Rs 25,000
5N/6D
Annapurna Base Camp Trek 2026
NepalAnnapurna Region
Everest Base Camp Trek
To the foot of the world's highest mountain
- Duration
- 11 nights / 12 days
- Max altitude
- 5,545 m
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Group size
- 5–15
- Best season
- Spring, Autumn
- Starts from
- Kathmandu
Kathmandu → Lukla → Namche → Tengboche → Dingboche → Gorak Shep → Everest Base Camp → Kala Patthar → Lukla → Kathmandu
Overview
The trek to Everest Base Camp is the most famous walk on Earth, and it earns its name. Over twelve days you fly into Lukla, climb through Sherpa villages and pine forest to Namche Bazaar, pass the monasteries of the Khumbu, and follow the glacier up to the foot of the world's highest mountain at 5,364 metres. From Kala Patthar at dawn, Everest stands directly ahead — the view that draws trekkers from every corner of the world.
Everest Base Camp is a bucket-list trek for good reason. It takes you into the Khumbu, the homeland of the Sherpa people, and delivers you to the base of Sagarmatha itself.
The journey begins with the spectacular mountain flight to Lukla. From there the trail climbs to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital, where you spend a day acclimatising. You continue past Tengboche Monastery — with its famous view of Ama Dablam — through Dingboche and Lobuche, gaining altitude carefully, to Gorak Shep. From there you walk the final stretch across the glacier to Everest Base Camp, and climb Kala Patthar at 5,545 metres for the classic sunrise view of Everest.
We run this trek fully supported, with a licensed, experienced guide who knows the Khumbu and manages the pace for safe acclimatisation. All your permits, teahouse lodging and mountain meals are arranged. Two acclimatisation days are built into the itinerary — the single most important factor in reaching base camp safely.
This is a challenging trek. There is no technical climbing, but you walk five to seven hours a day at high altitude over twelve days. Good fitness and prior hiking experience are strongly recommended. Spring and autumn offer the most stable weather and clearest views.
Trip highlights
- Stand at Everest Base Camp, 5,364 m, at the foot of the world's highest peak
- Sunrise over Everest from Kala Patthar (5,545 m)
- The mountain flight into Lukla, one of the world's great landings
- Namche Bazaar and the monasteries of the Khumbu
- Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Nuptse along the trail
- Licensed Sherpa guide and full teahouse support
- Two acclimatisation days built in for safety
Altitude profile
Itinerary
| Day | Where | Altitude | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding | 2,610 m | 5 hrs · 6.2 km |
| 2 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | — · 7.4 km |
Day 1Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
- Altitude2,610 m
- Walking5 hrs
- Distance6.2 km
- StayTeahouse in Phakding
- Mealsbreakfast, lunch, dinner
- TransportMountain flight, then trek
Fly to Lukla, one of the world's most dramatic mountain airstrips, then trek gently down to Phakding by the Dudh Koshi river.
Day 2Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Altitude3,440 m
- Distance7.4 km
- StayTeahouse in Namche Bazaar
- TransportTrek
Follow the Dudh Koshi valley, crossing it on high suspension bridges strung with prayer flags. After the last bridge, a long steep climb brings you up to Namche Bazaar, the bustling Sherpa capital set in a natural amphitheatre. Your first glimpse of Everest comes on the way up.
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What's included
Included in the price
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu flights
- Teahouse accommodation throughout the trek
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek
- Licensed, experienced Sherpa guide
- Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Rural Municipality permits
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu
Not included
- Travel insurance (required, with helicopter evacuation cover)
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Kathmandu hotels before and after the trek
- Personal expenses, drinks, hot showers, wifi and tips
Common questions about this trip
How fit do I need to be?
This is a challenging high-altitude trek — five to seven hours of walking a day for twelve days. No climbing skills are needed, but good fitness and some hiking experience are strongly recommended.
What about altitude sickness?
We build in two acclimatisation days and climb gradually, which is the key to trekking safely at this altitude. Your guide watches everyone closely, and we require insurance that covers helicopter evacuation.
Something else on your mind? Ask us — or read the general questions.
Traveller reviews
From people who have walked this trip. We publish them as they are written, and only from travellers we have actually taken.
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- Rahul Sharma
The mountain views were even better than the photos. The accommodation and food exceeded my expectations throughout the journey.
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