Everest Trek Guide

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]