Day 3
Khumbu
Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding, with time in Khumbu.
NepaltrekkingEverest Region
The Everest Base Camp Trek
This is the benchmark Himalayan trek for travelers who want the full pull of the Khumbu: Sherpa village life, deliberate acclimatization, and the approach to Everest Base Camp itself. The route carries a sense of scale that remains unmatched, especially in its final days above Lobuche.
Duration
17 days
Difficulty
Hard
Best Season
March to May and mid-September to November
Max Elevation
5,545 m
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Highlights
Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar in one decisive itinerary
Sherpa villages, monasteries, and the cultural texture of the Khumbu
Acclimatization built with care for a demanding high-altitude route
Itinerary
Route outline
A measured day-by-day read of how the journey unfolds on the ground.
Day 5
Namche Bazaar
Acclimatize at Namche
Acclimatize at Namche, with time in Namche Bazaar.
Day 10
Everest region
Reach Gorakshep and Base Camp approach
Reach Gorakshep and Base Camp approach, with time in Everest region.
Day 11
Kala Patthar
Climb Kala Patthar
Climb Kala Patthar.
Day 15
Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu.
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