Pheriche as Seen from the Trail from Dingboche to Thokla — on the Everest Base Camp trek route

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Everest Base Camp

Everest (Khumbu)

Stand at the foot of the world's highest mountain

The Everest Base Camp trek is the ultimate Himalayan adventure. Over 14 days, you will walk through Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, and glacial valleys before arriving at Everest Base Camp at 5,364 meters. This is not just a trek — it is a pilgrimage through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on Earth.

Days 14 days 11 on the trail
Highest sleeping altitude 5,164 m highest point touched: 5,545 m
Difficulty Moderate-Hard
Price From USD 1,200

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Route map

Waypoints

  1. Day 1 — Lukla 2,840 m
  2. Day 1 — Phakding 2,610 m
  3. Day 2 — Namche Bazaar 3,440 m
  4. Day 3 — Namche Bazaar 3,440 m
  5. Day 4 — Tengboche 3,867 m
  6. Day 5 — Dingboche 4,410 m
  7. Day 6 — Nangkartshang Peak 5,073 m
  8. Day 6 — Dingboche 4,410 m
  9. Day 7 — Lobuche 4,910 m
  10. Day 8 — Gorak Shep 5,164 m
  11. Day 8 — Everest Base Camp 5,364 m
  12. Day 9 — Kala Patthar 5,545 m
  13. Day 9 — Pheriche 4,371 m
  14. Day 10 — Namche Bazaar 3,440 m
  15. Day 11 — Lukla 2,840 m

Elevation profile

Everest Base Camp: sleeping-altitude profile, with SRTM terrain trace
Day Place Altitude Gain from previous night
1 Lukla 2,840 m first night
1 Phakding 2,610 m -230 m
2 Namche Bazaar 3,440 m +830 m
3 Namche Bazaar 3,440 m 0 m
4 Tengboche 3,867 m +427 m
5 Dingboche 4,410 m +543 m
6 Dingboche 4,410 m 0 m
7 Lobuche 4,910 m +500 m
8 Gorak Shep 5,164 m +254 m
9 Pheriche 4,371 m -793 m
10 Namche Bazaar 3,440 m -931 m
11 Lukla 2,840 m -600 m
Everest Base Camp: sleeping-altitude profile, with SRTM terrain trace Gorak Shep — 5,164 m

Terrain elevation interpolated between waypoints by SRTM30m — not the route's sourced altitudes. May read above or below maxAltitude/maxSleepAltitude (both cited, manual figures); render or label accordingly, do not treat as the same number.

Acclimatisation

2 nights on this itinerary gain more than 500 m of sleeping altitude: Namche Bazaar (+830 m), Dingboche (+543 m). Each of its 2 rest days follows the gain that earned it. The highest night is 5,164 m.

Sleeping altitude by night, with gains above 500 m marked where the night is above 3,000 m
Day Sleeping at Altitude Gain from previous night Rest day
1 Lukla 2,840 m first night
1 Phakding 2,610 m -230 m
2 Namche Bazaar 3,440 m +830 m (above the 500 m guideline)
3 Namche Bazaar 3,440 m 0 m Rest day — follows the gain above
4 Tengboche 3,867 m +427 m
5 Dingboche 4,410 m +543 m (above the 500 m guideline)
6 Dingboche 4,410 m 0 m Rest day — follows the gain above
7 Lobuche 4,910 m +500 m
8 Gorak Shep 5,164 m +254 m
9 Pheriche 4,371 m -793 m
10 Namche Bazaar 3,440 m -931 m
11 Lukla 2,840 m -600 m

Cited to the Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines (2024): above 3,000 m, do not increase sleeping elevation by more than 500 m per day, and take a rest day every 3–4 days. WMS itself notes that terrain often makes strict adherence impossible.

This is itinerary information, not medical advice, and not clearance to trek. Acclimatisation varies between individuals.

Your trip, day by day — all 14 days, travel included

Every day of the 14-day trip in the order it happens, including the flights, drives and rest days that have no walking stage. These are trip day numbers. The next section numbers walking days instead, starting again at 1, so a day number here and a walking day number there are not the same day.

