cross the bridge of Dhudkoshi and start to up till national park office at Monju village than all the up and down about 2:30 reach to Phakding. Stay overnight phakding in the teahouse.
Day 12: – Phakding to Lukla about 3 hrs.: – slowly walking distance.
Day 13: – Lukla to Kathmandu by flight: –
From Lukla to Kathmandu by flight approximately 30 minutes about the flight. From Kathmandu, domestic airport transfer to the hotel and day time is rest and visit Thamel area for a souvenir to your family.
Day 14: – From hotel to Tribhuvan international airport: –
today is free or last minute you have few hrs. special shopping for your relatives. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing then we will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home and wish for your Safe journey.
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Your Program Duration = 14 days Days
All the Prices are in GBP (£) Per Person.
Cost Include
Cost Included
- All airport and hotel airport transfers.
- 2-night hotel in Kathmandu.
- National Park permit & Pasang Lhambu village entry permit.
- Flight fare from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.
- Accommodation in the tea house,
- Food and tea/coffee during the trek.
- Guide: – including salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging.
- Porter: – including salary, insurance, equipment, food, and lodging.
- For guests: – Down jacket, good sleeping bag (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion).
- Transfer from airport to hotel in Kathmandu
- All government and local taxes.
- Final departure from hotel to international airport transfer.
Cost Exclude
Cost excluded
- Food in Kathmandu (Lunch & Dinner).
- Bakery food during the trek.
- Nepal visa fee.
- International airfare.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Travel and rescue insurance if guests get mountain sickness and need a rescue helicopter.
- Personal expenses example (phone calls, laundry service , bar bills, battery recharge, WIFI charge, extra porters, bottle water or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide and porters
our testimonials
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and then…
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years. My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern. The second trek I did with Dammaru two years…
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Dear Dammaru I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I…
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769…
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon…
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and then as a support person in Nepal before, during and after. He completed the following tasks with the utmost professionalism and patience.
Arranged transfer of a large number of funds from Australian bank account to Nepalese bank account.
Communications with the village before we arrived to ensure the walls were built.
Organized our itinerary and necessary bookings for the trekking part of our journey for 8 adults.
Once we arrived in Nepal he then assisted us in purchasing all the gear we needed for the finishing of the hothouse. e.g. Polycarbonate roof sheeting and the many other bits of hardware necessary.
Transport of the roofing etc to Phortse village via helicopter, plane, yak, and porter.
As well as being a part of the project Dammaru also was our trekking guide for the duration of our trip of 5 weeks. He organized everything for us from the hotel, in Kathmandu and everything in between our trek to base camp.
He is honest, reliable and always puts the customer first. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dammaru to anyone who is considering a trip to Nepal.
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader
I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years.
My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern.
The second trek I did with Dammaru two years later. This trip was the culmination of a long term project to build hothouses in a village deep into the Solu Khumbu region.
www.himalyanhothouse.org To complete this project Dammaru had a pivotal role in developing contacts, sourcing materials helping to manage the project finances. During the preparations for the Hothouse project, we found Dammaru to be honest, prompt and very hardworking. He also showed a great understanding of our requests and needs for the project to be successful. During the trek, itself Dammaru co-ordinated seven of our group and six porters as well as an extra climbing guide. He also acted as a very effective interpreter and liaison with the people of the village of Phortse.
On a personal level, Dammaru is the most genuine man with a big heart. He shared the passion for our project and its humanitarian ideals. Once again our safety during the whole trek was his main concern. A phrase often used by Dammaru sums up his professional work ethic. Service is most important.
I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Dammaru Niraula if you plan to undertake a trek or similar activity in Nepal.
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Dear Dammaru
I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I would recommend you as one choice. His personality and professional guide skill makes me fun of Trekking and Nepal. so I am planning to go to Nepal again this August. He may meet all demand of you request on your trekking trip even though you join in the big group. Because he has more over 10 years experience of trekking guide for Many English and Japanese speaker. Actually, I have never met such a good Japanese speaker guide and I had no chance to speak in English with him.
I can recommend him to all people who need great experience guide with English or Japanese.
so you can get satisfaction for a great guide.
Very Thanks,
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769 feet).
Our group was led by Dammaru Niraula and we were most impressed by his leadership qualities. He introduced us gently to the lower altitudes and gradually encouraged us on longer and more arduous days of trekking. At Manang, he encouraged us to take a day trek up the lower slopes of Gangapurna and Annapurna III (see my photo below) and afterward to attend an altitude safety lecture in Manang. We are all convinced that, without his careful attention to altitude safety, we would not all have completed the trek over Thorong La and some of us at least would have joined the many trekkers who are forced to descend suffering from altitude sickness. We will always be eternally grateful to Dammaru and his team of Sherpas.
Like many Nepalese, Dammaru has a very quiet and gentle nature with a keen sense of humor and fun. At first, he appears to be shy and reserved but is constantly attending to the needs of his guests, assessing their temperaments and abilities and adjusting the itinerary accordingly. After a few days in his care, you come to realize that you are in the hands of an experienced, competent and understanding mountain guide.
I can recommend him too highly and know that he will continue to offer excellent trekking facilities in the Himalayas.
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. We live in a plain and therefore training for the trek was a challenge in itself. We spent our weekends climbing up and down a 700metre high hill that was regarded as sufficiently steep for our training needs. However, we were unsure of what to expect in Nepal and were concerned about our levels of fitness for the trek that we had in mind. We were introduced to our guide, Dammaru at the hotel we were staying in Kathmandu and our anxieties were quickly alleviated. This diminutive gentleman exuded confidence and assured us that he was able to accommodate our individual fitness levels and ensure that our time in his country was hassle free. And indeed he did! Without it being particularly noticeable, Dammaru controlled the tempo of our daily treks in order that the enjoyment factor always exceeded any physical discomfort. His relationship with the locals was both real & genuine which meant we never felt like intruders or uncomfortable in their presence. Dammaru's keen negotiation skills with the local tea house proprietors' meant the delay between arriving & unwinding from the challenges of our daily treks was minimal with the accommodation always being appropriate to our needs. His professionalism was faultless. He provided us with a wealth of information on all aspects of the history, culture, flora, and fauna of this remarkable country. Not only was he a fantastic guide, but his cheeky grin and sense of humor ensured Dammaru to be a fantastic traveling companion. Our dealings with Dammaru exceeded all expectations and we hope to make a return visit to this stunningly beautiful country.
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