The trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is possibly the most dramatic and picturesque in the Nepalese Himalaya. Not only will you stand face to face with Mount Everest, Sagarmatha in Nepali language, at 8,848 m (29,029 ft), but you will be following in the footsteps of great mountaineers like Edmund Hillary and ...
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Our guide Ram....the BEST! He helped everyone in the group. Always joking and smiley, even when handling difficult people and difficult situations. I was the slowest and he made sure that I was not left behind. Always encouraging. When my soles came off 1+hr before Namche, he taped them with strong tapes, smiling. & joking with asst guide Sudeep throughout! When my son fell ill, he took care of him tirelessly! We almost had to take the Rescue Heli back but Ram proceeded very slowly to Gorak Shep & EBC, checking his oxygen level n bp with the oxymeter regularly. We made it to EBC! It is Guides like him that makes a HUGE difference! Thank you Ram!!!”
“Huge thanks to Rewanta, Babu, Subash, and the rest of the Unique Path team for a great experience. I almost didn't go last minute because I was worried about rain, flight concerns, and clouds ruining the trip. The weather turned out great, and this team did everything to make the experience go smoothly and splendidly. Rewanta was an amazing guide, and his experience clearly showed in his knowledge, personability, and attentiveness. We were able to do the trek reasonably quick but safely and it was immensely rewarding and informative. My biggest fears of getting out in and out of Lukla were quickly assuaged by the support of this team who clearly has the experience, flexibility, and the local connections necessary to help me navigate to and from all of my destinations with ease.”
“Our guide was amazing! We had a great time finding out information about the area while also having enjoyable conversations in the tea houses at night. Definitely something I will come back to do with my family and friends!!”
“This trek was absolutely amazing. Filled with beautiful views, great people, and experiences I️ will never forget. Our guide, Dsonam, was excellent and one of the greatest people I️ have ever met. Being monsoon season, we encountered some potential trouble with catching our flight out of Lukla but Unique Adventure was quick and very willing to help arrange flights. Overall, would recommend this trip to everyone and anyone up for the challenge.”
“Unique Adventure was such an organized company right from the start, they made my traveling easy, and the trek was SO amazing. This company facilitated a safe and welcoming environment for my group and I. Dusonam, our guide and my porter, Mimaw, were so involved and were always helping us when we needed it. They gave us the best opportunities on this trek and I know that next time I go trekking, I’ll be using Unique Adventure!!”
“I signed up for a 12-day trek from 28 February to 11 March 2017, more than a year ago (we ended up flying back to Kathmandu on 12 March due to bad weather in Lukla airport). Upon reaching Kathmandu, I was introduced to 4 other trekkers and 2 guides were assigned for our group: Lal Gurung & Suman Dhakal. The ratio of 2:5 was perfect that no one was neglected along the journey. For someone who was living on the equator her whole lives, handling the cold weather and the altitude was not easy. Plus, I had very minimal training prior to the trekking. Nevertheless, our guides never stopped providing with us positive words and encouragement so that we could enjoy the journey. The most important and constant piece of advice was DRINK YOUR WATER, which in turned helped us a lot with adjusting to the altitude. I was on average, walking 200 meters behind from the others and 1 guide was with me all the time. Had the guides had no patience with keeping up with my slow pace, I would definitely had not completed the trek . But I did it and I still can't believe it until today. It was definitely an adventure of a lifetime.”
“I signed up for a 12-day trek from 28 February to 11 March 2017, more than a year ago (we ended up flying back to Kathmandu on 12 March due to bad weather in Lukla airport). Upon reaching Kathmandu, I was introduced to 4 other trekkers and 2 guides were assigned for our group: Lal Gurung & Suman Dhakal. The ratio of 2:5 was perfect that no one was neglected along the journey. For someone who was living on the equator her whole lives, handling the cold weather and the altitude was not easy. Plus, I had very minimal training prior to the trekking. Nevertheless, our guides never stopped providing with us positive words and encouragement so that we could enjoy the journey. The most important and constant piece of advice was DRINK YOUR WATER, which in turned helped us a lot with adjusting to the altitude. I was on average, walking 200 meters behind from the others and 1 guide was with me all the time. Had the guides had no patience with keeping up with my slow pace, I would definitely had not completed the trek . But I did it and I still can't believe it until today. It was definitely an adventure of a lifetime.”
The trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is possibly the most dramatic and picturesque in the Nepalese Himalaya. Not only will you stand face to face with Mount Everest, Sagarmatha in Nepali language, at 8,848 m (29,029 ft), but you will be following in the footsteps of great mountaineers like Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
A domestic Himalayan Yak, not far from Everest Base Camp, with Mt. Nuptse in the background,
One of the many wired suspension bridges on the Everest Base Camp Trek
A trekker getting close to Everest Base Camp with Mt. Everest and its 8850 meters looming in the background.
A view towards Everest Base Camp, where climbers are acclimatising, and waiting to make their way to the next camp up Mt Everest.
The trek is scenic and offers ever-changing Himalayan scenery through forests, hills and quaint villages. A great sense of anticipation builds as you trek up the Khumbu Valley, passing through intriguing Sherpa villages, Tibetan monasteries, all towered over by some of highest and most stunningly beautiful mountains of the world. In the evenings you will be rewarded with delicious Nepalese cuisine around the dining-room fire while sipping Sherpa tea and conversing with other like-minded travelers.
Besides the superlative Mount Everest, some other prominent peaks visible during the trek include Lhotse (8501 m), Makalu (8463 m), Cho Oyu (8153 m), and Ama Dablam (6856 m).
Everest Base Camp - Trek Facts
Trek Difficulty:
Level 3 - Medium
Trek Duration:
12 days
Remoteness:
Remote but a busy and well-serviced trekking trail
Max Altitude:
5364 m at EBC and 5643 m at the Kala Patthar viewpoint
Accommodation:
Basic teahouses / Moderately-priced lodges / Fancy guesthouses and Hotels
Best season:
Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Transport To/From Trek
Flight to the town of Lukla (2860 m); also accessible by taking a bus to Shivalaya and then a few days of trekking up to Lukla.
Required permits:
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Card
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
No restrictive permits are required for the EBC trek
Everest Base Camp Map
Everest Base Camp Trek - Itinerary
On the Everest trail, not far from Namche Bazar, with a view towards the beautiful Mt Amadablam
The standard itinerary for the Everest Base Camp Trek is 12 days long. However, it may vary slightly depending on the trekking agency you choose to go with:
Day 1: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,650 m)
Day 2: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 3: Acclimization day at Namche Bazaar
Day 4: Namche - Tengboche (3,860 m)
Day 5: Tengboche - Dingboche (4,360 m)
Day 6: Dingboche - Dughl (4,600 m)
Day 7: Dughl - Lobuche (4,940 m)
Day 8: Lobuche - Gorakshep (5,150 m), then to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m), and back to Gorakshep
Day 9: Gorakshep - Kala Patthar (5,643 m) - Pheriche (4,280 m)
Day 10: Pheriche - Namche (3,440 m)
Day 11: Namche - Phakding - Lukla (2,860 m)
Day 12: Flight from Lukla - Kathmandu
Alternate Routes:
Option 1: Although the Everest Base Camp Trek is the most well-known of all the treks in Nepal, there are other alternative treks that you can take. A popular choice is the shorter Everest Panorama Trek which can be completed in 8 days. You will get to see Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks but the Base Camp itself is not part of this trekking route.
Option 2: Another option is the Gokyo Trek which takes 12 days to complete and offers views of Everest and nearby peaks, Gokyo Lake and the longest glacier in Nepal - Ngozumpa Glacier. You also have the option to combine the Everest Base Camp Trek with the Gokyo Trek for a 15-day trip.
Option 3: A third alternative is the combined Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Trek which takes 15 days. This trek is highly recommended, as you will both see the amazing and pristine Gokyo region as well as Everest Base Camp.
Option 4: Finally, if you have 16 days available or more, you can do the amazing Everest Base Camp 3 Passes Trek, crossing the 3 passes Kong Ma La Pass, Cho La Pass, and Renjo La Pass, each of them above 5,000 meters.
A view of Namche Bazar, the capital of the Everest region, just before the sun sets.
Everest Base Camp - Safety considerations
Please note the following safety considerations for the Everest Base Camp trek:
This is a high altitude trek and therefore careful acclimatization is needed. Acclimatization days are required during the trek to avoid altitude sickness.
Temperatures regularly drop below freezing around EBC during early spring, late autumn and winter. Please ensure that you have the proper gear and clothing for the time of the year.
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