- Airport Pick up and Drop Services
- 2 Nights 3 Star accommodation in Kathmandu with Breakfast
- All necessary permits such as TIMS, National Park Fee
- All nights’ Lodge or tea house accommodation while trekking
- 3 times meals in a day such as Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Trekking Gears such as Duffle Bag, Walking sticks during trekking (needs to be returned)
- English Speaking Professional license holder Local Guide
- Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu flight and domestic airport taxes including a guide
- One porter for every 2 trekkers including his entire expenses
- Staff insurance, Salary, necessary equipment, Food, and accommodation
- Rescue Arrangements but Not the bills
- Full Board Package in Bhutan with all arrangments
Journey overview
The experience at a glance
Everest Base Camp Trek with Bhutan Short Tour combines two of the most inspiring experiences of the Himalayas in one tour. Experienced climbers and mountaineering experts from Nepal and Bhutan should know that Nepal and Bhutan are known for a great deal of natural beauty and adventure.
Everest Base Camp Trek is one of Nepal's most popular and rewarding trekking trips. Walking along old Khumbu mountain paths to reach the highest mountains in the world, you will encounter the top of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. Along the way, you pass through traditional Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, prayer flags, and a multitude of mountain ranges. Everest Base Camp is at 5,364 meters, and the climb up to Kalapatthar is one of the best panoramic views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks.
Once you have completed the Everest trek, head to Bhutan, which is a wonderful Himalayan kingdom with its traditional Buddhist culture, quiet valleys, ancient fortresses, and rich architecture. You can visit Paro, Thimphu, and the Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) on the Bhutan short tour, and this cultural change is an excellent contrast to the mountain trekking in Nepal.
The combined Everest Base Camp and Bhutan trip generally takes around 17-19 days, with approximately 12 days for the Everest region and 3-4 days for Bhutan. It’s a wonderful mix of adventure and nature, culture, spirituality, and Himalayan hospitality.
The itinerary can also be arranged in reverse order. If you want to visit Bhutan before trekking to Everest Base Camp, you can start in Bhutan with international connections from Kathmandu, Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Dhaka, Singapore, or other regional gateways. You return to Nepal after visiting Bhutan and continue on your Everest Base Camp Trek.
With a good deal of flexibility and local help on this Nepal Everest Base Camp and Bhutan tour, it’s a good choice if you’re looking for two iconic Himalayan destinations in one trip.
Trip highlights
What makes this journey
- 01
Everest Base Camp at 5,364m – Trek through the legendary Khumbu Valley to the foot of Mount Everest, surrounded by spectacular Himalayan peaks and Sherpa villages.
- 02
Sunrise from Kalapatthar at 5,545m – Reach one of the best viewpoints in the Everest region for breathtaking sunrise views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, and the surrounding Himalayas.
- 03
Authentic Sherpa Culture & Mountain Life – Walk through traditional Sherpa settlements, visit ancient Buddhist monasteries, and experience the unique hospitality and spiritual traditions of the Khumbu region.
- 04
Discover the Kingdom of Bhutan – After your Himalayan trek, explore Bhutan’s peaceful valleys, Buddhist heritage, traditional architecture, and distinctive culture in Paro and Thimphu.
- 05
Hike to Iconic Tiger’s Nest – Complete your journey with an unforgettable hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang), dramatically perched on a cliff above the Paro Valley.
Day by day
17 days · 1 region
Walk the route one day at a time — meals, overnight stays, and the details that shape each stage.
You will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). After completing immigration and customs formalities, our representative from HimalayanWindows will greet you and escort you to the hotel. The afternoon is for rest and the last hour of shopping for your adventure trek to EBC. Our manager will brief you about your adventure trek to Everest Base Camp. Or you may take a walk with your guide to become more familiar with the town. Overnight at the hotel.
- Overnight
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Altitude
- 1,400m
NoteIf you are arriving after a long international flight and have flexibility in your schedule, we recommend keeping a full day in Kathmandu for trek preparation. This allows you to review your trekking checklist, organize your gear, and recover from jet lag before beginning your adventure to Everest.
At very early in the morning (Guide will explain the flight time); drive to the domestic airport to take a scenic flight to Lukla, the main entrance to the Khumbu region. Upon your arrival at Lukla airport, you will be greeted by our local staff and our supplies, gears will be taken by porters or loaded onto yaks, then your adventure trek begins with a 3-4 hours trek down through terraced hillsides and stone fences to the Dudh Koshi river and you will cross the suspension bridge with several prayer flags to our first halt at Phakding. Remember the say Buddhists prayer “OM Mani Padme Hum” during the monastery visit and be sure to walk clockwise around these special “Mani (Prayer) Stones. Overnight at Phakding
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Distance
- 8 km
- Altitude
- 2,610m
NoteHigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated.
