7-Day Everest Base Camp Trek

✓ Max. Elevation: 5364 m
✓ Best Season: Spring - Autumn
✓ Duration: 7 days
✓ Trip Grading: Moderate
✓ Activity: Trekking
✓ Transport: Private vehicle
✓ Accommodation: Hotel- Lodge- Tea house- Tent
✓ Meals: Breakfast-Lunch- Dinner
✓ Availability: Available

Highlights

Join Best Trips Nepal for a 7-day Everest Base Camp Trek, reaching Everest Base Camp with a helicopter return to Lukla, exploring Sherpa villages, and enjoying Himalayan vistas.

Embark on a 7-day Everest Base Camp Trek with Best Trips Nepal, a fast-paced adventure to the foot of the world’s highest peak, designed for trekkers with limited time. Starting with a scenic flight to Lukla and ending in Kathmandu, this moderately challenging trek reaches Everest Base Camp (5,364m), offering breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, with a luxurious helicopter return from Gorak Shep to Lukla. Trek through Sagarmatha National Park, visit vibrant Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, and explore cultural landmarks such as Tengboche Monastery and the Everest Memorial at Chupki Lhara. Best Trips Nepal ensures expert guides, sustainable practices, and comfortable guesthouse stays, delivering an unforgettable Himalayan experience in just one week.

✓ Reach Everest Base Camp (5,364m) for stunning views of the Khumbu Icefall and surrounding peaks.
✓ Experience a thrilling helicopter return from Gorak Shep to Lukla, saving time and energy.
✓ Trek through vibrant Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, visiting the iconic Tengboche Monastery.
✓ Enjoy a scenic flight to Lukla and immerse in Sagarmatha National Park’s rugged beauty.

Itinerary

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Fly to Lukla (2,800m) and Trek to Phakding (2,652m, 30-minute flight, 3-4 hours trek)
Board an early morning 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla’s Tenzing-Hillary Airport, enjoying stunning Himalayan views. After a short lunch break in Lukla, trek 3-4 hours along the Dudh Koshi River, passing through lush forests and Sherpa villages to Phakding. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Scenic flight, start of Khumbu trek.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 5-6 hours)
Trek from Phakding along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing suspension bridges and passing Sherpa villages. Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo and cross the iconic Hillary Bridge before a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar, the bustling Khumbu hub. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Hillary Bridge, Sherpa capital.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 03: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m, 5-6 hours)
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche, enjoying panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Descend to the Dudh Koshi and climb through pine forests to Tengboche, home to the region’s largest Buddhist monastery. Visit the monastery in the evening. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Tengboche Monastery, Himalayan vistas.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 04: Trek to Dingboche (4,360m, 4-5 hours)
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche, passing through Pangboche village. Enjoy spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Kantega, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse. Arrive at Dingboche, a Sherpa village beneath Ama Dablam, after 4-5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Pangboche village, Ama Dablam views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 05: Trek to Lobuche (4,940m, 5-6 hours)
Trek from Dingboche to Duglha, at the Khumbu Glacier’s terminus. Ascend a steep trail to Chupki Lhara, passing the Everest Memorial for fallen climbers like Scott Fischer and Babu Chiri Sherpa. Continue along the glacier moraine to Lobuche. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Everest Memorial, Khumbu Glacier.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 06: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m), Return to Gorak Shep (5,170m), Helicopter to Lukla (2,800m, 7-8 hours trek)
Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via the Khumbu Glacier, the world’s highest glacier, reaching the base camp after 3-4 hours. Enjoy views of the Khumbu Icefall, Nuptse, and Pumori (Everest is hidden). Return to Gorak Shep for lunch, then board a scenic helicopter flight to Lukla. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Everest Base Camp, helicopter return.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 07: Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m, 30-minute flight)
Board a 30-minute morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, weather permitting, with aerial Himalayan views. Transfer to a Thamel hotel and spend the day relaxing or exploring Kathmandu’s markets. A Best Trips Nepal representative will assist with departure preparations. Overnight at a hotel.
Highlights: Scenic flight, Thamel leisure.
Meals: Breakfast.

Included

✓ Permits: All necessary permits for trekking and climbing.
✓ Base Camp and Camps: Full logistics and setup at base camp and higher camps.
✓ Trekking Guides: Experienced and certified professional trekking guides.

Excluded

✗ International Flights: Flights to and from Nepal
✗ Personal Gear: Personal climbing equipment (e.g., boots, clothing, gloves)
✗ Personal Expenses: Restaurant bills, souveiners and etc.

Trip Organization

Best Trips Nepal has been a premier adventure travel company based in Kathmandu, dedicated to delivering sustainable and authentic experiences. Specializing in efficient treks like the 7 Days Everest Base Camp Trek, we guide adventurers through Nepal’s pristine landscapes and vibrant communities. Our experienced guides, eco-friendly practices, and commitment to local communities ensure meaningful journeys that leave only footprints behind. Join Best Trips Nepal to conquer Everest Base Camp in a week and immerse in Sherpa culture.

FAQs

1. Is the 7 Days Everest Base Camp Trek suitable for beginners?: This trek is moderately challenging, suitable for fit beginners with good stamina, due to altitudes up to 5,364m and daily treks of 3-8 hours. Best Trips Nepal’s expert guides provide support.

2. When is the best time for this trek?: Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer clear skies and stable weather. Monsoon (June-August) is risky due to rain, and winter (December-February) is very cold at high altitudes.

3. What permits are required for this trek?: A Sagarmatha National Park Permit (NRs 3,000), Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit (NRs 2,000), and TIMS Card (NRs 2,000) are required, arranged by Best Trips Nepal.