From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trek

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From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trek
Top rated
5 out of 5 stars
5
5 out of 5 stars
17 reviews

Discover the beauty of the Himalayas with a 12-day trekking adventure. Visit the Everest Base Camp and see many famous mountain peaks along the way.

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Duration 12 days
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is available from any hotel within Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur.
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Nagy-Baranyi – Hungary

It is a lifetime experience, it was very well organized, we had very good and friendly communication the whole time. They took very good care of us during the trek, before and after. They were also very flexible and helped us quickly with our requests, even when we needed some major changes during the trek, e.g. on the weekend, within one day, Dipendra organized a helicopter to pick us up the next day, after reaching EBC. We also experienced that it is very safe to participate, as the guide is very well informed and notices if medical help may be necessary and the company takes the necessary steps quickly if evacuation or medical help is needed. Overall, we can only recommend Welcome Nepal Trek, and this specific trek, too.

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Brad – United Kingdom

Our guide Padam was amazing. Best guide in Nepal I recommend requesting Padam when booking this trip. Fantastic experience 10/10! Will definitely be coming back to do another trek with Padam!

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Highlights

  • Embark on a 12-day hiking adventure through the Himalayas
  • See the mighty mountain peaks of Khumbetse, Nuptse, Lingtren, Lhotse, and many more
  • Visit the famous Everest Base Camp
  • Be escorted by experienced and knowledgeable guides

Full description

Day 1:

Start with pickup from your hotel and travel to Tribhuvan Internation Airport to take an early flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Upon arrival at Lukla, be transferred to the starting point and begin the trek to Phakding. Stay overnight at a tea house lodge.

Day 2:

Make your way from Phakding to Namche Bazar, located at an altitude of 3,440 meters. Stay overnight in the town of Namche Bazar.

Day 3:

Take a rest day to acclimatize to the altitude in Namche Bazar. Relax and enjoy a second overnight stay in the town.

Day 4: 

Depart from Namche Bazar and hike to Tyangboche located at 3,867 meters. Stay in Tyangboche overnight.

Day 5:

Leave Tyangboche and hike through a beautiful rhododendron forest. Cross a suspension bridge at Imja Khola, and head towards Minlinggo. Enter the Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse. Stay overnight in Dingboche, located at 4,260 meters. 

Day 6:

Spend a day acclimatizing to the altitude in Dingboche with an overnight stay at a tea house lodge.

Day 7:

Head towards Lobuche from Dingboche on a 5.5-hour hike. Stop for lunch in Dugla, and then arrive in Lobuche for an overnight stay at 4,930 meters. 

Day 8:

After breakfast at Lobuche, begin the trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep. This is one of the most rewarding sections of the entire excursion. Follow the trail up the rocky paths with great views of the Khumbu glacier. Visit the famous Everest Base Camp located at 5,364 meters in altitude. Make your way back to Gorakshep where you will stay the night.

Day 9:

Hike from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar located at 5,545 meters, and then to Pheriche at 4,243 meters, where you will stay overnight in a tea house lodge.

Day 10:

Start your descent with a hike from Pheriche to Tyangboche located at 3,867 meters, then Trek- Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. (Altitude: 3440m)where you will spend the night.

Day 11:

Make your way back to Lukla from Namche Bazaar and a last night at lukla.

Day 12:

Early morning, board a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to hotel by our tour representative. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Includes

  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits
  • Domestic airport pickup and drop-off
  • Return domestic flight between Kathmandu and Lukla
  • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek
  • Experienced, helpful, and friendly guide
  • Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide
  • Sagarmatha National park entrance permit and fees
  • Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees
  • Jacket, sleeping bag, and duffle bag to use (if required/requested)
  • All government taxes, VAT, official expenses and service charges
  • Standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Carrying of your bags by a porter (available at an additional cost, 1 Porter can assist up to 25 kg weight for 2 guests)
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Hot showers and internet during the trek
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities (expected by guides and porters, but not mandatory)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 17 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5

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Nagy-Baranyi – HungaryApril 14, 2025 – Verified booking
It is a lifetime experience, it was very well organized, we had very good and friendly communication the whole time. They took very good care of us during the trek, before and after. They were also very flexible and helped us quickly with our requests, even when we needed some major changes during the trek, e.g. on the weekend, within one day, Dipendra organized a helicopter to pick us up the next day, after reaching EBC. We also experienced that it is very safe to participate, as the guide is very well informed and notices if medical help may be necessary and the company takes the necessary steps quickly if evacuation or medical help is needed. Overall, we can only recommend Welcome Nepal Trek, and this specific trek, too.
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Brad – United KingdomApril 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Padam was amazing. Best guide in Nepal I recommend requesting Padam when booking this trip. Fantastic experience 10/10! Will definitely be coming back to do another trek with Padam!
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Mario – MexicoFebruary 23, 2025 – Verified booking
The contract was fulfilled and much more. Our thanks to Padam, the best guide of the mountains accompanied us at all times and provided us with everything we needed for the activities and much more. For example, due to the bad weather, it helped us advance the program of activities, shortening the last 3 days by only 2 days to be able to take the plane back to Kathmandu, which we appreciated a lot. We also appreciate his attention and concerns at all times of the trekking about how we felt due to the altitude throughout the way. It is also important to mention that the “Welcome Nepal treks” agency provided us with the special and necessary sleeping bags for low temperatures at no additional cost.

Product ID: 365500

Activity provider:Welcome Nepal Treks P.Ltd

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