EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING – 15 DAYS

  • Duration 15
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Adventurous
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals
  • Accommodation 3-star & Tea House
  • Max. Altitude 5545m/1819ft
  • Activity Sightseeing and Trekking
  • Group Type
  • Group Size 1-15(Customize your Trip on Request)
  • Best Season

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING – 15 DAYS Overview

Embark on the iconic 15-day Everest Base Camp Trek, an adventure consistently rated among the world’s best by Mount Everest hikers and adventurers. This thrilling Himalayan adventure takes you deep into the heart of the Khumbu region, offering unparalleled views of the world’s highest peaks, majestic glaciers, and the rich cultural tapestry of the Sherpa villages. Trek to the foot of Mount Everest (8,848m) and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Everest Base Camp Trek Overview: A Legendary Himalayan Journey

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a renowned expedition that traverses winding paths through lush green farmlands, vibrant Sherpa markets and villages, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and pristine white rivers. As you trek, you’ll be greeted by panoramic views of the entire Himalayas and the diverse Sagarmatha National Park, where you can appreciate rare plants, animals, and birds. This challenging trip promises stimulation and an indelible mark on your soul.

Your adventure begins with an exciting flight to Lukla, often hailed as one of the most thrilling airport landings in the world, set on a narrow mountain airstrip – a definite adrenaline rush! Upon landing, you’ll be guided by experienced mountain professionals to Phakding, a charming Sherpa village nestled in the Dudh Koshi valley. Your journey continues through picturesque landscapes to Namche Bazaar, the vibrant Sherpa capital and an important trading post, offering quality restaurants, lodges, shops, and bakeries.

As you ascend, you’ll pass through villages like Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche, surrounded by ancient Mani stones, colorful prayer flags, and towering stupas. A key highlight includes crossing the Khumbu Glacier and enjoying impressive views of Himalayan giants such as Thamserku (6,623m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Nuptse (7,861m), Cho Oyu (8,188m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Imja Tse (Island Peak, 6,160m). The pinnacle of your Mount Everest hiking experience is an excursion to Kala Patthar (5,555m / 18,225ft) for a sunrise spectacle over Everest, and reaching Everest Base Camp (5,365m / 17,598ft) itself, at the foot of the mighty Everest. By the end of this journey, you’ll return with a rich repository of memories and an unparalleled sense of accomplishment.

Trip Highlights & Features:

  • Duration: 15 Days
  • Destination: Nepal (Everest Region, Khumbu Valley)
  • Trip Grade: Adventurous (Challenging, requires excellent physical fitness)
  • Max. Altitude: Conquer Kala Patthar at 5,545m (18,192ft); reach Everest Base Camp at 5,365m (17,598ft)
  • Activity: High-Altitude Trekking, Cultural Immersion, Scenic Flights
  • Group Size: 1-15 participants (Customize your private trip on request)
  • Best Season: Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May)
  • Budget-friendly itinerary with customization options.
  • All meals included during the trek (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
  • Thrilling mountain flight to & from Lukla.
  • Stunning views of Mount Everest and other 8000m-7000m peaks, including the impressive Khumbu Icefall.
  • Hike up to Kala Patthar (5,555m) for the best panoramic views of Everest.
  • Traverse through the iconic Khumbu Glacier.
  • Walk past the scenic Sagarmatha National Park and experience vibrant Sherpa culture.

Accommodation & Dining: Comfort in the High Himalayas

Your Everest Base Camp trek package includes comfortable stays throughout your adventure. You’ll lodge in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu (as per itinerary), and experience authentic local hospitality in traditional teahouses during the trek (12 nights). All accommodations are based on a twin-shared basis. A single room supplement will be available upon request for an additional charge. While we strive to provide rooms with attached washrooms where possible, teahouses at higher elevations often have shared toilet facilities. Mountain Expedition Nepal (EMEN) prioritizes your comfort and happiness during this incredible Himalayan trekking experience.

For Meals, all standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), accompanied by a cup of tea/coffee, are provided during the trekking days. In Kathmandu, only breakfast is served, but a special welcome and farewell dinner are included to celebrate your journey. Our menus offer a mix of authentic Nepalese cuisine and popular international dishes (Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.), ensuring diverse and satisfying meal options.

Is the Everest Base Camp Trek for Me? Fitness & Preparation

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a difficult trek, highly demanding and suitable for passionate walkers who can comfortably walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. Trekkers should be prepared physically and mentally, as some days may require walking 8 to 9 hours. Walking at higher altitudes is more physically demanding than at lower elevations; however, with good health, average physical fitness, a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, this trek is achievable. We highly recommend starting a regular jogging and intensive exercising regimen at least a month prior to the trek to enhance your strength and stability. While past hiking experience is preferred, no technical climbing skills are required. It is crucial to consult with your doctor before booking this trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, or blood diseases should inform Mountain Expedition Nepal prior to booking.

