Everest Base Camp Treck 2025

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Join our second 14-day trek to Everest Base Camp.

From October 10 to October 23, 2025 we invite you to participate in our trek and get closer to the world’s highest and most desirable mountain. Experience the atmosphere of mountaineering, immerse yourself in the culture and lifestyle of the Sherpas, and marvel at the stunning landscapes of the mountain giants.

Mount Everest is the main treasure of Nepal. The Earth’s highest point (8848 m) attracts the attention of thousands of people simply because it exists.

‘Because it is there’ is the famous response of George Mallory to the question of why he wanted to climb Mt Everest. The best way to understand these words is to embark on a journey to Everest Base Camp.

Travel Itinerary by Day:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Everest Base Camp

Day 2: Kathmandu – Lukla (2700 m) – Phakding (2900 m)

In the morning, we will take a flight to Lukla, where we’ll start our trek to the Everest Base Camp.

Upon arrival in Lukla, we’ll meet our team and begin our trek along the Dudh Kosi River to Phakding.

Everest Base Camp

The flight will be operated on Dornier or Twin Otter aircraft. The duration of the flight is approximately 30 minutes.

Everest Base Camp

The hiking duration: 3-4 hours
Length of the route: 8 km
Altitude gain: 400 m

Day 3: Phakding (2900 m) – Namche Bazaar (3440 m)

In the morning, after breakfast, we will continue our trek to Namche Bazaar, the largest and most significant settlement in the Khumbu region.

An hour into the trek, we will reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. After registration, we will continue our journey. Along the way, we will cross the highest suspension bridge in the region, named in honor of Sir Edmund Hillary.

Namche Bazaar

Immediately after the bridge, a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar begins, and in the midst of it, there will be a viewpoint of Mt Everest.

The hiking duration: 5-6 hours
Length of the route: 11 km
Altitude gain: 540 m

Day 4: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar

On the fourth day of our journey, we will spend time in Namche Bazaar, strolling through the town and enjoying the views of the surrounding towering mountains.

Directly above Namche, the peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam will come into view. We will continue our walk to the ‘Everest View Hotel’ and explore the surroundings.

Everest Base Camp

Day 5: Namche Bazaar (3440 m) – Tengboche (3860 m)

In the morning, after breakfast, we will continue the trek to Tengboche. Here, the renowned Tengboche Monastery is situated, which is the largest gompa (Buddhist educational and spiritual institution) in the Khumbu region.

The monastery in Tengboche

The hiking duration: 5-6 hours
Length of the route: 10 km
Altitude gain: 420 m

Day 6: Tengboche (3860 m) – Dingboche (4410 m)

In the morning, through a birch forest we will walk to the village Dingboche. Along the way, we will pass through Pangboche, situated on the slopes of the Mount Ama Dablam.

Everest Base Camp

The hiking duration: 5-6 hours
Length of the route: 9 km
Altitude gain: 550 m

Day 7: Dingboche (4410 m) – Lobuche (4940 m)

Lobuche is the second highest village on our route. From here, the entire Khumbu Glacier is visible.

Everest Base Camp / Lobuche

On the trail leading to Lobuche, we will walk through Thukla Pass, where a memorial dedicated to the memory of mountaineers and Sherpas who never returned from Everest is located.

The hiking duration: 5-6 hours
Length of the route: 10 km
Altitude gain: 530 m

Day 8: Lobuche (4940 m) – Everest Base Camp (5360 m) – Gorak Shep (5150 m)

This is the most awaited day of our journey, as today we will head to Everest Base Camp.

At the start of the route, we will hike from Lobuche to Gorak Shep, which will take approximately 3-4 hours. After some rest, we’ll continue our journey to Everest Base Camp.

Everest Base Camp

Surrounded by the world’s highest peaks and enjoying their majestic and unearthly beauty, we will return to Gorak Shep for an overnight.

The hiking duration: 7-8 hours
Length of the route: 13 km
Altitude gain: 420 m

Day 9: Gorak Shep (5150 m) – Kala Patthar (5644 m) – Pheriche (4300 m)

In the morning, after breakfast, we will begin the ascent to the summit of Kala Patthar, offering a breathtaking view of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan giants.

Of course, against the background of the neighboring Pumori (7161 m) and Everest (8848 m), this mountain may seem quite small, but it is still a few meters higher than Mount Elbrus.

Kala Patthar

After the ascent, we will descend to the village Pheriche.

The hiking duration: 8-9 hours
Length of the route: 18 km
Altitude gain: 494 m

Day 10: Pheriche (4300 m) – Namche Bazaar (3440 m)

In the morning, we will begin our hike to Namche Bazaar, where we will take a shower and spend the night.

The hiking duration: 6-7 hours
Length of the route: 15 km

Pheriche – Namche Bazaar

Day 11: Namche Bazaar (3440 m) – Lukla (2700 m)

We bid farewell to the mountains and return to Lukla by a familiar trail. Along the way, we will cross six suspension bridges.

The hiking duration: 6-7 hours
Length of the route: 19 km

Namche Bazaar – Lukla

Day 12: Lukla (2700 m) – Kathmandu

In the morning, we will return to Kathmandu on a small plane and stroll through the city and savor our last day in Nepal.

We will also use this day to explore the market and buy souvenirs.

Kathmandu

Day 13: Departure

We will head to the airport and return home with a backpack full of memories and experiences․

Day 14: Reserve Day

Having a reserve day is crucial during such trips because weather conditions may not always be favorable. Having an extra day ensures the likelihood of reaching the destination, considering any unforeseen circumstances.