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Everest Base Camp - How to Trek to Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Trek has everything that any adventure lover would go for. The EBC trekking offers a picturesque view of the Himalayas with the dense forests covered by a blanket of Red Rhododendrons. It offers warm and caring Sherpa families, and adventure throughout. So trek to Everest Base Camp is a combination of adventure and cultural experience. Having many feathers or highlights, nowadays EBC trek is the most demanding in the world, which starts from either Kathmandu's Domestic Airport to Lukla Airport by flight or drives to Salleri from Kathmandu's bus station.

During the Everest base camp trek, we walk through the same trail that was once stepped on by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on their ascent to Mount Everest. The sheer presence on the trail is an experience of a lifetime. The similar flow towards the summit of the majestic peak gave rise to various possibilities among the adventure-seekers. Trek to Everest base camp has become an absolutely perfect adventure for those who are seeking closeness with nature, fun, thrill, and adventure at the same time.

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  • Trip Information
  • Trip Itinerary
  • Route Map
  • Equipment List

Trip Information

Location
Everest Region
Difficulty
Moderate-Hard
Max. Altitude
5545m
Group Size
1-08 People
Transportation
Car, Jeep
Activity
Trekking
Best Time
March to May & Mid Sep to Dec
Total Durations
14 Days

Trip Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu
  • Day 2: Kathmandu - Lukla (2,860m) - Phakding (2,660m)
  • Day 3: Phakding - Namche (3,440m)
  • Day 4: Acclimatization Day
  • Day 5: Namche - Tengboche (3,860m)
  • Day 6: Tengboche - Dingboche (4,410m)
  • Day 7: Acclimatization Day
  • Day 8: Dingboche - Lobuche (4,910m)
  • Day 9: Lobuche - Gorakshep (5,164m) - Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
  • Day 10: Gorakshep - Kalapatthar (5,545m) - Pheriche (4,371m)
  • Day 11: Pheriche - Namche (3,440m)
  • Day 12: Namche - Lukla (2,860m)
  • Day 13: Lukla - Kathmandu
  • Day 14: Airport drop for the final departure

Route Map

everest route map

Equipment List

  • A sturdy pair of trekking boots with good ankle support
  • Rucksack or daypack (30 liters) with a waterproof cover
  • Trekking pants and waterproof trousers
  • Sleeping bag liner
  • Down jacket
  • Wind/ waterproof light jacket,
  • Sun protection cream, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer
  • Inner and outer gloves
  • Towel, flip-flop or rubber sandal, toiletries.
  • Water bottles and water purification tablets
  • T-shirts or shirts
  • Fleece jumper or jacket
  • Headlamp, power bank, and extra batteries
  • Inner Thermal (top and trousers)
  • Socks and underwear
  • Sunglasses, sun hat, woolen cap, or balaclava
  • 4 season Sleeping bag

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