Overview
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2 weeks
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This trek begins with an iconic flight into Lukla Airport at 2,860 m. Straight away, you will trek for 3 to 4 hours to reach Phakding. And although that looks like an easy day on paper, this is the Himalayas, and each day has its own challenge! You will trek for approximately 5 hours daily, some days longer at 7 to 8 hours. With alpine forests, villages, fast-flowing glacier rivers, and mountains, each day brings something new to see and marvel at.
Some of the trek's highlights included the famous Namche Bazaar—the starting point for numerous expeditions to climb Everest; visiting Tengboche Monastery, the largest one in the region; climbing the Everest viewpoint at Kalapatthar; and, of course, reaching Everest Base Camp itself.
The route from Gorakshep to Base Camp and back takes 6 to 7 hours of serious walking over rocky ground formed by glacier debris. All while under the protection of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and more mountains.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Accommodations
Overnight at Bodhi Boutique Hotel or similar
Kathmandu
Our guide or office staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Lukla to Phakding
Accommodations
Overnight stay at TeaHouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Phakding
On arrival in Lukla, you will be greeted by your guide and porter. Head off towards Phakding, descending to the Dudh Koshi Ghat and following the bank of the river. This is your introduction to the Everest Region, and already you can feel the cool air and the people's warmth. Overnight in Phakding. Please read: At certain times, Lukla flights depart and return to Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu due to ongoing upgrades at Kathmandu Airport. It is about a 4-hour drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu, so we have to leave at 2 am. The return drive at the end of the trek is between 4 and 6 hours, depending on traffic.
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Accommodations
Overnight at Namche Bazar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Namche Bazaar
Again crossing the Dud Koshi (river) on a long suspension bridge, walk through pine forests until we reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, where your permits will be checked. A bit of a downhill to Jorsale for lunch is preceded by an uphill to Namche. On the way, we cross another bridge, the Hillary Suspension Bridge. This is our first serious climb also. But when you arrive in Namche Bazaar, you will be greeted by your first sight of Mount Everest! Overnight in Namche.
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Accommodations
Overnight at teahouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Everest View Point
Since we are already at quite a high altitude and going higher, we take an acclimatization day here. You can take a 2-hour hike to Everest View Point or explore Namche. There is a Sherpa museum, and on Saturday, there is a small outdoor market. Overnight in Namche.
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Accommodations
Overnight at teahouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Tengboche
Tengboche is famous for being the largest monastery in the Khumbu (Everest) Region. Today we get the opportunity to visit the monastery and receive blessings. From here, we can view some of the most majestic mountains, namely Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Khumbila, all of which are sacred to the Sherpas. Overnight at Tenboche.
Tengboche to Dingboche
Accommodations
Overnight at teahouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Dingboche
Hiking through alpine forests, we pass through some villages allowing you to see how the locals live. We walk through the Khumbila Khola Valley and ascend up to a ridgeline where we can see Taboche, Nuptse, Cholatse, and more as we reach Dingboche, note how the landscape is changing. Fewer trees, more shrubs. Overnight in Dingboche.
Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
Accommodations
Overnight at Dinboche
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Dingboche
Being at such high altitudes means our bodies need time to acclimatize and rest, so today is a chance to do just that. We can also explore Dingboche and the surrounding Chhukung and Imja Valleys. Imja links to Island Peak and the Makalu Barun National Park, which you might want to explore on a future trek. Overnight in Dingboche.
Dingboche to Lobuche
Accommodations
Overnight in teahouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Today we move more slowly as the trek becomes more challenging with the rising altitude. We climb steeply to the top of a hill where we find memorial stupas for those who have lost their lives on Everest. Continuing over the mountain terrain to Lobuche, we are stunned by views of Lobuche, Pumori, and Nuptse.
Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp
Accommodations
Overnight at Teahouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
The day you have been waiting for – the day you reach Everest Base Camp! Starting off deceptively easy from Lobuche to Gorekshep,, the trail gets rocky with dunes and moraine until we reach base camp. From here, we see the infamous Khumbu Glacier and Icefall and may meet climbers on their way to attempt to scale the highest mountain in the world. After taking stunning photographs and enjoying being here, we return to Gorakshep, where we overnight.
