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Everest Base Camp trekking route with Himalayan peaks in Nepal

Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek

Nepal's most iconic high-altitude trek, linking Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar with careful acclimatization.

Duration

12-16 days

Difficulty

Hard

Max elevation

5,545 m at Kala Patthar

Best time

Mar-May and Oct-Nov

Region

Everest Region

Trek Overview

The standard route begins with a weather-sensitive Lukla flight, then follows the Dudh Koshi valley toward Namche Bazaar.

  • Acclimatization days around Namche and Dingboche are essential, not optional sightseeing fillers.
  • Most itineraries visit Everest Base Camp from Gorak Shep and climb Kala Patthar for the strongest Everest view.

Quick Info

Region
Everest Region
Duration
12-16 days
Difficulty
Hard
Everest Base Camp trekking route with Himalayan peaks in Nepal

Everest Region

Main regional guide for Khumbu route planning.

Trek Itinerary

Day 1

Kathmandu or Ramechhap to Lukla, trek to Phakding

2,610 m

Day 2

Phakding to Namche Bazaar

3,440 m

Day 3

Acclimatization in Namche

3,440 m

Day 4

Namche to Tengboche or Deboche

3,860 m