Tour Overview

Explore Everest region with professional and local guide.

Everest Base Camp Trek – Complete Guide, Highlights & Detailed Itinerary

Mount Everest, located in the eastern part of Nepal inside Sagarmatha National Park, is the world’s highest mountain at 8,848.86 meters. Known as Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan, this legendary peak attracts thousands of adventurers every year.

The Everest Base Camp (EBC) stands at 5,364 meters, offering breathtaking scenery, rich Sherpa culture, and one of the most iconic trekking experiences on earth.

The trek rewards you with panoramic views of incredible Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8485m), Cho Oyu (8188m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Nuptse (7861m), Pumori (7165m) and many more.

Along the way, trekkers also get the opportunity to explore Sherpa, Rai, and Tamang culture, Buddhist monasteries, high-altitude landscapes, rivers, glaciers, and the world-famous Khumbu Icefall.

Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek

1. Stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan range
2. A journey that challenges you physically, spiritually, and emotionally
3. Deep immersion into Sherpa culture and Buddhism
4. Scenic and thrilling flight to Lukla
5. Visit the world’s highest base camp at 5,364m
6. Walk across iconic suspension bridges
7. Sunrise hike to Kalapatthar (5,550m) for the best view of Mount Everest
8. Follow the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa

Packing List for Everest Base Camp Trek

1. Warm down jacket
2. Quality trekking boots
3. Microspikes/Crampons
4. Thermal base layers
5. Sunscreen
6. Water bottle + Thermos
7. Warm socks, gloves, hat, buff
8. 50L backpack
9. UV-protected sunglasses
10. Headlamp
11. Slippers for evenings
12. Sleeping bag (-10°C to -20°C)
13. Basic medicines (altitude, fever, diarrhea)

Flight Information

During peak trekking seasons, flights to Lukla often operate from Ramechhap (Manthali Airport) instead of Kathmandu due to air traffic.

Drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap takes 4–5 hours.

Itinerary

Important Information