Roof of the World

Welcome to Nepal! Our team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After settling in, we'll have a trek briefing where your guide will explain the route, altitude, weather, equipment and preparations for the Everest Base Camp Trek.

We take an early morning flight to Lukla (2,860 m), enjoying incredible Himalayan views. After meeting our porter team at the airstrip, we begin our trek, descending through Sherpa villages along the Dudh Koshi River to reach Phakding.

We continue along the riverbanks, crossing high suspension bridges draped in prayer flags, including the iconic Hillary Suspension Bridge. We enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo before taking on the steep climb up to the bustling Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar.

An essential rest and acclimatization day. We take a morning hike to the Everest View Hotel (3,880 m) or the nearby villages of Khumjung and Khunde for incredible panorama views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The rest of the day is yours to explore Namche's bakeries, cafes, and markets.

The trail offers magnificent ridge views before descending through forests to Phunki Tenga. From there, we climb up through rhododendron woods to reach Tengboche, home to the largest and most famous Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region, set against the stunning backdrop of Ama Dablam.

We descend through birch and coniferous forest to Pangboche, walking alongside stone mani walls. As we climb above the tree line into the alpine zone, the landscape changes to open mountain valleys before we arrive at the high-altitude settlement of Dingboche.

Our second vital acclimatization day. We take a steep hike up Nagarjun Hill (5,100 m) or toward Chhukung for dramatic views of Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Island Peak. Spending time at higher altitude today helps our bodies prepare for the push above 5,000 metres.

We hike along the glacial moraine valley to Thukla (Dughla). After a steep climb up Thukla Pass, we reach the poignant Everest Memorial site dedicated to fallen climbers and Sherpas. The trail then levels off along the Khumbu Glacier moraine up to Lobuche.

A momentous day. We trek along the rocky moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Gorak Shep. After a quick rest and meal, we continue across the glacial trail toward Everest Base Camp. Standing amidst prayer flags on the ice beneath the Khumbu Icefall is an unforgettable experience. We return to Gorak Shep for the night.

We start very early for the steep climb up Kala Patthar (5,545 m) to witness a breathtaking sunrise over Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Changtse. After descending back to Gorak Shep for breakfast, we pack up and begin our long descent out of the high alpine zone down to Pheriche.

With abundant oxygen as we descend, walking feels significantly easier. We retrace our steps down through Pangboche and Tengboche, descending through rhododendron forests and climbing back up into the lively town of Namche Bazaar.

Our final day of walking. We descend the steep trail from Namche back down to the Hillary Suspension Bridge, following the Dudh Koshi River past Monjo and Phakding before a final uphill push to Lukla. In the evening, we celebrate the completion of our journey with our guide and porter team.

We board an early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu (or Ramechhap depending on seasonal airline routing). Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to relax, shop, or visit sights.

Your Everest Base Camp adventure comes to an end. Our team will transfer you to the airport according to your flight schedule. Take home the memories, the mountain stories and hopefully a serious appetite for the next adventure.