Get to know the way to Base Camp.
Follow Nepal’s Everest Base Camp route from Lukla to Namche and the upper Khumbu. Compare seasons, flight arrangements and trip costs before choosing a trek.
The Nepal Everest Base Camp route
The Nepal Everest Base Camp route
Selected landmarks in the order described by Nepal Tourism Board. Choose one to see where it fits.
Into the Dudh Koshi valley
Nepal Tourism Board describes the approach from Lukla up the Dudh Koshi valley to Namche Bazaar, with Phakding and Monjo along the way.
- Places along this section
- Lukla, Phakding, Monjo and Namche Bazaar
- Read your itinerary for
- The named overnight stops and the plan for delayed transport.
A route overview, not a day-by-day itinerary or a walking map. Stops, pace and acclimatisation need an individual plan with qualified advice.
Read the Everest Base Camp trek guideChoose when to trek
Spring and autumn are the main trekking windows. Compare post-monsoon visibility, winter cold and weather disruption before committing to dates.
Compare the trekking seasonsOn the trail
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- Everest Base Camp cost: build a budget from the actual inclusions
- Everest Base Camp guide cost: rates, porter support and hiring checks
- Lukla flights: confirm the airport before arranging your transfer