Gorekshep to Kalapathar and on to Pheriche or Panboch
Accommodations
Overnight at Teahouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
If you thought yesterday was a photographer's paradise, waiting to see the views of Everest from Kalapathar. We rise before dawn to witness sunrise over Mount Everest. Nuptse Nup, Changtse, and Lhotse are illuminated by the first rays of the sun also. Being on top of Kalapathar is as close as we can get to Everest in terms of views without climbing to the peak! Reluctantly, we turn back to hike down to Gorekshep for breakfast and on to Pheriche. If the group still has more energy, we can walk on to Panboche and overnight there.
Pheriche to Namche
Accommodations
Overnight at teahouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Namche Bazaar
We head, mainly downhill, from Pheriche to Tengboche and Namche Bazaar, where we spend the night.
Namche to Phadking and Lukla
Accommodations
Overnight at Teahouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lukla
This is the final day of the trek. Pass over the Hilary Suspension Bridge again and bid farewell to the Sherpa people as we arrive in Lukla in the afternoon to the traditional group farewell party!
Lukla to Kathmandu
Accommodations
Overnight at Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lukla
Today we take an early morning flight from Lukla either to Kathmandu or Ramechhap, depending on the situation at Kathmandu airport. Please read: At certain times, Lukla flights depart and return to Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu due to ongoing upgrades at Kathmandu Airport. It is about a 4-hour drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu, so we have to leave at 2 am. The return drive at the end of the trek is between 4 and 6 hours, depending on traffic.
Day 14: Depart from Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Today we wish you a safe onwards journey and pheri bhetola!
Options
14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Porter for 11 days
Local transfers for your international flight x 2 (arrival/ departure)
Staff insurance and necessary ground transport for support staff
Guide for 12 days
2 nights accommodation in a Kathmandu (Bodhi Boutique or similar)
Local transfers for your domestic flights x 2
11 nights accommodation in mountain teahouses
Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu flight
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Park and Local Entry Permits
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Personnel expenses of any kind and travel insurance
Pickup points
Tribhuvan Airport
Kathmandu Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best trip of my life thanks to Shikhur and Heraman
alexandriag879,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Everest Base Camp trek with Magical Nepal exceeded every expectation and turned out to be the best trip of my life - and I’ve travelled a lot! The scenery was breathtaking, the trekking was challenging in all the right ways, and every detail of the journey was handled professionally from start to finish. We always felt supported, prepared, and able to focus on enjoying the experience. The true heroes were our guide, Shikhur, and our porter, Heraman. I cannot praise them highly enough. Throughout the trek, they went above and beyond to make sure we were safe, comfortable, and enjoying every moment. They always seemed to know exactly what we needed before we even asked. It was an honour to walk alongside them, to learn so much from them about the local culture, and to get to know them as some of the kindest and hardest working people I’ve ever met. With Shikhur and Heraman by our side, we felt completely safe and confident every step of the way. The friendship and connection we built along the trail became one of the most meaningful parts of the entire experience. If you're considering trekking to Everest Base Camp, I wholeheartedly recommend Magical Nepal. And if you have the opportunity to trek with Shikhur and Heraman, consider yourself incredibly lucky. They helped turn an amazing adventure into a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never forget. Thank you, Shikhur and Heraman, for making this journey so special. The memories, and friendship, will last a lifetime.
Absolutely amazing
ashtynn2026,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hi everyone! I've just come from doing an Everest Base Camp Trek with the company Magical Nepal, and I honestly couldn't have asked for, nor expected, a better experience. From start to finish, everything was incredibly well organized; food, hotels, flights ect, which really helped me to fully enjoy one of the most unforgettable adventures of my life, completely stress free. A huge part of what made this trek so special was my absolutely amazing guide, Shikhar, and my helpful and friendly porter, Hera. Shikhar was absolutely outstanding throughout the entire journey, his knowledge of the region, the mountains, and his own local culture/ experiences added so much value. His companionship and encouragement was so beneficial on the trek, i honestly don't think i would've made it to base camp without him. He was always so attentive, professional, patient, and uplifting, especially on the days i didn't know if i could make it or not (basically the whole trek). Hera was just as amazing. His kindness, positivity, and strength carrying all my extra weight were truly appreciated every single day. I mean scaling a mountain with over 20kg on your back with zero complaints???? Knowing that Hera was always there a step behind me, helping carry my gear, made the trek significantly more enjoyable, especially since he was always so kind and positive, it made me feel guilty! The combination of Shikhar's excellent guidance and Hera's support made an already incredible trek even better. Their professionalism, kindness, and genuine care made it feel more like trekking with family than simply being clients on a tour, especially with our afternoon card games with some hot ginger tea! Everest Base Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I am so grateful that I chose Magical Nepal to take that journey with. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone considering trekking in Nepal, and would also promote you to pick these boys to take you. Thank you to the entire team, and especially to Shikhar and Hera, for helping create memories that I will cherish forever, you guys were absolutely amazing ❤️❤️