  1. Day 1 of 14

    Kathmandu — Arrival & Briefing

    Arrive in Kathmandu. Meet your guide and fellow trekkers at the welcome briefing. Gear check, permit verification, and a traditional Nepali dinner to kick off the adventure.

  2. Day 2 of 14

    Fly to Lukla — Trek to Phakding

    Take the spectacular mountain flight to Lukla (2,840m) and begin the trek with a gentle walk to Phakding (2,610m). Pass through pine forests and cross your first suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi river.

  3. Day 3 of 14

    Phakding to Namche Bazaar

    Trek to the legendary Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar (3,440m). The trail follows the river valley before a steep climb to Namche, where you get your first glimpse of Everest on a clear day.

  4. Day 4 of 14

    Acclimatization Day in Namche

    A critical rest day for altitude adjustment. Explore Namche's bustling market, visit the Sherpa Culture Museum, or take a short hike to the Everest View Hotel for stunning panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.

  5. Day 5 of 14

    Namche to Tengboche

    Trek through rhododendron forests to Tengboche (3,867m), home to the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. The afternoon offers spectacular views of Everest, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam from the monastery grounds.

  6. Day 6 of 14

    Tengboche to Dingboche

    Continue climbing through thinning forests into the alpine zone. Arrive at Dingboche (4,410m) in a wide valley flanked by towering peaks. The landscape shifts dramatically from lush forest to high-altitude desert.

  7. Day 7 of 14

    Acclimatization Day in Dingboche

    Another essential rest day. Optional hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,073m) for incredible 360-degree views of Island Peak, Makalu, and the Lhotse wall. Your guide monitors everyone's health and acclimatization progress.

  8. Day 8 of 14

    Dingboche to Lobuche

    Trek past the memorial cairns at Thukla Pass to Lobuche (4,910m). The trail traverses the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The air is noticeably thinner now and the pace deliberately slower.

  9. Day 9 of 14

    Lobuche to Gorak Shep — Everest Base Camp

    The big day. Trek to Gorak Shep (5,164m), drop your bags, and make the final push to Everest Base Camp (5,364m). Stand where mountaineering legends have stood, surrounded by the Khumbu Icefall and the south face of Everest.

  10. Day 10 of 14

    Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar — Descend to Pheriche

    Pre-dawn climb to Kala Patthar (5,545m) for the most iconic sunrise view of Mount Everest. Then begin the descent to Pheriche (4,371m), where the thicker air feels like a luxury after days at altitude.

  11. Day 11 of 14

    Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

    A long but rewarding descent back to Namche Bazaar. The return through familiar landscapes feels different — you are returning as someone who has stood at the base of the world's highest peak.

  12. Day 12 of 14

    Namche to Lukla

    Final trekking day back to Lukla. Celebrate the completion of the trek with your team over a farewell dinner. Reflect on the journey and the friendships forged on the trail.

  13. Day 13 of 14

    Fly Lukla to Kathmandu

    Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Free afternoon for shopping, sightseeing, or simply relaxing after two weeks on the trail. Optional group dinner in Thamel.

  14. Day 14 of 14

    Departure Day

    Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward journey. Alternatively, extend your stay to explore Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur, or Patan.

Walking days on the mapped route — 11 days of sourced altitudes

Numbered by walking day: walking day 1 is the first day with a mapped stage. Every altitude below is a waypoint from this route's own sources, listed at the foot of the page.

Walking day 1
  • Lukla 2,840 m overnight

    Tenzing–Hillary airstrip. Flights shift to Ramechhap in peak season.

  • Phakding 2,610 m overnight

    Net descent on day one — deliberate.

Walking day 2
  • Namche Bazaar 3,440 m overnight

    830 m gain. The first night above 3,000 m.

Walking day 3
  • Namche Bazaar 3,440 m overnight

    Acclimatization day. Walk high to Hotel Everest View, sleep low.

Walking day 4
  • Tengboche 3,867 m overnight

    Monastery. 427 m gain.

Walking day 5
  • Dingboche 4,410 m overnight

    543 m gain — above the 500 m guideline.

