Everest Base Camp Trek for Beginners: 11-Day Itinerary, Lukla

Day 1: Fly to Lukla (2,860m) and trek 3–4 hrs to Phakding (2,610m) along the Dudh Koshi River.

Day 2: Trek 5–6 hrs to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), crossing bridges and entering Sagarmatha National Park.

Day 3: Acclimatize in Namche; hike 2–3 hrs to Everest View Hotel/Khumjung (3,880m).

Day 4: Trek 5–6 hrs to Tengboche (3,860m) via a scenic ridge with Ama Dablam views.

Day 5: Trek 5–6 hrs to Dingboche (4,410m) through Pangboche and open valleys.

Day 6: Second acclimatization; hike 2–3 hrs to Nangkartsang (~5,000m).

Day 7: Trek 5–6 hrs to Lobuche (4,940m) via Thukla Pass and memorial sites.

Day 8: Trek 7–8 hrs to Gorakshep (5,164m) and Everest Base Camp (5,364m); return to Gorakshep.

Day 9: Sunrise climb 2–3 hrs to Kala Patthar (5,545m), then descend 4–5 hrs to Pheriche (4,240m).

Day 10: Trek 6–7 hrs back to Namche (3,440m).

Day 11: Trek 6–7 hrs to Lukla (2,860m) for your final night. ( Enjoy your final overnight stay in Lukla and prepare for your departure the following day.)