Best Time to Travel for Everest Base Camp Trek

The ideal seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek are Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May). These periods offer stable weather, clear skies, and optimal conditions for high-altitude trekking and spectacular mountain views. If your travel plans fall outside these months, please contact us for customized trip arrangements.

Day to Day Itinerary
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You may arrive at Kathmandu at any time. You will be welcomed by one of our airport representative. He will help you get transferred to your hotel. Further details about the plans and programs will also be provided. Overnight at Hotel.-we will have interesting cultural dinner with various cultural shows.

The Kathmandu valley has one of the densest concentrations of heritage sites. The Kathmandu city alone holds four heritage sites that are listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List. The tour will start late in the morning and you will visit the heritage sites of the city that includes the Temple of Pashupatinath, the Bouddhanath Stupa, the Swayambhunath Temple and the Kathmandu Durbar Square. All of these sites are revered by the people of the city and the religious places are held in high regards by the Hindu and the Buddhist people. The Durbar Square of Kathmandu holds many old palaces, buildings, temples and statues from medieval times. The buildings are built in unique Nepali architecture and contain amazing wood-crafting, stone masonry, metal works and intricate carvings done on their doors and windows. Pashupatinath is considered the most sacred temple of Lord Shiva and the cremation ceremony of the Hindus can be seen along the Bagmati’s river bank. Bouddhanath is the largest Buddhist Mandala in the world and the Swayambhunath- located atop a hill, is a temple sacred to both the Hindu and the Buddhist people. The heritage sites provide good insight into Nepal’s history and it’s past. They are great carriers of the country’s cultural and religious tenor. After the tour, you will return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Meals: Breakfast included.

From Kathmandu, a flight to Lukla commences the trek. The Lukla flight is one of the most dramatic short flights in the world. The Lukla Airport itself is located on a hill and contains a single runway that drops off towards its end to the deep gaping valley below. Surrounded by tall mountains and jaded hills, the airstrip at Lukla is quite fascinating and the flight is deemed as a little thrilling adventure in itself. Upon arriving at Lukla, the change in the scenery is immediately felt. The mountainous landscape becomes quite prominent and the air carries a crisp freshness to it that only Himalayan atmosphere carries. From Lukla, the trekking trail slowly moves towards the Cheplung Village. View of the sacred Mount Khumbila from the village at Cheplung is beautiful. From there, a gradual walk downwards leads to the village of Phakding. The terrain is amazing and tall hills surround the trail like giant mounds of emeralds. From Phakding, the sight of the Kusum Kangraru Mountain can be seen. The village of Phakding lies in the Dudh Koshi River valley north of Lukla and contains many guesthouses and lodges that cater to tourism and trekkers. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

After breakfast at Phakding, the trail further opens out to reach the celebrated mountain town of Namche Bazaar. En route to Namche, several smaller villages are crossed, like Jorsale and Monjo. Monjo lies north of Phakding and is the entry point of the Sagarmatha National Park. The trail ventures through the national park and finally arrives at Namche. Walking along the trekking route through the Sagarmatha National Park presents many virtues, like its alpine woods, small rivers and brooks and deciduous forests. Thick acreages of Pine and Cedar cover the lands and provide a pleasant atmosphere to trek through. Namche Bazaar, because of its strategic location, is the commercial hub of the Khumbu region. It is located on a mountain side and views of the Thamserku Peak and the Kongdi RI Himal from here are amazing. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Namche is a great place to acclimatize. The sights around Namche are spectacular and beautiful. After breakfast, you can visit the Syangboche Airstrip that lies on a hill above the town. From here, you can get panoramic view of Namche and can see amazing sights of the Himalayas as well. Further from Namche lies the Everest View Hotel. The hotel is the highest located hotel in the world and provides view of Mount Everest and many other Himalayan peaks from all of its windows. Back at Namche, you can visit the Everest Photo Gallery and the Sherpa Culture Museum as well. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

An easy trail from Namche opens out towards the Dudh Koshi Valley at the settlement of Phungki Thanka. From the settlement, the views of Mount Everest are magnificent. Following the trail that marches along the right side of the Dudh Koshi River, the village of Tengboche is reached. The journey from Namche to Tengboche is filled with amazing natural scenery of rivers, hills and Himalayan peaks. The village of Tengboche is located at the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and the Imja Khola Rivers and is surrounded by tall hills that are covered in rhododendron trees. The village is also famous for Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery of the Khumbu region. The monastery is a hamlet from where the sight of Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Everest and numerous other peaks are beautiful to look at. The Tengboche Monastery is also regarded as the spiritual hub of the Khumbu region and is surrounded by forests that are inhabited by Impeyan Pheasants and eagles. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

