Everest Base Camp & Cho La Pass Trek                                  

Lukla: 2,840 m
Phakding: 2,610 m
Walking: 3–4 hours

Your Himalayan adventure begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. After landing at Lukla, meet your guide and porters and begin your trek through the beautiful Dudh Koshi Valley.

The trail passes through small Sherpa settlements, pine forests and suspension bridges before reaching the peaceful village of Phakding.

Overnight: Phakding

Altitude: 3,440 m / 11,286 ft
Walking: 5–6 hours

Follow the Dudh Koshi River through beautiful mountain scenery. Cross several suspension bridges and enter Sagarmatha National Park before continuing toward Namche Bazaar.

The final climb leads to Namche Bazaar, the famous Sherpa trading centre and gateway to the Everest region.

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

Altitude: 3,440 m
Hiking: 3–4 hours

Today is an important acclimatization day.

Take a short hike toward Everest View Hotel, Syangboche or the nearby Sherpa villages. From the viewpoint, you can enjoy spectacular views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Thamserku.

Return to Namche and spend the afternoon exploring the colourful Sherpa town.

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

Altitude: 3,860 m / 12,664 ft
Walking: 5–6 hours

Leave Namche and follow the scenic trail overlooking Ama Dablam, Thamserku and the Everest range.

After descending toward the Dudh Koshi River, the trail climbs through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests to Tengboche, home to one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries in the Khumbu region.

Overnight: Tengboche

Altitude: 4,410 m / 14,468 ft
Walking: 5–6 hours

Descend through forests to Deboche and cross the Imja Khola. Continue through Pangboche and the increasingly alpine landscape toward Dingboche.

As you gain altitude, the vegetation becomes thinner and the views of Ama Dablam, Island Peak and Lhotse become increasingly impressive.

Overnight: Dingboche

Altitude: 4,410 m
Hiking: 3–5 hours

Spend another important acclimatization day in Dingboche.

Take a gradual hike toward Nangkartshang Hill or another nearby viewpoint. The higher hike followed by sleeping at Dingboche helps your body adjust before continuing toward the higher elevations.

Overnight: Dingboche

Altitude: 4,940 m / 16,207 ft
Walking: 5–6 hours

Continue toward the high Himalayan landscape. The trail passes through Dughla and climbs toward the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier.

You will see memorial stones dedicated to climbers who lost their lives on Everest and other Himalayan peaks before continuing to Lobuche.

Overnight: Lobuche

Gorak Shep: approx. 5,164 m
Everest Base Camp: 5,364 m / 17,598 ft
Walking: 7–8 hours

Today is the major highlight of the first part of your trek.

Walk from Lobuche to Gorak Shep and continue toward Everest Base Camp. The trail follows the rugged terrain beside the Khumbu Glacier and offers dramatic views of the surrounding peaks.

Reach Everest Base Camp, stand beneath the world's highest mountain and enjoy the extraordinary atmosphere of the Khumbu region.

After spending time at Base Camp, return to Gorak Shep for the night.

Overnight: Gorak Shep

Kala Patthar: approx. 5,545 m
Dzongla: approx. 4,830 m
Walking: 7–8 hours

Wake early for the famous Kala Patthar sunrise hike.

From the summit, enjoy one of the best panoramic views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Pumori and the Khumbu Himalayan range.

After descending to Gorak Shep and having breakfast, continue toward Dzongla. This route takes you away from the busy EBC trail and into a more remote Himalayan landscape.

Overnight: Dzongla

Cho La Pass: approx. 5,420 m
Walking: 7–8 hours

Today is the most challenging and adventurous section of the trek.

Start early from Dzongla and ascend toward Cho La Pass. The trail becomes steep and rugged, and depending on weather and season, snow and ice may be present.

After reaching the top of Cho La, enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks before carefully descending toward Thangnak/Dragnag.

Overnight: Thangnak
Important: Cho La is a high-altitude, weather-sensitive crossing. The guide should assess snow, ice and trail conditions before attempting the pass.

Altitude: Gokyo approx. 4,790 m
Walking: 4–5 hours

Continue through the beautiful Gokyo Valley and across the dramatic glacial landscape.

The trail passes beside the Ngozumpa Glacier and eventually reaches the turquoise Gokyo Lakes. Gokyo village sits beside the beautiful Dudh Pokhari, surrounded by spectacular Himalayan peaks.

Overnight: Gokyo

Gokyo Ri: approx. 5,357 m
Walking: 4–5 hours

Wake early and hike to Gokyo Ri, one of the finest viewpoints in the Everest region.

From the summit, enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Cholatse and the Ngozumpa Glacier.

Return to Gokyo and spend the afternoon relaxing beside the beautiful turquoise lakes.

Overnight: Gokyo

Altitude: approx. 4,200 m
Walking: 5–6 hours

Begin your descent from Gokyo through the beautiful Dudh Koshi Valley.

The trail passes through alpine meadows, waterfalls, rhododendron forests and traditional settlements before reaching Dole.

The Gokyo Valley is known for its beautiful turquoise glacial lakes and high Himalayan scenery.

Overnight: Dole

Altitude: 3,440 m
Walking: 5–6 hours

Continue downhill through rhododendron and pine forests toward Namche Bazaar.

As you descend, the air becomes warmer and the landscape becomes greener. Enjoy your final evening in the famous Sherpa town.

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

Altitude: 2,840 m
Walking: 6–7 hours

Follow the Dudh Koshi River downhill, crossing suspension bridges and passing through Phakding and other Sherpa settlements.

Arrive in Lukla and celebrate the successful completion of your Everest Base Camp and Cho La Pass adventure.

Overnight: Lukla

Flight: Approximately 30–40 minutes

After breakfast, take the scenic flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu, subject to weather and flight operations.

Your unforgettable EBC and Cho La Pass Trek comes to an end.