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Everest from Kala Patthar

14 DAYS · 5,364 m

Into the Thin Air

Everest Base Camp Trekchallenging

October–November & March–Maychallenging

THE JOURNEY

Everest Base Camp Trek

The world's most famous walk — fourteen days from Lukla's airstrip to the foot of the highest mountain on Earth, through the Sherpa homeland that made the summit possible.

Duration

14 days

Altitude

5,364 m

Difficulty

challenging

Best time

October–November & March–May

THE ROUTE — DAY BY DAY

The itinerary is the journey

Kathmandu at dusk

DAY 01KATHMANDU

Arrival in Kathmandu

Tribhuvan arrivals, Thamel hotel, evening briefing and gear check with your guide.

1,400 M

ALTITUDE PROFILE

1,400 M

WHERE YOU SLEEP

3 nights

Kathmandu — Dwarika's or Hyatt Regency

Heritage 5★, Newari architecture, and a museum you can sleep in.

2 nights

Namche — Yeti Mountain Home

The best beds in the Sherpa capital, en-suite and heated.

9 nights

Trail tea houses

Twin rooms, thick blankets, dining-room fires; the social heart of the trek.

THE GALLERY

Everest panorama from Kala Patthar
Ama Dablam above the trail
Yak train above Dingboche
Suspension bridge on the Dudh Koshi
Tengboche monastery
Camp under the stars

INCLUDED

  • Kathmandu airport transfers & 3 nights hotel (5★ twin share)
  • Domestic flights KTM–Lukla–KTM with 20 kg baggage
  • Full-board meals on trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea)
  • Tea-house lodging throughout the trail
  • Licensed guide + porter (1 per 2 trekkers)
  • Sagarmatha National Park fees & TIMS card
  • Comprehensive first-aid kit & altitude monitor
  • Celebration dinner in Kathmandu

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights & visa
  • Travel insurance (mandatory, covers trekking to 6,000 m)
  • Personal gear, laundry, hot showers on trail
  • Tips for guide & porter
  • Extra nights in Kathmandu

REQUIREMENTS

  • Very good fitness — 6–7 hrs walking days at altitude
  • Insurance covering trekking to 6,000 m
  • A doctor's check for travellers over 65

TRAVELLER STORIES

Sarah M.United Kingdom

Nov 2025

I cried at Kala Patthar and our guide Tenzing pretended not to notice, which is exactly the right amount of noticing. The acclimatisation plan was so well paced that neither of us had a headache above 4,000 m. Book the mountain flight on top — do it.

Everest Base Camp Trek · ★★★★★

BOOK THE JOURNEY

Reserve your place

Departures are small by design. Tell us your dates and party size — we confirm availability within one working day, with a full transparent quotation.

  • · Free date changes up to 45 days before departure
  • · 20% deposit to confirm; balance due 30 days before
  • · Full refund on cancellations 30+ days out
  • · Licensed operator — Government of Nepal Tourism Board

Everest Base Camp Trek

Estimated from

$3,780