Your EBC trek truly begins on Day 2. You'll start early with a drive to the airport for the flight to Lukla. You have two options: a 12-minute flight from Ramechhap Airport or a 35 to 45-minute flight from Kathmandu International Airport. Upon arrival at Lukla airport, you'll meet the rest of the trekking team. After a quick breakfast, you'll prepare to start the journey to Everest Base Camp. 

As you leave Lukla, you'll stop at the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Municipality ticket counter to get the Everest trekking permits. With permits in hand, begin your hike to Phakding. The trail winds through dense forests of rhododendron, pine, and oak. 

Along the way, you'll enjoy stunning views of the Dudh Koshi River and the snow-capped Himalayas. You'll cross several fun suspension bridges and traditional settlements. First, you'll reach Chheplung village. From there, the trail descends to Thado Koshi village. Then, you'll climb up to Ghat before finally descending to Phakding. 

Overnight stay in Phakding.

Today, you'll continue on the same large path from yesterday. You'll climb gradually through a series of hamlets like Toktok, Bengkar, and Monjo. Stop at the Sagarmatha National Park gate in Monjo to register your trekking permits. Walking through thick forests in Sagarmatha National Park, you'll see mountains and the Dudh Koshi River. 

After walking for more than four hours, you'll reach Jorsalle. Here, you'll take a short lunch break. Rest well because next is a long, steep climb to Namche. This is one of the most challenging parts of the Everest Base Camp trek. Halfway up, there is a famous spot where you can clearly see Mount Everest for the first time. This is a good place for a break. Finally, you'll arrive at Namche. You'll check into a teahouse and relax. 

Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar. 

Today is a rest day in Namche Bazaar. This break is essential to help you adjust to the high altitude. You can enjoy the beauty of Namche and take part in several activities. After breakfast, hike to the Hotel Everest View (13,000ft). The trail goes through alpine terrain and an old Syangboche airstrip. From this viewpoint, admire the staggering vistas of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Mount Everest, and the valley below. 

You also have an option to visit the famous Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Khunde. In Khunde, you should see Khunde Hospital (also called Hillary Hospital). Sir Edmund Hillary founded this hospital in 1966. It serves over 8000 people in the area. In Khumjung, visit the Hillary School and Khumjung Monastery. 

Explore the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Centre or Sherpa Museum in Namche Bazaar. These places teach you about Sherpa culture, Sagarmathna National Park, and the Everest region. 

Overnight stay in Namche Baaar. 

This morning, you'll set off early and hike towards Tengboche. After breakfast, you'll go down to the Dudh Koshi River. Then, you'll begin ascending towards Tengboche. As you go higher, you'll see massive peaks that get closer with each step. You'll have many great Himalayan photo opportunities. 

After passing Khyangjuma, you'll get the first sight of Tengboche. The trail then goes down to Phunke Tenga, crossing the Dudh Koshi River. You'll keep going down, passing through several small villages until you reach a bridge over the river.

Next, you start to ascend towards Tengboche. As you get closer to the village, you'll see even closer and better views of Ama Dablam and Nuptse. Finally, when you arrive in Tengboche– you'll see Mount Everest and Lhotse in all their glory. You'll also see other peaks like Katega, Thamserku, and the jagged ridgeline of Kongde Ri. After exploring Tengboche Monastery, you head towards the teahouse to rest. 

Overnight stay in Tengboche. 

Today, you’ll continue your EBC hike from Tengboche to Dingboche. This is where you'll have the second acclimatization day of the EBC trek. The landscape changes dramatically as you enter the forest for the last time. You'll see conifer and rhododendron trees along the way.

You pass through the village of Deboche and head towards the Imja Khola River. After crossing the river, you'll face a steep climb to Pangboche. Then, you cross a high suspension bridge and start ascending to Dingboche. This marks your entry into a higher alpine area with dry boulder fields.  You'll get expansive vistas of Ama Dablam and the surrounding peaks from here. Continue up the Imja Khola River valley until you reach Dingboche. 

Overnight stay in Dingboche. 

Today, you'll take time in Dingboche to acclimatize more to the higher elevations. You'll rest and hike to the top of Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m). It's a steep climb above the valley. You must go slowly, and the scenes are simply off the charts. 

From the top, you'll see three of the six highest mountains in the world: Makalu, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu. You also get to admire the Cholatse and Taboche peaks. To the northwest, more Himalayan peaks rise above the Khumbu Khola Valley. From another location on the ridge, you can see the picturesque Imja Khola Valley and Dingboche village. Later, you'll return to Dingboche for a well-deserved meal and rest. 

Overnight stay in Dingboche. 

You'll start early in the morning, walking through the middle of a valley that soon opens up wide. On the way, you'll pass by yak herders shacks. As you hike, enjoy the fantastic sights of the twin peaks of Taboche and Cholatse, which are absolutely outstanding. 

As you walk further, the pyramid-shaped peak of Ama Dablam looks closer again. Relishing the alluring view, you'll descend to the Thukla village next to a glacial stream. Here, you'll stop for lunch and rest before the final climb over the challenging Thukla Pass (4,830m). Crossing this pass is one of the most complex parts of the Everest Base Camp trek. 

Thukla Pass is commonly known as the Everest Memorial. It honors mountaineers who died while attempting to climb Mount Everest. After some time here, you'll continue walking until you reach Lobuche. 

Overnight stay in Lobuche. 

Today is an exciting day! You'll hike to Kala Patthar to see the famous panorama of Everest from the top. First, you'll walk to Gorak Shep and then head to Kala Patthar to witness the stunning sunset over Mt. Everest. 

