• Everest Region Trek
• Trekking

Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek

• Dramatic flight in Lukla is the ultimate gateway to EBC
• Staying in the teahouses of Khumbu with excellent service.
• Come upon the majestic Khumbu valley.
• The sense of glory right after getting closer to Base Camp.
• The magnificent viewpoint from Kala Pathar and enjoy 360 degrees of mountains.
• Overwhelming hospitality from the local Sherpa people.

Trip Overview

The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most famous and challenging trekking adventures in Nepal. It has become an achievable goal for people from all walks of life. Everest Base Camp Trek brings climbers and trekkers similar on a fascinating journey to the foot of the world’s highest peak. Being there on top of Everest Base Camp definitely is one of the burning desires of thousands of people out there. It absolutely is a vibrant, exciting place and a center of mountaineering.

The journey starts right from Lukla after one of the most thrilling flights from Kathmandu to Tenzing Hillary Airport of Lukla. And it is the main Gateway or access to the entry of  Everest Base Camp as well as The Sagarmatha National Park. The journey further follows the Dudh Koshi River on narrow suspension bridges lined with prayer flags on the way to Namche Bazaar.  You get to witness numerous ancient monasteries. Similarly other gorgeous clear and beautiful mountains from Namche.

Following the 8th day from Lobuche, the mornings are absolutely freezing. The most beautiful thing to experience is when the sun hits right on your face. The fact about the trek is that the closer you get to Base Camp the better the views of the mountains. The viewpoint of Kala Pathar next to Gorak Shep obviously is the best destination for the stunning view. And it possibly is the final point of the Everest Base Camp  Trek. 

Best time to do Everest Base Camp Trek

It is almost possible to do the Everest Base Camp Trek the whole year-round. However,  the best time to do the trek is from the beginning of (March – mid-May) and from the beginning of  (September – mid-November).

The winter turns out to be very cold and the snow might make it difficult to travel above Tengboche. Likewise,  lodges may be closed above this altitude.

Similarly, Summers, on the other hand, are wet, and the peaks are often lost in the clouds. May is better with the bloom of rhododendron, in particular adding beautiful color to the landscapes.