Everest Base Camp Trek

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer by private vehicle to your 4-star hotel in Kathmandu. Meet your AltiPro Trek Leader for a welcome dinner and full EBC trek briefing — route overview, permit process, gear inspection and team introductions.

Fly 35–40 minutes from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla — one of the most dramatic mountain landings in the world. Trek approximately 3–4 hours (6.2 km) down the Dudh Koshi valley through pine forest and Sherpa villages to Phakding. Note: during peak season (Mar–May, Sep–Nov) flights may depart from Manthali/Ramechhap Airport, requiring a 4-hour predawn drive from Kathmandu, coordinated by AltiPro.

A 5–6 hour, 11 km trek along the Dudh Koshi River with multiple suspension bridge crossings — including the iconic Hillary Suspension Bridge. Enter Sagarmatha National Park at the Monjo checkpoint. The final climb through dense pine forest is the steepest on the lower trail, emerging at the natural amphitheatre of Namche Bazaar. First views of Everest are possible on clear mornings on the approach.

A structured acclimatisation day essential for safe altitude progression. Morning hike to the Everest View Hotel (3,880 m) for panoramic views of Everest (8,848.86 m), Lhotse (8,516 m) and Ama Dablam (6,812 m) — a "climb high, sleep low" excursion back to Namche. Afternoon visit to Khumjung village, the High Altitude Sherpa Museum and the ancient Khumjung Monastery. Namche also offers the best trail supplies, bakeries and equipment shops in the Khumbu.

A spectacular 5–6 hour ridge walk (9.2 km) with continuous views of Ama Dablam, Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse. The trail descends to the Imja Khola before a final steep climb through rhododendron forest to Tengboche Monastery (3,867 m) — the spiritual and cultural heart of the Khumbu, with its ancient prayer hall and iconic Ama Dablam backdrop.

A 4–5 hour, 12 km walk through Deboche and Pangboche with fine views of Ama Dablam as the trail climbs above the treeline into the high alpine tundra. The stone-walled potato fields and yak pastures of Dingboche mark the gateway to the upper Khumbu. The air is noticeably thinner at this elevation — pace accordingly.

Second and final acclimatisation day on the ascent. Morning hike to Nangkartshang Peak ridge (~4,800 m) for commanding views of Makalu (8,485 m), Lhotse, Ama Dablam and the Island Peak massif — a rigorous altitude stimulus without significant load. Return to Dingboche for afternoon rest, hydration and medical review by the AltiPro Trek Leader.

A 4–5 hour, 8.5 km ascent across open glacial terrain. The trail climbs to Thukla Pass (4,830 m) where stone memorial cairns honour climbers lost on Everest — including Scott Fischer and Babu Chhiri Sherpa. The landscape above Thukla is stark, windswept moraine. Lobuche (4,940 m) is the last true village before Gorakshep.

The defining day of the trek. Follow the Khumbu Glacier moraine 3.5 hours to Gorakshep (5,164 m) for lunch, then continue 3.5 hours across the glacier to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) — the prayer flags, rock cairns and constant roar of the Khumbu Icefall marking one of the most celebrated spots in mountain history. Return to Gorakshep overnight (~7–8 hours total, 13 km).

Pre-dawn departure from Gorakshep with headlamps for the steep, non-technical climb to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) — the highest point on the trek and the finest viewpoint for Everest's summit pyramid, Nuptse's West Ridge and the Khumbu Glacier available without a climbing permit. Watch the first light of sunrise strike the roof of the world. Descend to Gorakshep for breakfast, then continue the long descent to Pheriche (4,371 m). (~7–8 hours total)

A long descent (~6–7 hours, 16 km) via Tengboche through rhododendron forests, across suspension bridges and past the stone prayer walls of the lower Khumbu. The air thickens with every metre of descent. Energy returns noticeably below 4,000 m. Celebrate arrival in Namche at the trail's best tea houses and bakeries.

The final trekking day — a 7-hour, 19 km descent retracing the Dudh Koshi valley through Phakding, the suspension bridges and prayer walls of the lower trail. Arrival dinner in Lukla with guides and porters. Certificates, photographs and farewells to the mountains that have been your backdrop for nearly two weeks.

A 35–40 minute scenic flight returns you from Lukla (2,860 m) to Kathmandu. Transfer to your 4-star hotel. Afternoon free for rest, Thamel exploration or a spa treatment — well deserved after 10 days of high-altitude trekking. Farewell dinner in the evening with the AltiPro team and formal presentation of your EBC Trek completion certificate.

A built-in buffer day protecting your international connections against Lukla weather delays, which can affect approximately 10% of flights during peak seasons. If no delays have occurred, use this day for Kathmandu sightseeing: Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Patan Durbar Square or the Garden of Dreams are all within easy reach.

AltiPro private transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international departure. Departure at any time — please advise your flight details for transfer scheduling. Safe travels and congratulations on completing the Everest Base Camp Trek.