EBC Trek 12 Days

Domestic flights to Lukla from Manthali Ramchhap, which is the busy season (March-May, and September-November)

Lukla flights are rerouted from Ramechhap/Manthali during peak season times of March, April, May, September, October, and November due to the high air traffic in Kathmandu. From Kathmandu to Manthali 4-5 hours drive, becomes the second option to the gateway to Lukla during these times.

Departure day, you will begin your trek early, between 13:00 to 15:00. After a guided shuttle drive to Manthali Airport in a shared tourist vehicle, you will catch a short 20-minute flight to the iconic Lukla Airport.

Kathmandu-Lukla Flight during the down Season: January-February, June-July, August, and December.

During the off season trek to the Everest region, Lukla flights basically operate from Kathmandu. Please note that airlines determine flight schedules and may differ based on the number of passengers in a particular month. On these days, you should wake up early morning, and drive 20 minutes from your hotel to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport, and a 35-40 minute panoramic flight to Lukla.

Helicopter Option for EBC Trek

For those who would like to have a luxury, quick service, we can arrange the services of a direct helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla at an additional charge of USD 500-600 per person on a sharing basis of five passengers. which is the best decision than 4-5 hours long drive to Manthali Ramechhap from Kathmandu and without sleep well during the busy season, the months from March-May, October-November.

Trek Preparation & Trek to Phakding

A day before your flight, prepare and pack your trekking gear. Arrive at Lukla’s Tenzing Hillary Airport early morning and have a nutritious breakfast. At Lukla, you will be greeted by porters who will carry your luggage, one porter between two trekkers.

The trek begins from Lukla to Phakding with an easy walk. The trail gently descends along the bank of Dudh Koshi River, and you will pass through Chheplung, which leads to the Everest base camp trail. Continuing ahead, you will pass through the small settlement of Ghat prior to arriving at Phakding, ready for the next day’s adventure to Namche Bazar.

Duration

3 hours

Max Altitude

2650 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

We will set out with the sun and fill up on a hot, reviving breakfast, go on and have that second helping, because today’s trek is a dashing one. On Day Two of our trek to Everest Base Camp, we walk deep into a thick, enchanted forest, where filtered sunlight filters through towering ancient pines and hidden waterfalls whisper from shadows. Our route follows through the very heart of the Khumbu, over windy suspension bridges spanning the turbulent, glacier-fed streams of the Dudh Koshi River.

As we ascend, the air is crisper and the views more commanding. Snow-covered giants like Thamserku (6,623 meters) come into view on the horizon, promising the majesty yet to be experienced. We soon find ourselves within the boundaries of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and storehouse of untainted Himalayan wildness named after Everest itself.

With a well-deserved lunch break on the Jorsale, we continue, crossing one final set of bridges that seem to drop into the clouds. And then, as if the mountains are catching their breath, Everest appears in the distance, looming as if a divine sentinel. A turn around the bend leads us to the vibrant mountain town of Namche Bazaar, where we’ll make our camp for the evening. We shall sleep soundly in the most accessible lodge, full of refreshing mountain air and hope of better things to come the next day.

Duration

5-6 hours

Max Altitude

3445 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar – A Necessary Rest Day on the EBC Trek
As we continue our EBC Trek, going higher with each step, we need to let our bodies adapt to the lower air pressure. Day 3 of your 12 Days EBC Trek schedule, then, is all about acclimatization, and there’s no better place to do that than Namche Bazaar, the Khumbu region’s center.

Located in a natural amphitheater of high Himalayan peaks, Namche is more than a stopover, a vibrant high-altitude trade town with real character. Today, we have a well-deserved break from the climb to explore its charms and let our bodies acclimatize.

Walk along bustling streets filled with local bazaars and colorful prayer flags, or treat yourself at one of Namche’s renowned bakeries—fresh croissants and cappuccinos at 3,440 meters, anyone! Those interested in culture can stop by the Sherpa Culture Museum for an insight into the life and traditions of the mountain’s early explorers. If you’re up for a leisurely hike, take in the breathtaking panoramic views from Syangboche Airport or the fabled Hotel Everest View, where you may catch your first decent glimpse of Everest itself.

Whether you’re enjoying a pastry or taking in the history and the scenery, time in Namche Bazaar is well spent and obligatory. Tonight, we’ll enjoy our second night’s stay here, rested, acclimatized, and ready to go higher into the Himalayan heartland.

