Is Everest in your bucket list of your travel plans ? Then, what are you waiting for ? You just need to pick the one possible route to trek through. Here I have list out some of the best possible Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary for you.
After reading this article, you get a help to make a plan your Everest Base Camp Trek as we have tried our best to give you the best itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trek.
Khumbu region is best known for the glorious view of gigantic mountain range. Consequently, hundreds of adventurers visit the region each year in order to climb the mountains like Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Island Peak etc. On the other hand, every year, more than 40 thousands hikers come to enjoy the beauty of Mt. Everest and the other chaining tallest peaks.
Basically, the trip to Everest begins with a short spooky flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, where you kicks off trekking toward Everest Base Camp.
In the earlier, everyone needed to walk through Jiri carrying all the necessary equipment like tents, cooking pots, and foods by the porters. It used to be applied for both climbers and trekkers. Now, only few of the trekkers choose Jiri route because the route takes quite longer days to reach the Everest, while a short flight from Kathmandu can take you to Lukla within a 45 minutes.
By the way, trekking in Everest Base Camp can be achieved following different routes as there are few optional trails to reach at the base camp.
The Classic Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek
It is the same path from where Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa set their way to the Everest. Later, they became the first climbers who submitted the Mt Everest.
The numbers of trekkers drastically decreased after the opening of Lukla domestic flight. Now the route will be followed by less trekkers. Instead, some home appliances like foods, clothes etc for the region are still supplied through the path by using porters and pack animals.
In the beginning of the trip, it passes through some beautifully terraced farmlands and green forests of hillside following the inhabitants of local people. Later it reaches to the higher mountain areas.
List of highlights of Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek
- Remarkable view of terraced farmlands and greenery of tropical forest in Hillside.
- Meet with Local Sherpa people and explore the lifestyle
- Immense beauty of mammoth snow-capped mountain range including 4 tallest mountains in the world.
- Hike to Kalapathar (5545 m) and Everest Base Camp (5364 m) – Kalapathar is the best view point of Mt. Everest
Outline Itinerary
| Days | Itinerary | Altitude in meter | Time in hours |
| 1 | Kathmandu to Bhandara via Shivalaya (by drive) | 2190 m | 9-10 hrs |
| 2 | Bhandara to Sete | 2520 m | 5-6 hrs |
| 3 | Set to Junbeshi | 2670 m | 6-7 hrs |
| 4 | Junbeshi to Nunthala | 2250 m | 5-6 hrs |
| 5 | Nunthal to Buspa | 2350 m | 5-6 hrs |
| 6 | Buspa to Ghat | 2590 m | 6 hrs |
| 7 | Ghat to Namche Bazaar | 3440 m | 6 hrs |
| 8 | Acclimatization day | 3440 m | |
| 9 | Namche Bazaar to Tengboche | 3870 m | 5-6 hrs |
| 10 | Tengboche to Dingboche | 4360 m | 5-6 hrs |
| 11 | Acclimatization day | ||
| 12 | Dingboche to Lobuche | 4940 m | 5-6 hrs |
| 13 | Lobuche to EBC via Gorakshep | 5364 m | 9 hrs |
| 14 | Early morning hike to Kalapathar and return back to Pheriche | 5545 m | 8-9 hrs |
| 15 | Pheriche to Namche | 3440 m | 5-6 hrs |
| 16 | Namche to Lukla | 2850 m | 7 hrs |
| 17 | Lukla to Kathmandu | 1350 m | 45 minute (flight) |
There is a new road from Jiri to Shivalaya that allows trekkers to access Bhadara via Shivalaya by drive. Consequently, you can drive to Bhadara directly from Kathmandu which takes 9-10 hours to arrive. Then, the trek begins and you will set your way to Namche while you will be passing few sherpa villages. After 7 days trek, you will approach at Namche Bazaar – the gateway of Mt Everest (3440 m).
The Sherpa town meets with every trekking routes of Everest region. Every trekkers need to take one day acclimatization rest at Namche because the route continues to go up and up from here. Subsequently, you move to Tengboche in the very next day. The village welcomes you with beautifully colored and spiritual Tengboche Monastery.
Digboche will be your next destination where will be your final acclimatization. But, nowadays, many trekkers do not want to stay in Dingboche (4360 m) because of the time schedule. However, I personally suggest everyone to acclimatize at Dingboche. If you are a beginner adventurer who are living in the sea level, it might cause high altitude sickness if you don’t take proper acclimatization while trekking in the mountain.
