14-Day Everest Trek Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kathmandu
   Flight to Lukla

   Gateway to Everest

2. Day 2: Phakding
   3-4 hours, 7.5 miles

   Scenic village trek

3. Day 3: Namche Bazaar
   6-8 hours, 10 miles

   Sherpa culture market

4. Day 4: Namche Bazaar
   Acclimatization day

   Hike to Everest View Hotel

5. Day 5: Tengboche
   5 hours, 6.2 miles

   Monastery & Mountains

6. Day 6: Dingboche
   5-6 hours, 6.8 miles

   Vegetation change

7. Day 7: Dingboche
   Acclimatization day

   Hike to Nagartsang Peak

8. Day 8: Lobuche
   5 hours, 4.3 miles

   Khumbu Glacier walk

9. Day 9: Gorak Shep
   4 hours, 3.2 miles

   Everest viewpoint

10. Day 10: Gorak Shep
    8 hours, 8.7 miles

    Everest base camp

11. Day 11: Pheriche
    7 hours, 9.3 miles

    Return to Pheriche

12. Day 12: Namche Bazaar
    7-8 hours, 13.7 miles

    Back to Namche

13. Day 13: Lukla
    7-8 hours, 13 miles

    Return trek

14. Day 14: Kathmandu
    Flight from Lukla

    End of trek

Time and Cost Estimates

• Flight to Lukla (30 minutes, $170-$270)
• Guide ($30-$50 per day)
• Porter ($15-$25 per day)
• Teahouse lodging ($3-$7 per night)
• Meals ($3-$10 per meal)
• Permits ($20-$35)
• Equipment rental ($4-$8 per day)
• Total Estimated Cost: $1500-$2000

Useful Tips

To add more days to your trek, consider staying longer in Namche Bazaar or Dingboche for additional acclimatization days or add a side trip to Gokyo Lakes. However, if you have less time, skip the Namche Bazaar or Pheriche acclimatization days. Also, to save costs, consider hiking without a guide or porter, but be sure to bring proper equipment and research the trek ahead of time.