Everest Base Camp Trek

Travel insurance is mandatory, and obtaining it for the days you are trekking is your responsibility. Please email us your proof of insurance before arriving for the trek. You can check out more details on insurance requirements at our Terms of Service, Insurance.

I've trekked, hiked, or camped before; can't I guide myself?

While it is not a legal requirement, we cannot overstate the importance of trekking with a licensed, experienced guide. You'll be traveling through the wilderness, remote countryside, and high elevations; from an aspect of pure safety, it is highly dangerous to go it alone. Additionally, very few locals in Himalayan villages speak English. Should you get lost (and, with many paths crossing through many, many villages, this is more a likelihood than a possibility), it would be difficult to communicate directions or obtain food and shelter. Additionally, our guides are experts in Himalayan treks with an average of over 15 years of trekking experience. No matter how confident you feel in your skills or knowledge, it is almost certain that we can help enhance your experience.

In theory, no. Anyone with robust cardiovascular capability and good stamina should be able to cope with higher elevations and lower oxygen density. Trekking or hiking anywhere in the world is strongly recommended for maximum enjoyment of your Himalayan adventure, however.

The EBC Trek costs you anywhere from $ 700 to $5,000, depending on your requirement

Teahouse trekking is a type of accommodation unique to mountain treks, in which lodging and meals are set up at local teahouses or lodges on a full-board basis.

We take all possible precautions to proactively ensure the safety and wellness of our trekkers, but rest assured that our guides are trained and experienced in dealing with emergencies. Each guide is trained in first aid. In the case of altitude sickness, you will immediately be taken to a lower altitude. If necessary, your guide will utilize your travel insurance information to call a rescue helicopter, and you will be flown to Kathmandu or Pokhara for medical attention.

Porters' ability to carry baggage depends to some extent on the trekking route and altitude in question, but the average trekking porter carries between 15 and 25kg. A camping porter carries up to 40kg. One porter is typically assigned per two travelers.

The flights between Kathmandu and Lukla are generally reliable, but if the weather is not good, they can be canceled for the entire day. Our 13-day package includes one buffer day in case of delays, but we suggest that you schedule a couple of extra days in case of delays at the end of your trek. If your flight is delayed in Kathmandu, we will rebook your flight for the next day. We may also be able to provide an option for a privately chartered helicopter. If you choose to take the helicopter, this can cost an additional $500 or more, depending on availability and group size. Extra hotel nights ($40) and meals in Kathmandu are not included when flights are delayed, although we will make arrangements for you. If your flight is delayed from Lukla, you are responsible for extra accommodation and meals (approximately $30).

The best times for trekking in Nepal are from March to Early May and from September to November. Trekking is possible from December to February and it's a good time to avoid the crowds but you will need to be prepared for colder temperatures. June to August is the rainy season We have to suffer rain and sometimes can’t see the view but when opens, it is amazing and you can’t believe it.

Those with acute or chronic health conditions impacting their stamina, range of motion, coordination, or balance may have difficulty completing the trek. If you are in doubt about your physical readiness, consult a physician well in advance of booking your trip.

Once you have paid the deposit, the next step is for you to send us a scan or photo of your passport along with arrival flight details. We can’t book your Lukla flight or get your trekking permit until we have a photo or scan of your passport so please send this to us as soon as possible.

We take all possible precautions to proactively ensure the safety and wellness of our trekkers, but rest assured that our guides are trained and experienced in dealing with emergencies. If necessary, your guide will utilize your travel insurance information to call a rescue helicopter, and you will be flown to Kathmandu for medical attention.

We will provide a duffel bag for you in Kathmandu. The duffel bag will be carried by the porters on the trek and will be your luggage item on the flight. Often the porters get ahead on the trail, and your duffel will not be available until you reach the tea house in the evening, so you will need to carry a day pack while hiking with the items you need during the day.

The best way to avoid problems with altitude is to ascend slowly, and all of our Everest treks are designed to average about 300m or 1000ft a day in elevation gain, which helps to minimize any elevation problems and is the rate recommended by high altitude doctors. For a complete list of symptoms, please review our Welcome to Nepal Brochure. All of the guides are well experienced at recognizing symptoms related to AMD, and each carries a pulse oximeter and will monitor your blood oxygen level regularly.

Temperatures vary quite a bit in the Everest Region, depending on the season. Temperatures in Lukla at the start of the trek are actually quite warm from March to May and from September to November and trekkers often wear t-shirts and shorts. Everest Base Camp is cold year round and even during the warmer months, you can expect lows at night below freezing. During the winter months, it can reach -25 °C or colder at night and it’s important to have warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. Our packing list for Everest Base Camp should have you well-prepared for even the coldest months.

Our treks are all-inclusive and cover accommodation, food, park fees, permits, and many other costs, as a means of making your adventure as stress-free and convenient as possible. Travelers generally bring a small amount of pocket money to cover bottled water, snacks, or tea beyond your included meals, souvenirs, tips, or donations to monasteries along the route (if you are inclined to give one). Trekkers find that around $15 to $20 USD a day is reasonable for these extras, although if you’re on a tight budget, you can get by with less. 

We don't have extra fees for solo travelers joining our group treks. If you have requested a private trek or a different trekking date as to what you see online our team will inform you of any extra fees before you make the deposit.

