Acclimatization Schedule for Mount Everest Camps

Recommended acclimatization periods at each camp:

• Base Camp (5,364 m): 1–2 days (after arriving by plane in Kathmandu and trekking in).
• Camp 1 (6,065 m): 3–4 days
• Camp 2 (6,500 m): 2–3 days
• Camp 3 (7,162 m): 2–3 days
• Camp 4 (7,950 m): 1–2 days

Total acclimatization typically takes 4–6 weeks before a summit attempt. Individual fitness, experience, and physiological response can alter this timeframe. Rushing the process risks severe altitude sickness.