From Dingboche, your pace will be more slow as you every step goes up and up. You walk up to Lobuche and overnight stay at Tea House. After you move toward Everest Base Camp (5364 m) via Gorakshep, enjoys the gigantic view of the mountains. Meanwhile, you will find it is the city of mountains. After spending 30 to 45 minutes, you will return back to Gorakshep for overnight stay because there is no tea houses and you can not spend your night at base camp if you don’t have Everest Climbing.
Next day early morning, you head toward Kalapathar 5545 m which is the best view point of Mt Everest (8848 m). Kalapathar offers fantabulous view of Mt. Purmori, Mt Lhotse, Mt Nuptse along with the great Mt Everest and numerous mountain ranges.
Note: Jiri to EBC and Lukla to EBC trek meet at Phakding and then follow the same route until the trek ends.
Kalapathar hike is your final destination. Then you retraces the same route to come to Namche Bazaar. From here, you will set your path to Lukla where you will catch your domestic flight of Kathmandu in the next day.
Lukla To Everest Base Camp Trek
It is a regular trek, chosen by the most of the trekkers because it shorten the trekking duration. Whereas, your trek duration becomes more lengthy via Jiri route. Almost 80 % more trekkers and climbers prefer this route which includes 45 minutes’ domestic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu.
After a short scary flight to Lukla, you then make your way toward Phakding village. A small Sherpa village with some tea houses where you will stay overnight before heading to Namche.
The very next day, you will move toward Namche Bazaar. On the way, you should cross a suspension bridge over the Dhudhkoshi River, then you approach to Monjo. It needs to show your necessary permits to enter the Khumbu and Sagarmatha National Park there. You then hike to Namche Bazaar enjoying some extra ordinary view of Mt. Ama Dablam on the way.
From Namche, your every path leads to the high altitude. So, you need to care yourself about the altitude sickness. Drinking more water will help you to get rid of the sickness, and you need proper acclimatization as well.
Note: Jiri to EBC and Lukla to EBC trek meet at Phakding and then follow the same route until the trek ends.
Outline Itinerary
| Days | Itinerary | Altitude in Meter | Time in Hours |
| 1 | Kathmandu to Lukla 2850 m (flight) and trek to Phakding | 2610 m | 45 minutes |
| 2 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3440 m | 6 hrs |
| 3 | Acclimatization day (Hike to Everest View Hotel) | 3800 | 3 hrs |
| 4 | Namche Bazaar to Tengboche | 3870 m | 5-6 hrs |
| 5 | Tengboche to Dingboche | 4350 m | 5-6 hrs |
| 6 | Dingboche to Lobuche | 4910 m | 4-5 hrs |
| 7 | Lobuche to Everest Base Camp Via Gorakshep (5140 m) | 5364 m | 6 hrs |
| 8 | Early hike to Kalapathar (5545 m) and back to Pheriche | 4240 m | 7 hrs |
| 9 | Pheriche to Tengboche | 3870 m | 5 hrs |
| 10 | Tengboche to Namche | 3440 m | 5 hrs |
| 11 | Namche to Lukla | 2850 m | 7 hrs |
| 12 | Lukla to Kathmandu (flight) | 1350 m | 45 minutes |
Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Ri
It is a moderate trek, begins from Lukla and en-routes the valley anti-clockwise crossing Chola Pass 5420 m. Meanwhile, you hike one of the best view point Gokyo Ri 5357 m before reaching at Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar. I think you should not miss to hike Gokyo Ri reaching at Gokyo Lake. From Gokyo Ri, Ngozumpa Glacier – the largest glacier along with some prominent mountains – Mt Cho Oyu, Mt Lhotse, and Mt Makalu can be visible.
List of highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo Ri
- Artistic view of 5 Lakes in Gokyo Valley
- Gokyo Ri (5357 m) – One of the best view point of the Mahalangur Himalaya Range – Ngozumpa which is the largest glacier of Nepal Himalaya is visible from Gokyo Ri.
- You will be crossing Chola Pass 5420 m which is one of the passes amongst popular 3 passes of the Everest Region.
