Everest Base Camp Trek is a remarkable trip and considered to be one of the best adventures in the world by trekkers. The up and down winding path to the base of the highest mountain in the world takes you through authentic Sherpa villages, white rivers, green farmlands, monasteries, glaciers and offers pretty views of the Himalayan peak. Witness panoramic views of the Himalayas and get a chance to admire beautiful and rare plants, animals and birds in the Sagarmatha National Park. The Everest Base Camp trek will for sure leave a lasting imprint in your memories.

The trek to Everest Base Camp Trekking starts with a scenic flight to Lukla. Once you reach Lukla, our experienced mountain guide will take you for a trek to Phakding. Phakding is a Sherpa village situated in the Dudh Koshi river valley of the Everest region.

Next, you will head towards Namche. En route to Namche, you will cross the pristine Dudh Koshi river quite a few times. After passing through many stones, Chortens and attractive and colorful prayer flags you will find yourself at the Namche Bazaar. There, you can find many good lodges, stores, internet cafes, and bakeries.

Next, you will visit many other villages like Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche. Our trip to the base camp also includes an ascent of the Nangkhartshang Peak (5082m) and crossing of the Khumbu Glacier. This lets you immerse yourself in jaw-dropping views of great mountains like AmaDablam (6812m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8516m), Thamserku (6623m), ImjaTse/Island Peak (6160m), Cho Oyu (8188m), and many more. The hike up to Kala Patthar (5555m) is one of the many highlights of the trip as there you will find more awesome vistas of the Everest region. The EBC trek will defiantly awe-inspire you and leave with a whole lot of sweet memories.

The attraction of Everest Base Camp Trek

Firstly, the closer and nearer Himalayan 360 degree view of the World Highest Mountain from the base camp Kathmandu to Lukla flight, the scenic flight of the mountain ranges and demography of the Hilly region of Nepal Exploration of the Sagarmatha National Park during the trek Great opportunity to study and learn the culture and lifestyle of the Himalayan People stunning view of the mountain ranges Learn about Buddhist culture and tradition Explore your self and Hiking to Mount Everest Base Camp on the lap of Everest.

Weather Conditions & Best Time to Trek

Peak Season – Spring (March-May)

This is one of the best times of the year to visit Nepal. Also, is best for treks to EBC. Spring in the mountains is colorful with slopes covered by varieties of rhododendron and other flowers. Everest expeditions also begin at this time. We recommend you plan your journey at this time. The temperature for areas above 4000 m is at average is 15 degrees centigrade during the day and can reach -15 in morning and night.

Peak Season – Autumn (Late September – Early December)

The sky is clear, and you get spectacular views of the Himalayas. Many important cultural festivals take place at this time of year like Dashain and Tihar (two biggest festivals of Nepal). It is peak season, so the traffic can be heavy, we recommend you plan your journey from October till mid-December although most online sources cite September. This is because, with climate change, the opening windows for treks in Nepal is slowly changing but haven’t been updated in the standard itinerary. It isn’t warm but not super cold too. Higher elevations are colder than lowers so better pack your winter clothing. The average for areas above 4000 m is 17 degrees centigrade at daytime and can get pretty cold at night and morning with temperatures reaching -10 to -15 degrees C.

Winter Season (December to February)

It starts getting pretty cold at the Himalayas from mid to late November. Trekking is still possible but is very cold. The weather is stable and dry. It is off-season, so it will be less crowded, and the tea-houses and lodges are empty. Temperatures at base camp average -20 to -30 degrees centigrade. You can get spectacular views on a clear day, mornings can be misty, and expect snow falls. Overall, it is good for trekking if you can handle the cold!

Less Favorable times

June to August, which is the monsoon months, are not good for trekking. The route is wet, slippery and not recommended. The skies are cloudy as well.

Difficulty

The trek isn’t so difficult, but it is recommended that you prepare yourself for the trek. It is easy for backpackers, hikers and people that are generally active in their daily lives. Also, most people do find the trek moderate, but adequate preparation is a must and bring proper trekking gears. The high elevation is the most difficult part of the trek. The key is to walk slowly and acclimatize. Having at least 2 days for acclimatization is a must. Overall, it’s a 130 km round trip. The path is rocky, curvy and filled with ups and downs. With enough rest and a steady pace, it is very much achievable for most people.

The trek doesn’t require the ultimate level of fitness but walking 6-7 hours a day does require some level of fitness. It is recommended that you plan training 6-8 weeks before the trip. You can take long walks or hikes, do some jogging or swimming. Doing squats would be a good idea with some strength training at the gym.

Accommodations

You can find all kinds of places to stay on the trail to the base camp. Obviously, higher you go the lesser your options and the facilities are basic. There are several teahouses along the way that provide good but basic facilities. Tea houses are of varying qualities. Tea houses at established trek routes have western style toilets with hot showers while tea houses at high elevations off the established route are pretty much basic with squat toilets. Tea houses are recommended for EBC trek. You can find luxurious lodges at Namche and Lukla but most lodges/teahouses will provide good but basic facilities.

We will provide you with good accommodations throughout the journey. At Kathmandu, you will be staying at a 3 Star Hotel and at good teahouses/lodges that provide you with the comfort you need during the trek.

Meals

We will provide you with meals during the trek. You will be provided with meals three times a day. Since the region is located in a remote area, it can be difficult to get a variety of food. The menu at teahouses and lodges will mainly consist of bread, lentils, porridge, pancakes, fries, spinach, roti, chapatis, tea, soups, egg, rice, dumplings, pasta, beans etc. Bottled drinking water is available throughout the trek which is not included in our package cost. In Kathmandu, we will provide you only breakfast. A welcome and farewell dinner is arranged at Kathmandu.