From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking
Day 1: Start with pickup from your hotel and travel to Tribhuvan Internation Airport to take an early flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Upon arrival at Lukla, be transferred to the starting point and begin the trek to Phakding. Stay overnight at a tea house lodge.…
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- Kathmandu
- Duration: 288 hours
- From USD 894.51
- Concierge-confirmed
- Hotel pickup
What's included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits
- Domestic airport pickup and drop-off
- Return domestic flight between Kathmandu and Lukla
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek
- Experienced, helpful, and friendly guide
- Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide
- Sagarmatha National park entrance permit and fees
- Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees
- Jacket, sleeping bag, and duffle bag to use (if required/requested)
- All government taxes, VAT, official expenses and service charges
- Embark on a 12-day hiking adventure through the Himalayas
- See the mighty mountain peaks of Khumbetse, Nuptse, Lingtren, Lhotse, and many more
- Visit the famous Everest Base Camp
- Be escorted by experienced and knowledgeable guides
What's not included
- Standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
- Carrying of your bags by a porter (available at an additional cost, 1 Porter can assist up to 25 kg weight for 2 guests)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Hot showers and internet during the trek
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities (expected by guides and porters, but not mandatory)
Itinerary
- Day 1 · Start with pickup from your hotel and travel to Tribhuvan Internation Airport to take an early fligh. t from Kathmandu to Lukla. Upon arrival at Lukla, be transferred to the starting point and begin the trek to Phakding. Stay overnight at a tea house lodge.
- Day 2 · Make your way from Phakding to Namche Bazar, located at an altitude of 3,440 meters. Stay overnight in the town of Namche Bazar.
- Day 3 · Take a rest day to acclimatize to the altitude in Namche Bazar. Relax and enjoy a second overnight stay in the town.
- Day 4 · Depart from Namche Bazar and hike to Tyangboche located at 3,867 meters. Stay in Tyangboche overnight.
- Day 5 · Leave Tyangboche and hike through a beautiful rhododendron forest. Cross a suspension bridge at Imja Khola, and head towards Minlinggo. Enter the Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse. Stay overnight in Dingboche, located at 4,260 meters.
- Day 6 · Spend a day acclimatizing to the altitude in Dingboche with an overnight stay at a tea house lodge
- Day 7 · Head towards Lobuche from Dingboche on a 5.5-hour hike. Stop for lunch in Dugla, and then arrive in Lobuche for an overnight stay at 4,930 meters.
- Day 8 · After breakfast at Lobuche, begin the trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep. This is one of the most rewarding sections of the entire excursion. Follow the trail up the rocky paths with great views of the Khumbu glacier. Visit the famous Everest Base Camp located at 5,364 meters in altitude. Make your way back to Gorakshep where you will stay the night.
- Day 9 · Hike from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar located at 5,545 meters, and then to Pheriche at 4,243 meters, w. here you will stay overnight in a tea house lodge.
- Day 10 · Start your descent with a hike from Pheriche to Tyangboche located at 3,867 meters, then Trek- Pheri. che to Namche Bazaar. (Altitude: 3440m)where you will spend the night.
- Day 11 · Make your way back to Lukla from Namche Bazaar and a last night at lukla
- Day 12 · Early morning, board a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to hotel by our tour representative. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
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Itinerary
12 days · tap any day to expandStart with pickup from your hotel and travel to Tribhuvan Internation Airport to take an early fligh
t from Kathmandu to Lukla. Upon arrival at Lukla, be transferred to the starting point and begin the trek to Phakding. Stay overnight at a tea house lodge.
About From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking
Day 1: Start with pickup from your hotel and travel to Tribhuvan Internation Airport to take an early flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Upon arrival at Lukla, be transferred to the starting point and begin the trek to Phakding. Stay overnight at a tea house lodge.
Day 2: Make your way from Phakding to Namche Bazar, located at an altitude of 3,440 meters. Stay overnight in the town of Namche Bazar. Day 3: Take a rest day to acclimatize to the altitude in Namche Bazar.
Relax and enjoy a second overnight stay in the town. Day 4: Depart from Namche Bazar and hike to Tyangboche located at 3,867 meters. Stay in Tyangboche overnight.