Walking day 6
  • Nangkartshang Peak 5,073 m day stop

    Acclimatization day hike from Dingboche, not slept at. OSM node 2950781581 (natural=peak, name="Nangkartshang") carries ele=5073, 10m below the published 5,083m figure — within this project's normal source-disagreement range.

  • Dingboche 4,410 m overnight

    Second acclimatization day, placed after the largest gain so far.

Walking day 7
  • Lobuche 4,910 m overnight

    500 m gain. Thukla pass and the memorials en route. OSM's node carries ele=4910, matching ebc-gokyo-cho-la and three-passes; this route's earlier 4,940 m was the outlier.

Walking day 8
  • Gorak Shep 5,164 m overnight

    The highest night on the route.

  • Everest Base Camp 5,364 m day stop

    Day trip from Gorak Shep. Nobody sleeps here. OSM node 5225912921 (tourism=camp_site); its ele=5364 tag independently corroborates the published altitude.

Walking day 9
  • Kala Patthar 5,545 m day stop

    Pre-dawn. The highest point touched, not slept at. Wikipedia's infobox treats 5,644.5 m as Kala Patthar's most authoritative figure while also listing the commonly-published 5,545–5,550 m range we use here; not reconciled to a single source. Does not affect the acclimatization read (sleep: false).

  • Pheriche 4,371 m overnight

    Descent begins. HRA aid post here.

Walking day 10
  • Namche Bazaar 3,440 m overnight
Walking day 11
  • Lukla 2,840 m overnight

    Buffer days 12–14 absorb flight delays, which are common.

The remaining 3 days of this 14-day trip cover travel to and from the trailhead, and buffer time for delays en route — the specifics vary by route.

Permits

Permits required for this route, with fee and verification date
Permit Fee Verified
Sagarmatha National Park Entry NPR 3,000 Verified 2026-09-07
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee NPR 3,000 Verified 2026-09-07

Cost breakdown

Permits (NPR)
NPR 6,000

Permit fees above are the only figures on this page we have re-verified against the issuing authority; the route's itinerary and altitudes are built from the sources listed further down this page, not independently re-verified with one. Other trip costs — teahouse accommodation, a guide, a porter, and flights where the route requires one — vary by season, operator and party size and are not itemised here.

When to go

Month-by-month fit for Everest Base Camp, based on this route's own best-months window.

  • Jan avoid
  • Feb shoulder
  • Mar best
  • Apr best
  • May best
  • Jun shoulder
  • Jul avoid
  • Aug avoid
  • Sep shoulder
  • Oct best
  • Nov best
  • Dec shoulder

Everest Base Camp — Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is the Everest Base Camp trek?
The EBC trek is rated Moderate-Hard. The trekking itself is not technical — there is no climbing involved. The challenge comes from the altitude (up to 5,545m at Kala Patthar), the duration (12 days of walking), and the consecutive days of exertion. With proper preparation, acclimatization days, and an experienced guide, most reasonably fit people complete the trek successfully.
What is the best time to trek to Everest Base Camp?
The two best seasons are pre-monsoon (March to May) and post-monsoon (September to November). October and November offer the clearest skies and most stable weather. March and April bring warmer temperatures and blooming rhododendrons at lower elevations. December through February is possible but very cold, and June through August brings monsoon rain.
Do I need previous trekking experience?
Previous multi-day trekking experience is recommended but not strictly required. What matters most is your fitness level and your willingness to prepare. We recommend at least 3 months of regular cardio training and, ideally, some practice hiking with a loaded daypack on hilly terrain before departure.
Is altitude sickness a risk?
Altitude sickness (AMS) is a real risk on any trek above 3,000m. Our itinerary includes carefully planned acclimatization days. Proper hydration, slow ascent, and listening to your body are the best prevention.
What do I need to pack?
We provide a comprehensive packing list upon booking. Essentials include a warm sleeping bag (-15C rated), layered clothing (base layer, insulation, waterproof shell), sturdy trekking boots, trekking poles, and a quality daypack. Most gear can be rented or purchased in Kathmandu or Namche Bazaar if needed.

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