Everest Base Camp (EBC) Yoga Trek

1. Day 1 Arrival at Shiv Tattva Yog School, Kathmandu 1,400 m

   Welcome at the ashram in Budhanilkantha, trek briefing and gear check, and an evening opening circle with gentle yoga and meditation.

2. Day 2 Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2,860 m → 2,610 m 35 min flight + 3–4 hrs walk

   A thrilling mountain flight to Lukla, then an easy walk down the Dudh Koshi valley past mani walls and prayer wheels to Phakding.

3. Day 3 Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m 6–7 hrs walk

   Suspension bridges, Sagarmatha National Park and a steady climb to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital, with a first glimpse of Everest on the way.

4. Day 4 Acclimatisation day in Namche 3,440 m (hike to 3,880 m) 3–4 hrs hike

   A short hike to the Everest View viewpoint for Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam, then rest, yoga and breathing practice. Climb high, sleep low.

5. Day 5 Namche to Tengboche Monastery 3,860 m 5–6 hrs walk

   A beautiful trail with Ama Dablam ahead to Tengboche, home of the region’s largest monastery. Evening puja and meditation with the monks’ chanting.

6. Day 6 Tengboche to Dingboche 4,410 m 5–6 hrs walk

   Past Pangboche into wide alpine valleys with stone-walled fields, below the south face of Lhotse.

7. Day 7 Acclimatisation day in Dingboche 4,410 m (hike to ~5,000 m) 3–4 hrs hike

   A hike up Nangkartshang Peak for views of Makalu and Island Peak, then rest, gentle restorative yoga and early sleep.

8. Day 8 Dingboche to Lobuche 4,940 m 5–6 hrs walk

   Across the Thukla pass and its climbers’ memorials, then along the edge of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche.

9. Day 9 Lobuche to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp 5,164 m → 5,364 m 7–8 hrs walk

   Over glacial moraine to Gorak Shep, then on to Everest Base Camp beside the Khumbu Icefall for a silent meditation ceremony.

10. Day 10 Kala Patthar sunrise, trek to Pheriche 5,545 m → 4,240 m 7–8 hrs walk

    An early climb to Kala Patthar for the finest close view of Everest at sunrise, then a long descent to Pheriche.

11. Day 11 Pheriche to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m 6–7 hrs walk

    Back down through Pangboche and Tengboche to Namche, with thicker air and a celebratory evening.

12. Day 12 Namche to Lukla 2,860 m 6–7 hrs walk

    The last day on the trail, back across the bridges to Lukla, with a thank-you evening for our guides and porters.

13. Day 13 Fly back to Kathmandu 1,400 m 35 min flight

    Morning flight to Kathmandu and a free afternoon to rest at the ashram.

14. Day 14 Completion ceremony and closing day 1,400 m

    Restorative yoga, sharing circle and a completion ceremony to integrate the journey.

15. Day 15 Departure or optional extended stay

    Transfer to the airport, or stay on for a retreat or healing program at the school.

Daily yoga, pranayama and meditation are part of every day on the trail. Altitudes and walking times are approximate, and the itinerary may adapt to weather and group needs.