About this experience
This trek begins with an iconic flight into Lukla Airport at 2,860 m. Straight away, you will trek for 3 to 4 hours to reach Phakding. And although that looks like an easy day on paper, this is the Himalayas, and each day has its own challenge! You will trek for approximately 5 hours daily, some days longer at 7 to 8 hours. With alpine forests, villages, fast-flowing glacier rivers, and mountains, each day brings something new to see and marvel at.
Some of the trek's highlights included the famous Namche Bazaar—the starting point for numerous expeditions to climb Everest; visiting Tengboche Monastery, the largest one in the region; climbing the Everest viewpoint at Kalapatthar; and, of course, reaching Everest Base Camp itself.
The route from Gorakshep to Base Camp and back takes 6 to 7 hours of serious walking over rocky ground formed by glacier debris. All while under the protection of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and more mountains.
At a glance
- Duration: 336 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 336 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What is included
- Porter for 11 days
- Local transfers for your international flight x 2 (arrival/ departure)
- Staff insurance and necessary ground transport for support staff
- Guide for 12 days
- 2 nights accommodation in a Kathmandu (Bodhi Boutique or similar)
- Local transfers for your domestic flights x 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- 11 nights accommodation in mountain teahouses
- Breakfast
- Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu flight
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Park and Local Entry Permits
Not included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Personnel expenses of any kind and travel insurance
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Let's meet at our office if you don't need an airport pickup. Magical Nepal Pvt ltd. We are located at Thamel Marg Kathmandu
- Please look at the name card at the arrival gate if you can't find the name card.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Magical Nepal
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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