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<p>The Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC Trek) is not just a hike; it’s an adventure that takes you into the heart of the Himalayas, culminating at…
By Travel Himalaya Nepal · May 31, 2026
The Everest Base Camp Trek is not just a hike — it is a 14-day journey into the heart of the Khumbu, culminating at the foot of the world's highest mountain. After guiding this route for more than 25 years, we have refined the day-by-day itinerary below to…
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Your Everest Base Camp adventure begins in Kathmandu, Nepal's vibrant capital. Day 1 — Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m): You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax, adjust to the time difference, and explore the ancient temples, bazaars and…
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Day 3 — Fly to Lukla (2,840 m), trek to Phakding (2,610 m): An exhilarating, weather-dependent flight delivers you to Lukla, the "gateway to Everest" with its famously short runway. From there a gentle downhill walk to Phakding eases your body into the rhythm…
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Day 6 — Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m): A scenic day ending at the famous Tengboche Monastery, perched on a ridge with sweeping views of Everest and Ama Dablam. If timing allows, witness the monks' afternoon prayer ceremony. Day 7 — Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m)…
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Day 9 — Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m): The trail climbs past Thukla Pass, where memorials honour climbers lost on Everest. You reach Lobuche beside the moraine of the vast Khumbu Glacier, the largest in the Himalaya. Day 10 — Trek to Gorak Shep (5,164 m) &…
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Day 11 — Sunrise at Kala Patthar (5,643 m), descend to Pheriche (4,240 m): A pre-dawn climb to Kala Patthar rewards you with the most dramatic sunrise view of Everest on the entire trek. After photos, you descend to the richer air of Pheriche. Day 12 — Trek…
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Two permits are required for the standard EBC route in 2026 — and the long-standing TIMS card is no longer needed inside the Khumbu, having been replaced by the local rural-municipality permit. Both are arranged by your guide; you simply bring your passport…
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Broken-in boots with ankle support, warm waterproof layers, quick-dry trekking clothes, a four-season sleeping bag, sun hat, glacier sunglasses, sunscreen and a reliable headlamp. Non-negotiable. Choose a policy that explicitly covers trekking to 6,000 m and…
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Timing your trek well is half the battle — see our guide to the best time to trek Nepal in 2026 , and explore the wider region in our Everest region guide . If you are still comparing routes, the full tour collection lays out every Himalayan option side by…
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It is graded moderate to challenging. The trails are non-technical and require no climbing skills, but the high altitude makes it demanding. Good cardiovascular fitness and disciplined acclimatisation — not raw strength — are what get trekkers to Base Camp…
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