Everest Base Camp Trek by Road Route Map
An interactive route map and elevation profile for the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road (18 days), plotting every overnight stop from Surke to Everest Base Camp with real GPS coordinates and altitude figures.
Duration
18 days
Max Elevation
5,644 m
Stops Mapped
15
Route Map
Drive from Kathmandu to the trailhead via Salleri. No flight delays. No pre-dawn Manthali drives. Two nights near 2,350 m before Phakding.
Every overnight stop on the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road, in order, with real GPS coordinates. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom, and use the layers control in the top-right corner to switch between street, satellite, and topographic terrain views.
Elevation Profile
Elevation in metres for each day of the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road. The Wilderness Medical Society advises sleeping no more than 500 m higher per night above 3,000 m. Steeper slopes between points show the days that exceed it.
Read the full altitude sickness guide for prevention and the Lake Louise self-assessment score.
Day-by-Day Quick Reference
| Day | Stop | Elevation | Distance | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m | — | — |
| 2 | Salleri | 2,360 m | — | 8-12 (drive) |
| 3 | Surke | 2,350 m | 35 | 4-5 (jeep) |
| 4 | Phakding | 2,610 m | 10 | 4-5 |
| 5 | Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | 11 | 5-6 |
| 6 | Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | 9 | 3-4 |
| 7 | Tengboche | 3,860 m | 10 | 5-6 |
| 8 | Dingboche | 4,410 m | 10 | 5-6 |
| 9 | Dingboche | 4,410 m | 8 | 4 |
| 10 | Lobuche | 4,940 m | 8 | 4-5 |
| 11 | Gorak Shep | 5,164 m | 13 | 7-8 |
| 12 | Pheriche | 4,240 m | 16 | 7-8 |
| 13 | Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | 20 | 6-7 |
| 14 | Surke | 2,350 m | 19 | 6-7 |
| 15 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m | — | 12-16 (drive) |
| 16 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m | — | — |
| 17 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m | — | — |
| 18 | — | — | — | — |