Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, travelers are warmly welcomed by their guide and driver. After clearing immigration and collecting luggage, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in the city, where you can rest, refresh, and recover from your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore the vibrant streets of Thamel, the main tourist hub, or enjoy a traditional Nepali meal at a local restaurant.

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a fascinating city that blends ancient culture with modern life. You’ll notice the bustling markets, colorful temples, prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and historic architecture as you walk through its streets. This day is primarily for adjusting to the city’s rhythm, resting, and preparing for your upcoming trekking adventure or sightseeing tour. Your guide will also provide a briefing on the trek ahead, including tips on packing, acclimatization, and local customs. Overnight stay is at a comfortable hotel in Kathmandu, offering a convenient base to begin your Nepal journey.

The adventure begins with a short but thrilling 30–35 minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840 m). On clear mornings, the flight offers spectacular views of Langtang Himal, Gauri Shankar, and even Everest in the distance. Landing at the famous Tenzing-Hillary Airport is unforgettable, with its short sloping runway perched on the mountainside.

After a quick tea or breakfast stop in Lukla, the trek starts with a gentle descent through pine forests and terraced fields, leading into the Khumbu Valley. The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River, crossing several suspension bridges covered in prayer flags. Along the way, you’ll pass Chheplung village, with its first good view of Kusum Kanguru (6,367 m), and Thado Koshi, another riverside village.

Lunch is usually taken at Ghat (2,530 m), a small settlement decorated with mani walls, chortens, and prayer wheels. From here, it’s an easy walk of about an hour and a half to Phakding (2,610 m), a peaceful riverside village surrounded by pine trees. On clear days, you may spot Thamserku (6,608 m) above the valley.

The evening is spent in a cozy lodge, enjoying a warm meal and the sound of the Dudh Koshi rushing by.

After breakfast in Phakding, the trail follows the Dudh Koshi River, passing small Sherpa villages like Tok Tok and Benkar, where you’ll enjoy views of Thamserku (6,608m) and Kusum Kanguru. Soon after, you’ll reach Monjo (2,835m), the gateway to Sagarmatha National Park, where permits are checked. From here, a short descent leads to Jorsalle (2,740m), the last settlement before Namche and the usual lunch stop, surrounded by pine and rhododendron forest.

After lunch, the path continues along the river until you reach the thrilling Hillary Suspension Bridge, one of the highest and longest bridges on the trek, decorated with colorful prayer flags. Crossing it marks the start of a steady uphill climb toward Namche. The ascent is challenging but rewarding, as midway up you may glimpse Mount Everest for the first time behind the ridge of Lhotse and Nuptse. Eventually, the trail opens into the natural amphitheater of Namche Bazaar (3,440m) — the vibrant Sherpa capital filled with tea houses, shops, and bakeries. Here, you’ll spend the night in a cozy lodge, resting for the acclimatization day ahead.

Namche Bazaar is the Sherpa capital and a crucial stop for altitude acclimatization. The town is lively, built in a natural amphitheater with colorful houses, shops, bakeries, and internet cafés. After breakfast, trekkers often take a short walk to the Sherpa Culture Museum, where you can learn about local traditions, mountaineering history, and the famous Everest expeditions. For those wanting moderate exercise to aid acclimatization, a popular option is hiking to the Everest View Hotel (3,880m) or Syangboche Airport area (3,810m). Both spots offer breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku, making it a perfect opportunity for photos and mountain observation without a strenuous climb.

Lunch is typically enjoyed at a local tea house in Namche, with options like dal bhat, noodles, or fried rice, giving you energy for the afternoon. In the afternoon, you can stroll around Namche Bazaar’s main streets, visit small monasteries, mani walls, and prayer wheels, or simply relax and enjoy the Himalayan panorama from the town’s viewpoints. Staying in a cozy tea house overnight allows your body to adjust to the altitude, preparing you for the more challenging climbs ahead toward Tengboche and Dingboche.

Leaving Namche Bazaar after breakfast, the trail follows a gentle uphill path through pine and rhododendron forests, offering immediate views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtega. The path initially descends slightly toward the Dudh Koshi tributaries, crossing a few small wooden suspension bridges, which provide excellent photo opportunities of the rushing rivers and surrounding cliffs. Along the way, trekkers pass Khumjung village, famous for its ancient monastery and Hillary School, showcasing traditional Sherpa architecture and culture.

