A 14-day, high-altitude trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, passing Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and Gorakshep. Expect long days, thin air and teahouse nights with sunrise views of Everest.
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The trail starts before dawn in Lukla, where a 35–40 minute flight drops you onto a runway clinging to the mountainside. From there the path threads rhododendron forests, suspension bridges and Sherpa villages, opening gradually to the gray, glacial shoulders of the Khumbu. By Gorakshep the air thins and the ice-polished ridgelines of Everest and Nuptse command the sky.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
14 days
Fitness Level
Requires good aerobic fitness, experience with multi-day hiking, and mental tolerance for long days at altitude.
Wildlife
History
The Khumbu is home to Sherpa communities long engaged in trade and mountaineering support; modern trekking grew after the 1953 Everest ascent and the area became Sagarmatha National Park in 1976.
Conservation
Sagarmatha National Park regulates trekking with permits; minimize waste, avoid single-use plastics, and follow local guidelines to protect fragile alpine ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Acclimatize deliberately
Plan at least two acclimatization days (Namche, Dingboche) and monitor symptoms of AMS; descend if headache and worsening breathlessness persist.
Pack light but warm
Carry a warm down jacket and a windproof shell—tea-houses supply beds but nights above 4,000 m are frigid.
Book Lukla flights with buffer
Lukla flights are weather-dependent; schedule an extra day before or after the trek for possible delays.
Stay hydrated and salt-aware
Drink frequently, use oral rehydration salts if you feel off, and avoid heavy alcohol at altitude.
Insulated down jacket
Keeps you warm during sub-zero nights and cold morning summits.
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Sturdy waterproof hiking boots
Support and traction on rocky, icy and wet trail sections.
Trekking poles
Reduce knee impact on steep descents and help with balance on uneven terrain.
Headlamp with spare batteries
Early starts and limited electricity at tea-houses make reliable light essential.