Everest Base Camp Trek is the most iconic, popular, and an OG trek in the world. It is a 14 days of adventure in Nepal that takes you to the south base camp of the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.
The journey begins with your arrival in Kathmandu, the city of temples and the capital of Nepal. The bustle, warmth, and divinity of this city will leave a big impression on you.
You will have an evening here to shop for the trek and pack your duffel bags. Our team will help you. You can also rent high-quality trekking gear if you do not want to spend a lot of money on it.
From Kathmandu, you will take the thrilling Lukla flight and begin trekking to Everest Base Camp (EBC). In eight days of walking from Lukla, you will reach EBC and spend one more morning hiking to Kala Patthar.
After that, you will follow the same trail back to Lobuche village and take a detour through Pheriche that brings you back to Namche Bazaar. From here, you will descend back to Lukla.
In between Lukla and Everest Base Camp, you will spend nights in Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep villages.
These are the top resting points along the Everest Base Camp trek route. All of these villages are inhabited by Sherpas and other communities such as Rai, Lama, Limbu, and Bhoitya.
Traversing through rhododendron-covered hills and crossing several suspension bridges, you will ascend above tree line. The trail then goes through alpine terraces, barren meadows, and glacier moraines.
We take two acclimatization breaks during the Everest Base Camp trek 14 days. Acclimatization breaks are made to help you rest, recover, and adjust to elevation to avoid altitude sickness.
We have acclimatization days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche villages. Acclimatization days also provide you with the opportunity to spend a longer time with the locals, seeing their lifestyle and listening to their stories.
- The Everest Base Camp trek is adventurous and culturally enriching in some ways, too. But the greatest impact is left by breathtaking mountains and heavenly landscapes.
- Regardless of the bustle in spring and autumn, you will have many moments to soak in the serenity and calmness of the high alpine region.
- You will see many mountains during the EBC trek, and some of them are the tallest peaks on Earth. You will see Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Baruntse, etc.
- Standing in front of these mountains will be a humbling experience. Likewise, the hospitality of the locals and their kind gesture will win your heart.
There is no other trek like Everest Base Camp, and we cannot compare it to any other trek in the Himalayas!
A typical day on the Everest Base Camp trek
The Everest Base Camp trek is a 14 day trip. In those 14 days in Nepal, you will spend 11 days in the mountains and 3 days traveling to/from the trailhead.
In 11 days in the mountains, you will spend each day walking 5 to 7 hours, depending on your pace. The day begins early at around 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM.
You will freshen up, change, and have breakfast. After that, prepare your duffel bag and begin trekking. It is a custom to have dinner and breakfast in the lodge where you spend the night, and lunch on the day.
So, you will follow this practice. The elevation increases by around 500 meters every day. The guide will lead the way, and the porter will carry the duffel bag.
Porters are usually ahead of the group, so we recommend packing all essentials that you may need during hiking in your daypack. For example, pack SPF, lipbalm, snacks, waterbottle, chargers, powerbanks, documents, money, camera, etc, in your daypack.
Upon reaching the lodge where you will spend the night, the first thing we do is place our dinner order. We freshen up, rest, and socialize with fellow trekkers while the lodge prepares the dinner.
The next day, repeat the same thing.
Cultural experiences during the Everest Base Camp trek
The main cultural highlight of the Everest Base Camp trek is the traditions of the Sherpas and other mountain communities' spiritual connection to the mountains and natural wonders.
*If you want to experience local culture closely, you can trek during the Mani Rimdu festival.
On the way to Everest Base Camp, you will explore Tengboche Monastery and Pangboche Monastery. These are two important temples in the region.
Likewise, you can see many sections of the trail fastened with prayer flags. Stupas, prayer wheels, and chortens are also spread all over the trail.
Pay attention, and you will see how locals are well-connected to their roots and how strong their beliefs are.
Highlights
- Trek to the base of the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest
- An adventurous yet very humbling trip to the Himalayan range of Nepal
- Spend many nights in high mountain villages, experiencing the heart-warming hospitality of the locals
- Follow adventurous trail through rhododendron and pine-covered hills
- Cross many hanging suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River along the trail
- See the lifestyle and culture of the Sherpa community
- Explore Tengboche and Pangboche monasteries
- The trek offers incredible changing landscapes and outstanding mountain views
- Explore the rich flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park
- Fly in and out of Lukla Airport, one of the highest airports in the world
- Witness a heavenly sunrise from Kala Patthar and an insane panorama of Mt. Everest
How to get fit for the Everest Base Camp trek?