Kala Patthar is a large pile of rocks. The landscape from the top is incredible. As you get close to Kala Patthar, the path becomes more rugged with snow-covered boulders. At the top, you'll have 360-degree views of the giant Himalayan mountains. These include Khumbutse, Changtse, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest. 

After enjoying the jaw-dropping view, head back down to Gorak Shep. Today's plan is different from the usual Everest base camp trek. You won't go back to Pheriche after climbing Kala Patthar. Tomorrow, you'll hike to Everest Base Camp to spend the night in a tent. You'll also have an exciting hike to Khumbu Icefall. 

Overnight stay in Gorak Shep. 

Everest base camp awaits you today! You'll pass through mighty Khumbu Valley's glacial moraine walls and boulder fields. Everest Base Camp is the most famous camp in the world. It sits at the bottom of the Khumbu Icefall. Most mountaineers start their Everest summit attempts from here.  

There is no other place like it in the world. It's time to celebrate your significant achievement. In the standard itinerary, you'd return to Gorak Shep after visiting. But this spending the night at EBC trek package offers an overnight stay at this iconic base camp. 

There are no teahouses here. You'll stay in a tent. This area is packed with expedition teams during April and May. You'll see the area entirely covered in colorful tents of all sizes. The scenery is impressive. You'll see numerous mountains, the Khumbu Icefall, and the glacier. As the sun sets, the view becomes spectacular. Golden rays strike the snowy mountains, creating beautiful silhouettes. 

You'll spend the evening exploring this unique place. After dinner, you'll sleep in a comfortable tent set up by our crew. There will also be a separate tent set up as an outdoor toilet. We'll do our best to provide you with comfortable camping arrangements in base camp. 

Overnight camp in Everest Base Camp. 

Today, is another remarkable day in your spending the night at ebc trek. You'll spend the whole day exploring the base camp area and hiking to the magnificent Khumbu Icefall. This gives you a chance to climb part of the icefall, getting close to the Lhotse Face. It's a great experience if you're planning to climb Mt. Everest in the future. 

The Khumbu Icefall is one of the most dangerous sections of a Mount Everest expedition. The ice is constantly moving, forming crevasses as it melts. You'll use fixed ropes and ladders to cross steep ice blocks and deep cracks. We'll be cautious to keep risks low. After the climb, you'll return to base camp to rest. You can visit expedition camps and talk with climbers attempting the summit this season. Later, enjoy a good meal prepared by our kitchen crew. 

Overnight camp at Everest Base Camp. 

Wake up early at EBC to witness the grand sunrise over some of the world's tallest peaks. Enjoy the scenery of high mountains, Khumbu Icefall, and Khumbu Glacier. Take this amazing sight from base camp one last time, then head back to Gorak Shep. From here, you'll walk back through the Lobuche, the Everest Memorial, and Thukla village. Instead of going left to Dingbcoe, you'll take the right path to Pheriche.

Pheriche is a farming village where people grow potatoes and buckwheat. You'll see many yaks in the streets. Most EBC trekkers stay here on their way back from base camp. Pheriche has sublime views of nearby peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. 

Overnight stay in Pheriche. 

After breakfast, you'll leave Pheriche and go down towards Namche Bazaar. Today's walk is long, but you'll breathe easier as you go below 3,500m, with more oxygen. Today's destination is Namche Bazaar, a fascinating Sherpa town with much to explore and appreciate. 

The trekking path gives you astonishing mountain scenery. Behold the awe-striking sights of Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and Mt. Everest all day. You'll follow the Imja River, traversing through settlements like Pangboche and Deboche, until you reach Tengboche.  

As you keep walking, you'll cross many streams, go through thick forests, and might see some rare animals. After 3 to 4 hours, you'll stop for lunch at Phunke Tenga. From there, it's 2 to 3 more hours to Namche. When you get to Namche, check into a tea house and shower. You can enjoy some coffee at a cafe or bakery shop. 

Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar. 

Today is your last day on the EBC trail. You'll go back to Lukla, where your EBC trekking started. It's another long day of walking. You'll begin by going downhill from Namche for an hour. Once again, you'll cross the genuinely photo-worthy Hilary suspension bridge. After the bridge, you'll follow the river. The path goes up and down with many stairs. 

You'll walk the same way you came, back to Phakding. Here, you'll stop for lunch. After lunch, you'll climb slowly for about two and a half hours to reach Lukla. When you get to Lukla, you'll check into a tea house. Enjoy your final night in the Everest region. 

Overnight stay in Lukla. 

Today, begin your journey home with a short flight back to Kathmandu. Once again, you enjoy a thrilling mountain flight over incredible mountains. While this flight should leave early in the morning, mountain weather is unpredictable, so you get this entire day open to account for any delays.

If your flight is on time, explore Kathmandu Valley for the one last time, perhaps indulging in some souvenir shopping to bring back mementos of your adventure. As the day progresses, ensure you're prepared for your departure. Make the most of your time exploring the city before gathering for a farewell dinner in the evening. Celebrate your trek, the friendship you made, and the extraordinary journey through this remarkable part of the world! 

Overnight stay in Kathmandu. 

You've been one of the fortunate few to experience the majesty of Mt. Everest up close. This sleeping at EBC trek adventure is now a cherished part of your story. As you head home, take the unforgettable memories of your journey. 

We hope to see you again for your next adventure in Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibet. For now, it's time to say goodbye. One of the representative from Nepal Ascent Treks will take you to Kathmandu International Airport three hours before your flight. If you want to explore more, please tell us.