Everest Trek Guide

Strategic EBC packing guide: daypack vs porter bag division, weight targets, sleeping bag rating by month, essential daypack items, what to buy in Namche, electronics, footwear selection, and what to confidently leave at home.

By Kiran Basnet, Licensed Trekking Guide, Everest Trekking Company, Kathmandu Ask any trekker who has been to Everest Base Camp what the most memorable moment of the journey was, and a surprising number will mention the Lukla flight before they […]

Complete guide to Everest region alternative routes: Jiri approach, Gokyo Lakes via Cho La, Three High Passes, Everest Panorama short trek, Ama Dablam Base Camp side trip, and route comparison table with duration, altitude and difficulty.

Complete Lukla airport guide: runway facts, why flights are delayed, Kathmandu vs Ramechhap departure comparison, how to handle cancellations, baggage limits, helicopter alternatives, and the actual experience of landing at the world’s most famous mountain airstrip.

Complete guide to the best time for EBC helicopter tours: month-by-month flight success rates, the critical time-of-day rule, sunrise tour advantage, best month by priority, weather cancellation policy, and advance booking requirements.

Complete EBC helicopter tour cost guide 2025: shared vs private pricing, Kala Patthar vs Base Camp landing options, what is included, altitude sickness risk, helicopter tour vs full trek comparison, and how to choose the best operator.

Complete best season guide for EBC: all four seasons scored by views, crowds, temperature, cost and trail conditions; best months by trekker type; the two best weeks of the year; and honest advice on when NOT to go.

Complete spring EBC season guide: March vs April vs May conditions, rhododendron bloom calendar, Everest expedition season at Base Camp, spring vs autumn comparison, temperature by month, and timing advice for avoiding the monsoon.

Complete monsoon EBC season guide: rain shadow above 4,000m, June vs July vs August comparison, leeches, Lukla flights, green season beauty, warmest overnight temperatures of the year, optimal timing strategy, and monsoon-specific gear.

Complete winter EBC season guide: December vs January vs February comparison, extreme cold temperatures, essential gear for each month, teahouse availability, solitude and photography advantages, and who should attempt winter EBC.