12/02/2026
🏔️ Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC)
The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the world’s most famous trekking adventures. It takes you to the base of Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) in the Khumbu region of Nepal, offering breathtaking Himalayan views, Sherpa culture, and unforgettable mountain scenery.
📍 Trek Overview
📌 Location: Solukhumbu, Nepal
⏳ Duration: 12–14 Days (standard itinerary)
📏 Trek Distance: ~130 km (round trip)
🏔️ Max Altitude: 5,364 m (Everest Base Camp)
🌄 Highest Viewpoint: 5,545 m (Kala Patthar – best Everest view)
🚶 Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
🗺️ Standard 14-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Fly Kathmandu → Lukla, trek to Phakding
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 3: Acclimatization day (Everest View Hotel hike)
Day 4: Trek to Tengboche
Day 5: Trek to Dingboche
Day 6: Acclimatization day
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche
Day 8: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
Day 9: Kala Patthar hike & trek to Pheriche
Day 10–13: Return trek to Lukla
Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu
🌟 Trek Highlights
✈️ Scenic flight to Lukla
🏔️ Close views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse & Ama Dablam
🏘️ Explore Namche Bazaar (Sherpa capital)
🛕 Visit Tengboche Monastery
📸 Sunrise view from Kala Patthar
🏕️ Stand at Everest Base Camp
📅 Best Time to Trek
🌸 Spring: March–May (clear skies & rhododendron blooms)
🍁 Autumn: September–November (best weather & mountain views)
💰 Cost Estimate (Nepal Side)
💵 USD 1,800 (standard guided trek)
Includes:
✔ Domestic flights (Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu)
✔ Teahouse accommodation
✔ Guide & porter
✔ Permits (Sagarmatha National Park & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality)
✔ Some meals (depends on package)
🧾 Permits Required
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Municipality Permit
⚠️ Important Tips
Good physical fitness required
Proper acclimatization is essential
Travel insurance (covering high altitude rescue) recommended
Basic teahouse accommodation during trek
