Day 1
Lukla to Phakding
3 hrs / 8 km / sleep 2,610 m
Fly into Lukla and trek down along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding. A gentle start to acclimatize.
Everest
Everest Base Camp Trek
The iconic trek to the foot of the world's highest peak. Follow the Dudh Koshi river through Sherpa villages, monasteries, and glacial moraines to Everest Base Camp at 5,364m.
Challenging12 days5,545 mMar–May, Sep–Nov
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Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
The iconic trek to the foot of the world's highest peak. Follow the Dudh Koshi river through Sherpa villages, monasteries, and glacial moraines to Everest Base Camp at 5,364m.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 12 planned days, 130 km of walking, and 6,340 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Everest Base Camp (5,364m), Sunrise from Kala Patthar (5,545m), Namche Bazaar — Sherpa capital, Tengboche Monastery.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
6 hrs / 11 km / sleep 3,440 m
Follow the river through Sherpa villages, cross the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge, then climb steeply to Namche Bazaar.
Day 3
Namche Bazaar acclimatization
4 hrs / 6 km / sleep 3,440 m
Acclimatization day. Hike up to the Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Return to sleep at Namche.
Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 3,860 m
Trek through rhododendron forests with stunning views of Ama Dablam, Everest, and Nuptse. Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery.
Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
5 hrs / 11 km / sleep 4,410 m
Descend to Deboche, cross the Imja Khola, then climb to Dingboche. The landscape opens up above the treeline.
Day 6
Dingboche acclimatization
4 hrs / 5 km / sleep 4,410 m
Second acclimatization day. Hike up Nagarjun Hill (5,100m) for views of Makalu, Lhotse, and the Chukhung Valley. Return to Dingboche to sleep.
Day 7
Dingboche to Lobuche
5 hrs / 9 km / sleep 4,940 m
Trek past the Dughla (Thukla) Pass and the climbers' memorial chortens, then follow the Khumbu Glacier moraine to Lobuche.
Day 8
Lobuche to Gorak Shep
7 hrs / 13 km / sleep 5,180 m
Trek to Gorak Shep, leave bags, then continue to Everest Base Camp (5,364m). Experience the Khumbu Icefall up close. Return to Gorak Shep to sleep.
Day 9
Gorak Shep to Pheriche
7 hrs / 15 km / sleep 4,240 m
Pre-dawn hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) for the best sunrise views of Everest. Then descend significantly to Pheriche.
Day 10
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
6 hrs / 20 km / sleep 3,440 m
Long descent retracing the route through Tengboche back to Namche Bazaar. The lower altitude brings welcome thick air.
Day 11
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
6 hrs / 19 km / sleep 2,860 m
Final trekking day. Descend through forests and cross suspension bridges back to Lukla for a farewell celebration.
Day 12
Lukla to Kathmandu
0 hrs / 0 km / sleep 1,338 m
Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu. Weather delays are common — keep a buffer day.
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- Duration
- 12 days
- Altitude
- 5,545 m
- Updated
- 2026
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Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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