This classic trek follows in the footsteps of many Everest summiteers. It is the most popular trek in the Solu Khumbu: a wonderful combination of stunning views and an insight into a fascinating culture.
It is also a tough physical challenge which only serves to heighten your appreciation of the local people and their way of life. Indeed, many trekkers are overwhelmed by the friendliness of these people and take home many happy memories of their generosity. The price includes one night at our hotel at the beginning and at the end of your trek.
Make sure you take your camera so you can capture it all of this classic route with the help of your experienced guide.
Trip Facts
Trip: Everest Base Camp Trek
Duration: 12 Days
Per day walking: 3 – 8 hrs
Elevation: 5545m
Grade: Moderate to hard
Best Season: March – May / September – November
Accommodation: Tea House
Transportation: Domestic flight / Car / Haice / Bus
Inspire Trek and Travel prices include all internal air and land transportation and all accommodation throughout your stay.
Cost includes:
- 2 nights accommodation and breakfast in deluxe double room in Kathmandu (price based on 2 sharing)
- All teahouse accommodation in Solu Khumbu (price based on 2 sharing) with breakfast from a varied but set menu
- Return flights from Kathmandu to Lukla
- All airport transfers in Kathmandu
- TIMS card (Trekker Information and Management System): Nepal’s trekking card
- National Park entry fee
(2 passport sized photos required) - Sherpa guides and porters, properly insured and equipped
- A comprehensive medical kit, carried by group
Cost does not include:
Please also ensure you can arrange or provide the following –
- International air transport
- Personal travel insurance, which is essential for entrance into the Solu Khumbu
- Nepal visa
- Extra costs due to flight delays either from or to Lukla
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal equipment
- Other expenses of a personal nature
- Recharging batteries, phones etc
- Cost of showers in Solu Khumbu
- Personal toiletries and toilet roll (you must provide your own)
- Optional trips in Kathmandu
- WiFi connection
- Lunches/dinners/tea/coffees/juice etc – please allow about $25 per day for these meals/drinks
- Supplementary snacks
Please note …
… the itinerary trekking times and distances are approximate.
Cloud and turbulent weather are regular phenomena along the Himalaya range. It is therefore possible that domestic flights from Kathmandu to or from Lukla may have to be delayed for a few hours or even cancelled for a day or more.
Fortunately this does not happen very often during the high seasons of March to May or September to November, but you need to plan for this possibility.
As a safeguard, we recommend that you add on a couple of extra days after your trek, before you fly from Kathmandu to your onward destination.
Summary of Itinerary
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and walk to Phakding (2,562m/8,700ft) 35 minute flight, 8km, 3-4 hours
Day 02: Phakding to Namche Baazar (3,440m/11,280ft) 10km, 5-6 hours
Day 03: Acclimatization day at Namche
Day 04: Namche to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) 8km, 5-6 hours
Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m/14,300ft) 10km, 5-6 hours
Day 06: Acclimatization day
Day 07: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft) 7km, 4-5 hours
Day 08: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,930ft) then on to EBC (5,364m/17,594ft) and return to Gorak Shep 15km, 7-8 hours
Day 09: Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,193ft) then Pheriche (4,280 m/14,070ft) 15km, 7-8 hours
Day 10: Pheriche to Namche (3,440m/11,284ft) 15km, 6-7 hours
Day 11: Namche to Lukla (2,780m/9,175ft) 18km, 6-7 hours
Day 12: Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) 35 min flight
Cost per person: £895
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and walk to Phakding
Your journey with us begins with the exciting 30–40 minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. If you can, sit on the left side of the plane, which affords the best views of the Himalaya.
At Lukla you will be met by your guide and porters who are all local Sherpas and Buddhists, which will add to your insight of their customs and culture.
Your trek begins, bizarrely, by walking downhill! This is a short day to Phakding, which is just as well after all the excitement of leaving Kathmandu, flying to Lukla and your first taste of being in the Solu Khumbu! All this should ensure you sleep well.
Days 02 & 03: Phakding to Namche Baazar
From Phakding it is a steep walk to the largest village in the area: Namche Bazaar. En route you get your first views of Mount Everest, if the weather is kind. Namche has a unique atmosphere which you will have plenty of time to enjoy as you will have an acclimatization day here. This does not necessarily mean no walking, as we will give you the option of a walk to Khunde and Khumjung on this day, which will help you acclimatize to the altitude
Day 04: Namche to Tengboche
From Namche we head up to Tengboche, where you can visit the largest Buddhist monastery in the region. You are sure of a warm welcome here as this is the base of our trekking agency. As a client of Tengboche Trekking , you are invited to morning and afternoon prayers at the monastery.
Be prepared for your first views of Ama Dablam, which many people consider to be the most beautiful mountain in the world!
Days 05 & 06: Tengboche to Dingboche
From Tengboche we make our way to Dingboche, where we have another vital acclimatization day. Again you will have the option to have a walk or a rest day. This time you have the opportunity to ascend Nangkartshang Gompa which has one of the best views of Ama Dablam and Makalu.
Day 07: Dingboche to Lobuche
From Dingboche the trek leads to Dughla via Dusa with spectacular views of Taboche Peak and Cholatse. You continue on to Lobuche where you rest up for the final push to Everest Base Camp.
Day 08: Lobuche to Gorak Shep then on to EBC and return to Gorak Shep
From Lobuche it’s an early start so we can arrive at Gorak Shep for an early lunch. This then allows for sufficient time to reach EBC in the afternoon and for you to soak up the atmosphere and savour having reached your goal. Then it’s back down to Gorak Shep for a well earned meal.
Day 09: Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar then Pheriche
The next morning there will be another early rise for an ascent of Kala Pattar, which has one of the most majestic views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains. A quick return to your teahouse to pick up your gear, then it’s all downhill to Pheriche.
Day 10: Pheriche to Namche
From Pheriche it’s an easy walk back to Tengboche. From here it is steeply downhill but, before long, you arrive at Phunke Tenga, which is really just a collection of lodges but serves welcoming teas and coffees. The gradient eases from here down to Namche with all its great variety of amenities.
Day 11: Namche to Lukla
The final day’s walking returns you to Lukla for your early morning flight back to Kathmandu the next day.
Day 12: Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu.
