Everest Base Camp Stargazing Trek Route Map
An interactive route map and elevation profile for the Everest Base Camp Stargazing Trek (15 days), plotting every overnight stop from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with real GPS coordinates and altitude figures.
Duration
15 days
Max Elevation
5,644 m
Stops Mapped
14
Route Map
Base Camp by day, some of the darkest skies on Earth by night — guided telescope sessions with an astronomer, timed around the new moon.
Every overnight stop on the Everest Base Camp Stargazing Trek, 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 Stargazing Trek. The golden rule above 3,000 m is no more than 300-500 m of net gain per day, visible here as the slope between points.
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 | Phakding | 2,610 m | 9 | 3-4 |
| 3 | Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | 11 | 5-6 |
| 4 | Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | 9 | 3-4 |
| 5 | Tengboche | 3,860 m | 10 | 5-6 |
| 6 | Dingboche | 4,410 m | 10 | 5-6 |
| 7 | Dingboche | 4,410 m | 8 | 4-5 |
| 8 | Lobuche | 4,940 m | 8 | 4-5 |
| 9 | Gorak Shep | 5,164 m | 13 | 7-8 |
| 10 | Pheriche | 4,240 m | 16 | 6-7 |
| 11 | Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | 20 | 6-7 |
| 12 | Lukla | 2,860 m | 18 | 6-7 |
| 13 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m | — | — |
| 14 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m | — | — |
| 15 | — | — | — | — |