Duration

2 hours

Max Altitude

3880 m.

Activity

Hiking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

From Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Village – A Stunning Ascent on the EBC Trek

After refueling with a hearty breakfast in Namche Bazaar, we begin our fond memories on the EBC Trek by climbing consistently to the next installment of adventure on the EBC Trek 12 Days. We depart the thriving trading village and ascend to a ridge above Namche bearing a holy stupa commemorating the legendary Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, the pioneers of the landmark Everest summit.

From here, the vista unfolds to an awe-inspiring view of Himalayan titans. While Thamserku and Kangtega hold the skyline, the three summits of Kusum Kanguru add their theatrics to the skyline, lesser noted but no less regal.

Our route begins to trace the ridgeline gradually, gradually leading us back to the glacial-blue waters of the Dudh Koshi River. As we ascend higher, we trek through forests that are clothed in tall firs and vibrant rhododendrons, Nepal’s national flower. In the spring season, these forests come alive with a rainbow of color—an absolute trekking highlight.

By mid-afternoon, we reach Tengboche, at 3,860 meters and among some of the most recognizable peaks of the region. After settling into a cozy teahouse, don’t miss visiting the renowned Tengboche Monastery. This sacred gompa, the biggest and most important of the Khumbu, offers a moment of calm and reflection, with Everest itself often visible in the distance.

Whatever the intense spiritual energy of the monastery, the serene loveliness of the rhododendron woods, or the unending pull of the mountains, today is a highlight day in your EBC Trek experience.

Duration

5-6 hours

Max Altitude

3860 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Himalayan Splendor Awaits at the EBC Trek Dingboche Trekking

Day 5 of your 12 Days EBC Trek is also a nature and culture trek, as we ascend further towards the holy heart of the Himalayas. Farewell, Tengboche, and follow the trail that winds its way through red rhododendron forest, where pine scent blends with the sweet mountain air. A suspension bridge in the distance stretches across the glistening turquoise waters of the Imja Khola River, and we continue steadily towards the mythical peaks that signify the EBC Trek.

While we walk along the high-altitude Pangboche and Somare villages, the gigantic silhouettes of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Holy mountain Tobuche Peak, and other Himalayan giants rise like ancient sentinels over the trail. These mountain giants increasingly become more and more overwhelming step by step, dominating the horizon with naked majesty.

As we reach Dingboche, we stroll through thousands of mani stones, each painted or inscribed with sacred Buddhist mantras. As a local tradition, we move to their left, the Mani stone on our right, giving respect to the religious practices of the Khumbu.

The final stretch of the hike follows a broad, open valley with irrigated potato and barley crops that survive in the challenging alpine climate. Toward the latter part of the evening, we reach Dingboche, a peaceful village under the lea of snow-covered ridges. We rest for two nights here and have ample time to relax, acclimatize, and prepare ourselves for the trails at higher altitudes ahead.

With its own dose of nature’s splendor and cultural depth, today’s trek is a jewel of the EBC Trek that will make you remember that getting to Everest Base Camp can be as beautiful as the destination.

Duration

4-5 hours

Max Altitude

4410 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Acclimatization in Dingboche – Breathe, Explore, and Take It All In on the EBC Trek

The more we approach greater altitudes on the EBC Trek, acclimatization is not only required but also important. Your 12 Days EBC Trek day 6 is spent acclimatizing to the height here in Dingboche (4,410m), a high-altitude village surrounded by stone walls and covered with terraced fields cut into the mountain face.

Following the golden rule of high-altitude trekking, “climb high, sleep low,” we will take an acclimatization hike to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukhung Village. Both offer breathtaking payoffs: panoramic vistas of the eastern Himalayas, including the intimidating faces of Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Touje Peak, Lobuche Peak, Cholatse, and even a glimpse of Island Peak. These day hikes are the ideal combination of challenge and stimulation, allowing you to acclimatize to the altitude while experiencing the sort of scenery most can only dream about.

Once you return to Dingboche, the rest of the afternoon is yours to relax. Grab a hot cup of tea or a fresh pastry from a local café or bakery; the comforts of civilization are especially sweet this far into the mountains. At night, the heavens are set aflame with color, and sunset over the rocky peaks and quiet stone houses of Dingboche is a memory that will be burned into your heart long after the trek is complete.

