Everest Base Camp Trek for Beginners: 11-Day Itinerary

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11 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Everest Base Camp Trek for Beginners is designed for travelers who want to explore the Himalayas at a relaxed pace with dependable local guidance and a well-planned itinerary. After meeting your guide in Lukla, enjoy your first mountain breakfast before setting out through Sherpa villages, crossing suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River toward Namche Bazaar with beautiful mountain views.

Rest days are included to help you adjust while visiting viewpoints and experiencing daily life in the Khumbu region. As you continue higher, the terrain becomes more rugged, leading to Everest Base Camp among glaciers, followed by an early morning hike to Kala Patthar for sweeping Himalayan panoramas.

With welcoming tea house stays, steady pacing, and experienced support throughout, this trek is ideal for first-time trekkers, couples, small groups, and active travelers seeking a safe and rewarding journey to Everest Base Camp.

What's Included

Twin-sharing accommodation in local teahouses/lodges during the trek
Rural Municipality Permit and Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit.
All meals during the trek – breakfast, lunch, and dinner (including morning tea or coffee)
Licensed English-speaking Himalayan trekking guide from Lukla
Personal expenses such as snacks, phone calls, laundry, bar bills, hot showers, & battery charging.
Porter services, travel and medical insurance, and Lukla roundtrip flights
Delays or cancellations due to weather, government unrest, or other unforeseen events

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

After completing your booking, please contact us via WhatsApp or email as soon as possible. This allows us to arrange all necessary pre-trip information and coordinate your guide or porter meeting in Lukla.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Day 1: Arrive at Lukla (2,860m)and trek 3–4 hrs to Phakding (2,610m) along the Dudh Koshi River.

Day 2: Trek 5–6 hrs to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), crossing bridges and entering Sagarmatha National Park.

Day 3: Acclimatize in Namche; hike 2–3 hrs to Everest View Hotel/Khumjung (3,880m).

Day 4: Trek 5–6 hrs to Tengboche (3,860m) via a scenic ridge with Ama Dablam views.

Day 5: Trek 5–6 hrs to Dingboche (4,410m) through Pangboche and open valleys.

Day 6: Second acclimatization; hike 2–3 hrs to Nangkartsang (~5,000m).

Day 7: Trek 5–6 hrs to Lobuche (4,940m) via Thukla Pass and memorial sites.

Day 8: Trek 7–8 hrs to Gorakshep (5,164m) and Everest Base Camp (5,364m); return to Gorakshep.

Day 9: Sunrise climb 2–3 hrs to Kala Patthar (5,545m), then descend 4–5 hrs to Pheriche (4,240m).

Day 10: Trek 6–7 hrs back to Namche (3,440m).

Day 11: Trek 6–7 hrs to Lukla (2,860m) for your final night. ( Enjoy your final overnight stay in Lukla and prepare for your departure the following day.)

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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