Everest Base Camp Trek – 12 Days with Flight, Guide & Porter

Everest Base Camp Trek - 12 days with flight Guide and Porter Overview

Join us on an unforgettable 12-day adventure to the base of the world’s highest mountain — Mount Everest (8,848m)! Our Everest Base Camp Trek with Flight, Guide & Porter package is designed for trekkers seeking a well-organized, worry-free journey into the heart of the Himalayas.

Situated at the top of the world, Mt. Everest, also known as “Sagarmatha,” is the Crown of the Peaks. Sagarmatha is made up of 2 words: “Sagar” meaning Sky or Heaven, and “Matha” meaning Head or Forehead. Among all the 8 peaks, Mt. Everest is the world's tallest peak. Everest Base Camp Trek takes you on a journey of climbing the tallest peaks in the world. Standing at the highest ground in the world, you are not just standing there, you are at the edge of human Ambition. This place is the highest Destination a human can reach on foot and closest to touching the sky with their bare hands. While climbing, it can give you an unimaginable pride and joy, but at the same time, it can be humbling and breathtaking literally and metaphorically.

Mounting to the height of 8848.86m (29,031.17ft), Everest Base camp is a challenge to the human kind which is located in Sagarmatha National Park with in Solukhumbu District which touches the Tingri of Tibet, known for it’s challenging situation and life threatening conditions Everest Base Camp Trek gives you an experience of lifetime. Going through harsh conditions, you can see a diverse and vibrant array of wildlife by which amazes you get amazed by how the evolution of living beings has been caused by nature. Rarest among the rarest animals and plants, as well as the inhabitants in this region.

Spiritually, it is the most liberating place on earth. These Glacial Valleys, Snowy Peaks, and lifeless monoliths of Ice and stone tend to give you an empty feeling and can be disheartening, but at the same time, it can also be liberating & spiritual. It’s not an easy task for a human to stand in the highest peak, Everest can be very demotivating at certain point of time due to harsh conditioning, which can be made easier by us Nepal Horizon Treks which provides the best and experienced Guide and Sherpa potter so that the journey to the top of the world can be effortless.

Everest Base Camp Trek Highlight

Scenic Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
Entering the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sagarmatha National Park, going through rhododendron and pine forest.
Going through the Sherpa Capital, soaking in the authentic Sherpa Culture
Visiting Major monasteries and awakening the spiritual journey
Iconic mountain view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.
Diverse Himalayan wildlife Encounters
Navigating through Glacier and Icefall
Enjoying the Sunrise from an altitude of 5545m
Mind-blowing cultural village in high altitudes.
Glimpses of Mount Everest
Meeting trekkers from all over the world

Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty

It’s not a Sprint or jog, it is the slow and steady walk through the sky. It does not require mountaineering experience or any other trekking equipment, but the terrain and the landscape of this region make it physically and mentally demanding. Altitude sickness is a common and the biggest challenge for the trekkers. Headache, Nausea, dizziness, and fatigue can occur due to altitude sickness. Hiking for a long duration can also demand high mental and physical strength.

Uneven and rocky terrain can make the hike challenging. Hiking trails are the rugged and uneven. The weather condition adds more difficulty in the trek, sudden change in the weather condition is common in this area so you need to prepared for that. By choosing us Nepal Horizon Treks you don’t have to worry about all these challenges, with us your journey will be a memorable adventure.

Everest Base Camp Trek Map Overview

Location	Altitude (m)	Notes
Lukla	2,860 m	Gateway to the Khumbu; start of the trek
Phakding	2,610 m	Peaceful riverside village; first overnight stop
Namche Bazaar	3,440 m	Main Sherpa town, an acclimatization point, and a market hub
Everest View Hotel / Khumjung	~3,800 m	Acclimatization hike with views of Everest
Tengboche	3,867 m	Famous monastery, panoramic mountain views
Dingboche	4,410 m	Open alpine terrain; acclimatization village
Nangkartshang Peak	~5,083 m	An optional hike for acclimatization and views
Lobuche	4,910 m	Sparse settlement near Khumbu Glacier
Gorakshep	5,164 m	Last stop before Base Camp; basic teahouses
Everest Base Camp	5,364 m	Goal of the trek: surrounded by icefalls and climbers’ tents
Kala Patthar	5,545 m	Best viewpoint for Everest sunrise
Pheriche	4,240 m	Descent stop; quiet village with a medical aid post
Namche Bazaar	3,440 m	Return to stop, rest, and celebrate
Lukla	2,860 m	Trek ends here; fly back to Kathmandu

Your 12-day journey to Everest Base Camp begins with a heart-racing flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860 m), landing on a narrow runway carved into the mountains. From there, you ease into the rhythm of the trail with a gentle descent to Phakding (2,610 m), nestled beside the rushing Dudh Koshi River. The next day, the trek climbs steadily through forests and across swinging suspension bridges draped in prayer flags as you make your way to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)—a bustling Sherpa town carved into the hillside. Here, you spend an acclimatization day, taking a short hike to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung village, catching your first glimpse of Everest, and adjusting to the thinning air.

