Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek

17 Days
Difficult

Max. Altitude

5545m

Best Season

Oct-Dec & Mar-May

Activity

Trekking

Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek

Phaplu to Everest base camp trek is a 17-day scenic off-road drive trip full of adventurous trekking on the lap of mighty Mt. Everest to reach the famous Everest base camp. Phaplu is a mountainous town located in northeast Nepal and is the entry point for Everest Base Camp Trek. A different option for Everest Base Camp Trek, Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek is a long trek.

However, it is thought to be highly attractive and safe. Begin your adventure by taking 30 minutes to fly from Kathmandu. Another option is a cheap journey between Kathmandu towards Palphu that takes approximately 7-8 hours. After a walk of 20 minutes downhill and we arrive at the Solu district’s headquarters Salleri (2309m). It is the gateway to many hikes, like the (Salleri) Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek. The trail is famous because Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa trekked this path to reach the summit.

Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

day 01 Drive from Janakpur/Kathmandu to Phaplu

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 02 Trek from Phaplu to Nunthala

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 03 Trek from Nunthala to Bupsa

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 04 Trek from Bupsa to Phakding

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 05 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 06 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 07 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 08 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 09 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 10 Hike to Everest base camp from Lobuche and Trek to Gorakshep

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 11 Hike to Kala Patthar from Gorakshep and Trek back to Pheriche

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 12 Trek from Pheriche to Portshe Thanga

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 13 Trek from Porsthe Thanga to Monjo

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 14 Trek from Monjo to Puiyan

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 15 Trek back from Puiyan to Kharikhola

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 16 Trek from Kharikhola to Phaplu

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 17 Drive back to Kathmandu or Janakpur from Phaplu

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

What's Included

Pick up and drops from airport/train stations
Complete departure information, About trek, flight ticket, guide, altitude sickness, and reconfirmation and extend visa service(if necessary) and extra tour/Sightseeing service before/after the trek.
Private transportation drive to Phaplu from Kathmandu/Janakpur for guests and return drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu/Janapkur
Transportation for members and involved staff for the trek.
Best trekkers standard lodge accommodation & full board meals throughout the trek.
breakfast, lunch, and dinner included chosen from the lodge menu.
Twin-share mountain lodge accommodation during the trek.
As per group size experience, government licensed holder trek guide, helpful & friendly porters (1 porter =2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff. (5 trekkers 1 guide )
A warm Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bags will be provided during the Kalapathar trekking (the down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after the trip)
TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permits)
Sagarmatha National Park (Mt. Everest) trek permit fee.
Life Himalaya trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, and Kalapathar trail map.
First Aid kits for the staff and the groups, including oxi-meter and Diomax tablets
Services coordination for emergency and rescue operations
Government taxes & office service charge
Farewell dinner at reputed traditional Nepali culture restaurant
Achievement Certificate

What's Excluded

Meals which are not included in the short itinerary.
Travel insurance.
International arrival/departure fare.
Nepal entry visa charge.
All beverages and other personal expenses.
Snacks and other personal expenses.
Battery charge, hot showers & international phone calls.
Service not mentioned above.

Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek - Essential Information

The Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek provides a close-up view of the highest mountains, including Makalu (8481m), Cho Oyu (8188m), Lhotse (8516m), and many more. The trekkers travel through Rhododendron forests as well as villages, rivers as well as a monasteries. The Sagarmatha National Park(UNESCO World Heritage Site).

When you reach Phakding (2750m) after that, the normal EBC trekking routes start. Then, it continues to Namche Bazaar (3440m). The acclimatization process takes place in Namche before moving on to higher altitude areas. Trekkers traverse Tengboche, Dingboche, Gorakshep, Lobuche, and finally Everest Base Camp (5486m). After that, trekkers hike to Kalapathar (5643m) famed EBC viewpoint to enjoy early morning sunrise views and 360-degree panoramic views of high mountains.

Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek is full of adventure that takes you through steep pathways narrow roads, steep slopes, and others. Khumbu Region is home to numerous threatened animals and birds, including Snow leopards, Himalayan Tharand A lot more. If you’re lucky, you could observe the animals in their natural surroundings. While on the trek we will encounter a variety of villages belonging to the ethnic groups of Sherpa, Rai, Chhetri, and Gurung people. This is why Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek offers wonderful glimpses of their culture and customs.

