Classic Everest Base Camp Trek Tour by Himalayan Scenery Treks And Expedition

12 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

14 - 70 yearsAge range for participants

English, HindiGuide language

5555mHighest point reached

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Accomplish the Everest Base Camp Trek to watch Mount Everest up close

Explore the Himalayas and learn about the Sherpa lifestyle

Take one of the most daring flights in the world to Lukla airport

Explore the famous Namche Bazaar and hike to the luxury Everest View Hotel

Itinerary

Ever dreamt of standing at the foot of the world’s tallest mountain? The "Classic Everest Base Camp Trek" is a 12-day adventure that brings this dream within reach for trekkers with reasonable fitness—young adults and seniors alike. This guided trek winds through the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas, from the bustling Sherpa town of Lukla to the legendary viewpoint of Kala Patthar.

Along the way, traverse lush forests, cross suspension bridges adorned with prayer flags, and immerse yourself in Sherpa culture and spiritual monasteries. Highlights include the bustling Namche Bazaar, the serene settlement of Dingboche, and, of course, the thrilling arrival at Everest Base Camp.

What truly sets this trekking trip apart is its thoughtful itinerary, designed to maximize both safety and enjoyment. Even those new to high-altitude trekking will find the daily walks manageable, averaging 5–6 hours. With a strong support team, emphasis on safety, and a sense of camaraderie, this is the ultimate Himalayan journey for anyone ready to lace up their boots and embrace adventure.

day 1 - Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

This is the first day which might start with some hustles, however, as the trail awaits for us a very long time, no need to worry. We take an early morning flight to Lukla. Please keep in mind that during the high seasons (Autumn and Spring) the flight usually takes off from Manthali. To reach Manthali, you have to wake up early morning and get on a 3-hour long drive from Kathmandu.

While landing in Lukla, you will easily see how beautiful and challenging the trek is going to be for you. After the landing, we start our trek up to Phakding. On the 4-hour-long downhill hike, you will be able to see beautiful villages like Ghat, Nachhipang, Chheplung, and a few more. On the way to Phakding, your guide will get you the Local Government Permit in Chheplung. After getting the permit, you will be able to see the beautiful Sherpa villages with so many prayer flags and the Tibetan Prayer Mantras carved on the big stones. Along the way, you will also cross the suspension bridges across the Dudhkoshi River and then be able to see the scenic hills and mountains.

We will rest for the night in Phakding in a guesthouse.

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 2 - Trek to Namche

Today is quite a long day. You will be walking for around 7-8 hours uphill most of the time until you reach Namche. Similar to the previous day, you will be crossing several suspension bridges. Along the forest trail on this day, you will get to see flowers and birds usually during the Spring.

Moreover, during the Autumn, the roads will be seen completely brown and yellow with the fallen leaves. Just before reaching the Namche Bazaar, you will get to see the first glimpse of Mount Everest. Now brace yourself because, from this day, you will be more and more closer to the mountains, like walking on the Himalayas' lap.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Rest and Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

We spend an extra day here at Namche today for acclimatization as we are already at 3,440 meters above sea level with a large portion of the stretch left to go higher in the days to come. As this is an acclimatizing day, we will go for a hiking trip to Everest Viewpoint called Everest View Hotel (3880m/12730ft) right above Namche Bazar to have another glimpse of Mount Everest. This spectacular viewpoint brings wonderful mountain views including Mount Everest that keep us motivated to go higher towards the base camp.

Once we return to Namche Bazar after the hike, we can explore the town going from one end to the other of the town. We can indulge in some conversation with locals there; surf internet cafes, or simply relax and save energy for the days to come.

Duration:3 hours

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 4 - Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

We start the day early after breakfast and proceed towards Tengboche, a beautiful village in the Khumbu region on a hill at the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Imja River. The uphill walk passes through the forest and involves ridge walking. After about 3 hours of uphill walking, we reach Tengboche village. Once we reach Tengboche village, we can enjoy Mountain Views of peaks like Tawache, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam including Everest.

Once we settle into our accommodation, we can set out on an exploration of Tengboche Monastery, the biggest Buddhist monastery in the region where Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, the first man to summit Mt. Everest along with Sir Edmund Hilary, was sent to be a monk once. The galore magnificence of the monastery is simply overwhelming.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 5 - Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

After we finish our breakfast with a view, we set off on the trekking journey for the day. We follow the downhill trail towards Dingboche and past it, we reach Pangboche village.

We will take some time to explore the village and an ancient and beautiful monastery. Pangboche is a beautiful and the biggest Sherpa settlement in the region. After starting ahead from Pangboche village, we head towards Dingboche leaving the route to Pheriche.

