Your journey begins with an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or directly from Lukla. In Lukla, you'll meet your guide for a pre-trek briefing. The hike then commences, leading you through charming Sherpa villages and stunning Himalayan vistas. Your route covers Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Deboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, culminating in the awe-inspiring Everest Base Camp (5364 m / 17,599 ft). This itinerary prioritizes acclimatization for a safe and memorable high-altitude experience.
Itinerary Highlights:
Day 1: Lukla to Phakding (Max Altitude: 2800 m / 9187 ft)
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, or directly meet your guide at Lukla, and trek 3-4 hours to Phakding.
Day 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (Max Altitude: 3440 m / 11286 ft)
After a briefing, enjoy a 5-6 hour hike to Namche Bazaar, the “Gateway to Everest” and your first acclimatization stop.
Day 3: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar (Max Altitude: 3880 m / 12730 ft)
Explore Namche and take a rewarding short hike to Hotel Everest View for panoramic mountain vistas, then return to Namche.
Day 4: Namche Bazaar to Deboche (Max Altitude: 3820 m / 14305 ft)
A 5-6 hour trek through rhododendron forests to the serene Sherpa village of Deboche, via the famous Tengboche Monastery.
Day 5: Deboche to Dingboche (Max Altitude: 4410 m / 14469 ft)
Hike 5-6 hours to Dingboche, a traditional Sherpa village with stone-walled fields and incredible views of Ama Dablam.
Day 6: Dingboche to Lobuche (Max Altitude: 4940 m / 16208 ft)
A challenging 5-6 hour ascent to Lobuche, a small but significant settlement offering impressive views of Nuptse.
Day 7: Lobuche to Gorak Shep & Everest Base Camp (Max Altitude: 5364m / 17599 ft)
An early 4-5 hour hike to Gorak Shep. After a break, trek to Everest Base Camp, soaking in the iconic Khumbu Icefall, then return to Gorak Shep (3-4 hours).
Day 8: Kala Patthar & Trek to Pheriche (Max Altitude: 5545 m / 18193 ft)
Before sunrise, hike 2-3 hours to Kala Patthar for the most stunning Everest sunrise views. After breakfast in Gorak Shep, trek 4-5 hours to Pheriche.
Day 9: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (Min Altitude: 3438 m / 11280 ft)
A 5-6 hour downhill trek back to Namche Bazaar.
Day 10: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (Min Altitude: 2800 m / 9187 ft)
Your final 5–6 hour hike returns you to Lukla via Phakding. Celebrate your EBC achievement and bid farewell to your team. Overnight stay is at a guesthouse, and travelers with flights will return to Kathmandu the next morning, with airport transfer provided.
Checklist:
Down jacket, Sleeping bag, Trekking poles – provided by Cordial Trek
Warm clothing: thermal/innerwear, hats/beanie, gloves, neck gaiter, hiking boots, warm socks, towel, hiking pants
Daypack: 20–25L
Backpack: duffle bag provided for porter option
Crampons: only if snowfall is expected
Water bottle
Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Headlamp, Toiletries