Continuing higher, you follow scenic ridges to Tengboche (3,867 m), home to the region’s most famous monastery and jaw-dropping views of Ama Dablam. From here, the landscape shifts—trees give way to alpine tundra as you head to Dingboche (4,410 m) for another acclimatization stop. A steep day hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m) boosts your elevation tolerance while revealing vast panoramas of the surrounding giants. Pressing on, the trail becomes more barren and dramatic, winding through glacial moraine as you approach Lobuche (4,910 m) and finally Gorakshep (5,164 m), your last stop before reaching Base Camp.

From Gorakshep, you make the emotional push to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m), walking alongside the icy spine of the Khumbu Glacier, surrounded by towering peaks and the distant roar of avalanches. After celebrating this achievement, many trekkers rise before dawn the next morning to summit Kala Patthar (5,545 m) for the best panoramic view of Everest itself, glowing gold in the sunrise. The return journey retraces your steps over three days, descending through familiar villages, forests, and river valleys, until you arrive once more in Lukla, where your Himalayan adventure comes full circle—feet tired, heart full, and soul forever changed.

Everest Base Camp Trek - 12 days Itinerary Outline

Day	Activities
Day 1	Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860 m), trek to Phakding (2,610 m)
Day 2	Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 3	Acclimatization day in Namche – Hike to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung (~3,800 m)
Day 4	Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,867 m)
Day 5	Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m)
Day 6	Acclimatization day in Dingboche – Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (~5,083 m)
Day 7	Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910 m)
Day 8	Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,164 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m), return to Gorakshep
Day 9	Early hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m), trek down to Pheriche (4,240 m)
Day 10	Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 11	Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860 m)
Day 12	Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu

Everest Base Camp Trek - 12 days with flight Guide and Porter Itinerary

First day of the Trek, we fly early in the morning from the heart of Nepal, Kathmandu, to Lukla, enjoying the Scenic view of the mountains and Hills. The flight takes around 30 minutes to reach Lukla. Upon landing in Lukla, we take a rest and dust off our boots for the hike to Phakding. Before that, a pre-trek description is given by our esteemed guide, and we head straight to Phakding along the Dudh Koshi river and through Pine forests and small Sherpa villages.

MEALS

Breakfast, dinner, Lunch

We trek for a straight 6-7 hours, crossing multiple suspension bridges, enjoying the beauty of the Himalayas. Slowly but gradually, we ascend through the altitude and reach Namche, which is the main Sherpa town and highlight of this region. We stay at Namche and enjoy the Sherpa culture, where there are cultural hotels, tea houses, and lodges. We stay overnight at Namche

MEALS

Breakfast, dinner, Lunch

This day counts as one of the most crucial and important days because acclimatization is very important for the further height that we are about to hike. An optional hike is included for the breathtaking view of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Today we will also explore the culture of the Sherpa community and be blessed to receive their warm hospitality and enjoy with them play their local games and enjoy the local foods and drinks, and prepare for the next day's hike.

MEALS

Authentic Neplease Food

We continue the journey where we left yesterday hiking through alpine forest and diverse landscape passing through the monastery on the way. Enjoying the mesmerizing view of Ama Dablam. This day we hike for around 5-6 hours, slowly but gradually we move forward and reach Tengboche. Upon reaching their we explore the Buddhist Monastery and end the day and stay overnight at Tengboche.

MEALS

Breakfast, dinner, Lunch

We wake up with the new energy and get ready for the hike to Dingboche. We gradually ascent along the Imja Khola river to reach our destination enjoying the view of Nuptse and Lhotse. Towering peaks and natural beauty amazes us. As we reach Dingboche we stay there for overnight and refill our energy for the next day acclimatization preparation.

MEALS

Breakfast, dinner, Lunch

We stop in Dingboche for our energy refill and acclimatization for hike we are about to take in upcoming days. We continue our journey along the edge of Khumbu valley enjoying the spectacular view of Khumbu Valley an Pumori and other surrounding Peaks. This day the will be delightful day because of the people of Khumbu Valley who are very welcoming and accepting to the outsider.

MEALS

Breakfast, dinner, Lunch

We continue our journey along the edge of Khumbu Glacier, passing through the memorials built and dedicated to the climbers who have died in the past while climbing the Everest. This place can be very emotional because many people have lost their lives while climbing Everest. The rugged and uneven trail is the highlight of this day as we pass through many landscapes.

MEALS

Breakfast, dinner, Lunch

This day we continue our journey through glacier terrain and trek on to the Everest base camp, we slowly reach the Everest base camp and upon reaching the camp we celebrate on reaching the base of the world’s highest peak and we start the hike to Gorakshep for overnight stay going along the Everest base camp surrounded by massive icefalls and Khumbu Glacier.