This day is a reminder, softly spoken, that the EBC Trek is not just about getting to Base Camp; it’s about the journey, the moments of calm, and the untouched beauty that surrounds you at every turn.

Duration

3-4 hours

Max Altitude

5083 m.

Activity

Hiking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Dingboche to Lobuche Village – A Path of Peaks and Remembrance on the EBC Trek

With acclimatized and energized hearts, we begin another stunning chapter of the EBC Trek, ascending further up through one of the most rugged landscapes on Earth. Day 7 of your EBC Trek 12 Days begins with the trekking trail gently rising from Dingboche, traversing through ancient highland villages and seasonal yak herder camps that find shelter under high, brooding giants.

Well-known Himalayan peaks like Ama Dablam and Nuptse dominate the skyline, but look closely for lesser-known but equally beautiful heights of Kongma Tse and Taboche, little gems that add complexity to the already breathtaking scenery of the Everest district.

As we climb higher, the terrain turns gray, the atmosphere thins, and the sense of wonder increases. When we reach the tiny village of Dughla, we stand at a serene, windy ridge dotted by a cluster of memorial stupas, poignant reminders of those mountaineers who lost their lives on Everest. These mani stones (Buddhist Stupa) chortens covered in Buddhist prayer flags are a strong reminder of the mountain’s beauty and fury.

In full hearts and minds, we force our way up the Khumbu Glacier moraine, finally to reach the isolated outpost of Lobuche. Under ice-shrouded peaks and glacial serenity, the mountain village of this place offers us a hot meal at the teahouse as well as a well-deserved night’s rest.

Each step you make today is a step closer to the ultimate destination, Everest Base Camp, but it is also a reminder of what makes the EBC Trek so a rich experience: the views, the stories, and the spirit of those who have come before you on this path.

Duration

4-5 hours

Max Altitude

5030 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

The Last Climb to Everest Base Camp – The Last Highlight on the EBC Trek

It is today. Day 8 of your 12 Days EBC Trek has brought us to the doorstep of the highest peak on Earth, Everest Base Camp (5,364m). There are fewer names that fire up the adventure-lover’s heart like Gorak Shep and Base Camp. These are not stopover destinations on the way; these are metonyms of willpower, of grit, and of human spirit driving past the boundary.

We begin the day traversing a rocky, alien landscape of glacial moraine and ice-sculpted ridges, groans and creaks being forced up out from underfoot as we stroll along the Khumbu Glacier. It’s raw country that reminds us to remember we’re really in the land of the giants. The tiny village of Gorak Shep, nestled on the periphery of the ice, serves us up welcome respite and a light lunch. But our minds are already fixed on what lies ahead.

With new energy, we walk the famous route to Everest Base Camp, the endpoint of the EBC Trek. Prayer flags fluttering in the icy wind, and every step brings us closer to history. And then it arrives. You stand at Everest Base Camp, where climbers prepare to climb the summit and enthusiasts from around the globe visit to touch greatness.

Stop here, halfway between broken icefalls, glacial peaks, and the grand ridges of Nuptse, Pumori, and Khumbutse. Drink in the size of where you are. This is not a place to arrive at, but rather a stopping place along the way in your life.

Having taken priceless pictures and memories, we return to Gorak Shep, where a hearty dinner and well-deserved rest are in store. The sense of accomplishment will linger long after sundown behind the Himalayas.

In the EBC Trek, this is not the end but the zenith of the soul.

Duration

7-8 hours

Max Altitude

5364 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Summit Sunrise at Kala Patthar – The Highlight of the EBC Trek

After the unforgettable success of reaching Everest Base Camp, don’t be surprised if you wake up today still in the euphoria of yesterday’s triumph. But the EBC Trek is not done yet, amazing you with marvels. Day 9 of your EBC Trek 12 Days adventure begins before sunrise, as we rise early to conquer a final summit, Kala Patthar (5,545m), the most iconic viewpoint in the Khumbu.

