The trek to Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular in the world! This particular itinerary has been designed with ample time for acclimatization so that even those with no experience at high altitudes can participate.
In addition to Everest Base Camp, it includes both the trek through the Gokyo Valley and an optional ascent to the summit of Lobuche Peak (6,119 m).
The route passes through the most beautiful Sherpa villages and the famous Namche Bazaar, the heart of Sherpa country. During our trek, we’ll have the opportunity to admire the breathtaking views of the world’s most famous mountain peaks, such as Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, and many others.
The itinerary also includes an ascent to the summit of Kala Patar (5,550 m), from where we’ll admire the view of Everest, and an (optional) ascent to the mountaineering peak of Lobuche East Peak (6,189 m).
The first peak is easy and accessible to everyone. The second peak requires knowledge of winter mountaineering and the use of mountaineering equipment (ice axes, crampons, ropes, rappelling).
Those who do not climb Lobuche Peak will follow a different 3-day itinerary in the Gokyo region until we all meet up again for our return.
Highlights
Departure for Kathmandu via a
stopover.
Arrival in Kathmandu; after completing the necessary entry formalities, transfer to the city for shopping or sightseeing.
In the afternoon, drive to Ramechhap Airport, the departure point for flights to Lukla. Overnight stay at a guesthouse near the airport.
Daily driving distance: 131 km, 4 hours
Flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla (elevation 2,840 m), with our first glimpse of the Himalayan peaks to the north.
Upon arriving in Lukla, we’ll begin our hike along the Dudh Khosi River valley, with views of Mount Kusum Kanguru (6,367 m).
We’ll first descend until we reach the river at an elevation of 2,590 m, and then follow the river, alternating between the right and left sides of the famous Himalayan-style bridges. After a hike of about 5 hours, we arrive in the village of Monjo for the night.
Day’s hike: 13 km, +420 m, -420 m, 6–7 hours.
We continue through the valley along the river, having now entered Sagarmatha National Park, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site of Outstanding Universal Value.
During today’s hike, we pass through beautiful pine and cedar forests, as well as suspension bridges, the last of which is quite high above the river and is called Hillary Bridge. From this last bridge, the trail becomes quite steep as we head toward the village of Namche Bazaar, the capital of the Sherpas.
Halfway up the climb, we’re rewarded with the first breathtaking views of Everest and Lhotse.
Day’s hike: 6 km, +660 m, -90 m, 4 hours
Today we’ll take a short hike, to acclimate, to the secluded village of Khumjung. Setting out in the morning from Namche, we’ll visit the Sagarmatha National Park Natural History Museum, in whose courtyard stands the statue of Tensing Sherpa.
On the way to the village of Khumjung, we’ll stop for tea at the famous Everest View Hotel, from whose balcony we’ll enjoy the spectacular view of Lhotse (8,516 m), Everest (8,848 m), and Ama Dablam (6,812 m).
Day’s hike: 5 km, +470 m, -120 m, 3 hours
We begin our hike in the morning, walking steadily downhill until we reach the Dudh Koshi River; after climbing up to the opposite bank, we’ll arrive at Tengboche. The village is home to the famous monastery of the same name, which we’ll visit; if we’re lucky, we might even witness some Buddhist monks in prayer.
In the afternoon, we’ll go on an acclimatization hike along the ridge above the village, gaining at least 200 m in elevation, up to an altitude of 4,370 m.
Hike to Tengboche: 6½ km, +560 m, -460 m, 4–5 hours
Acclimatization hike: 1½ km, +500 m, 2 hours
The trail continues downhill again, passing through a beautiful forest where we may encounter musk deer. It passes through the villages of Deboche and Pangboche and climbs with relatively gentle slopes until it reaches the village of Dingboche.
Throughout the route, we’ll enjoy magnificent views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and other peaks.
Day’s hike: 11 km, +630 m, -170 m, 6 hours
Today we’ll make an acclimatization hike to the summit of Nangkartshang and return to the same lodging for the night. The ascent is steep, but it’s worth completing it with patience and perseverance, as this will ensure we achieve the necessary acclimatization for the rest of the trek.