After spending about six hours on the trail past forests, villages, and beautiful sights to see, we reach Dingboche village where a breathtaking view of the Himalayan peaks awaits us.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 6 - Acclimatization in Dingboche

We are already at the elevation of 4,410 meters above sea level thus a good full day is what we need to adjust to the high altitude climate here and above.

This extra day at Dingboche works as an acclimatization and rest day as well which is essential to go further higher. Even when we are calling it a rest day, we are not staying idle.

We will go hiking to higher elevations up to Nangkartshang peak (5,083 m) and return back to Dingboche for an overnight stay. This full day of exploration around Dingboche will expose us to the overwhelming beauty of the place and surrounding mountain peaks.

Duration:3 hours

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 7 - Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

As we are already above the treeline on our trek, we now walk through pastures, glacial moraine, boulder-strewn paths, and the like of the terrain all the way to Lobuche.

The walk today involves crossing a small pass called Dughla also known as Thukla with several memorial shrines for the brave mountaineers who lost their lives during their climbing expeditions. Although the walk is slow-paced on the uphill trail, made difficult by the increasing elevation, it brings wonderful views of the mountains into our sight that help us forget the strenuous effort we are taking up the impressive mountain landscape.

A well-spent six hours of effort on the rugged Everest trekking trail that many other adventurers are treading takes us to the small settlement of Lobuche to spend overnight before striving for one more day to reach the base of the highest mountain in the world.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 8 - Trek to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorakshep

We are eventually going to make it to the Everest Base Camp today after these many days of trekking in and amidst the wonderful Himalayan peaks.

Our determined and sincere effort to be at the base of the highest mountain in the world is going to materialize this afternoon. We are going to stand at the place where many climbers have spent days and nights training, preparing, and attempting the summit of the formidable Mount Everest.

We walk to Gorakshep, a small settlement on the glacial lakebed in the Everest region, where we are going to spend overnight today as the highest overnight stopover for the trip. After relishing our lunch at our tea house, we set off for the Everest Base Camp. A slow-paced walk on the moraine and boulder-strewn gradual path up to base camp is going to test our excitement and stamina.

Anyway, we are going to get to the base camp regardless of the difficulty of walking at the elevation. We click countless pictures and enjoy the moment of being at the classic Everest base camp before making a return trip to Gorakshep for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 9 - Morning hike to Kalapatthar and descend to Pheriche

We get up early, really early, in the morning to hike up to Kalapatthar, the highest elevation on the trip, for a breathtaking view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and other Himalayan panoramas up close with a spectacular sunrise over those mighty peaks. This never-seen-before view and sunrise on earth are going to blow our minds away alluring us to stay there forever. Alas, we wish we could!

We have to make a return trip back to Gorakshep for breakfast. We start the trek back to Pheriche after breakfast. The trek down today is taking us to a new place that we have not covered on the trek. Pheriche is a beautiful settlement in the Khumbu region which is normally the stopover place for many Everest trekkers on their way back down after the base camp and Kalapatthar joy on the trip.

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 10 - Trek from Pheriche to Namche

On our trek along and among the magnificent mountains, we are trekking down to Namche today via Khumjung village. We spend some time at the small and beautiful village of Khumjung which boasts perfect views of mountains including Khumbila Peak. We visit a monastery there and head towards Namche for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 11 - Trek from Namche to Lukla

We trek back to Lukla today to finish the trekking journey. We trek past Monjo and Phakding villages; encounter the Dudh Koshi River along the trail and eventually reach Lukla. On the final day of the trek, we can celebrate the beautiful adventure.

We see off our trekking potters here today thanking them for all the help they provided to make our trip possible.

Accommodation: Eco lodge

Meals:Breakfast

day 12 - Fly back to Kathmandu

We take a morning flight from the Lukla airstrip leaving the mighty mountains behind us. Another exciting flight with adventure takes us back to the city's civilization. Once in Kathmandu, we transfer you to your hotel where the trip comes to an end.

Meals:Breakfast

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What's Included

12 BreakfastsOne highly experienced, helpful, and friendly guide with Government assigned License and High Altitude-trained.11 nights accommodation in Eco Lodge throughout the trekAll ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itineraryAssistant guide for the group 15 pax or aboveDomestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)Accident insurance for all staffHimalayan Scenery hats for each and a trekking map for groupTrip Achievement E-Certificate on completion of the trekFirst aid medical kit, oximeter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitudesSagarmatha National Park Entry Fee & TIMS Card Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport-size photos for permit)$20 Local Government TaxRescue and evacuation arrangements in case of emergenciesOther government taxes & office service charge

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