Everest Base Camp Trek — Stages 1–4: Lukla to Tengboche
~4 days · 16.9 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Everest Base Camp Trek — Stages 1–4: Lukla to Tengboche is known for
Stages 1–4 of Everest Base Camp Trek is an official 29 km point-to-point section from Lukla (OSM node 303021945) to Tengboche (OSM node 274018195).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 27,641 ft to 41,194 ft over 16.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.4 mi · 56%
- Downhill 7.1 mi · 42%
- Flat 0.3 mi · 2%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Everest Base Camp Trek — Stages 1–4: Lukla to Tengboche?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Everest Base Camp Trek — Stages 1–4: Lukla to Tengboche scores 47/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Everest Base Camp Trek — Stages 1–4: Lukla to Tengboche take?
Most backpackers hike the Everest Base Camp Trek — Stages 1–4: Lukla to Tengboche in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 16.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Everest Base Camp Trek — Stages 1–4: Lukla to Tengboche go?
The Everest Base Camp Trek — Stages 1–4: Lukla to Tengboche tops out near 12,674 ft over its 16.9 miles.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.