Classic Everest Base Camp Trek

Arrival meet-and-greet at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu by an Om Holidays Tour & Trek team representative.

Private transfer to your hotel accommodation (Hotel Traditional and Spa or confirmed standard).

Unpack, refresh, and settle in after your international journey.

Evening meeting with your lead trekking guide for equipment checks, rental gear distribution (down sleeping bags, trekking poles, duffel bags), permit documentation, and a detailed expedition safety briefing.

Traditional welcome dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Early morning transfer to the airport for a scenic mountain flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla (2,860 m). (Note: In peak trekking seasons, flights operate from Manthali/Ramechhap with road transfer as per civil aviation regulations).

Meet your local Sherpa support crew and porters, organize trekking loads, and begin the foot journey.

Follow gentle downhill trails along the Dudh Koshi River, passing carved Buddhist mani stones, prayer wheels, and pine woodlands.

Cross sturdy suspension bridges over glacial streams to reach the tranquil riverside settlement of Phakding (2,610 m).

Approximate trekking time: 3–4 hours.

Hearty dinner, hot tea, and overnight stay at a local mountain teahouse.

Wholesome breakfast before embarking on the trail flanking the Dudh Koshi River.

Pass through Monjo and complete Sagarmatha National Park and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit formalities at Jorsalle checkpoint.

Cross the towering Hillary Suspension Bridge suspended high over the river gorge confluence.

Begin the sustained zig-zagging uphill climb through pine and cedar forests, catching your first glimpse of Mt. Everest through the trees.

Arrive at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), the bustling amphitheater-shaped Sherpa trading hub.

Approximate trekking time: 6–7 hours.

Settle into your teahouse lodge, dine, and rest for the night.

Dedicated acclimatization day to support natural physiological adaptation to the thinner atmosphere.

Optional morning conditioning hike up to the Everest View Hotel ridge (3,880 m) for sweeping panoramas of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Lhotse.

Visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center to learn about highland wildlife and mountaineering history.

Spend the afternoon exploring Namche's bakeries, artisan souvenir shops, and local cafes.

Hydrate well, monitor oxygen saturation levels with your guide, dine, and spend a second night in Namche Bazaar.

Morning departure along a scenic balcony trail carved into the mountainside with continuous views of Ama Dablam and Everest.

Descend through rhododendron forests down to the riverbank settlement of Phunki Thenga for lunch.

Tackle the afternoon switchback ascent through pine and birch woodlands toward Tengboche.

Reach the ridge of Tengboche (3,860 m) and visit historic Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual epicenter of the Khumbu region.

Observe the monks' prayer rituals, absorb the sacred ambiance, and admire the unobstructed backdrop of Ama Dablam.

Approximate trekking time: 5–6 hours.

Dinner and overnight stay at a teahouse in Tengboche.

Descend through moss-hung rhododendron forests to Deboche and cross the rushing Imja Khola via a suspension bridge.

Climb gently past the ancient village of Pangboche, home to the oldest gompa in the Khumbu.

Pass the alpine tree line into windswept sub-alpine scrub and yak pastures.

Follow the widening Imja Valley toward Dingboche (4,410 m), known for its intricate stone walls protecting buckwheat and barley fields.

Approximate trekking time: 5–6 hours.

Check into your mountain lodge, rehydrate with warm garlic soup, enjoy dinner, and rest.

Morning trek ascending the wide valley across alpine tundra toward the river settlement of Dughla (Thokla).

Climb the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier up to Thokla Pass (Chupki Lhara).

Spend reflective moments at the memorial stone chortens dedicated to fallen mountaineers and Sherpas (including Scott Fischer and Babu Chiri Sherpa).

Continue along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier over rough, boulder-strewn paths.

Arrive at the high outpost settlement of Lobuche (4,940 m), flanked by Nuptse and Lobuche East.

Approximate trekking time: 5–6 hours.

Early dinner, altitude wellness check, and overnight stay in Lobuche.

Early morning departure across rocky, undulating glacial moraine paths alongside the massive Khumbu Glacier.

Arrive at Gorak Shep (5,164 m), check in to the high-altitude lodge, enjoy a warm soup lunch, and pack day essentials.

Trek across the lateral moraine and debris-covered glacier toward Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 17,598 ft).

Stand directly beneath the Khumbu Icefall, surrounded by towering peaks and colorful prayer flags.

Spend time taking photographs, celebrating your achievement, and absorbing the extreme alpine atmosphere.

Retrace the route back across the moraine to Gorak Shep for dinner and an early bedtime.

Approximate trekking time: 7–9 hours.

Overnight stay at a mountain teahouse in Gorak Shep.

Pre-dawn alpine start with headlamps to climb the steep switchbacks of Kala Patthar (5,545 m / 18,192 ft).

Witness the morning sun illuminate the summit pyramid of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, and the Khumbu Glacier.

Descend to Gorak Shep for a warm breakfast, pack duffels, and begin the long downward journey.

Follow the moraine past Lobuche and descend past Thokla into the wide, sheltered valley of Pheriche (4,240 m).

Approximate trekking time: 7–9 hours (including Kala Patthar).

Settle into a comfortable lodge, relax in thicker air, dine, and rest overnight.

Retrace the trail down the Imja Khola valley, passing through Pangboche and Deboche.

Climb gently back to the ridge of Tengboche Monastery before descending the steep forested steps to Phunki Thenga.

Cross the suspension bridge and follow the winding hillside contour trail back into the Sherpa capital.

Arrive in Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) to celebrate the completion of the high-altitude stages.

Enjoy a hot shower, visit local bakeries, share stories with your trekking team, dine, and rest.

Approximate trekking time: 6–7 hours.

Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

Descend the steep stone staircase out of Namche Bazaar, crossing the Hillary Suspension Bridge.

Follow the banks of the Dudh Koshi River past Jorsalle, Monjo, and Phakding.

Make the gentle final uphill walk into the mountain town of Lukla (2,860 m).

Complete your foot trek and gather with your guides and porters for a farewell celebration dinner.

Approximate trekking time: 6–8 hours.

Overnight stay at a local guesthouse in Lukla.