Travel Guide: Kathmandu To Everest Base Camp

neha choubey Jun 10, 2023

There is no bus facility to Lukla from Kathmandu. Tourists can either trek for 3 days from Salleri to Lukla or take a flight.

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Situated at 2,860 meters, Lukla is a starting point for all the treks in the Everest Region.

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Next destination: Around 10 km from Lukla- situated at 2,835 mtr, Monjo is one of the world heritage sites in India.

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Your next destination Namche Bazar(3340 m) is situated 4 km away from Monjo.

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To reach Tengboche (3860 m) from Namche Bazar, you have to trek for 6 km.

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The next destination Dingboche (4410 m) is 9 km away from Namche Bazar.

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Do not get tired. You are close! Your next destination is Lobuche (4950 m). It is around 7 km away from Dingbuche.

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From Lobuche, you have to trek around 10 km to reach Gorakshep (5190 m).

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Now the final destination. A 4 km trek from Gorakshep, and you will be at Everest Base Camp (5364 m).

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