Even though the short climb is the best reward,

As the first light of morning spills over the Himalayas, Everest lays out its full glory, towering above a white sea of peaks, closer and clearer than ever before. From this 360-degree perspective, you’ll absorb a breathtaking panorama of giant Mt. Everest, 8,848.86 m. Lhotse, Nuptse, Lhola Pass, Ama Dablam, Pumari, Taboche, Lobuche Peak, Thamserku, and the glittering glaciers that cascade through the valley below. This is the view that one dreams of when one thinks of the Himalayas.

With your camera roll and heart full, heading back down to the same place of Gorak Shep for a well-deserved our breakfast. We then begin our return journey, tracing the same, now familiar and reassuring landscape that had stood in our path on the way up.

The descent to Pheriche is easier on the body but filled with reflection. Every rock, bridge, and pass now has a memory. By the time we reach our next cozy teahouse, a hot meal and warm bed will be well-earned luxury.

This is the emotional highlight of the EBC Trek, not only for the incomparable scenery, but for the subdued pride in having stood on holy ground at the rooftop of the world.

Duration

7-8 hours

Max Altitude

4260 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Backtracking Our Steps: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

With the light of dawn filtering through the mist-shrouded rhododendron forests, we set out for a serene trek-step by step-back to the comforting amenities of Namche Bazaar. The trail winds serenely through the verdant green alpine forests, gradually opening up sublime vistas of the Imja Khola river many feet below. At midday, we arrive at the serene village of Tengboche, home to the region’s most famous monastery. While cameras are held in reserve on the entranceway, the unyielding gravity of this sacred space will make its impression long beyond any photo to be obtained.

After lunch, above us are the Himalayan giants, and along ridges caressed by mountain winds, we ride along with rolling green hills uncoiling endlessly to the horizon. Down again into Namche we make our way back, and once more are welcomed by its rainbow-colored hillside town with thronging markets and warm, familiar atmosphere.

Tonight marks our penultimate evening on the EBC Trek 12 days adventure. Take your time to browse the charming shops, gather keepsakes of the journey, and enjoy one last evening in the heart of Sherpa country. As always, we’ll unwind in the comfort of a cozy teahouse, recounting memories and milestones of the unforgettable Everest Base Camp Trek.

Duration

5-6 hours

Max Altitude

3445 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Last Day of the EBC Trek – A Successful Descent to Lukla

As the dawn sun breaks on the last day of our EBC Trek, we bid farewell to the congested mountain town of Namche Bazaar and set off on our journey downhill into the Khumbu’s bosom. We go through scenic Sherpa towns once more, some of which are Phakding’s now familiar signposts, where our incredible journey began in nearly two weeks’ time.

This final section of the EBC Trek 12 days journey is just as stunning. Majestic suspension bridges take us over profound river gorges, with expansive views of verdant forested slopes and twisting Dudh Koshi River below—final glances at the untrammeled Himalayan beauty that has accompanied us at every turn.

After arrival at Lukla, the entrance to Everest, we celebrate the success of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Over a cozy farewell dinner, we reminisce, laugh, and share recollections of the trials and triumphs that marked our Everest Base Camp Trek. For those keen and adventurous visitors, the quirky character of Lukla is a must-experience—just be sure to get a good night’s sleep for the early flight back to Kathmandu.

Duration

5-6 hours

Max Altitude

2800 m.

Activity

Trekking

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Farewell to the Himalayas – Lukla to Kathmandu Departure

As the dawn creeps along the mighty Khumbu, our 12-day adventure to the EBC Trek comes to its sweetly melancholic conclusion. The chilly mountain air still burning in our lungs and the final sunrise wan along the Himalayan giants, we board the flight out of Lukla—our final chance to gawk at the breathtaking vistas of Everest and its giant neighbors from the air.

Back in the throbbing heart of Kathmandu, the contrast is striking. The buzz of the capital offers a different kind of adventure: vibrant bazaars, ancient temples, and top-notch restaurants invite exploration. Shopping for last-minute souvenirs or unwinding over a triumph dinner, this last night is the perfect time to reflect on the epic adventure you’ve just completed.

Should your travels continue tomorrow, we will provide a stress-free airport transfer for your onward flight. If you are venturing deeper into Nepal, we are here at your service to organize every aspect. Whatever the case, it has been an absolute honor to be your guide for the Everest Base Camp Trek—a test of determination, awe, and personal discovery. Farewell for now, NAMASTE, and safe travels.

Duration

35 minutes

Max Altitude

1300 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

4-Star Hotel