12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

The Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most adventurous treks in the world. A 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp presents sparkling vistas of Mount Everest, along with a number of other snow-capped high Himalayas. At an elevation of 8848 m, trekkers are attracted by its stunning ice faces while climbers are beckoned to overcome this incredible peak. All of this has made Everest Base Camp the most popular trekking destination in the world.

The 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp begins with a picturesque flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Upon arriving in Lukla, we trek towards to the well-known Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar and the tranquil Buddhist Monastery of Tyangboche. The beautiful view points along the route offers remarkable views of the towering mountains, including Mount Everest (8848 m), Mount Lhotse (8501 m), Mount Cho Oyu (8153 m), Mount Makalu (8463 m), and Mount Ama Dablam (6856 m), among others. It is a beautiful 12 days journey where we get the opportunities to see the various beautiful glaciers, culminating in an unforgettable experience at the base of Mount Everest.

The 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp is regarded as moderately challenging and adventurous. If you are in good physical condition and have a spirit of adventure, this is the adventure for you. Our itinerary is thoughtfully crafted to help you acclimatize gradually, minimizing the risk of altitude sickness.

12-day trek to Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Flight from Kathmandu (1400m) to Lukla (2840m) and trek to Phakding (2610m).

Day 2: Trek from Phakding (2610m) to Namche Bazaar (3440m).

Day 3: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3440m).

Day 4: Trek from Namche Bazar (3440m) to Tengboche (3810m).

Day 5: Trek from Tengboche (3810m) to Dingboche (4410m).

Day 6: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche (4410m).

Day 7: Trek from Dingboche (4410m) to Lobuche (4910m).

Day 8: Trek from Lobuche (4910m) to Gorakshep (5140m) then Everest Base Camp (5364m) and back to Gorakshep.

Day 9: Trek from Gorakshep (5140m) to Kala Patthar (5555m) then Trek down to Pheriche (4240m).

Day 10: Trek from Pheriche (4280m) to Namche (3440m).

Day 11: Trek from Namche (3440m) to Phakding (2610m) and then to Lukla (2840m).

Day 12: Flight from Lukla (2840m) to Kathmandu (1400m).