Throughout the ascent and from the summit, we’ll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks: Lobuche (6,145 m), Taboche (6,367 m), Thamserku (6,608 m), Kangtega (6,685 m), and Ama Dablam (6,856 m); if visibility permits, we may even see distant Makalu (8,481 m) to the east.
Ascent route: 2½ km, +690 m, 3 hours
We continue our trek toward the village of Lobuche, at the foot of the mountain of the same name. The first part of the route to the village of Dugla is easy, but the slope becomes steeper as we ascend the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, which flows down from Everest. Further up, we’ll pass a memorial filled with chortens and prayer flags, dedicated to the Sherpas and other climbers who lost their lives on the ascents of Everest.
We’ll arrive in the village of Lobuche in the afternoon, where we’ll spend the night.
Day’s hike: 8½ km, +610 m, 5–6 hours
Hiking along the western side of the Khumbu Glacier, we’ll first reach the village of Gorakshep. The first part of the route is relatively easy, but it then crosses a section of the glacier, which makes the trail quite challenging.
After a short rest, we’ll continue on to visit Everest Base Camp, following the trail that winds through the rocks of the Khumbu Glacier’s moraine, until it brings us to the spot where all Everest climbing expeditions set up their base camp, mainly during the spring season. Later, we return to Gorakshep for the night.
Hike to Gorakshep: 5 km, +270 m, -30 m, 3 hours
Hike to Everest BC: 3 km, +120 m, 2 + 2 hours
Early in the morning, we set out to climb Kala Patar, the highest peak in the area that can be climbed without encountering snow or difficult conditions, and one of the most spectacular viewpoints of Everest. However, since we’ll need to depart early in the morning, before dawn, temperatures may drop below freezing, and if it’s windy, the wind chill will make it feel even colder—which means warm gear is essential.
We then all return together to the village of Lobuche, where the mountaineering team takes a different route, ascending to Lobuche High Camp for the night, while the hiking group heads to the village of Dzong Lha.
Ascent to Kala Pathar: 2 km, +450 m, 2–3 hours uphill & 1–1½ hours downhill
Gorakshep–Lobuche hike: 5 km, +30 m, -270 m, 2½ hours
Hike from Lobuche to Dzong Lha: 6½ km, +120 m, -200 m, 3–4 hours
Hike from Lobuche to High Camp: 2.6 km, +350 m, -50 m, 3 hours
From High Camp, the mountaineering team climbs through a rocky field to the point where the glacier begins, where we put on our crampons. Continuing with snow and ice climbing using fixed ropes, we reach the summit, enjoying constantly breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and other peaks.
It will take about 4 hours to reach the summit. After taking some photos, we rappel down until we return to High Camp.
After lunch, we continue our descent toward the village of Thukla, where we’ll spend the night.
Ascent to the summit: 2 km, +790 m, 4–5 hours ascent & 3 hours descent
Route from High Camp to Thukla: 3.6 km, -600 m, +30 m, 3 hours
The climbing team starts from a smooth trail at the beginning and rocky afterwards to climb to High Camp, the point where the ascent to the summit begins.
We will spend the afternoon doing training on how to use the climbing equipment to use the fixed ropes on the ascent and return from the summit.
Route to High Camp, 4 km, +520 m, 4 hours
The trekking group starts traversing the slopes of Lobuche, heading to Lobuche Village, where we spend the night
Walk to Lobuche Village: 6 ½ km, +210 m, - 120 m, 4 hrs
Hiking Group Itinerary
The hiking group first crosses the Ngozamba Glacier, which flows down from the giant Cho Oyu (8,188 m) and towers to the north, marking the natural border with Tibet. On the western side of the glacier, we reach the Gokyo Lakes, an area that attracts far fewer visitors than the Khumbu Valley, and arrive at the village of the same name. We then begin the descent through the Gokyo Valley to the village of Macchermo.
Dragnag–Gokyo hike: 4 km, +120 m, -40 m, 2 hours
Gokyo–Macchermo hike: 7 km, -380 m, 3 hours
Mountaineering Group Itinerary
The mountaineering group continues its descent from the village of Thukla, following a different route than the ascent, which passes through the villages of Pheriche and Pangboche, with the village of Phortse as its final destination.
