Everest Base Camp

Itinerary

Day 1 Kathmandu

An excellent launching point for the adventure ahead, vibrant and eclectic Kathmandu is rich in artistic and cultural heritage and full of fascinating sights. If you arrive early, check out Durbar Square, home to the palace of the Kumari Devi, who is considered to be a living goddess.

Days 2-13 Everest Base Camp

Enjoy an opportunity of a lifetime, trekking to magnificent Everest's base camp. Surrounded by the world's most remote and breathtaking mountain scenery, rest overnight in local teahouses and explore the diversity of Himalayan traditions and religion. Gain a respect for the might of Everest and learn about Sherpa culture, chatting with guides who have reached the summit in the village of Phortse Gaon. Following remote mountain paths, cross glaciers, traverse valleys and climb high passes to ascend to the foot of Mt Everest, acclimatising to high altitudes on the way. From base camp, make a tough walk to Kala Pathar at 5,545 m for unforgettable views of Everest, Lhotse and the jagged peaks of this awe-inspiring region. Take it easy on the descent, calling in at Tengboche Monastery and the Sherpa Heritage Foundation, and bidding the mountain goodbye as you leave its slopes.

Days 14-15 Kathmandu

The flight from Lukla back to the capital is short and rewarding, with great views back across our conquered Himalayan slopes. Soak up more of Kathmandu's atmosphere with a spot of shopping among the network of street markets. If shopping is not your thing, take a trip over the Bagmati River to the adjacent city of Patan, with its abundance of temples and monasteries.