After Khumjung, the trail gradually climbs uphill toward Tengboche (3,860m), one of the most important spiritual centers in the Khumbu region. The Tengboche Monastery, perched on a ridge with panoramic views, dominates the village and is a highlight of the trek. From here, you can see Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku in a single breathtaking vista. Lunch is usually enjoyed at a local tea house in Tengboche, where you can rest and soak in the mountain panorama. In the evening, you’ll stay in a cozy tea house in Tengboche, surrounded by prayer flags and the serene ambiance of the monastery, preparing for the next day’s trek to Dingboche.

After breakfast in Tengboche, the trail descends gently through mixed pine and birch forests, offering close-up views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. You’ll cross several small streams and pass through charming villages like Pangboche (3,985m), home to the famous Pangboche Monastery, one of the oldest in the Khumbu region. This village provides excellent photo opportunities of Ama Dablam rising sharply behind the settlement.

Beyond Pangboche, the trail gradually climbs through alpine terrain, moving above the treeline into open landscapes dotted with mani walls and prayer flags. The path offers panoramic views of Cholatse, Tawache, and Ama Dablam as you approach Dingboche (4,410m), a picturesque valley settlement. Here, trekkers can enjoy lunch at a local tea house, which usually serves dal bhat, noodles, or soups to fuel up for acclimatization. You’ll spend the night in a cozy tea house in Dingboche, resting and preparing for the next day’s optional acclimatization hike to Nangkartshang Peak or the surrounding ridges.

Dingboche is a key acclimatization stop on the Everest Base Camp trek, allowing your body to adjust to higher altitude before the longer climbs ahead. After breakfast, trekkers often take an optional hike to the ridge near Nangkartshang Peak (approx. 4,600m). This short uphill trek provides spectacular panoramic views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Island Peak (Imja Tse), and Cholatse, giving a clear sense of the high Himalayan landscape. Even a short walk around Dingboche village offers amazing vistas of terraced fields, prayer flags, and mani walls.

Lunch is enjoyed at one of the local tea houses in Dingboche, fueling you for the afternoon. The rest of the day can be spent exploring the village, visiting small gompas, or simply relaxing while taking in the surrounding mountain panorama. Staying overnight in Dingboche allows your body to adapt to the altitude, preparing for the next trek toward Lobuche and higher elevations, ensuring you reduce the risk of altitude sickness.

Leaving Dingboche after breakfast, the trail ascends gradually through rocky alpine terrain and moraine paths, offering stunning views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Island Peak (Imja Tse), and Cholatse. You’ll pass small shrines, mani walls, and prayer flags, which are scattered along the trail and add a spiritual charm to the hike. The path is mostly open, providing panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and glaciated peaks. Lunch is typically taken at a tea house along the way, often near Thukla, giving trekkers a chance to rest and enjoy the mountain scenery.

The final stretch climbs steadily into Lobuche (4,910m), a small settlement at the foot of the Khumbu Glacier. The village is quiet, with tea houses perched on rocky ridges, and offers breathtaking views of the Khumbu Glacier and the surrounding 6,000–7,000m peaks. Staying overnight here allows your body to begin adjusting to higher altitude, preparing you for the next day’s trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp.

After an early breakfast in Lobuche, the trek begins along a mostly rocky and glacial moraine path toward Everest Base Camp (EBC, 5,364m). The trail offers uninterrupted views of Nuptse, Lhotse, and Pumori, while passing small shrines, prayer flags, and scattered ice formations. About halfway, you’ll reach the Memorials for climbers, a touching spot commemorating mountaineers who lost their lives on Everest. Lunch is usually taken at Gorak Shep, the last permanent settlement before EBC, providing a short rest before the final push.

From Gorak Shep, the trail climbs steeply over rocks and glacial debris to reach Everest Base Camp, where you can stand at the foot of the world’s highest mountain, watch climbers preparing for summit attempts, and soak in the majestic Himalayan panorama. After photos and exploration, you retrace your steps back to Gorak Shep (5,170m) for the night. Overnight is spent in a tea house, the highest you’ll stay on the trek, offering a cozy place to rest while surrounded by iconic peaks.

Before sunrise, you begin the steep hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) from Gorak Shep. This short but challenging climb rewards you with the best panoramic view of Mount Everest, along with Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, and Pumori. The sunrise over Everest from this viewpoint is truly unforgettable, making the early start worthwhile. After soaking in the views and taking photos, you descend back to Gorak Shep for a quick breakfast and rest before starting the trek down to Pheriche.

