Everest Base Camp Trek: Distances & Routes

The Everest Base Camp trek is an amazing adventure where you’ll cover a total distance of 130 kilometers over 12 to 14 days. Don’t worry about the big number—it’s like walking around 3-4 kilometers per hour, and you can go at your own pace.

You’ll start with a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, which is high up at 2,860 meters. From there, you’ll trek to Phakding for the first night, and the elevation is about 2,610 meters. This helps your body get used to the altitude.

The trek goes through beautiful places like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, and Dingboche, where you’ll have acclimatization days. Acclimatization means getting used to the high altitude slowly, so your body stays healthy.

The highest point of the trek is Kala Patthar at 5,545 meters, where you’ll see an incredible sunrise. Even though you won’t spend the night there, it’s a highlight of the journey.

Our diverse range of Everest Base Camp trek packages caters to all adventure enthusiasts, and we even tailor the itineraries to suit our guest’s preferences. Let’s explore some of our most popular EBC trek options, each offering a unique experience with different distances, durations, and elevations.

1. Everest Base Camp Trek in 16 Days

Embark on the classic 16-day Everest Base Camp trek that starts and ends in Lukla. This renowned route covers iconic destinations like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, and Dingboche, allowing for gradual acclimatization. The highest point, Kala Patthar, promises a stunning sunrise at 5,545 meters. Here’s a simple breakdown of the 14-day trek:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Elevation: 1,400 m/4,600 ft

Day 2: A Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 3: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport and trek to Phakding
Trek Distance: 6.2 km/ 3.8 miles
Elevation: 2610m/8563 ft
Duration: 30 minutes flight & 3 hour Trek

Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Ascent Trek Distance: 7.4 km/4.6 miles
Elevation: 3,440 m/11,290 ft
Duration: 6 hours

Day 5: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
Day Explore Syangboche Airstrip (3,748 m/12,297 ft) and Everest View Hotel
Elevation: (3,962 m/13,000 ft)
Duration: 4-5 hours.

Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery Trek
Trek Distance: 9.2 km/5.7 miles
Elevation: 3,860 m/12,660 ft
Duration: 5 hours

Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche
Trek Distance: 12 km/7.45 miles
Elevation: 4,410 m/14,470 ft
Duration: 5 hours

Day 8: Dingboche Acclimatization
Day Hike to Nagarjuna Hill
Elevation of 5,100 m/16,732 ft.
Duration: 4-6 hours

Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche
Trek Distance: 8.5 km/5.2 miles
Elevation: 4,940 m/16,210 ft
Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 10: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
Trek Distance: 15 km/9.32 miles
Elevation: 5,364 m/17,598 ft
Duration: 8 hours Overnight stay in Gorak Shep.

Day 11: Early Morning Kala Patthar Hike, Trek to Pheriche
Trek Distance: 13 km/8 miles
Elevation: 5,545 m/18,192 ft
Duration: 6 hours

Day 12: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Descend Trek Distance: 14.2 km/9 miles
Elevation: 3,440 m/11,290 ft
Duration: 7-8 hours

Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Return Trek Distance: 13.6 km/8.3 miles
Elevation: 2,846 m/9,337 ft
Duration: 8 hours

Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu Morning Flight, Evening Farewell Flight
Elevation: 1,400 m/4,600 ft
Duration: 35 minutes

Day 15: Kathmandu Leisure Day

Day 16: Head to the international airport for your homeward flight.

2. Everest Base Camp from Jiri – A 22-Day Adventure

Escape the flight to Lukla and opt for the Everest Base Camp trek from Jiri. This 22-day expedition begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Bhandar (Jiri), offering a longer and immersive mountain experience. Trek through picturesque villages, with two leisure days in Kathmandu. Here’s a simple breakdown of the Everest Base Camp from Jiri.

Day 1: Touchdown in Kathmandu
Elevation: 1,400 m/4,600 ft

Day 2: Immersive Kathmandu Exploration Unravel the mysteries of Kathmandu through a full day of sightseeing.

Day 3: Journey from Kathmandu to Bhandar (Jiri)
Trek Distance: 217 km/135 miles
Elevation: 2,140 m/7,021 ft
Duration: 9 hours

Day 4: Steps to Sete Village
Trek Distance:8 km/5 miles
Elevation:2,500 m/8,202 ft
Duration: 6 hours

Day 5: Sete to Junbesi
Trail Trek Distance: 11 km/7 miles
Elevation: 2,700 m/8,858 ft
Duration: 6 hours

Day 6: Junbesi to Nunthala
Adventure Trek Distance: 13 km/8 miles
Elevation: 2,194 m/7,198 ft
Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 7: Nunthala to Bupsa Danda
Trek Distance: 12 km/7.4 miles
Elevation: 2,340 m/7,677 ft
Duration: 6 hours

Day 8: Bupsa Danda to Puiyan
Trek Distance: 11.5 km/7 miles
Elevation: 2,730 m/8,957 ft
Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 9: Puiyan to Phakding
Trek Trek Distance: 12 km/7.4 miles
Elevation: 2,610 m/8,563 ft
Duration: 6 hours

Day 10: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Ascent Trek Distance: 7.4 km/4.6 miles
Elevation: 3,440 m/11,290 ft
Duration: 6 hours

Day 11: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
Day Explore Syangboche Airstrip (3,748 m/12,297 ft) and Everest View Hotel
Elevation: (3,962 m/13,000 ft)
Duration: 4-5 hours.

Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery Trek
Trek Distance: 9.2 km/5.7 miles
Elevation: 3,860 m/12,660 ft
Duration: 5 hours

Day 13: Tengboche to Dingboche
Trek Distance: 12 km/7.45 miles
Elevation: 4,410 m/14,470 ft
Duration: 5 hours

Day 14: Dingboche Acclimatization
Day Hike to Nagarjuna Hill
Elevation of 5,100 m/16,732 ft.
Duration: 4-6 hours

Day 15: Dingboche to Lobuche
Trek Distance: 8.5 km/5.2 miles
Elevation: 4,940 m/16,210 ft
Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 16: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
Trek Distance: 15 km/9.32 miles
Elevation: 5,364 m/17,598 ft
Duration: 8 hours Overnight stay in Gorak Shep.

Day 17: Early Morning Kala Patthar Hike, Trek to Pheriche
Trek Distance: 13 km/8 miles
Elevation: 5,545 m/18,192 ft
Duration: 6 hours

Day 18: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Descend Trek Distance: 14.2 km/9 miles
Elevation: 3,440 m/11,290 ft
Duration: 7-8 hours

Day 19: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Return Trek Distance: 13.6 km/8.3 miles
Elevation: 2,846 m/9,337 ft
Duration: 8 hours

Day 20: Lukla to Kathmandu Morning Flight, Evening Farewell Flight
Elevation: 1,400 m/4,600 ft
Duration: 35 minutes

Day 21: Kathmandu Leisure Day

Day 22: Head to the international airport for your homeward flight.

3. Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lakes and Cho La Pass – 19 Days

Experience the best of both worlds with the Everest Base Camp trek featuring Gokyo Lakes and Cho La Pass. This 19-day trek combines the main EBC trail with a less crowded route, adding a touch of offbeat adventure to your journey. Here’s a straightforward overview of this trek:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Elevation: 1,400 m/4,600 ft

Day 2: A Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 3: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport and trek to Phakding
Trek Distance: 6.2 km/ 3.8 miles
Elevation: 2610m/8563 ft
Duration: 30 minutes flight & 3 hour Trek

Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Ascent Trek Distance: 7.4 km/4.6 miles
Elevation: 3,440 m/11,290 ft
Duration: 6 hours

Day 5: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
Day Explore Syangboche Airstrip (3,748 m/12,297 ft) and Everest View Hotel
Elevation: (3,962 m/13,000 ft)
Duration: 4-5 hours.

Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery Trek
Trek Distance: 9.2 km/5.7 miles
Elevation: 3,860 m/12,660 ft
Duration: 5 hours

Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche
Trek Distance: 12 km/7.45 miles
Elevation: 4,410 m/14,470 ft
Duration: 5 hours

Day 8: Dingboche Acclimatization
Day Hike to Nagarjuna Hill
Elevation of 5,100 m/16,732 ft.
Duration: 4-6 hours

Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche
Trek Distance: 8.5 km/5.2 miles
Elevation: 4,940 m/16,210 ft
Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 10: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
Trek Distance: 15 km/9.32 miles
Elevation: 5,364 m/17,598 ft
Duration: 8 hours Overnight stay in Gorak Shep.

Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar and Trek to Dzongla
Trek Distance: 10.8 km/6.7 miles
Elevation: Kalapatthar-5545m/18192 ft, Dzongla-4830m/15850 ft
Duration:7-8 hours

Day 12: Trek from Dzongla- Chola Pass- Thannak
Trek Distance: 10km/6 miles
Elevation: Chola Pass- 5545m/18192 ft, Thannak-4700m/15400 ft
Duration: 8-9 hours

Day 13: Trek from Thannak to Gokyo Lake
Trek Distnace: 3.7km/2.3 miles
Elevation: 4790m/15715 ft
Duration: 3-4 hours

Day 14: Hike to Gokyo Ri and Trek down to Dole
Trek Distance: 14km/8.6 miles
Elevation: Gokyo Ri- 5365m/17602 ft, Dole- 4110m/13484 ft
Duration: 7 hours

Day 15:Trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar
Trek Distance: 10.8km/7 miles
Elevation: 3440m/11290 ft
Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 16: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Return Trek Distance: 13.6 km/8.3 miles
Elevation: 2,846 m/9,337 ft
Duration: 8 hours

Day 17: Lukla to Kathmandu Morning Flight, Evening Farewell Flight
Elevation: 1,400 m/4,600 ft
Duration: 35 minutes

Day 18: Kathmandu Leisure Day

Day 19: Head to the international airport for your homeward flight.