Trek: Mt. Everest Base Camp Team: Guide – Shikhar | Porter – Kubiraor
246jannekeb,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re doubting whether to book this trek, stop right now and just do it. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and wow… what an adventure it was. I’m incredibly grateful that I got to experience this journey with this amazing team. Our guide, Shikhar, gave us the perfect start every single day with his energy and positivity... and trust me, you’re going to need that on this trek 😄 Throughout the entire journey, we always felt safe, cared for and in the best possible hands. The teamwork with our porter, Kubiraor, made the experience complete. You can feel and see his years of experience in the mountains and he carries that wisdom with him every step of the way. (Honestly, with this team, it felt like we could have made it all the way to the Everest summit itself) The bond and friendship started quickly and already feels like the beginning of many more adventures together... and that’s the beautiful thing about this trek: it’s not just about reaching Everest Base Camp — you enjoy every single day of the journey getting there (and back again). 🏔️✨ So. Choose Magical Nepal, AND ask for Shikhar and Kubiraor 😉
Magical Nepal - EBC trek
jessekE7107NT,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the EBC trek through magical Nepal, and 4/4 of my group made it. It was a great experience, my guide Sagar was very supportive. I would recommend magical Nepal for sure.
Ebc trek with Sager will be using again
Roam26944235269,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They were easy to work with when organising the trip to Everest Base Camp. Everything felt clear and well planned from the start. Our guide, Sager, kept things running smoothly and made the experience enjoyable. He was approachable, supportive, and quickly became someone we saw as a friend. Simple moments like playing card games in the teahouses helped bring the group together and made the trip more memorable. The two porters were also very kind and reliable. They were always ready to help and made a big difference in keeping everything running well
Must book EBC trek! Amazing guides and the best tour company!
I245SCamelias,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100% recommend booking with Magical Nepal. Just completed Everest base camp trek. I did this with my partner (21)and two brothers (15)(23). We had the most amazing guide, Sagar, who constantly went above and beyond! He was not only knowledgeable about all aspects of the trek, but also ensured the experience was fun and tailored to our abilities. Sagar, also regularly stayed up playing cards with us, and taught us much about the Nepalese culture. HE WAS A 10/10 GUIDE. On the trek we always felt looked after and safe in his hands. All 4 of us made it to base camp and back and this is thanks to him and our two amazing porters, Parkhi, and Jakkubin. Without these two men our trek would have been impossible, they were both so kind and always greeted us with the biggest smiles. Finally, magical Nepals admin was perfect from getting us two and from the international airport, to booking an extra nights accommodation for me before the trek at a hotel, they were always there to help with my requests. I communicated with them mainly on WhatsApp and always had fast replies to all my needs. Definitely book this trek! It was amazing and was made by our amazing support team of guides or porters!
EBC
oscarsD1221CY,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went through Magical Nepal for our Trek to EBC and back. They helped make everything run smoothly from pickup to drop off. It was good to sit down with them before we started the trek and get a general look at what each day will be like and what we should expect. Our Guide Sagar is a legend, and always put in the extra work to make the trip one of a kind. Very friendly and experienced, he made everyday fun and kept the team morale high. Every day was easy with him as our guide. I also want to shoutouts our porters Parkhi and Jakkubin who carried our extra supplies couldn’t have done it without them. When I come back I will go through Magical Nepal and request the same team again. These legends will make your trip unforgettable.
Amazing trip via Magical Nepal
satyenm2026,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went for the Everest base camp trek in a group of five people in April 2026. The entire itinerary was planned and executed by magical Nepal. They planned the entire thing right from a landing at Kathmandu airport to us, departing from Kathmandu back to our home cities. They were very helpful in planning the entire trip and took care of our personal requirements as well. I highly recommend magical Nepal for any treks that you may want to do in Nepal region.
KP is the best guide!
862emersynm,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best experience, I would 100% recommend to all especially with Magical Nepal with KP. The best guide he continued to raise our moral and push us to do our best every day. The guides and the views made our experience.
Truely Magical!
miagJ8712FT,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience with Magical nepal on my EBC trek was truely magical. Our guide KP was great and helped us with motivation throughout the whole trek!
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