The trail from Gorak Shep to Pheriche is a long descent of about 800m, mostly along the valley floor and moraine paths. Along the way, you’ll pass small settlements and prayer flags scattered throughout the landscape. Lunch is usually taken at a tea house en route, giving you energy for the steady downhill trek. Upon arrival in Pheriche (4,371m), a quiet village nestled in a side valley, you stay overnight in a tea house, surrounded by views of Ama Dablam, Lobuche, and the surrounding peaks, giving your body time to recover after the high-altitude adventure of Kala Patthar.

After breakfast in Pheriche, the trek begins with a gentle descent through the Dudh Koshi River valley, where you’ll pass small glacial streams and rocky paths. Along the way, trekkers cross wooden suspension bridges that span icy tributaries, offering great photo opportunities of the flowing river and distant peaks. The trail winds through barren alpine terrain dotted with yak grazing areas, and you’ll see mani walls and prayer flags marking sacred spots along the path. The surrounding peaks of Ama Dablam, Taboche, and Cholatse dominate the horizon, while the lower valleys begin to reveal rhododendron and juniper shrubs as you descend.

About midway, you will pass through small Sherpa settlements where locals maintain stone cottages and prayer shrines. Here, lunch is typically enjoyed at a lodge, providing a chance to rest and soak in the Himalayan scenery. After lunch, the trail continues gently downward, crossing a few stone steps and minor wooden bridges over alpine streams, before arriving at Kyangjuma (3,830m). This small, peaceful village sits in a valley surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks, offering a serene setting for an overnight stay in a lodge, giving trekkers time to rest and acclimatize for the remaining trek toward Namche Bazaar.

After breakfast in Kyangjuma, the trail begins with a gentle descent through alpine valleys and pine forests, winding alongside the Dudh Koshi River. The path is dotted with small streams and shrubby vegetation, and you’ll notice prayer flags and mani walls marking sacred spots along the way. The descent passes through small Sherpa villages, where stone cottages and monasteries add a cultural touch to the scenery.

Along the route, trekkers cross several wooden suspension bridges over rushing tributaries of the Dudh Koshi, providing stunning river and mountain views. Lunch is usually enjoyed at a lodge in one of the midway villages, offering warm meals to recharge for the long descent. After lunch, the trail continues downward through forested sections and terraced slopes, occasionally offering views of Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, and Kongde peaks. You arrive in Monjo (2,835m) in the afternoon, a quaint settlement at the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, where overnight stay is at a lodge, surrounded by lush greenery and Himalayan vistas.

After breakfast in Monjo, the trek begins with a gentle ascent and descent through forested valleys following the Dudh Koshi River. The trail passes through small Sherpa villages and tea houses, where trekkers can see mani walls, prayer flags, and stone cottages, giving insight into local culture. Along the way, you will cross several wooden suspension bridges spanning glacial streams, with the river sparkling against the backdrop of pine and rhododendron forests.

Lunch is typically taken at a lodge in one of the villages en route, offering warm meals such as dal bhat or noodles, perfect for re-energizing before the final leg. The trail continues through rocky paths and terraced slopes, with occasional views of Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, and Kongde Ri peaks in the distance. By afternoon, you arrive in Lukla (2,860m), the gateway to the Everest region. Overnight stay is at a lodge in Lukla, where trekkers can rest and reflect on the adventure, enjoying their last evening in the high Himalayas.

After breakfast in Lukla, trekkers board a morning flight to Kathmandu, which offers a breathtaking aerial view of the Khumbu region. From above, you can see the Dudh Koshi River valley, terraced hills, and scattered Sherpa villages shrinking below, while glaciers and snow-capped peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku dominate the skyline. The flight is short but thrilling, giving trekkers a unique perspective of the trails they have just completed.

Upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, you are transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu, where you can rest, refresh, and reflect on your trek. Depending on your schedule, you may also explore Thamel or visit nearby cultural sites like Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) or Durbar Square, experiencing a final taste of Nepali culture. Overnight stay is at a comfortable hotel in Kathmandu, marking the official completion of the Everest Base Camp Trek and the end of an unforgettable Himalayan adventure.

After breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu, your trek with Nepal Voyage Treks concludes, and the day is reserved for your onward journey home or to your next destination. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to do some last-minute shopping in Thamel or explore nearby cultural sites such as Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) or Durbar Square, enjoying a final glimpse of Nepali culture and architecture.

You will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport in a private vehicle arranged by Nepal Voyage Treks, with hotel or guide staff assisting with luggage handling and flight procedures, ensuring a smooth departure. This marks the official end of your Everest Base Camp Trek, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Himalayan peaks, Sherpa culture, and high-altitude adventure.