Khumbu · Challenging
Experience the adventure of a lifetime as you journey through Sherpa villages, glacier views, and Kala Patthar sunrise.
Route planning map
Switch between topographic context, overall route shape, and stage-by-stage stops so you can see how the trek unfolds in real terms, not just as a line between famous names.
Route map
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Drawing the topographic base, route line, and stage markers for this itinerary.
Map view
Terrain mode shows how the walking line sits between valleys, ridges, villages, and key access points.
Journey so far
You are at the trailhead in Lukla, right at the beginning of the mapped route.
Still ahead
Roughly 40 km remain to Kala Patthar, with 5 more stages still to come.
What this stop is like
Short runway arrival and the first place where weather buffers matter. It opens the route and sets up the next move toward Namche Bazaar.
Route read
6 mapped stages, about 40 km on the visible line, showing where the trek leaves road access and moves into higher mountain terrain.
Trailhead
Lukla
Current focus
Lukla
Finish
Kala Patthar
Current leg
Lukla sets the opening tone
13 km of visible movement around the selected stage, showing whether this is a road-assisted transition, an overnight anchor, or a more demanding mountain section.
Next shift
Namche Bazaar
Lukla leads toward Namche Bazaar, where the route changes again in altitude, scenery, or logistics.
Duration
15 days
Max altitude
5,545m
Best seasons
Mar-May · Oct-Nov
Starting rate
$2,390+
Route highlights
Prep notes
Local partner insight
The notes below show what is commonly included, how the days are staged, and where pricing can change.
Partner-published rates are reference points. Final pricing depends on dates, group size, route choices, hotels, and transport.
Partner notes
The Everest base camp trek is considered the most iconic of all of the treks in the world. It is very popular and very rewarding for everyone that comes to experience the Himalayas. The very name motivates trekkers from around the world to make their dream of visiting the highest mountain of the world.
Experience the Everest base camp trek with local female guides. Includes local culture and visit to iconic destinations
Itinerary preview
Day 1
We fly with a small twin-engine plane to Lukla (2840m). We start the trek with a descent to Ghat (2490m) in the valley of the Dudh Kosi (Milk River). Then we continue to Phakding (2610m) for our first night.
Day 2
A tough day awaits us. In total, about 900 meters up to Namche Bazar. At Monjo we enter the Sagarmatha National Park. We see Thamserku (6608m) towering high above us. Following the Dudh Kosi for the fifth and last time, we have a tough final climb high above the river to Namche Bazaar. With clear weather, in the distance we can see Mount Everest and Lhotse. We stay in a comfortable lodge in Namche Bazaar (3440m). If we just go up in the direction of the military camp and go just around the corner we can see Everest and the Ama Dablan. Namche Bazaar is a commercial city, on Saturdays there is a famous market and many lodge owners come to buy their supplies.
Day 3
We allow one extra day for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar where we make a short hike with views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Everest mountains. We just go around the corner in the direction of Kenjoma where we have lunch and get accustomed to the altitude. This is really necessary because the next few days we only go uphill.
Day 4
Today we walk at a leisurely pace through Thamo to the village of Thame (3840m). We walk slowly because the elevation will be noticeable. With nice views to the other side of the valley and high above us the peaks of the Nupla, Shar and Lho Nup we walk along above the Bhote Kosi river. At Thame, a visit to the monastery is very worthwhile. East of Thame is the Rolwaling area with beautiful high peaks and sonorous names such Bigphera Go Shar, Panayo Tippa and Tengi Rai Tau.
