How long is the Everest Base Camp trek? The round trip from Lukla is approximately 130km, taking 12–14 days. This guide covers daily distances, stage-by-stage breakdown, altitude profile, and how long the full journey from Kathmandu takes.
Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List 2026
The complete Everest Base Camp trek packing list for 2026. What to wear, what to carry, what to rent in Kathmandu, and what to leave at home — a practical gear guide from experienced EBC guides.
Altitude Sickness on the Everest Base Camp Trek
Altitude sickness is one of the biggest risks on the Everest Base Camp trek. This guide covers symptoms of AMS, HACE, and HAPE, how to prevent altitude illness, acclimatisation schedules, Diamox use, and when to descend or evacuate.
How Difficult Is the Everest Base Camp Trek?
The Everest Base Camp trek is rated moderately difficult to challenging — physically demanding due to distance and altitude, but technically non-technical with no climbing required. This guide covers fitness requirements, difficulty by section, altitude challenges, and who can realistically complete the trek.
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost 2026/2027
A complete breakdown of the Everest Base Camp trek cost for 2026 and 2027. Covers permits, flights, guide and porter fees, teahouse accommodation, food, gear, and total budget estimates for different trekking styles.
Best Time to Trek to Everest Base Camp
The best time to trek to Everest Base Camp is during autumn (September–November) and spring (March–May). October is the single best month for clear views and stable weather. This guide covers every season, month-by-month temperatures, crowd levels, and tips for choosing your ideal trekking window.
Why Choose Everest Trekking Company for the Everest Base Camp Trek?
The Everest Base Camp Trek is much more than a holiday in the Himalayas. For many travelers, it is a lifelong dream and one of the world’s most rewarding trekking experiences. Walking through traditional Sherpa villages, visiting ancient monasteries, standing […]
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost 2027: Complete Budget Breakdown from a Nepal-Based Guide
Planning an Everest Base Camp trek in 2027 and trying to work out what it will actually cost? You are in the right place. I have been organising EBC treks from Kathmandu for close to a decade, and one of […]
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary: Day-by-Day Guide from Kathmandu and Back
By Kiran Basnet — Licensed Trekking Guide, Everest Trekking Company, Kathmandu The Everest Base Camp itinerary is something I think about more carefully than almost any other aspect of organising a trek. The sequence of days, the elevation gains, the […]
Everest Base Camp Trek with a Local Company: Why It Matters and How to Choose the Right One
By Kiran Basnet — Licensed Trekking Guide, Everest Trekking Company, Kathmandu I am going to be honest with you from the start of this guide, because the topic deserves honesty: I run a local trekking company, and I am going […]