This is the toughest hiking day, as you will hike through rolling terrain, plowed fields, traditional homes, pine forests, and the Dudh Koshi River with several suspension (hanging) bridges. Ascending to the entrance of Sagarmatha national park, the snowy view of peak Thamserku (6608m) gives us a complete taste of the supreme mountain scenery to come. After hiking for almost 6 hours via Monjo and taking lunch on the way, you will have your final step to Namche Bazar, the Sherpa Village. You will spend 2 nights in Namche Bazar for acclimatization. Overnight at Namche
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Distance
- 9 km
- Altitude
- 3,440m
NoteHigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated.
This is your rest day at Namche Bazzar for acclimatization. It means to stay to gain strength and get familiar with altitude. After breakfast, we go for a hike for a couple of hours to maybe Everest View hotel or Syangboche to enable our bodies to better adjust to the altitude before continuing the ascend. We can also enjoy the snowy view of Kwangde (6380m), Thamserku (6608m) and Kangtega (6685m). When we ascend for a day hike, the peaks Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8414m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and even Mount Everest (8848m). The day can be spent wandering around the Namche Bazar, shopping around, having good coffee, playing snooker/cards and etc. Overnight at Namche
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Distance
- 4 km
- Altitude
- 3,440m
NoteTrek to HEV for acclimitation, walk around, no sleep during the day
This route from Namche to Tengboche is also kind of spiritual because of several monasteries and temples. The trail heads through Kayangjuma towards Sansa and the pine forest before reaching Tengboche. You will visit Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual center of Khumbu, situated at an elevation of 3860m. Overnight at Tengboche
- Meals
- Full Board
- Distance
- 10 km
- Altitude
- 3,860m
NoteHigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated.
You will trek to Dingboche up to an elevation of 4360m and trek for almost 6 hours. You will also be crossing suspension bridges from where a spectacular view of snowy mountains, including Ama Dablam, can be seen. The valley begins slowly to open up as you reach the confluence of the Lobuche River; a steep ascent across the river brings you to Dingboche, the gateway to Imja Tso (Island Peak). Overnight at Dingboche
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- lodge
- Distance
- 12 km
- Altitude
- 4,360m
NoteHigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated.
This is another rest day during your Everest Base Camp trekking, you will need to adjust an altitude again as you will be ascending up to 5000m now. A short hike around Dingboche gives you the strength and capacity to adapt to the local weather. Overnight at Dingboche
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Altitude
- 4,360m
NoteHigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated.
On this day, you will hike to Lobuche, which lies at an elevation of 4840m. On the way to Lobuche, you pass through several stone memorials to honor climbers who failed to attempt to make it to Mount Everest. This route offers stunning views of Nuptse, Cholatse, Thamserku, and several other jaw-dropping mountain views. When the train reaches the Khumbu Glacier moraine, you will have the closest view of the Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal. Overnight at Lobuche
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Distance
- 8 km
- Altitude
- 4,840m
NoteHigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated.
This day is the most awaited and thrilling day of your trek to EBC. After breakfast, you will hike to Gorakshep (The last settlement on this EBC trek). You will take lunch at Gorakshep and hike up to the amazing Khumbu Icefall, and you will trek to Everest Base Camp; spend about an hour exploring the campsite, which is gifted by scenic natural beauty. After an exploration of EBC, trek back to Gorakshep. Spend a night at Gorakshep
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Distance
- 12 km
- Altitude
- 5,182m
NoteHigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated.
Early in the morning (before the sun rises), hike to Kalapatthar (5545m), which is the highest point of this trek, from where the magnificent mountain views can be seen in front of you. This is an excellent viewpoint of Mount Everest, including Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse, etc. After spending an hour on the viewpoint, trek back to Gorakshep; eat breakfast, and trek down to Pheriche. Overnight at Pheriche
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Distance
- 12 km
- Altitude
- 4,280m
NoteHigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated.
This day is another day of descending with views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Amadablam. We descend to Deboche and short trek to Tengboche Monastery. We will continue descending to Dudh Koshi River and then climb for 1 and half hours to Kyangjuma for lunch. We will finish our trek with a gradually descending walk from Kyangjuma to Namche Bazar. Overnight at Namche
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Distance
- 10 km
- Altitude
- 3,440m
NoteHigh-altitude, walk slowly, stay hydrated.
You will leave Namche Bazaar and get a big descent to Phakding; you will have plenty of scenic photos if the weather is clear. And further descending to Lukla as we begin with a descent, the climb to end the trip of our adventure of a lifetime! Overnight at Lukla
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Lodge
- Distance
- 20 km
- Altitude
- 2,800m
Depending on your flight time, return to Kathmandu. Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 1,400m
NoteDue to the possibility of flight delays or cancellations caused by unpredictable weather conditions, we recommend keeping at least one contingency day in Kathmandu. This provides flexibility in case your flight is disrupted and helps ensure a smooth trekking schedule.
