Kathmandu: 14-Day Everest Base Camp with Kala Patthar Trek
About This Experience
This 14-day itinerary covers the same core Everest Base Camp route as the 12-day version, with extra days built in for a gentler acclimatization pace and a buffer against Lukla's often weather-delayed flights. After a Kathmandu hotel night, the trek flies to Lukla and works up through Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), with a full rest day scheduled there.
From Namche, the route continues through Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m) — with a second acclimatization day — and on through Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170m), the final stop before the walk to Everest Base Camp (5,364m).
The following morning's hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) delivers the clearest view of Everest's summit on the whole trek, before a multi-day descent back through the same villages to Lukla, with two extra nights in Kathmandu at the end to allow for any flight delays before your international departure.
Highlights
- A 14-day itinerary built with extra buffer days around the Khumbu's often weather-delayed flights
- Two full acclimatization days for a gentler altitude pace than shorter itineraries
- Stops in Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, and along the base of Everest itself
- Views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam from Kala Patthar
What's Included
- ✓ Airport pickup and drop-off by private car/van/bus
- ✓ Domestic airport pickup and drop-off by car
- ✓ 2 nights standard accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- ✓ All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits
- ✓ Flight ticket (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
- ✓ All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek
- ✓ An experienced, helpful and friendly guide
- ✓ Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for your guide and porter
- ✓ Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and fees
- ✓ Jacket, sleeping bag, and duffle bag to use (if required)
Not Included
- porters (1 porter for 2 people)
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek
- Lunch and dinner while you are in Kathmandu
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Hot showers during the trek
- Valid travel insurance with medical evacuation in case of emergency
- Tips for guide and porter
What to Bring
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Hiking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- T-shirt
- Long pants
- Shorts
- Socks
Good to Know & Caveats
- Please bring 2 t-shirts, long pants, shorts, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, mosquito repellent, toilet paper, trekking shoes, and socks
Not Suitable For
- Pregnant women
- People with heart problems
- People with mobility impairments
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Kathmandu (pickup included) — the trek begins the next morning with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.5/5 by 22 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
The guide was perfect and spoke English very well. Had an amazing and unforgettable time.
— Marc, October
The landscape is simply indescribably beautiful! In addition, our guide did a great job and the travel agency supported us in all matters! Just great!
— Gian, April 3
Amazing challenge for medium to advanced trekkers and mountain lovers! The views are incredible throughout the days and you really have time to remember the shapes as they stays with you for couple of days at the time. We enjoyed the experience with the mountain guide, he was respectful of times and spaces, really friendly and careful with us for everything that we needed. As personal experience we highly recommend it, however it is not an easy trek as the altitude is playing a huge role and even though the gain per day is not great the effort is big.
— Francesca, April 2
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this itinerary take 14 days instead of 12?
The extra days build in more gradual acclimatization and buffer time around the Lukla flights, which are frequently weather-delayed — a longer schedule reduces the risk of missing your return flight home.
Does this trek include the Kala Patthar summit?
Yes — after reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364m) you hike up to Kala Patthar (5,545m), the classic sunrise viewpoint that gives the clearest unobstructed view of Everest's summit itself.
Other Ways to Reach Everest Base Camp
From Kathmandu: 12-Day Everest Base Camp Guided Trekking
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Kala Patthar Landing
Everest Base Camp Trek from Lukla
From Kathmandu: Guided Everest Base Camp Trek
Kathmandu: Everest Helicopter Tour with Landing & Breakfast
