Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal

Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal

Walk through the Khumbu Valley towards Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) on a 15-day programme combining mountain landscapes and Sherpa culture. Mirando al Sur’s itinerary passes Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche and Gorakshep, with Kala Patthar as a planned viewpoint.

This is a trek to the base camp, not an Everest summit expedition. Lodges, guiding and porter support allow you to explore the region on foot, with adaptation days in Namche and Dingboche included in the itinerary.

Your mountain trip with Mirando al Sur

The trail moves from forest and villages into the high-mountain landscape beside the Khumbu Glacier. Monasteries and Sherpa communities give the journey a cultural context beyond reaching Base Camp.

The published technical difficulty is low, but several days are spent at altitude and the Base Camp and Kala Patthar stages are long. Preparation and each participant’s progress matter; objectives and timings can be adapted to conditions.

Trip itinerary

1. Day 1: Kathmandu. Arrival, hotel transfer and free time.
2. Day 2: Lukla to Phakding. Fly into Lukla and begin the trek, around three hours to Phakding. Operating airports and flight connections are confirmed for the departure.
3. Day 3: Namche Bazaar. Follow the Dudh Kosi and enter Sagarmatha National Park, with around six hours of walking.
4. Day 4: Namche adaptation day. Walk around Syangboche, enjoy the mountain views and, if arranged, visit the Sherpa Museum.
5. Day 5: Tengboche. Forest and valley trails and a monastery visit; around six hours.
6. Day 6: Dingboche. Continue through the Pangboche and Somare area into the Dingboche valley; around six hours.
7. Day 7: Dingboche adaptation day. A higher walk around Nagarjun and a second night in Dingboche; a three-to-five-hour reference.
8. Day 8: Lobuche. Ascend via Thukla and continue to Lobuche; around three hours.
9. Day 9: Everest Base Camp. Walk via Gorakshep for the planned Base Camp visit, returning to Gorakshep. Approximately 8½ hours.
10. Day 10: Kala Patthar to Dingboche. Early ascent to the viewpoint and a long descent towards Dingboche; around nine hours.
11. Day 11: Return to Namche. Via Pangboche and Tengboche; six to eight hours.
12. Day 12: Lukla. Descents and climbs through the valley via Phakding; around seven hours.
13. Day 13: Return to Kathmandu. Flight out of the Khumbu and hotel transfer, according to flight operations.
14. Day 14: Kathmandu. Free time to explore the city and surroundings. Visits and entry fees not included in the programme are separate.
15. Day 15: Departure. Airport transfer and international return flight.

Duration, season and experience

• Duration: 15 days.
• Reference seasons: spring and autumn, according to the programme; ask about departure conditions.
• Reference group: at least four participants; ask about other arrangements.
• Published level: low technical difficulty and moderate physical demand, requiring mountain experience and the ability to manage long days at altitude.
• Dates: ask for dates and availability.
• Places: contact us for current availability.

Accommodation and practical arrangements

Porters form part of the logistical support. Confirm the equipment list, load sharing and what goes in your daypack before travelling.

The stated lodge meals consist of tea or coffee and one dish for breakfast and lunch, with soup and one dish at dinner. Check the arrangements for additional drinks against your booking’s exclusions.

Included in the programme

• Spanish qualified mountain guide from departure to return and a local English- and/or Spanish-speaking trekking guide.
• Stated airport reception and private hotel transfers, with breakfast at the specified two- or three-star Kathmandu hotel.
• Return flights to Lukla as planned in the programme; confirm operating airports and connections.
• Trekking lodges with twin rooms and the stated full-board meals.
• The specified Khumbu and Sagarmatha National Park permits, government charges and royalties.
• Porters, including their food, equipment, wages and insurance.

Not included

• International flights.
• Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and monument entry fees.
• Travel and mountain insurance; the programme requires a federation licence with worldwide cover.
• Nepal entry visa.
• Other services not expressly included.

Frequently asked questions

Does this trip climb Mount Everest?

No. It is a trek to Base Camp at 5,364 m and the Kala Patthar viewpoint. A summit expedition would be a separate activity and programme.

Which days are planned for adaptation to altitude?

The itinerary includes specific days at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche alongside its gradual progression. Adjustments may be needed; acclimatisation cannot be guaranteed.

How long are the longest stages?

The programme gives around 8½ hours for Base Camp and nine hours for Kala Patthar and the descent. Actual times depend on the group and conditions.

Where do we stay during the trek?

In lodges or trekking guesthouses, using twin rooms as specified. Kathmandu accommodation is a hotel with breakfast.

Are the Lukla flights included?

Return flights to Lukla are included in the programme. Operating airports and schedules are confirmed when arranging the departure; international flights to Nepal are not included.

Which meals are included?

The stated full-board meals are included during trekking, with breakfast in Kathmandu. City lunches and dinners are separate costs.

Which insurance should I check?

Travel and mountain insurance are not included, and the programme requires a federation licence with worldwide cover. Confirm suitability for your booked activities and altitude.

Ask Mirando al Sur about dates and booking.