The most ideal time to go to is the spring season as the trekking routes are brimming with vibrant Rhododendrons and greenery. Spiritual Buddhist prayer flags that hang on the path make the trip very tranquil. The largest monastery in Khumbu district ” Tengboche Monastery” lies there.

Travelers can gain lots of adventures, such as adventure thrills, religion, and peace. Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trek offers a whole experience of excitement and lasting memories that transport you to the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain and the unexplored regions of Nepal.

Phaplu to Everest base camp trek Itinerary starts with one of the most scenic 4*4 jeep drives. EBC trek Phaplu – Kharikhola is one of the most popular trekking routes worldwide for adventure trekking. You will walk through the trail of Sagarmatha national park where you will get to experience high snow-covered mountains and even also the diverse flora and fauna, religious monasteries and temples, Sherpa lifestyles, and their culture. This trekking is a great experience of a lifetime adventure with Life Himalaya Trekking- one of the leading local trek agencies to the base of the world’s highest Mt. Everest. We offer you the best remarkable trek with proper accommodations, food with quality services.

We provide the best safety and security under the supervision of highly professional Government license holder guides and porters. Also, we will be flexible as per your interest, need time frames allowing full of excitements and thrills in the Himalayas of Nepal.

Starting from

$1,460

per person (in USD)

top rated - Based on 214 TripAdvisor & 107 Google Reviews

1 + people 9999
US$ 1460

Ask Questions

Reviews!

Get inspired by these stories.

Write a Review

Tripadvisor Reviews

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 218 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
       Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Experience78263 
 
 
 
 Verified Excellent Experience with Life Himalaya Trekking
Excellent Experience with Life Himalaya Trekking – Highly Recommended! A big thank you to the entire team at Life Himalaya Trekking Pvt Ltd for organising such a wonderful experience for us. We arrived in Kathmandu on 12 October 2026 and completed our 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp. Everything was organised very well from start to finish, and the team looked after us throughout the journey. A special thank you to our guide, Birsha Rai, who communicated with us so well. His English was excellent and easy to understand. He was friendly, professional and very flexible, making sure we were comfortable along the way. Our two Sherpa porters were also incredibly kind and helpful. We also appreciated the warm welcome and the lovely farewell ceremony with lunch. It was a beautiful way to finish our adventure. Thank you to Shiba, the Managing Director, and the whole Life Himalaya team for making our Everest Base Camp trek such a memorable experience. We are from Australia and would happily recommend Life Himalaya Trekking to anyone planning an adventure in Nepal. You can book with confidence! Thank you again for everything! 🇦🇺🏔️
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Lea M 
 
 
 
 Verified Stunning mountain views and adventurous trails
This is our second time booking with Life Himalaya Trekking and we were nothing but happy with the entire experience. Our two week trip started with the meetup in Kathmandu and travelling to Lukla for the meeting of our guide Pramod and our Porter Lilaraj - everything was organized perfectly. From then on we were in great hands throughout our tour, always well taken care of and always looked after. Pramod was full of knowledge and insight of the area and the surrounding mountains. Lilaraj helped us with our bags and made the trip feel a little lighter for us. We are so thankful to both of them for supporting us on our trip - it would not have been as much fun and as comfortable without both of them! We really enjoyed the EBC trail as well - the weather was fantastic and the views of the mountains on this trail are phenomenal. But be prepared for quite a busy trail and definitely some exhausting parts along the way. But with the support of Pramod and Lilaraj, we made it to our goal to reach the EBC and we are very proud of the achievement. It would not have been possible without all the help from Life Himalaya Trekking - we cannot wait to come back for our next tour!
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Lea M 
 
 
 
 Verified Big thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking for a wonderful EBC trek!
We went recently on the EBC trek for 14 days with Life Himalaya Trekking - and everything was organized perfectly. From the communication ahead of the trip to the hike itself - we were well taken care of. Shiba, the head of the company, made sure our trip started and ended smoothly. Our guide Pramod was so kind and very well informed, we got the best possible information while trekking. Our porter Lilaraj supported us along the whole trek. We have nothing to complain about and we look forward to visiting beautiful Nepal again. And we look forward to our next tour with Life Himalaya Trekking!
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   peter m 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing
Amazing experience. Guide was knowledgeable and I always felt safe and well looked after.
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Jessica M 
 
