2025 Everest Region Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

trekking to Everest Base Camp is offering a lifetime achievement award to yourself.” Everest Base Camp is a dream destination for trekkers around the world. And why wouldn’t it be? After all, it has got everything from the classic trekking trails surrounded by 8000m mountains, sherpa villages, and locally owned teahouses found nowhere else. Besides that, the famed world’s highest mountain- Mt. Everest, lie here. Starting with a flight to Lukla town from Kathmandu, trekkers get to experience a thrilling mountain flight. Our journey follows a dense forest trail and leads us to several high bridge crossings. And later on, captivates us with a breathtaking sight that comes out once we arrive at the Everest Base Camp. There is simply no limit to what you can do once you visit this place. You can stay overnight in lodges run by local families, and taste authentic Nepalese food. In addition to that, you will also get to admire the sunrise view over the summit of Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar (5,545m). All in all, this trip introduces you to a classic adventure that is sure to leave you in awe. And, if you want to know about the best time to visit EBC, then click here. Is Everest Base Camp Trek for you? With the ease of mind, we can inform you that anyone possessing a reasonable amount of physical fitness capabilities can join our Everest Base Camp Trek. With an average walking of 4-6 hours a day, active travelers can easily complete this incredible EBC trek successfully. Additionally, we have included adequate days for acclimatization to help you get pleasing trekking experiences. Last of all, we suggest you walk at your own pace so that you can enjoy your trek to the fullest. So, if you’re on the lookout for trekking of your lifetime in Nepal, then, contact us and try out our 14 days EBC Trek. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft) Day 2: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft) and trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft) : 9 km/3-4 hours Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft) : 12 km/5-6 hours Day 4: Acclimatization Day: Hike to Syangboche (3,780 m/12,402 ft)-Everest View Hotel for acclimatization: 4 to 9 km/3-6 hours Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860 m/12660 ft):12km/5-6 hours Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4410 m/14464 ft): 11km/5-6 hours Day 7: Acclimatization day at Dingboche: Acclimatization hike to Nagarjun Hill (5,100 m/16,728 ft): 6km/4-5 hours Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910 m/16,105 ft) :12km/5-6 hours Day 9: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,181 m/16,994 ft) to EBC (5,364 m/17,594 ft) and return Gorakshep: 12km/8-9 hours Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar (5,545 m/18,188 ft) and descend to Pheriche (4,210 m/13,809 ft):12km/6-7 hours Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Pangboche to Tengboche and Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,280 ft): 15km/5-6 hours Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft.): 19km/6-7 hours Day 13: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft): 35 minutes flight Day 14: Final Departure. Airport Drop Trip cost USD 1450.00 parson ü Don't find itinerary suitable for you? ü CUSTOMIZE TRIP ü Cost Info ü Price Include ü Transport ü Private vehicle: Hotel and airport transfers ü Flight: Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu flight ü Accommodation ü 2 nights' accommodation (twin sharing) in Kathmandu in a 3-star category hotel- Ramada Encore or similar ü 11 nights' accommodation (twin sharing) during the trek in local standard teahouses ü Food ü Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D) during the trek ü Breakfasts while in Kathmandu ü Farewell dinner in Kathmandu ü Seasonal fruits on the trek ü Staff ü English speaking Trekking Guide/leader: One guide for each group. ü One assistant guide for every 6 trekkers including their accommodation, transportation, food, salary, transportation, and insurance ü Porters (ratio of 1:2 clients, carrying up to 15kg of personal gear per client) including their accommodation, transportation, food, salary, transportation, insurance ü Permits and Taxes ü Sagarmatha National Park Permit ü Local village Development charge ü TIMS permit (if applicable) ü All applicable taxes to be paid to the Nepalese government ü Others ü Complimentary four seasons down sleeping bag and down jacket provided for the duration of the trek (we suggest bringing if you have your own) ü Complimentary 80-liter Duffel bag (to keep personal belongings to be carried by porter), down sleeping bag, and down jacket hire for the duration of the trek ü Complimentary Everest Base Camp Trekking map, Icicles Adventure t-shirt ü First aid medicine box carried at all times by a guide Price Exclude · Nepal visa arrangement (more on Nepal Visa Information) · International airfares, Excess baggage charges · Travel and rescue insurance · Added night/s accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, delayed departure, early return from mountain (due to any cause) than the programmed itinerary · Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the programmed itinerary) · Beverages (water, tea/coffee, alcoholic drinks & cold drinks) · Personal expenses such as phone calls, bar bills, laundry, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, extra porters, etc) · Personal equipment and clothing · Tips/gratuities for the staff (tipping is expected by staff)

Since we put up two nights at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization purpose, we had more chance to explore the beautiful place. Temperature and weather changed rapidly within these two days. The snow quickly build up the at the end of first day we arrived here. Therefore the place is so beautiful covered in snow. We didnt let the chance slipped away so we hiked up higher and we visited the Tenzing Hillary statue. we took lots of pictures with the beautiful mountains and blue skies as our background. As we finished around 4 hours hike, we return to our place to eat, pray and rest. Tomorrow we have more adventure towards Tengboche #hiking #mountain #snow #everestpanoramatrek #everest #nepal

On the second day, we made our way from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Phakding is a small village in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It lies in the Dudh Kosi river valley just north of Lukla and south of Monjo, at an altitude of 2,610 m, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Meanwhile Namche Bazaar is the main hub of Sagarmatha National Park. It was one of the toughest days of trekking because you will reach the elevation of 3440 metres. the trek took us around 7 hours around 11 kilometre. it was beautiful view along the way as you can see blue sky, white clouds, majestic mountains, green crystal river and nice settlement of the Nepalis. We given out candies and lollipops to the children who came to wave at us. #hiking #everestpanoramatrek #mountain #river

I must say this is one of my favourites flight! the journey from Kathmandu to Lukla was only 30 minutes and around 137km. But it was the most rewarding and breathtaking view i had. you will be feasted with lotsa mountains and clouds landscape. I was told that Lukla airport or known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport is one of the most dangerous airport. Thanks to its shortest runways hemmed in by the Himalayan mountains. Actually our flight got u turned previously because of the bad weather at the mountains. it was quite an experience when the flight u turned and we were thankful that the next flight was a success. There is a nice guest house very near to the Lukla Airport. Yummeyy lunch & the owner was very kind to lend us prayer mat & praying area. p/s: rated as the most dangerous airport in the world & in January 2008 the airport was renamed in honor of Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest and also to mark their efforts in the construction of this airport (Wikipedia, 2015) #airport #lukla #himalayan #nepal

Namche Nanchi, an important material supply town on the EBC hiking trail, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Thamseku Peak and Khangkaru Peak are the most beautiful scenery in Nanchi Town from Rizhao Jinshan to the stars.