Flying to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. Whether flying along with the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the foothills, each flight is a mesmerizing feat and offers exciting descent into the Kingdom. On arrival at the airport received by our representative and transferred to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Distance
- 55 km
- Altitude
- 2,320m
NoteFlight Duration: One hour
There are a good many places to see in the capital which have a very peaceful, laid-back feel about them. Thimpu is a moderately small city with a population of approximately 80000 people, and the streets are wide and tree-lined. You will almost surely visit the Late King’s Memorial Chorten, the National Library, Drubthob Nunnery, Folk Heritage Museum, the handmade paper factory, the school of arts and crafts where young students learn the traditional arts and crafts (Zo Rig Chusum – the thirteen crafts), Gold and the Silver Smiths workshop, Zangtopelri Lhakhang, and the Handicraft Emporium and the local handicraft centers to see the weavers at work and also varieties of textiles, thangka paintings, masks, jewelry, etc In the afternoon, you can also visit Thimpu Dzong, which is the administrative headquarters of Bhutan. Late afternoon drive to Paro for overnight stay.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 2,320m
After breakfast, hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan’s most famous monastery. It is perched on the edge of a cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint of the monastery makes for a nice half-day excursion. After lunch, you can visit another important site which you could not complete on the previous days. After lunch, a tour of Bhutan’s national museum, a fascinating place housed in an old watchtower above the huge Paro Dzong (monastery/fortress). The museum holds a fantastic collection of Bhutanese national treasures ranging from ancient armor to textiles and thangka paintings. Then, we drive to the head of the valley and visit Drukgyel Dzong, built in a location that was chosen for its control over the route to Tibet. An amazing view of Mount Jumolhari (23,996ft /7314m) can be seen from here. Also, visit Rinpung Dzong and a typical Bhutanese farmhouse.
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Distance
- 7 km
- Altitude
- 2,250m
NoteTiger's Nest Elevation: 3120m, walk slowly, stay hydrated.
After early breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport to connect flight for onward destination. Your trip ends in Kathmandu. Farewell with a happy face!
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 1,400m
NoteInstead of flight back to Kathmandu, you may choose to fly to other destinations such as Delhi, Kolkotta, Bangkok, Singapore, etc.
Private vehicle & English-speaking guide throughout · Kathmandu
Places covered
Destinations on this trip
The places this journey moves through, in the order they shape the experience.
Kathmandu
Lukla
Namche Bazaar
Dingboche
Gorekhshep -EBC
Bhutan
Trip essentials
What your journey covers
A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Flight fare (Kathmandu - Paro - Kathmandu)
- Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF): US$ 200 per night/person: Effective from 20 June 2022
- Nepal Visa Fee
- Extra Night in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early arrival from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary
- Any drinks such as hard or soft
- Personal insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Rescue operation charges
- International Airfare To and From Kathmandu
- Tips for Supports staff and etc.
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I'm a single male and having no experience with trekking, I decided to throw myself in the deep end and do Everest base camp trek. Rather than wanting to do it in a group, I decided to do it solo and have my own tour guide and porter. Bhutan has always been on my bucket list and due to the limited places you can fly from, once I was Kathmandu, I just had to go. Being expensive, I went for the minimum 2-night stay. You can drive yourself mad looking for tours to base camp but I came across Himalayan windows (as they offered my perfect tour of Base Camp and 2 night Bhutan) and messaged them straight away. A swift reply from Anup and I felt the personal touch straight away rather than messages I received back from standard tours. I drove him mad with numerous questions and a couple of days later had a long conversation on the phone and he put all my worries at ease. I just had to make everything was in place as I have no experience any trekking let alone one of this magnitude. Anup was the man for this I booked my flights to Kathmandu, told him the dates of when I was arriving and leaving and he literally sorted out everything for me from hotels, guide, porter, Bhutan flights, Bhutan visas, all travel to and from the airport so I had nothing to worry about. I already felt like I knew Anup as a friend beforehand from all our conversations, but Anup personally met me at the airport and then met me later that evening in a bar Kathmandu to get me all the details and introduce me to my porter. I was so happy I booked it through him already and I knew I made the right choice. The next day, my porter Bibek and I flew together to Lukla, met my tour guide Sonam and the next 10 days was just unbelievable. Never alone for one minute, always meeting people from around the world in the teahouses, and with help of Sonam and Bibek, who were 2 of the funniest, caring, and giving people you could meet, my trek was one of the highlights of my life so far. On my arrival back to Kathmandu, once again Anup picked me up from the airport and took me to my hotel. I had 2 nights before leaving for Bhutan. The night before I was going, Anup sent a representative to my hotel to give me a lowdown on Bhutan, my flight confirmations, and visas. The next morning Anup made arrangements for me to be taken back to the airport. 2 nights in Bhutan was amazing just to see such a different culture, and of course, the highlight being the trek to Tigers nest monastery. I took a horse halfway as the last thing I wanted to do was another trek. I was again picked up from the airport and back to Kathmandu for my last night before flying back to London. To my surprise, the next morning Bibek had come in a taxi to take me to the airport. I felt like I had made 3 good friends and have stayed in contact with all 3 of them since back in London. Overall, all I can say is don't hesitate to book with Himalayan windows. It's the best thing I did and Anup is the nicest man you could possibly meet. I hope his business thrives and he does very well as he deserves it. Good luck and thanks for the trip of a lifetime
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