Itinerary · 14 days
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary, 14 Days From India
Fourteen days is the standard EBC rhythm: 2 days Kathmandu plus buffer, 11 days trekking to Everest Base Camp via Lukla, 1 day return. The trek requires this duration because of altitude acclimatization (5,545m at Kala Patthar). Anything shorter compromises altitude safety.
The 14-day arc
Arrive Kathmandu plus Thamel hotel.
Pre-trek briefing plus gear check.
Carbo-load dinner.
Lukla flight (25 min, weather dependent).
Trek to Phakding (2,610m).
Tea house rest.
Long climb via Hillary Bridge.
Reach Namche Bazaar (3,440m).
Sherpa cultural dinner.
Hike to Everest View Hotel for first Everest view.
Sherpa Museum plus rest.
Rest day acclimatization.
Trek with Everest views.
Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) visit.
Monastery prayer ceremony.
Trek across alpine zone.
Reach Dingboche (4,410m).
Altitude management.
Climb to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m) for acclimatization.
Return to Dingboche.
Rest day.
Trek to Thukla Pass plus memorial.
Lobuche (4,940m).
Final altitude push prep.
Trek to Gorak Shep (5,164m).
Push to Everest Base Camp (5,364m). Touch the rocks.
Return to Gorak Shep.
Pre-dawn climb to Kala Patthar (5,545m, best Everest view).
Long descent to Pheriche (4,250m).
Recovery dinner.
Continue descent via Tengboche.
Reach Namche.
Celebratory beer plus Sherpa BBQ.
Descent to Phakding.
Continue to Lukla.
Final trek dinner with team.
Lukla flight to Kathmandu.
Shopping at Thamel plus shower.
Celebration dinner at Le Sherpa.
Final breakfast plus departure.
Flight back to India.
Return.
Budget breakdown (per person)
Mid-range solo traveller estimate. Couples sharing rooms save around 25% per person. Luxury upgrades add 50% to 100%.
Booking tips
- Lukla flights are weather-dependent and routinely delayed; OJ builds 2 buffer days into the 14-day trip
- High-altitude trekking insurance with helicopter evacuation coverage is mandatory (not optional)
- Prior moderate-altitude trek experience strongly recommended (ABC or Kashmir Great Lakes)
- Sherpa guide quality matters; OJ uses UIAGM-certified guides only
- Pre-trek prep: minimum 12 weeks structured cardio plus stair training
Frequently asked
Why does EBC need 14 days?
Altitude acclimatization. The trek crosses 5,545m at Kala Patthar. Shorter durations create unsafe altitude profiles. The 2 buffer days handle Lukla flight delays which routinely happen.
Should I do EBC as my first Himalayan trek?
No. Recommended: at least one moderate-altitude trek (ABC, Kashmir Great Lakes) before EBC. The altitude plus duration combination challenges first-timers significantly.
What is the actual total cost from India?
INR 1,35,000 solo mid-range including flights, Lukla flights, insurance, guide, porter, permits.
When does the OJ EBC trek run?
October or November (peak autumn) or March-April (spring). Trip cost INR 1.35L for 14 days including flights from Bangalore.