- Hike to Everest Base Camp (5364 m) and Kalapathar (5545 m)
Outline Itinerary
| Days | Itinerary | Altitude in Meter | Time in Hrs |
| 1 | Kathmandu to Lukla (light) and trek to Phakding | 2610 m | 45 min flight and 3 hrs walk |
| 2 | Phakding to Namche Bazzar | 3440 m | 3 hrs |
| 3 | Acclimatization day (Hike to Everest View Hotel) | 3800 m | 3 hrs |
| 3 | Namche Bazaar to Dole | 4200 m | 5-6 hrs |
| 4 | Dole – Machhermo | 4470 m | 3 hrs |
| 5 | Machhermo to Gokyo | 4790 m | 3 hrs |
| 6 | Early morning hike to Gokyo ri and trek to Thagnak | 4700 m | 3 hrs |
| 7 | Thagnak to Dzongla via Chola Pass (5420 m) | 4830 m | 6-7 hrs |
| 8 | Dzongla to Lobuche | 4910 m | 4 hrs |
| 9 | Lobuche to Everest Base Camp Via Gorakshep (5140 m) and back to Gorakshep | 5364 m | 6 hrs |
| 10 | Early morning hike to Kalapathar (5545 m) and trek to Pheriche | 4240 m | 7 hrs |
| 11 | Pheriche to Tengboche | 3870 m | 5 hrs |
| 12 | Tengboche to Namche | 3440 m | 5 hrs |
| 13 | Namche to Lukla | 2850 m | 7 hrs |
| 14 | Lukla to Kathmandu (flight) | 1350 m | 45 min |
Everest Three High Passes Trek
It can be your beginning to be prepared for the mountaineering or climbing activities in the Himalayas. Because Everest Three High Passes Trek is a moderate to strenuous trek that crosses 3 passes of the Everest Region – Renjo La Pass 5338 m , Chola 5420 m, and Kongma La Pass 5540 m. These are some of the highest passes in the Himalayas. All these passes are higher than Larkya La Pass situated on Manaslu Circuit Trail.
You even capture the view of turquoise lakes in Gokyo Valley and hike to the Gokyo Ri. The height of Gokyo Ri is 5357 m from the sea level, grants some extraordinary beauty of the chaining view of huge Himalayan mountains.
Outline Itinerary
| Days | Itinerary | Altitude in Meter | Time in Hours |
| 1 | Kathmandu to Lukla 2850 m (flight) and trek to Phakding | 2610 m | 45 minutes |
| 2 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3440 m | 6 hrs |
| 3 | Acclimatization day (Hike to Everest View Hotel) | 3800 | 3 hrs |
| 4 | Namche Bazaar to Thame | 3870 m | 5 hrs |
| 5 | Thame to Lungden | 4350 m | 5 hrs |
| 6 | Lungden to Gokyo via Renjo La (5338 m) | 4790 m | 6-7 hrs |
| 7 | Acclimatization day (hike to Gokyo Ri) | 5357 m | 3 hrs |
| 8 | Gokyo Lake to Thagnak | 4700 m | 3 hrs |
| 9 | Thangnak to Dzongla via Chola Pass (5420 m) | 4830 m | 6-7 hrs |
| 10 | Dzongla to Lobuche | 4910 m | 5 hrs |
| 11 | Lobuche to EBC via Gorakshep (5140) and back to Gorakshep | 5364 m | 7 hrs |
| 12 | Early morning hike to Kalapathar (5545 m) and trek to Lobuche | 4910 m | 6 hrs |
| 13 | Lobuche to Chhukung via Kongma La Pass (5540 m) | 4930 m | 7-8 hrs |
| 14 | Chhukung to Pangboche | 3985 m | 5 hrs |
| 15 | Pangboche to Namche Bazaar | 3440 m | 5 hrs |
| 16 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2850 m | 6 hrs |
| 17 | Lukla to Kathmandu (flight) | 1350 m | 45 minutes |
Everest Panorama Trek
Everest Panorama Trek is a short trek that only reaches up to Tengboche. Though the trek does not extend above the Tengboche, it is also popular amongst those who can not go above 3000 m but want to enjoy the humongous picturesque of the tallest mountains including the great Mt. Everest (8848 m). Besides that, trekkers can explore the colorful and spiritual Thyangboche Monastery in Tengboche Village.
In addition, they can have hot drinks in Everest View Hotel enjoying the view of Ama Dablam, Mt Everest and some other neighboring mountains.
Outline Itinerary
| Days | Itinerary | Altitude in Meter | Time in Hrs |
| 1 | Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding | 2610 m | 45 min flight and 3 hrs walk |
| 2 | Phakding to Namche | 3440 m | 6 hrs |
| 3 | Acclimatization day (hike to Everest View Hotel) | 3800 m | 3 hrs |
| 4 | Namche to Lukla | 2850 m | 6-7 hrs |
| 5 | Lukla to Kathmandu | 1350 m | 45 min flight |
