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Panorama passes
A 360 amphitheatre of eight-thousanders.
Khumbu · Trek
The classic pilgrimage to the foot of the highest mountain on earth.
Duration
14 days
Difficulty
Hard
Max altitude
5,644 m
Best seasons
Spring, Autumn
Group size
Max 12
Region
Khumbu
Overview
The journey
The definitive Himalayan journey. From Lukla you climb through Sherpa country and swinging bridges to Namche, then past Tengboche monastery and the ice of Ama Dablam to Base Camp.
Day by day
Itinerary
- Day12,610 m
Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
A dramatic mountain flight, then an easy first afternoon along the Dudh Koshi.
- Day23,440 m
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Suspension bridges and the first glimpse of Everest as you climb to the Sherpa capital.
- Day33,440 m
Acclimatisation in Namche
A rest day with an acclimatisation hike to the Everest View Hotel.
- Day53,860 m
Tengboche Monastery
The spiritual heart of the Khumbu, framed by Ama Dablam.
- Day84,940 m
Lobuche
Past the memorials of Thukla to the edge of the Khumbu Glacier.
- Day105,644 m
Base Camp and Kala Patthar
Stand at Everest Base Camp, then climb Kala Patthar for the definitive Everest sunrise.
Gallery
On this trek
Experiences along the way
On every journey
Moments that stay with you.
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Prayer flags and faith
The living Buddhist culture of the trail.
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Tea-house evenings
Warm hospitality around the stove.
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Sacred cities and stupas
The ancient temples of Kathmandu before the hills.
Good to know
Frequently asked
You should be comfortable walking 5 to 7 hours on consecutive days. No technical climbing is involved, but the altitude makes fitness matter.
The itinerary builds in two dedicated acclimatisation days and follows a climb-high-sleep-low rhythm. Your guide carries a pulse oximeter and first-aid kit.