Thukla–Phortse route: 16 km, +280 m, -1,050 m, 7–8 hours
Both groups now continue their descent into the same valley, following the course of the Dudh Koshi River, until they meet up for the night back in Namche Bazaar.
Macchermo – Namche Bazaar hike: 16½ km, +410 m, -1,340 m, 7–8 hours
Phortse – Namche hike: 10 km, +430 m, -790 m, 5 hours
We continue our return journey along the same route to Lukla, where we will spend the night so that we are ready for the next day’s flight.
Day’s hike: 18 km, +510 m, -1,080 m, 9 hours
Return flight to Ramechhap Airport, followed by a drive back to Kathmandu. Free afternoon in the city to stroll through the market.
Overnight at the 4-star Hotel Lo Mustang or another similar hotel
A free day in Kathmandu, set aside in case the scheduled return flight from Lukla is canceled.
Those who wish may add a visit to some of Kathmandu’s attractions to their itinerary, such as Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Patan, Bhaktapur, and others.
Overnight at the same hotel
Departure for the airport for the return flight to Greece via a stopover.
Early bird price for the trekking program, through October 30, 2026:
After the early bird offer ends:
Early bird price for the Lobuche program, valid through October 30, 2026:
After the early bird offer ends:
€3,840 per person for a minimum of 2 participants
To reserve a spot, please first read the Booking Terms and Conditions. If you agree to them, follow the online booking procedure in the relevant section of our website, paying the deposit at the same time using a credit card or the IRIS app.
An additional amount of €1,500 must be paid by February 10, 2027, and full payment for the trip must be completed by March 5, 2027.
The deposit and final payment should be sent to the ALPHA BANK account with IBAN: GR1001407960796002002013550, in the name of OUTDOORS TRAINING IKE.
When transferring or depositing funds, please enter your NAME and the trip title “EVEREST BC – EASTER 2027” in the “reason for payment” field.
In the event of cancellation of participation, the following cancellation fees apply.
Note: The above cancellation terms take precedence over the cancellation terms listed in the Booking Terms on our website.
Accommodations / Meals
Accommodations in Kathmandu are in a 4-star hotel in double rooms with private bathrooms and breakfast included. During the trek, accommodations are in mountain guesthouses where a sleeping bag is required. Accommodations here offer basic amenities, and hot showers are generally not available in the rooms; however, hot water is available for an additional fee.
For those participating in the Lobuche trek, accommodations will be in tents, and a winter sleeping bag is required.
Breakfast is included at all accommodations, while lunch and dinner are to be arranged individually at restaurants along the route or at each accommodation.
Meals during the ascent to Lobuche (2 lunches, 1 dinner, and breakfast) are included in the price.
Itinerary Changes
Our office representative, in consultation with the local guide, has the discretion to modify the itinerary if weather or other local conditions (strikes, political unrest, etc.) make it necessary, with the primary consideration being the smooth running of the itinerary and the safety of the participants.
Any costs that may arise from such changes are covered by the participants.
Weather
Spring and fall are the best seasons for trekking or summit climbs in Nepal. Generally, the weather is clear with little rainfall, and it is warm at lower elevations, with temperatures reaching or exceeding 30°C.
During the trek, daytime temperatures can be quite comfortable; however, as we gain altitude, the temperatures will get lower. At night, however, temperatures can drop very low, close to freezing, and at Base Camp or on the peaks, snow is not out of the question. Daytime temperatures are usually between 10° and 25° C, while at night they can drop to around or below freezing.
Health / Safety / Insurance
Before traveling, visit the EODY Travel Medicine Office’s webpage for current guidelines regarding your destination country, Nepal - EODY.
According to these guidelines, aside from the National Immunization Program, no other vaccinations are required except for protection against malaria.
The trip includes hikes at high altitudes, which require good physical condition.
Please note that hiking at high altitudes can cause a feeling of weakness, headaches, and even vomiting due to the low oxygen content in the air; however, the itinerary is designed so that the ascent to higher altitudes is gradual, allowing the body time to acclimate.
Travel insurance is a specialized service, and only the insurance provider can provide the insured with accurate and comprehensive information regarding insurance options, coverage, and exclusions for each policy.