4. Everest Three High Passes Trek – A Challenging 22-Day Expedition

For seasoned trekkers seeking a challenge, the Everest Three High Passes trek is a 22-day adventure. This demanding trek takes you above 5,000 meters seven times, offering a truly immersive and exhilarating experience. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of this trek:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Elevation: 1,400 m/4,600 ft

Day 2: A Full day Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 3: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport and trek to Phakding
Trek Distance: 6.2 km/ 3.8 miles
Elevation: 2610m/8563 ft
Duration: 30 minutes flight & 3 hour Trek

Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Ascent Trek Distance: 7.4 km/4.6 miles
Elevation: 3,440 m/11,290 ft
Duration: 6 hours

Day 5: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
Day Explore Syangboche Airstrip (3,748 m/12,297 ft) and Everest View Hotel
Elevation: (3,962 m/13,000 ft)
Duration: 4-5 hours.

Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery Trek
Trek Distance: 9.2 km/5.7 miles
Elevation: 3,860 m/12,660 ft
Duration: 5 hours

Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche
Trek Distance: 12 km/7.45 miles
Elevation: 4,410 m/14,470 ft
Duration: 5 hours

Day 8: Dingboche Acclimatization
Day Hike to Nagarjuna Hill
Elevation of 5,100 m/16,732 ft.
Duration: 4-6 hours

Day 9: Trek from Dingbuche to Chhukung
Trek Distance: 4.5 km/2.8 miles
Elevation: 4730m/15518 ft
Duration: 3 hours

Day 10: Trek from Chhukung- Kongma La Pass- to Lobuche
Trek Distance: 10.6km/6.6 miles
Elevation: Kongma La Pass- 5535m/18159m, Lobuche- 4940m/16210m
Duration: 8-9 hours

Day 11: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
Trek Distance: 15 km/9.32 miles
Elevation: 5,364 m/17,598 ft
Duration: 8 hours Overnight stay in Gorak Shep.

Day 12: Hike to Kalapatthar and Trek to Dzongla
Trek Distance: 10.8 km/6.7 miles
Elevation: Kalapatthar-5545m/18192 ft, Dzongla-4830m/15850 ft
Duration:7-8 hours

Day 13: Trek from Dzongla- Chola Pass- Thannak
Trek Distance: 10km/6 miles
Elevation: Chola Pass- 5545m/18192 ft, Thannak-4700m/15400 ft
Duration: 8-9 hours

Day 14: Trek from Thannak to Gokyo Lake
Trek Distnace: 3.7km/2.3 miles
Elevation: 4790m/15715 ft
Duration: 3-4 hours

Day 15: Hike to Gokyo Ri and rest at Gokyo village
Trek Distance: 4km/2.4 miles
Elevation: Gokyo Ri- 5365m/17602 ft
Duration: 4-5 hours

Day 16: Trek from Gokyo- Renjo La Pass- to Lumde
Trek Distance: 11.5km/7 miles
Elevation: renjo La Pass- 5345m/17536 ft, Lumde- 4369m/14333 ft
Duration: 8 hours

Day 17: Trek from Lumde to Thame
Trek Distnace: 8km/5 miles
Elevation: 3820m/12533 ft
Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 18:Trek from Thame to Namche Bazaar
Trek Distance: 8.5km/5.2 miles
Elevation: 3440m/11290 ft
Duration: 5-6 hours

Day 19: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Return Trek Distance: 13.6 km/8.3 miles
Elevation: 2,846 m/9,337 ft
Duration: 8 hours

Day 20: Lukla to Kathmandu Morning Flight, Evening Farewell Flight
Elevation: 1,400 m/4,600 ft
Duration: 35 minutes

Day 21: Kathmandu Leisure Day

Day 22: Departure for your International Flight.

5. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour – A Quick Spectacle

If time is a constraint, consider our Everest Base Camp helicopter tour. In just four hours, you’ll soar from Kathmandu to Lukla and Kala Patthar, landing at strategic points for awe-inspiring views without the risk of altitude sickness.

Which Trek Is Right for You?

If you’re looking for a well-rounded and leisurely trek, the 14-day EBC trek is a perfect choice. Alternatively, the EBC trek with helicopter return provides a swift yet spectacular adventure, saving you three days of return trekking. The trek ends back in Lukla, and you’ll fly back to Kathmandu.

This trek is a wonderful experience, and you’ll create memories that last a lifetime. Enjoy the breathtaking views and take it all in at your own pace!