 
 
 Verified An Incredible Trek with the Best Team!
I completed the Manaslu Circuit with Saugat and Aunil, and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The trek was breathtaking, the organization was perfect, and the views were simply stunning. Saugat’s knowledge, professionalism, and expertise as a guide, together with Aunil’s help, kindness, and support as a porter, made the whole experience even more special. I couldn’t have asked for a better team! I will definitely come back to Nepal, and I will choose this agency, Saugat, and Aunil again without hesitation. 10 stars for my new friends! Thank you both for making this adventure unforgettable!
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Louis L 
 
 
 
 Verified Outstanding experience with Life Himalaya Trekking
We have just returned from a 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp with Life Himalaya Trekking (plus 3 days in Katmandu). From start to finish, Shiba—the owner of this prestigious agency—delivered service that far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Birsha Rai, provided exceptional support throughout what is a very demanding trek. We were consistently impressed by the quality of his guidance, his attitude, and his services; we truly appreciated how fortunate we were to have his support every step of the way. The trek turned into an exceptional human experience. Louis L.
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Scott F 
 
 
 
 Verified Outstanding Everest base camp experience
Outstanding trekking company. Shiba was great to work with. He handled all our questions and changes in our itinerary with no problem. We had the best guide and porter anyone could ask for. We enjoyed all the places we stayed. I would highly highly recommend this trekking company. If you wanna trek to Everest Base camp.
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Andrew T 
 
 
 
 Verified Mardi Himal Trek
A life changing experience! Milan and Bhim were the best guide and porter for our very first trek in the Himalayas. Although the weather wasn’t always on our side, we got to see the most spectacular views, stayed in the best hotels/ camps and definitely got to tick off an item on the bucket list. Thank you Milan, for your wealth of knowledge and for guiding us safely through some rather wet and rainy conditions. We will definitely be back!
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Stefano G 
 
 
 
 Verified Beautiful travel experience
Excellent, serious, and reliable agency. We did a private Upper Mustang trek combined with a visit to Kathmandu. Everything perfect. Fantastic guide Badri with experience and great professionalism. Porter Dan was very good. Furthermore, they always showed great empathy. Very good
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Sharon D 
 
 
 
 Verified Dream EBC + exceptional visit to Kathmandu.
Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking, my husband and I were able to realize a dream. From the moment of organizing from Italy, Shiba proved to be extremely available and quick in communications. And, once here, we were able to immediately verify how efficient the entire team that makes up the company is. Shiba is infinitely sweet and friendly; he pampered us, guiding us through all the organizational aspects of our trip, from the trek to Everest Base Camp to cultural visits in Kathmandu and surroundings, covering all types of transportation we needed. Thanks to him, we had the pleasure of spending our time in Nepal with unique people, who allowed us to get to know this wonderful country and its inhabitants up close. Tika was our guide during the hike to EBC, and thanks to him and our porter Podam, we experienced a wonderful and authentic adventure! Both very knowledgeable, they were excellent at taking care of us, thanks to their attention to even the small things, the advice and information they provided us, but especially due to their friendliness, which allowed us to approach even the most difficult situations with ease. Tika is an exceptional entertainer and a great photographer; he was our family for more than a week, and we are very grateful to him. The entire experience of reaching Everest Base Camp was all-encompassing; it captivated us in every aspect, both scenic and human. It was exciting to reach the destination after a journey that lasted about a week. But it was equally incredible and moving to fly by helicopter from Gorak Shep to Lukla, retracing from above every step taken and every place experienced during the previous days. We would like to thank Promot, Raj, Rajan, and especially our exceptional tour guide Ajya, who accompanied us through the most iconic places in Kathmandu, sharing their history and every cultural aspect. The passion and love for one's work allowed us to immerse ourselves in a world that, otherwise, we would have understood and experienced only halfway. Thanks also to all the other members who contributed to the success of our trip. This is a goodbye; we look forward to returning to Nepal!
  
 
  
  
 
 
     Verified by Trustindex  Trustindex verified that these reviews were published on ""'s Tripadvisor profile. Learn more