The trekking trail crosses the Imja River via a suspension bride and moves towards the village of Dingboche. Along the way, the village of Pangboche is passed. Dingboche is called the “Summer Valley” of the Khumbu and contains a kilometer long wall built to protect the village’s crops from the cold winds that descends down the Imja Valley. Dingboche, as the name reflects, receives more sun too. Graceful views of Lhotse, the Ama Dablam and the Island Peak from Dingboche are quite amazing. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Dingboche is also a great village for acclimatizing. A hike to Nagerjun is a great way to spend time at Dingboche. Nagerjun is located at the height of 5100 meters and lies just above Dingboche on a hill at the edges of the Chhukung valley. The hike is uphill and steep, and requires a bit of a strenuous energy. Walking for approximately 3-4 hours, we will reach Nagerjun from where marvelous panorama of Lobuche East (6119m), Lobuche West (6145m), Kangtega (6685m), Taboche Peak (6367m), Thamserku (6608m), and the Ama Dablam (6856m) can be seen. If you are lucky, you can also spot stunning sights of Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth tallest peak on a clear day. The view of the Pheriche Valley from here is also splendid. Returning back to Dingboche is also very beautiful. After finishing our lunch, we can take a rejuvenating sunbath and relax at the village. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Making our way to Dhungla from Dingboche, you will come across the Trekkers Aid Post- situated at Pheriche (4210m). It is run by the Western Volunteer Doctors and assisted by The Himalayan Rescue Association. The aid post helps in the treatment of trekkers. The Chupki Lhara is then reached. It is a rock-strewn oblique from where sight of magisterial mountains can be seen. The path follows further down to the Khumbu Glacier moraine from there. The views of mountain peaks like Khumbutse, the Mahalangur Himal, Lingtren and the Pumori from the moraine are amazing. Mount Nuptse also looms up ahead once the glacier pass is crossed. We shall then check into our guesthouse at Lobuche for the night. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

An anticipated day of the trip, it will commence with a slow walk. Avoiding altitude sickness, a slow walk further on from Lobuche runs alongside the sight of the world’s highest glacier- the Khumbu Glacier, to the right. Walking for about 2-3 hours from Lobuche, we will get to Gorakshep (5181m/16994ft), a tranquil location dotted with some lodges. From here, the path moves all the way to the top of the edge, finally arriving at the Everest Base Camp. Here, the sight of the Khumbu Icefall and the view of the Khumbutse and Lingtren mountains are quite heavenly. After spending some time at the base camp enjoying the sights and the environment, we shall return back to Gorakshep. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

An early morning hike to Kalapatthar from Gorakshep is another highlight of the trip. Kalapatthar is a famous vantage point popular for providing panoramic views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Chagatse, Lhotse and the Pumori among many other peaks. Hike to Kalapatthar is done early at dawn because the sight of the rising sun seen from the vantage point is absolutely amazing. The sun rises from amidst the Mount Everest Mountains and it changes the color of the mountains from silver to gold. After spending time at Kalapatthar, we will return to Gorakshep and walk down to Pheriche. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

The trail follows the Imja River again all the way to Tengboche. From Tengboche, we will move down towards Phungki Thanka, pass the Kyangjuma and reach Namche. It is a relaxing hike back and the sight of the landscape and the Himalayas can be enjoyed pleasantly. The villages are also lively with people and you can observe their customs and activities as you pass through. Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

The hike back to Lukla follows a trail that moves steeply downwards and crosses a suspension bridge. Chortens, prayer flags, Mani-stone walls and small Gompas line the villages and the trail. The Dudh Koshi River gushes by and adds a beautiful ambiance to the natural setting. Open plains, pine and rhododendron forests as well as snow covered peaks decorate the beautiful picturesque settings. As we reach Lukla, we can just relax. In the evening, we may celebrate the victory of accomplishing the trek as well.  Overnight stay at the Guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

A 30-minute flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla ends the trekking part of the journey. You can revel in the changing sights of the landscapes one last time while on the flight. After landing in the Kathmandu airport, you will be transferred to the Hotel where you shall stay overnight. Meals: Breakfast included.

The airport representative will transport you to Kathmandu International Airport around 3 hours before your scheduled flight from where you will depart. Meals: Breakfast included.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights)
  • Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-sharing and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (12 nights).
  • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) followed by cup of Tea/Coffee.
  • Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (5 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
  • EMEN  T-shirt, bag and Hat.
  • Official expenses.
  • Welcome dinner in typical Nepali restaurant with cultural program.
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight (round trip).
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes
  • Farewell dinner
Cost Excludes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa – You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
  • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
  • Alcoholic and bottled drinks.
  • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control.
  • Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Cost Includes’ section.
  • World heritage entrance Fees.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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  • This is a popular trekking package that combines adventure, stunning Himalayan views, and cultural exploration. It includes trekking from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and back with proper acclimatization days.

  • The trek is moderately challenging, involving steep ascents, rugged trails, and high altitudes. Good physical fitness and mental endurance are required.

  • The best seasons are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), offering clear skies, pleasant temperatures, and excellent visibility of the mountains.

  • Trekkers usually walk 5–7 hours daily, depending on the altitude and terrain. Acclimatization days allow for shorter hikes to prepare for the higher altitudes.

  • While prior experience is helpful, the trek is suitable for beginners with good fitness levels and determination.

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