We understand that plans change and if you would like to change the dates of your trek, we don't charge any fees as long as you give advance notice. Check out our terms of service for all the details or contact us for more information. 

We accept all major currencies. You can pay the balance in cash or with a credit card. Please note that we charge a 13% fee for credit card payments, so it's much better to pay your balance in cash.

The Everest Base Camp trek is a doable trek for beginner trekkers, but the trekkers have to be in good shape and healthy. The trail has many steep ascents and descents, and you have to walk 6 to 7 hours a day with a day pack.

The cost of the Everest Base Camp trek may vary as per the itinerary you are following and the services you are willing to use. Generally, our EBC trek package costs around USD 995 to USD 2000, including flights and an overnight stay in Kathmandu. Get in touch with us for more information. 

The main limitation on the weight is the luggage limit on the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, which is 10kg (22 lbs) and another 5kg (11 lbs) for a carry-on, for a total of 15 kg (33 lbs).

No, there is no WiFi service at Everest Base Camp, but you can use Ncell's SIM to use cellular data at the base camp. The connection may not be stable all the time due to elevation and weather conditions.

No, you can't see Everest from Lukla. The first view of Mt. Everest is seen from Namche Bazar during the Everest Base Camp trek.

March to April (spring) and October to November (autumn) is the best time to go on the Everest base camp trek. You can also go on this trek in the early winter.

Everest Base Camp is situated at 5,364 m (17,598 ft). 

No, you can't see Mt. Everest from the Everest Base Camp because other giant mountains like Lhotse and Nuptse block the view of the top. However, you can see the views of Everest from many other points throughout the trek.

There's no limit on our adventures, as long as participants are healthy and willing! We have had families with kids as young as 7 do the Everest Base Camp Trek and our eldest trekkers have been in their late 70s. We generally suggest that families schedule a private trek and schedule a few extra days. Don't hesitate to ask us about arrangements.

We ensure the travel safety of all our trekking guests, both male and female. Nepal, on the whole, is both very safe and welcoming of foreign visitors. We have long-standing, strong relationships with the lodges we frequent and know them to be safe and reliable. In addition, our guides are consistently mindful of all guests' whereabouts while trekking. We travel in small groups, all the better to easily maintain continual contact.

We will provide a duffel bag for you in Kathmandu. The duffel bag will be carried by the porters on the trek and will be your luggage item on the flight. Often the porters get ahead on the trail, and your duffel will not be available until you reach the tea house in the evening, so you will need to carry a day pack while hiking with the items you need during the day.

Generally, we recommend a day pack of about 40 L, or roughly the size of a school backpack, to hold your extra layers as well as essentials for the day. 

We recommend you start preparing 4 to 6 weeks before the trek. You can focus on increasing your stamina and core body strength. Cycling, hiking, swimming, etc. are some great workouts.

Yes, you can leave any luggage at the hotel or our office in Kathmandu during the trek.

All of our trekking packages include 3 nights at a at a hotel in Kathmandu, and we can arrange extra nights on request. Please let us know in advance if you need extra nights so they can be reserved. You can pay for any extra nights when you arrive at the hotel directly or at the at the office. Sometimes you will find cheaper rates online for these hotels, but the advantage of having us make the arrangements is that if your Lukla flight is delayed, we can shift or cancel the reservation at no extra cost.

We can arrange for a private room in Kathmandu. In some of the villages on the trek, it may be possible to have a private room (at no extra cost), and we will do our best to arrange that. However, during busy times of the year, there is a limited amount of lodging available in some of the villages, so it's generally impossible to arrange private rooms. This is the case even if you're willing to pay extra since the tea house owners will not give out a private room if it means someone else goes without a room. 

We provide all the meals on the trek but don't provide water. The best option is to treat the local water either with chlorine/iodine tablets or use a sterile pen. The tea houses will give you good-quality free water, and you can also go along the trail, but you will need to treat it. If you are using the tablets, make sure they dissolve completely (about 30 minutes). On most treks, you can buy mineral water along the trail. A liter of mineral water at lower-elevation tea houses costs around USD 1, but at higher elevations it can cost up to $4, so the cost can add up.

They have electricity at the tea houses in the common areas. They do charge an extra fee of $1 to $4 an hour for charging. 

A lot of the tea houses have power strips with American outlets. If not, then either a C or D-type outlet is good. You can check out all the details at the different outlets. If you have time in Kathmandu, you can buy at least the common adapters for just a couple of dollars. 

Some of the lower-elevation tea houses offer Wi-Fi for an extra charge of $3 to $10. Another option is to get a Nepalese SIM card in Kathmandu for both internet and calls. Even if you have a SIM card, data use is mainly limited to lower-elevation tea houses. You can also use your guide’s phone for international calls, as long as you reimburse him for the charges, which tend to be fairly reasonable.

Most of the tea houses have Western-style flush toilets and cold running water. In almost all cases, the bathrooms are shared and not attached to the individual rooms. Some of the higher-elevation tea houses have Asian-style toilets, which consist of a ceramic basin on the ground (Bathrooms on the Everest Trek). 

There are laundry services available in some of the tea houses, and it may be possible to wash some clothes during your acclimation days in Namche Bazaar or Dingboche for a small fee. It is better to plan and pack enough, then wash your clothes when you get back to Kathmandu at the end of the trip.