Day 5: Leave Tyangboche and hike through a beautiful rhododendron forest. Cross a suspension bridge at Imja Khola, and head towards Minlinggo. Enter the Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse.
Stay overnight in Dingboche, located at 4,260 meters. Day 6: Spend a day acclimatizing to the altitude in Dingboche with an overnight stay at a tea house lodge. Day 7: Head towards Lobuche from Dingboche on a 5.5-hour hike.
Stop for lunch in Dugla, and then arrive in Lobuche for an overnight stay at 4,930 meters. Day 8: After breakfast at Lobuche, begin the trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep. This is one of the most rewarding sections of the entire excursion.
Follow the trail up the rocky paths with great views of the Khumbu glacier. Visit the famous Everest Base Camp located at 5,364 meters in altitude. Make your way back to Gorakshep where you will stay the night.
Day 9: Hike from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar located at 5,545 meters, and then to Pheriche at 4,243 meters, where you will stay overnight in a tea house lodge. Day 10: Start your descent with a hike from Pheriche to Tyangboche located at 3,867 meters, then Trek- Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. (Altitude: 3440m)where you will spend the night. Day 11: Make your way back to Lukla from Namche Bazaar and a last night at lukla.
Day 12: Early morning, board a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to hotel by our tour representative. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
What's included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits
- Domestic airport pickup and drop-off
- Return domestic flight between Kathmandu and Lukla
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek
- Experienced, helpful, and friendly guide
- Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide
- Sagarmatha National park entrance permit and fees
- Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees
- Jacket, sleeping bag, and duffle bag to use (if required/requested)
- All government taxes, VAT, official expenses and service charges
- Embark on a 12-day hiking adventure through the Himalayas
- See the mighty mountain peaks of Khumbetse, Nuptse, Lingtren, Lhotse, and many more
- Visit the famous Everest Base Camp
- Be escorted by experienced and knowledgeable guides
What's not included
- Standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
- Carrying of your bags by a porter (available at an additional cost, 1 Porter can assist up to 25 kg weight for 2 guests)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Hot showers and internet during the trek
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities (expected by guides and porters, but not mandatory)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking in Kathmandu — duration, what's included, meeting point, and cancellation.
How long does From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking take?
Approximately 288 hours.
How much does From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking cost?
From USD 894.51 per participant (≈ NPR 1,20,759). Final price depends on date, group size, and any add-ons.
What's included in From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking?
Airport pickup and drop-off; All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits; Domestic airport pickup and drop-off; Return domestic flight between Kathmandu and Lukla; All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek; Experienced, helpful, and friendly guide; Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide; Sagarmatha National park entrance permit and fees; Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees; Jacket, sleeping bag, and duffle bag to use (if required/requested).
What's not included in From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking?
Standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek; Carrying of your bags by a porter (available at an additional cost, 1 Porter can assist up to 25 kg weight for 2 guests); Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks; Hot showers and internet during the trek; Travel insurance; Gratuities (expected by guides and porters, but not mandatory).
Can I book From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking through Yatra For Fun?
Yes — Yatra For Fun confirms availability with the operator before you pay. Kathmandu-based concierge support handles cancellations and changes by WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, and phone.
Is From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking refundable if my plans change?
Activities booked through Yatra follow our Refund Policy: More than 72 hours before start: full refund less a NPR 200 processing fee. 24–72 hours: 50% refund. Under 24 hours: no refund unless the vendor resells the slot. Weather or safety call-offs: full refund or free reschedule.
How do I pay for From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking?
Prices are shown in USD with an approximate NPR equivalent. The Yatra For Fun concierge confirms the final amount, payment currency and payment method with you before any payment is taken.
What should I bring to From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking?
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Is From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking suitable for kids or seniors?
Age, fitness and weight requirements are set by each operator and vary by activity — adventure activities such as bungee or paragliding usually have limits. Ask the Yatra For Fun concierge to confirm suitability for children, seniors or accessibility needs before you book.
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Clear cancellation terms
More than 72 hours before start: full refund less a NPR 200 processing fee. 24–72 hours: 50% refund. Under 24 hours: no refund unless the vendor resells the slot. Weather or safety call-offs: full refund or free reschedule. Refund Policy
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Everest Base Camp Trek route guide
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