We therefore recommend that you contact our AddValue insurance advisor to discuss the insurance options available on the Greek market, clearly specifying the altitudes for which coverage applies.
Trekking Hellas also partners with Global Rescue, which covers incidents at altitudes up to 7,500 meters, including helicopter evacuation services.
Follow the link below if you’d like to purchase the Global Rescue & Trekking Hellas rescue insurance.
Currency / Money
The local currency is the Nepalese rupee, with an exchange rate in June of 1 € = 175 rupees. Major international currencies (euro, U.S. dollar, British pound) are accepted at all currency exchange offices and banks. In Kathmandu, there are hundreds of exchange offices on every street; be sure to check exchange rates before exchanging money. Prefer banknotes that are in good condition and new.
Throughout your trip, 400 € is sufficient for your meals; however, budget more if you also want to buy souvenirs.
Tips
Tipping the Nepalese trekking guides, the local porters who will carry our luggage, and the mountain guides for the ascent to Lobuche Peak is something they expect.
The tip we should budget for the two trekking guides totals 15,000–18,000 rupees (100–130 €) per person (to be split among the entire group).
The tip for the porters is 12,000–14,000 rupees (85–100 €) per porter (to be split among the entire group).
The tip for each mountain guide participating in the ascent of Lobuche Peak is 4,500–5,000 rupees (30–35 €).
Based on the above, the total amount per participant is approximately 70–90 €, plus an additional 10 € per person for those who also climb to the summit of Lobuche, depending on the number of participants.
Please also note that donations of various items of clothing, shoes, or other items you no longer need—as well as stationery, notebooks, etc.—are always welcome for the children we’ll meet in the villages along the route.
A tip for the Greek guide is optional; however, if you are satisfied with his services, it helps him maintain his enthusiasm and go the extra mile if necessary.
Battery Charging / Electrical Outlets
During the trek, battery charging is available for an additional fee. To be on the safe side, bring spare batteries or a power bank. Electrical outlets in Nepal are Type C & D.
Travel Documents
To participate in the trip, you must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip.
A visa is required to enter the destination country. Our office will handle the visa application, but the visa will be issued and payment made at the airport on the day of arrival.
Behavior During the Hike
We keep the impact of our visit to a minimum, walk only on the trail, do not pick wildflowers, and do not feed wild animals.
We do not litter (trash, noise, etc.) and leave no traces of our presence behind (carvings on rocks, stone towers, etc.).
We do not pollute running water by washing clothes with detergent; the same water in downstream villages may be used for cooking or drinking. Under no circumstances do we use detergents containing phosphates; opt for a natural soap instead.
Do not give candy to children; dentists are… nonexistent. Opt for useful donations (pens, paper, school supplies, etc.) to schools or community projects.
Avoid buying bottled water and opt instead for purifying water from springs or the municipal water supply. Water purification tablets are sold at pharmacies in Kathmandu at a minimal cost.
Pack appropriate clothing and day gear in your daypack.
Take care of your skin and eyes. The sun at high altitudes emits intense ultraviolet radiation, so high-altitude sunglasses are required (regular sunglasses are not sufficient). For the same reason, we apply sunscreen, especially at high altitudes where we are surrounded by a snowy environment.
Stay hydrated; you should consume 3–4 liters of fluids (water, tea, soups, etc.) daily.
When walking on the trail, give way to climbers ascending by stepping to the side of the trail.
Be sociable by greeting other hikers and interacting with locals using a few simple words (good morning, thank you, goodbye, etc.) in the local language.
Note: Your gear should consist of hiking clothing that effectively wicks away sweat and dries quickly, rather than cotton T-shirts, sweatshirts, or jeans. The shoes you’ll use for trekking should be broken in, and you should be certain they don’t rub your feet. We recommend that you leave Greece with only the bare essentials, as the market in Kathmandu offers an incredible variety of souvenirs and practical items, and you’ll need to save space and weight for your return flight.
Note that with the green soap we recommend bringing along, you can wash the thermal underwear you’ve been wearing or your pants if they get dirty and wear them again.
Additional gear for those climbing to the summit of Lobuche
Please note that you can rent mountaineering gear (except for boots) before the ascent to Lobuche for an additional cost of approximately 70–80 €.
Price from €2940
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