Everest Base Camp Trek
The trek of a lifetime — 5,364m EBC, Kalapatthar sunrise + Sherpa culture
Everest Base Camp (EBC) is one of the world's most iconic treks — 130 km round-trip over 12-14 days from Lukla airport to EBC (5,364m) + Kalapatthar viewpoint (5,545m). Sherpa culture, high-altitude teahouses + jaw-dropping views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse.
Everest Base Camp Trek highlights
Lukla to Namche Bazaar (day 1-3)
The trek start — Sherpa capital at 3,440m. Sunday market. 2-day acclimatisation stop essential.
Tengboche Monastery
3,867m — the largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region. Backdrop of Ama Dablam.
Dingboche + Chukung day hike
4,410m acclimatisation stop. Optional day hike to Chukung Ri (5,550m) or Nangkartshang Peak.
Lobuche (4,940m)
Second-highest village on the trek. Sunset views of Nuptse + Everest.
Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
The destination — spring Everest expedition camp with hundreds of tents. Autumn has just prayer flags.
Kalapatthar sunrise (5,545m)
The BEST Everest photo viewpoint — 3h dawn hike from Gorak Shep. Absolutely worth the pre-dawn climb.
Alternative: 3-day Everest View Trek
Shorter option — 3 days to Namche + Everest View Hotel (3,880m). No Base Camp but Everest visible.
Heli-return option
Fly out from Gorak Shep or Lukla to Kathmandu — $600-1,500 pp saves 5 days downhill trek.
Getting there
Fly Kathmandu KTM to Lukla LUA (35 min — the world's most dangerous airport). Trek starts from Lukla. Book flights + trek permits 2-4 months ahead in October-November peak.
Getting around
Trek is walking only. Yaks + porters carry gear. Overnight in teahouses ($10-30/night).
October-November (clearest, most stable) + March-May (spring, warmer). Avoid June-September (monsoon).
$40-80 basic teahouse trek · $150-300 mid-range guided · $3,000+ luxury lodge + guide (Yeti Mountain Home)
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