Toubkal Trekking

12 Day Guided Trek to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu

Now is the perfect time to go on that extraordinary 12 day guided trek to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu through breathtaking landscapes, remote mountain villages, and legendary trekking routes. Starting in Kathmandu, the tour has a well-proven itinerary for offering an educational experience for trekkers of all levels.

1^st Day: Arrival in Kathmandu

The trekkers are picked and dropped at the hotel upon arrival in Kathmandu. Pre-trek briefing gives details of the trek, the necessary equipment, and altitude acclimatization. The rest of the evenings are free to stroll around the busy Thamel streets.

2^nd Day: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

An exciting morning flight to Lukla signals the formal beginning of the trek. The porters and guides are welcomed on arrival, and the trek starts with a scenic walk down to Phakding, a small village near the Dudh Koshi River.

3^rd Day: Trek to Namche Bazaar

The hike goes on along pine woods and suspension bridges, the most popular being the iconic Hillary Suspension Bridge. The hike is challenging and ends in Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest, where mountaineers acclimatize and enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains.

4^th Day: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar

One day acclimatization consists of short hikes to points like Everest View Hotel with great views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The market and bakeries in Namche are the perfect solution to unwind.

5^th Day: Tengboche Trek

The walk is full of wonderful Himalayan scenery as the path winds and turns through the rhododendon forests. Tengboche Monastery, the biggest monastery in the area, has a spiritual adventure with its night-time evening chant ceremony.

6^th Day: Hike to Dingboche

The hike passes through the alpine zone and crosses through Pangboche and river crossings with beautiful glacier scenery. Dingboche is a picturesque village with good views of Island Peak and Ama Dablam.

7^th Day: Acclimatization day at Dingboche

The second acclimatization day is a trek to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m) with superb views of Makalu and other peaks nearby. The rest day provides the body time to acclimatize at the higher altitude.

8^th Day: Trek to Lobuche

The trail steepens, taking us to the memorial for mountaineers who have died on Everest. The trek for the day ends in Lobuche, a distant outpost with wonderful glacier views.

9^th Day: Everest Base Camp Trekking and Gorak Shep Return

The day people look forward to with great anticipation starts with a trek across the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp. Moreover, Climbers mark their accomplishment before returning to Gorak Shep for overnight accommodation.

10^th Day: Hike to Kala Patthar and Trek to Pheriche

An early morning climb to Kala Patthar offers the most spectacular views at sunrise of Everest. The trek then returns down to Pheriche, which is the route back.

11^th Day: Trek to Namche Bazaar

A long but rewarding walk brings one back to Namche Bazaar, and the trekkers celebrate the success of their trek.

12^th Day: Lukla Trek and Kathmandu Flight

The last trek goes down to Lukla, and the night is spent in celebratory mood before leaving again for Kathmandu the following day by flight.

This 12 day Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu is a lifetime cultural, scenic, and high-altitude trek experience. Safe and comfortable with experienced guides, this trek is ideal for those seeking to have a Himalayan lifetime experience.