Everest Basecamp Trek -12 days
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Airport pickup, transfer to hotel, trek briefing, welcome dinner
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing
Sightseeing, final trek prep and gear check
Day 3: Helicopter Kathmandu → Lukla (2,840 m), trek to Phakding (2,610 m)
Scenic heli flight into Lukla, trek ~3 hours to Phakding (overnight stay)
Day 4: Trek Phakding → Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
First panoramic views of Everest, overnight in Namche
Day 5: Namche Acclimatization
Explore Namche bazaar, museums, overnight in Namche
Day 6: Trek Namche → Tengboche (3,860 m)
Visit Tengboche Monastery with stunning Everest panorama, overnight in Tengboche
Day 7: Trek Tengboche → Dingboche (4,360 m)
Overnight in Dingboche lodge
Day 8: Dingboche Acclimatization → trek to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m)
Second night in Dingboche
Day 9: Trek Dingboche → Lobuche (4,940 m)
Overnight in Lobuche
Day 10: Trek Lobuche → Gorak Shep (5,164 m) → Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
Morning trek to Gorak Shep, drop bags, continue to Everest Base Camp, return to Gorak Shep for overnight
Day 11: Helicopter Gorak Shep → Lukla → Kathmandu
Optional sunrise hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) for close-up views of Everest, heli pickup direct from Gorak Shep, return via Lukla to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Package Includes
- Luxury 5-star hotel in Kathmandu
- Luxury mountain lodges along the trails
- Breakfast/lunch/dinner during trek
- Private guides and porters
- Helicopter transfers (Kathmandu ↔ Lukla, Gorak Shep → Kathmandu)
- Trekking permits and National Park fees
- Guided cultural sightseeing in Kathmandu
Package Excludes
- Tips and personal expenses
- International flights
- Travel insurance
