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title: Everest base camp
description: Sherpa villages, prayer flags and the highest peaks on earth.
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# Everest base camp

Khumbu, Nepal · 176+ bookings this year

Sherpa villages, prayer flags and the highest peaks on earth.

The trek to Everest Base Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the Khumbu valley, with Sherpa villages, monasteries and views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam.

Your Travel Partner works with experienced local operators for permits, guides, porters, lodges and the flight to Lukla, and helps you choose insurance that covers high altitude.

## The first 4 days of the trek

### Day 1 - Kathmandu

Arrival, gear check with your guide and an evening in Thamel.

Includes: Briefing, Gear check

### Day 2 - Flight to Lukla

Mountain flight to Lukla and first trek stage to Phakding along the river.

Includes: Mountain flight, Trek

### Day 3 - Namche Bazaar

Cross suspension bridges and climb to the Sherpa capital.

Includes: Suspension bridges, Lodge

### Day 4 - Acclimatisation day

A short hike to the Everest View Hotel for your first sight of the summit.

Includes: Acclimatisation, Viewpoint

## Things to do

- **Base Camp** (Adventure) - 5,364 m at the foot of Everest
- **Khumbu trails** (Hike) - Suspension bridges and prayer flags
- **Tengboche monastery** (Culture) - Morning prayers with a view
- **Kala Patthar** (Nature) - The best view of Everest

## Good to know

- Best time to go: March - May, October - November
- Nearest airport: Kathmandu, then flight to Lukla
- Ideal stay: 14-16 days

## Khumbu: frequently asked questions

### Khumbu: when is the best time to visit?

Best time to visit: March - May, October - November.

### Khumbu: which is the nearest airport?

Nearest airport: Kathmandu, then flight to Lukla.

### Khumbu: how many days do you need?

Recommended stay: 14-16 days.

### Khumbu: how can I book this trip?

With a verified iCliGo Travel Partner: they prepare a personalised proposal in an official iCliGo document, and you pay through iCliGo's official payment channels, never to the Travel Partner personally.

## Included when you book with a Travel Partner

- Hand-picked accommodation
- Private transfers
- Experiences in the itinerary
- A Travel Partner, during and after

To book this trip, contact a verified iCliGo Travel Partner: https://website-v2.dev.icligo.com/en/travel-partners?for=traveller