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Everest Base Camp Trek

Moderate–Difficult · 14 days · 5,545 m · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

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Difficulty
Moderate–Difficult
Maximum altitude
5,545 m (18,192 ft)
Duration
14 days (11 on trail)
Best months
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Base camp
Lukla

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A longer Himalayan journey with space for acclimatisation and a steady walking rhythm.

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Itinerary

  1. Day 01

    Arrive Kathmandu

    • Sleep at 1,400 m

    Hotel and briefing.

  2. Day 02

    Lukla flight; walk to Phakding

    • 8 km
    • Sleep at 2,610 m

    Riverside trail.

  3. Day 03

    Phakding to Namche Bazaar

    • 10 km
    • Sleep at 3,440 m

    Climb to the town.

  4. Day 04

    Namche acclimatisation

    • Sleep at 3,440 m
    • High point 3,880 m

    Local hike; same overnight stop.

  5. Day 05

    Namche to Tengboche/Milinggo

    • 10 km
    • Sleep at 3,860 m

    Monastery-area overnight.

  6. Day 06

    Tengboche/Milinggo to Dingboche

    • 11 km
    • Sleep at 4,410 m

    Continue up-valley.

  7. Day 07

    Dingboche acclimatisation

    • Sleep at 4,410 m

    Nagarjun or Chhukung hike.

  8. Day 08

    Dingboche to Lobuche

    • 8 km
    • Sleep at 4,940 m

    Pass the memorials.

  9. Day 09

    Lobuche to base camp; Gorak Shep

    • 15 km
    • Sleep at 5,164 m
    • High point 5,364 m

    Base camp 5,364m; return for overnight.

  10. Day 10

    Kala Patthar; Pheriche/Pangboche

    • 12 km
    • Sleep at 4,250 m
    • High point 5,545 m

    Early climb, then descend.

  11. Day 11

    Return to Namche Bazaar

    • 14 km
    • Sleep at 3,440 m

    Retrace the valley route.

  12. Day 12

    Namche to Lukla

    • 18 km
    • Sleep at 2,860 m

    Final walking day.

  13. Day 13

    Fly to Kathmandu

    • Sleep at 1,400 m

    Hotel overnight.

  14. Day 14

    Depart Kathmandu

    Airport transfer.

Elevation profile

Elevation profileOvernight altitude by day: Day 1 1,400 metres, Day 2 2,610 metres, Day 3 3,440 metres, Day 4 3,440 metres (reaching 3,880 metres during the day), Day 5 3,860 metres, Day 6 4,410 metres, Day 7 4,410 metres, Day 8 4,940 metres, Day 9 5,164 metres (reaching 5,364 metres during the day), Day 10 4,250 metres (reaching 5,545 metres during the day), Day 11 3,440 metres, Day 12 2,860 metres, Day 13 1,400 metres. Highest point 5,545 metres on day 10.1,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,000Day 1Day 2Day 33,880 m high pointDay 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 85,364 m high pointDay 95,545 m high pointDay 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Metres above sea level
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DayAltitude
11,400 m
22,610 m
33,440 m
43,440 m
53,860 m
64,410 m
74,410 m
84,940 m
95,164 m
104,250 m
113,440 m
122,860 m
131,400 m

How to reach

Nearest major city
Kathmandu

Sources and verification

Facts checked against sources
Not recorded
Editorial review
31 October 2026
Trail status checked
Not checked: status not verified

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