The Everest Base Camp trek requires 6 hours of walking on average each day, exposes you to high altitude, and requires good strength. So, you have to do workouts that will prepare you for these challenges.
- Let's start with long walking hours and rugged terrain. For this, you need good stamina and core strength. Cardiovascular exercises such as running, swimming, cycling, jogging, and even simple long walks will help you.
- To train for the high altitude exposure, you can go on a day hike near you. If there is no hiking trail around your city, you can look for training centers that have plans for high altitude.
- Leg and back strength are crucial. You trek with a day pack weighing up to 5 kg. So, your legs and back have to be strong. For that, you can do strength training, focusing on calves, quadriceps, hamstrings, and core exercises.
- Mental resilience is another important requirement of the Everest Base Camp trek. Trekking in extreme conditions pushes you out of your comfort zone and requires patience, a positive mindset, and willpower.
So, who can do the Everest Base Camp trek?...
Is the Everest Base Camp trek suitable for you?
- Everest Base Camp trek is a beginner-friendly trek but requires proper training, preparation, and acclimatization. First-time trekkers will find the EBC trek challenging but manageable.
- Likewise, experienced trekkers will enjoy the Everest Base Camp trek 14 days to the fullest. Previous trekking experience means you know uphill walking, may have some high altitude experience, and can push yourself.
- There are no age restrictions for trekking to Everest Base Camp. If you are capable of hiking at high altitude, you can do this trek. However, underage trekkers (below age 16) must be accompanied by their parents or an identified guardian.
The Lukla flight: helpful information
- Spring and autumn: Fly to Lukla from Ramechhap Airport. It takes 4 to 5 hours to drive from Thamel to reach this airport.
- Summer/monsoon and winter: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu Airport.
*Spring and autumn are peak travel seasons in Nepal, so thousands of travelers fly in and out of Kathmandu Airport every day, making it very busy. By shifting the Lukla flight to Ramechhap Airport, the authorities can avoid delays.
Upgrade to helicopter flights between Kathmandu and Lukla, or fly back to Kathmandu after the Kala Patthar excursion
If the standard Lukla flights are not your cup of tea or you are not confident about this flight, you can consider upgrading to a helicopter flight between Kathmandu and Lukla. It will cost USD 650 to USD 750 (one-way) per person.
Similarly, trekkers who want to give a grand ending to their Everest Base Camp trek 14 days or are too exhausted to walk down to Lukla, can take a helicopter flight from Gorak Shep to Kathmandu.
In fact, many trekkers are doing this- hiking to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and returning to Kathmandu in a helicopter. It will save you around three days of walking.
Everest Base Camp trek booking 2025/2026 - private or group trek?
Our Everest Base Camp trek cost is USD 1350 per person. Trekkers interested in doing this trek with us can directly book the trip via our website.
You have the option to make a partial or full payment while booking the trip. At least partial payment is mandatory for booking confirmation. The due amount must be cleared before starting the trek.
We provide group discounts as well. If you have any questions regarding the Everest Base Camp trek cost or service, contact us anytime. Bookings are open for the Everest Base Camp trek 2025/2026 departures.
Why do the Everest Base Camp trek with Adventure Magic Treks?
You can trek to Everest Base Camp safely and confidently with us. All of our guides and porters have been working with us for a long time. They are experts on Himalayan trails and weather.
Our trips are 100% guaranteed. Unless there is an event beyond our control (natural disaster, poor weather, political unrest), we do not cancel our trips.
As we have been serving trekkers from all around the world for more than 15 years, we know what foreigners look for while trekking in Nepal. With us, you can expect a hassle-free trip.
Likewise, our Everest Base Camp trek price is also affordable and transparent. You get top-notch service and big value for the money you spend with us.
Finally, we provide complimentary airport transfers, free duffel bags to use during the trek, a first aid kit, 24/7 assistance, etc. All these are additional perks that you get from us.
We are here to streamline your Everest Base Camp trek. From day one, we will be at your service, making it an unforgettable venture in the Himalayas.
