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Sagarmatha Atlas
Everest Base Camp — Khumbu, Nepal

Trek · Khumbu

EVEREST BASE CAMP

Duration14 daysMax altitude5,364 mDifficultyModerate

01 — Overview

First-time Himalayan trekkers with good fitness who want the complete high-altitude experience.

The walk to the foot of the highest mountain on Earth is the most storied trek in the world — and it earns every metre. From the airstrip at Lukla the trail follows the Dudh Koshi through pine and rhododendron, climbs the famous Namche hill, then enters the high alpine world of Tengboche, Dingboche and the Khumbu Glacier.

You don't see Everest on day one. You work up to it — the mountain revealing itself in stages, each viewpoint more staggering than the last, until you stand on Kala Patthar with the entire south-west face filling the sky.

  • Kala Patthar sunrise — the definitive Everest view
  • Tengboche Monastery at 3,867 m
  • The Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar
  • Khumbu Glacier and the Everest Base Camp moraine
  • Suspension bridges strung with prayer flags

02 — The Route, Day by Day

The line you'll draw on the mountain.

Scroll to walk the route — the profile draws itself as the days pass, and the current altitude follows you.

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Day 1 — KathmanduNow: Day 1 · 1,400 mDay 14 — Departure
  1. Day 01

    Kathmandu → Kathmandu

    Arrival, briefing, gear check and final preparations in the capital.

    1,400 m

  2. Day 02

    Kathmandu → Lukla → Phakding

    Mountain flight to the Tenzing-Hillary airstrip, then an easy first afternoon down the Dudh Koshi valley.

    2,610 m

  3. Day 03

    Phakding → Namche Bazaar

    Cross the high suspension bridges and climb the famous hill to the Sherpa capital.

    3,440 m

  4. Day 04

    Namche Bazaar → Namche Bazaar

    Acclimatisation day — hike to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung village.

    3,440 m

  5. Day 05

    Namche Bazaar → Tengboche

    Through rhododendron forest to the great monastery under Everest's gaze.

    3,867 m

  6. Day 06

    Tengboche → Dingboche

    Beyond the tree line into alpine pastures and the Imja valley.

    4,410 m

  7. Day 07

    Dingboche → Dingboche

    Acclimatisation hike to Nangkartshang Peak for views of Makalu and Lhotse.

    4,410 m

  8. Day 08

    Dingboche → Lobuche

    Along the Khumbu Glacier's lateral moraine past memorials at Thukla Pass.

    4,940 m

  9. Day 09

    Lobuche → Gorak Shep → EBC

    To Everest Base Camp on the glacier — touch the icefall's foot.

    5,364 m

  10. Day 10

    Gorak Shep → Kala Patthar → Pheriche

    Pre-dawn climb of Kala Patthar for the classic sunrise panorama, then descend.

    4,280 m

  11. Day 11

    Pheriche → Namche Bazaar

    Long descent back through Tengboche to the Sherpa capital.

    3,440 m

  12. Day 12

    Namche Bazaar → Lukla

    Final trail day, back over the high bridges to Lukla.

    2,860 m

  13. Day 13

    Lukla → Kathmandu

    Mountain flight back to the capital. Celebration dinner.

    1,400 m

  14. Day 14

    Kathmandu → Departure

    Farewell — or extend to Chitwan or Pokhara.

    1,400 m

03 — Included

  • Kathmandu airport transfers and hotel (3 nights)
  • Lukla flights (both ways)
  • Full board on trek (teahouse lodging, all meals)
  • Licensed guide + porter support
  • Sagarmatha NP permit, TIMS, municipal fees
  • Duffel bag, first-aid kit, oximeter

Not included

  • International flights & Nepal visa
  • Travel insurance (mandatory, incl. helicopter evacuation)
  • Personal gear & clothing
  • Hot showers/battery charging in teahouses
  • Tips for crew
  • Extra nights in Kathmandu