Everest Base Camp Trek in 14 Days: Our Recommendations
If you are planning to trek to the Everest Base Camp in 14 days on your next trip to Nepal, it should more than suffice for you to fully acclimatize and enjoy the sweeping Himalayan vistas, valleys and villages along the way. Allocate anywhere between 12 to 16 days for the trek, and you will have the time of your life. Here are some recommended itineraries.
1. Everest Base Camp Trek in 12 Days: Head to Kala Patthar
| Day 1 | Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and hike to Phakding |
| Day 2 | Trek through the Dudh Koshi River Valley to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 3 | Spend the day acclimatizing in Namche Bazaar |
| Day 4 | Trek to the Tengboche Monastery (3,870 m) |
| Day 5 | Cross the summer pastures to reach Dingboche (4,410 m) |
| Day 6 | Hike up Chhukung and back to Dingboche for acclimatization |
| Day 7 | Tackle large uphill climbs before descending into Lobuche |
| Day 8 | Arrive at Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep |
| Day 9 | Trek to Kala Patthar for a close-up view of Everest before heading to Pheriche |
| Day 10 | Retrace your steps back to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 11 | Continue downhill from Namche Bazaar to Lukla |
| Day 12 | Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu |
Can you trek Everest Base Camp in 12 days, you ask? The answer is a resounding yes. This 12-day trek traverses through Tengboche Monastery and Sherpa Museum at Namche Bazaar while passing through mountain villages, valleys, pastures and forests, all the while offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas.
2. Everest Base Camp Trek in 14 Days: Explore the Island Peak
| Day 1 | Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and head to Phakding. |
| Day 2 | Travel to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 3 | Acclimatize in Namche Bazaar |
| Day 4 | Travel to Tengboche |
| Day 5 | Trek to Pheriche (4,410 m) |
| Day 6 | Acclimatize in Pheriche |
| Day 7 | Trek through arid vegetation to Lobuche |
| Day 8 | Reach Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep |
| Day 9 | Head for Kala Patthar and trek to Dingboche |
| Day 10 | Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,050 m) |
| Day 11 | Summit Island Peak (6,165 m) and trek to Chhukung |
| Day 12 | Return to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 13 | Trek to Lukla |
| Day 14 | Fly back to Kathmandu |
This Everest Base Camp trek in 14 days affords you some extra time to explore the Island Peak. which is not included on the 12-day trek. You will be trekking through stunning Himalayan terrain and frozen lakes. It will be physically challenging, but your hard work will be amply rewarded. Check out our treks to Island Peak Base Camp.
3. Everest Base Camp Trek in 15 Days: Visit the Three Passes
| Day 1 | Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding |
| Day 2 | Continue trek to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 3 | Acclimatize in Namche Bazaar |
| Day 4 | Head to the Tengboche monastery |
| Day 5 | Onwards to Dingboche |
| Day 6 | Acclimatize and hike to Nagatsang Peak (5,500 m) |
| Day 7 | Trek to Lobuche via Thugla Danda |
| Day 8 | Hike to Everest Base Camp and then to Gorakshep |
| Day 9 | Enjoy the sunrise at Kala Patthar and head to Dzongla |
| Day 10 | Hike up the Chola Pass to reach Tagnag |
| Day 11 | Head to Gokyo via the Ngozumpa Glacier and hike the fifth lake |
| Day 12 | Sunrise view at Gokyo Ri with views of Everest and the lakes |
| Day 13 | Continue descent to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 14 | Trek back to Lukla |
| Day 15 | Fly back to Kathmandu |
If you are looking to do an Everest Base Camp trek in 15 days, this itinerary which includes the stunning Gokyo lakes is an absolute must. The extra time means you can stop and admire the beauty that surrounds Everest Base Camp. With not one but two sunrise hikes, this Everest Base Camp itinerary is one of the best ways to see the Himalayas. Here are our treks to Everest Base Camp with the 3 passes.
4. Everest Base Camp Trek in 16 Days: Get a Luxurious Experience
| Day 1 | Arrive in Kathmandu and meet the group |
| Day 2 | Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu’s Unesco heritage sites |
| Day 3 | Fly to Lukla and trek to Monjo via Phakding |
| Day 4 | Head to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 5 | Acclimatize and hike to Everest View Hotel for views of the Khumbu peaks and Everest |
| Day 6 | Trek to Tashinga via Tengboche |
| Day 7 | Climb the Tengboche plateau to reach Pangboche |
| Day 8 | Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,800 m) |
| Day 9 | Return to Tashinga |
| Day 10 | Trek through Sherpa villages towards Mende |
| Day 11 | Hike to Thame, home to many Everest summiteers |
| Day 12 | Trek to Monjo |
| Day 13 | Return to Lukla |
| Day 14 | Fly back to Kathmandu |
| Day 15 | Enjoy a leisure day in Kathmandu |
| Day 16 | Fly back to your country |
This 16-day Everest Base Camp trek itinerary comes with luxury lodge accommodation throughout the journey, giving you ample opportunity to rest after a long day of trekking. This itinerary spends more time in Sherpa villages, offering you a unique insight into the lives of these wonderful people. Have a look at our treks to Ama Dablam Base Camp.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy an Everest Base Camp trek in 14 days, or close to that duration. Throw in a couple of extra days and you can extend more adventure and fun. Check out our guide on how long the Everest Base Camp trek takes or consult our local travel experts for a customized trip to the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal.
