# Everest Base Camp, Day by Day

_Published 26 June 2026_

This is the classic rhythm of an Everest Base Camp trek from Lukla, with two acclimatisation days. Your own itinerary may add rest days or side trips.

**Quick answer:** A typical trek takes about 12 days from Lukla and back, with acclimatisation days in Namche and Dingboche, base camp on day 8 and Kala Patthar sunrise on day 9.

**Day1**2,610 m### Fly to Lukla, walk to Phakding

A short mountain flight, then 3–4 hours downhill to the Dudh Koshi.

**Day2**3,440 m### Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Cross the Hillary Bridge and climb to the Sherpa capital.

**Day3**3,440 m### Acclimatisation in Namche

Hike to Hotel Everest View for your first Everest view.

**Day4**3,860 m### Namche to Tengboche

Visit the monastery for evening prayers.

**Day5**4,410 m### Tengboche to Dingboche

Into the Imja valley beneath Ama Dablam.

**Day6**4,410 m### Acclimatisation in Dingboche

Climb part of Nangkartshang for views of Makalu.

**Day7**4,940 m### Dingboche to Lobuche

Pass the Thukla memorials.

**Day8**5,364 m### To Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp

Walk to base camp, return to Gorak Shep.

**Day9**about 5,545 m### Kala Patthar, down to Pheriche

Sunrise on Everest, then a long descent.

**Day10**3,440 m### Pheriche to Namche

Back through Pangboche and Tengboche.

**Day11**2,860 m### Namche to Lukla

The last day on the trail; celebrate with your team.

**Day12**1,400 m### Fly to Kathmandu

Weather permitting; a spare day is wise.

See the full [Everest Base Camp trek](/everest-base-camp-trek) and [teahouses village by village](/accommodation/everest-base-camp-teahouses-by-village).

## Frequently asked questions
### How many days is the EBC trek from Lukla?
About 12 days return.

### Where are the acclimatisation days?
Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.

### When do you reach base camp?
Usually on day 8.

### How high is Kala Patthar?
About 5,545 m.


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