Everest Base Camp — In the Footsteps of Legends

A scenic flight to Lukla's famous airstrip marks the beginning of the trek. Descend through pine forests and hillside villages to reach Phakding.

• Scenic flight to Lukla (2,860 m)
• Trek through pine forests and across suspension bridges
• Overnight in a teahouse at Phakding

Follow the Dudh Koshi river through forests and cross the iconic Hillary Suspension Bridge. The final climb reveals Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital.

• Cross suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi
• First views of Everest from the trail
• Arrive in the bustling mountain town of Namche

A critical rest day for altitude adaptation. Hike to the Everest View Hotel for panoramic vistas and visit the Sherpa Museum to understand local heritage.

• Acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel
• Visit the Sherpa Museum in Namche
• Explore local markets and interact with Sherpa families

A stunning day of walking through rhododendron forests with breathtaking mountain backdrops. Tengboche Monastery, set against Everest, Ama Dablam, and Lhotse, is the spiritual highlight of the trek.

• Trek through rhododendron and pine forests
• Visit the iconic Tengboche Monastery
• Unmatched views of Everest, Ama Dablam & Lhotse

The trail ascends through alpine terrain, passing yak pastures and mani stone walls. Dingboche offers a stunning amphitheatre of peaks: Ama Dablam, Makalu, and Lhotse.

• Pass through Pangboche village and its ancient monastery
• First sustained high-altitude day (4,410 m)
• Panoramic Himalayan views in Dingboche

Another essential rest day. Hike up to the ridge above Dingboche for views of Makalu and the Imja Valley, allowing your body to adapt to the thinning air.

• Acclimatization hike to Nangkartshang Peak ridge
• Breathtaking views of Lhotse, Makalu & Imja Valley
• Rest and hydration protocols with the guide

The trail turns rocky and dramatic as you enter the glacial zone. Pass memorial cairns for fallen climbers and feel the raw, high-altitude landscape closing in around you.

• Trek through the moraine-scarred Khumbu landscape
• Visit climbers' memorials along the trail
• Arrive in Lobuche at 4,940 m

The defining day. Hike across the Khumbu Glacier to reach Everest Base Camp itself. Stand at 5,364 m and take in the legendary Khumbu Icefall towering above.

• Cross the Khumbu Glacier moraine
• Arrive at Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
• View the Khumbu Icefall up close

An early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) for the best sunrise views of Everest. Soak in the moment before descending to the warmth of Pheriche.

• Pre-dawn trek to Kala Patthar viewpoint
• Unforgettable sunrise over Everest, Nuptse & Pumori
• Descend to Pheriche for a warm teahouse welcome

A long descent day through familiar landscapes now seen from a new perspective. The air grows thick again as you drop back into the pine forests of the lower Khumbu.

• Descend through Tengboche and rhododendron forests
• Revisit favourite villages from a new angle
• Celebratory dinner in Namche Bazaar

The last day on the trail. Descend through green valleys and past countless prayer flags, arriving in Lukla with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude.

• Final morning in the mountains
• Descend through lush valleys and traditional villages
• Evening celebration with your trekking team

A breathtaking flight back to the capital, with one last aerial view of the Himalayas. Rest and reflect on the journey over a final group dinner.

• Scenic mountain flight to Kathmandu
• Free afternoon for rest or exploration
• Farewell dinner in Thamel

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey, carrying stories that will last a lifetime — and the mountain dust of Everest still in your boots.

• Airport transfer with memories of a lifetime
• Depart with your trekking family