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Everest Base Camp Trek - 10 days

The 10-day Everest Base Camp Trek follows legendary Himalayan trails through Sherpa villages and dramatic mountain valleys. With ever-changing views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, the journey naturally draws trekkers toward the historic Everest Base Camp at the heart of the Khumbu.

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“The guides were world-class and made us feel safe every step.”

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“The ART Experince was truly artistic Our guide Dilman and our porter Mr Cow were incredible, insanely valuable additions to our trek and couldn't have done it without them. Always conscious of our needs and safety and were sneaking us extra blankets as required left right and centre. Absolutely no notes, thoroughly recommend Alpine for anything you're considering, boss Mr Dil was checking in throughout too. Loved it.”

Trip at a glance

Trip at a glance

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Trip at a Glance

14 days

Kathmandu to Kathmandu

Duration14 days
  • Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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Designed for trekkers who want cultural immersion without rushing acclimatization. Expect sunrises, Sherpa monasteries, glacier walks, and nightly briefings. Two acclimatization layovers (Namche, Dingboche) help your body adjust while you explore side hikes such as Everest View Hotel and Nangkartsang…

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  • 1

    Fly Kathmandu → Lukla (2,860 m) & Trek to Phakding (2,610 m)…

    Your Himalayan chapter opens with the Lukla flight: snow-painted ridgelines, hanging valleys, and that legendary 527 m runway. Lukla’s stone lanes and prayer wheels…

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    3-4 hrs
    Elevation
    2,860 m & 2,610 m
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  • 2

    Phakding → Namche Bazaar (3,445 m) | 5–6 hrs

    Bridge crossings and birdsong give way to the first “big climb.” The Hillary Suspension Bridge sways above the river, prayer flags whispering wishes. You…

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    2,610m
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  • 3

    Acclimatization in Namche (3,445 m) | 2–3 hrs hike

    Today is about smart adaptation. We hike gradually toward Syangboche and Hotel Everest View (3,880 m), recognized for its record altitude and unmatched panorama:…

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    3,440m
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  • 4

    Namche → Tengboche (3,860 m) | 5–6 hrs

    The trail plays peek-a-boo with the skyline. One bend is pine forest; the next is raw granite and sky. Ama Dablam dominates, a mountain…

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    3,780m
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  • 5

    Tengboche → Dingboche (4,360 m) | 5–6 hrs

    Descend to Deboche, cross the river, and rise above the tree line. Stone-walled fields guard barley and potatoes from the wind. Dingboche sits like…

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    3,860m
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  • 6

    Dingboche → Lobuche (4,910 m) | 5–6 hrs

    We ascend to Thukla Pass and pause at the Everest Memorial, stone cairns honoring climbers and Sherpas whose names are carved into history. After…

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    4,410m
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  • 7

    Lobuche → Gorak Shep (5,160 m) → Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)…

    Headline day. Rolling moraine leads to Gorak Shep, last settlement. Bags down, then the final stretch to Everest Base Camp across ancient glacial debris.…

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    5,083m
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  • 8

    Kala Patthar (5,545 m) at Dawn → Pheriche (4,280 m) | 6–7…

    Headlamps snake up Kala Patthar in the blue-black pre-dawn. Then the show: Everest catching first light, Nuptse throwing shadows, ridgelines translating sunshine into gold.…

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    4,910m
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  • 9

    Pheriche → Namche Bazaar (3,445 m) | 6–7 hrs

    Everything feels oxygen-rich. The landscape greens up; villages get busier; the pastry case in Namche suddenly looks like Paris. That’s the joy of descent:…

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    5,364m
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  • 10

    Namche → Lukla (2,860 m) | 6–7 hrs

    One more lap across the Hillary Bridge, one more roll through pine and prayer. You started as a visitor; you leave understanding the trail’s…

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    5,545m
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  • 11

    Fly Lukla → Kathmandu (1,400 m)

    A last look from the airplane window, then Kathmandu’s sensory color and pulse. Many trekkers visit Boudhanath or Pashupatinath, closing the circle between Himalayan…

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MEET GUIDES

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Handpicked Sherpa, climbing, and cultural experts for Everest departures.

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Dilman Gurung
4.9★25+ yrs

Dilman Gurung

Dilman Gurung is a seasoned Himalayan guide with a safety-first approach and rich local storytelling. Calm leadership with precise altitude management. Friendly and helpful. Rated 4.9★, with 25+ yrs experience, they are your ideal trekking companion.

Laxman Gurung
4.9★20+ yrs

Laxman Gurung

Laxman Gurung is a seasoned Himalayan guide with a safety-first approach and rich local storytelling. Calm leadership with precise altitude management. Friendly and helpful. Rated 4.9★, with 20+ yrs experience, they are your ideal trekking companion.

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Base price (per person)$1,199
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Total per person$1,199
Total for 2 people$2,398
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  • Prices include guide flights, porter insurance, and all permits.
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Per person (group of 2+)
$1,299
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+$350
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14-day Everest Base Camp departures

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Jan 2026

Depart 1–11

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Jan 2026111 (11 days)From $1,289

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Taxes, permits, porter/guide wages, and meals included. No surprise invoices in Kathmandu.

Once you deposit we run the trek. Redundant Lukla flights, backup guides, and live waitlists keep teams moving.

WAFA-certified Sherpa leaders, oximeter checks, oxygen + SATCOM backups, and altitude physicians on-call.

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Everest season intel

Everest Base Camp best season guide

Pick between spring rhododendrons or crisp autumn skies.

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Crisp snowy ridge in mid-winter
Avg -5°C8 mm70% snow
Trail feel

Coldest, clear skies

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Seasonal Indicators

Temp Rain
Avg Temperature (°C)-5 to 13
Jan
Rainfall (mm)max 240
Today: Jan
Selected: Jan
Lower rain
Higher temp
VisibilityGood
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Trail CrowdModerate
Footfall
ComfortHarsh Cold
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Snow RiskLikely
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In the month of Jan, the average daytime temperature is -5.0°C, with about 8 mm of total rainfall, and a 70% chance of trail snowfall days. Coldest, clear skies. For conditions: Visibility is Good, Trail crowd is Moderate, Comfort feels Harsh Cold, and Snow risk is Likely.

Mar – Apr

Blooming valleys, mild temps, busier trails.

May – Jun

Warmer but hazier; consider early May.

Sep – Oct

Post-monsoon clarity, festivals, stable flights.

Nov – Dec

Cold evenings, quiet trails, clear mornings.

From early routes to today

History & milestones

British expeditions map Khumbu trade routes; trekking era begins.

Reconnaissance surveys
1921

Reconnaissance surveys

British expeditions map Khumbu trade routes; trekking era begins.

Sherpa Heritage

Sherpa culture monasteries resilience hospitality

Alpine Ecology

Glaciers rare fauna fragile flora

Climbing Ethics

Safety style stewardship evolving norms

Traveler Reviews

Traveler reviews

Real stories from previous Everest departures.

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The ART Experince was truly artistic Our guide Dilman and our porter Mr Cow were incredible, insanely valuable additions to our trek and couldn't have done it without them. Always conscious of our needs and safety and were sneaking us extra blankets as required left right and centre. Absolutely no notes, thoroughly recommend Alpine for anything you're considering, boss Mr Dil was checking in throughout too. Loved it.

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