Nepal Tea Houses

Everest Base Camp

The classic Khumbu route from Lukla to the foot of the Khumbu Icefall, through Sherpa villages, monasteries and high moraine.

Duration 12–14 daysHighest point 5,364 m

Stages

  1. Stage 1 · 2,860 m

    Lukla

    Airstrip town and the trailhead for most EBC treks. Flight delays often add an unplanned night. The directory includes central Lukla and nearby Muse / Chaurikharka.

    44 teahouses listed →

  2. Stage 2 · 2,610 m

    Phakding

    Riverside village on the Dudh Koshi, a short first day from Lukla.

    2 teahouses listed →

  3. Stage 3 · 3,440 m

    Namche Bazaar

    The Khumbu's trading hub. Most itineraries spend two nights here to acclimatise.

    3 teahouses listed →

  4. Stage 4 · 3,860 m

    Tengboche

    Ridge-top monastery village with few lodges. Fills quickly in peak season.

    2 teahouses listed →

  5. Stage 5 · 3,985 m

    Pangboche

    Quieter alternative to Tengboche, home to the Khumbu's oldest monastery.

    2 teahouses listed →

  6. Stage 6 · 4,410 m

    Dingboche

    Stone-walled fields below Ama Dablam. A common second acclimatisation stop.

    2 teahouses listed →

  7. Stage 7 · 4,940 m

    Lobuche

    Small, cold and busy. Limited rooms relative to demand.

    2 teahouses listed →

  8. Stage 8 · 5,164 m

    Gorak Shep

    Last settlement before Base Camp and Kala Patthar. Very basic lodging.

    2 teahouses listed →