MEALS

Breakfast, dinner, Lunch

we start our journey early in the morning to see the Everest especially the sunrise from kala patthar. Sunrise view from kala patthar is the highlight of this trek and can be one of the best view you can see I your life time upon seeing we hike down to the quitter village of Pheriche for the night. This village is very welcoming and shows us a huge gratitude for visiting.

MEALS

Breakfast, dinner, Lunch

We hike back to the Namche Bazzar, a long descent through alpine forests and back to Namche for well deserve rest for the guides, hikers and potter. When we hike back the beauty of lush green valley and Dudh Koshi river is the highlight of this day. 7-8 hours of hike feels nothing to us in front of Namche village hospitality.

MEALS

Authentic Neplease Food

The final leg of the Trek is retracing your steps back to Lukla passing through Phakding reflecting on the Journey you have conquered and end the trek with celebrating with your friends and foe with whom you have started and ended this journey. Once you look back at the journey you realize how big of a achievement you have achieved.

MEALS

Breakfast, dinner, Lunch

We take a 30 min flight from lukla to Kathmandu where you’ll be greeted in the hotel and be celebrated in for what you have achieved. You look back at the journey on how you’ve mounted the world’s tallest peak and enjoy having fun with friends and family in Kathmandu.

MEALS

Breakfast, dinner, Lunch

Cost Includes/Excludes

What are Included In My Package ?

Pickup service from the domestic airport in a private vehicle.
Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
Accommodation service during the trek.
All necessary paperwork, including the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and the Khumbu Padang Lhambu Rular Municipality fee.
Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu flight service at the domestic airport.
Highly educated, experienced, helpful, English-speaking, and well-trained government license holders guide with all their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance.
Comprehensive medical supplies.
Strong, healthy border with proper safety equipment.
Government taxes and official expenses.
Daily health monitoring.
An oxygen meter to check your pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice a day.
Assistant guide for a group of 10 or more
We also provide you with a farewell dinner after the trek with unlimited food and some drinks.

What are excluded from the package ?

Travel Insurance
International Airfare
Nepal Visa and Entry Fees
Trekking Gears and Equipment
Private room Accommodation (This does not apply to Solo Travelers.)
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu except for Farewell Dinner
Tips for Guide and Porter (Expected as a Gesture)
Hot Water Shower, Extra Drinks, and Beverages, Water
Internet and Phone Bills (Wi-fi is free sometimes)
Personal Expenses (Energy Bar, Snacks, etc.)
Extra night accommodation, Meals, and Sightseeing in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) in addition to the scheduled itinerary
Anything not mentioned in the Cost Includes Section

FAQs

Because climbing Mount Everest requires significant dangers, technical skills, and harsh circumstances, novices cannot succeed without intensive training and prior high-altitude expertise. Although it doesn't require technical climbing, hiking to Everest Base Camp is nonetheless physically taxing because of the high altitude and lengthy trekking days, but it is doable for novices who are well-prepared and fit.

Although trekking to Everest Base Camp is difficult, most people who are well-prepared and fit can complete the journey. Although there is no technical climbing required for the trail, the high elevation, chilly temperatures, and lengthy hiking days can be challenging. For the trek to be both safe and pleasurable, proper acclimatization, physical training, and mental preparedness are essential.

The average cost of trekking to Everest Base Camp ranges from $1,200 to $3,500, depending on the trip's style. While guided trips with porters, fancier lodging, and meals are more expensive, budget choices (independent or with simple teahouses) are less expensive. Permits, flights to Lukla, meals, accommodation, and equipment are all included in this. Personal expenses, travel insurance, and international flights are additional costs.

Indeed, for many tourists, the trip to Everest Base Camp is well worth the effort. The trip delivers the excitement of being at the foot of the highest peak in the world, as well as stunning Himalayan views and an in-depth look at Sherpa culture. It's a mental and physical test, but for those who are up for it, the sense of accomplishment, the breathtaking scenery, and the life-changing event make it a must-do experience.

It typically takes 12 to 14 days to trek all the way to Everest Base Camp. It takes roughly 8 to 9 days to get to Base Camp and 3 to 4 days to get back, including acclimatization days to help you get used to the higher elevation. Depending on the terrain and altitude, daily hikes might last anywhere from 4 to 8 hours, with a total distance of about 130 km (80 miles).

Traveller Useful Information

You're about to climb Everest—not just a mountain, but a frozen beast that eats egos for breakfast and occasionally burps out a lost crampon. Every step will feel like a slow-motion battle between your willpower and your lungs' desire to retire. It’s dramatic, yes—but also kind of hilarious when you realize you paid good money to voluntarily freeze your butt off, dodge yak traffic, and sleep next to strangers who snore like avalanches. But that’s the magic of Everest: it humbles you, tests you, and—if you’re lucky—hands you a sunrise at the top of the world. So climb boldly, laugh often, and remember: reaching the summit is optional, but coming back down with all your fingers is highly recommended.

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