Everest Base Camp Trek is more than just a bucket list adventure
Every trekking season, we meet peoples who have dreamed about Everest for many years. Some arrive excited, others nervous. Many think the highlight will be be standing at Everest Base Camp.
A view days later, when we ask them what they loved most, the answer is realy: Base Camp.
It is usually the sunrise over the Ama Dablam. The laughter inside a small teahouse. The first glimpse of Everest from Namche Bazar. The quiet moments on the trail, when only the wind, prayer flags and distant yak bells break the silence.
The Everest Base Camp Trek isn’t simply a hike to the foot on the world’s highest mountains. It is a journey through Sherpa culture , breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and experiences that stay with you long after you return home.
As a local trekking agency, based in Kathmandu we’ve helped many travellers discover this incredible region. This guide combines practical advise with the local knowledge we share every day on the trail.
Where is Everest Base Camp?
Everest Base Camp sits at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 ft) in Nepal’s Khumbu region. Most trekkers begin with the famous mountain flight from Kathmandu (or Ramechhap during busy seasons) to Lukla before following the classic trail through: Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar (5,545 m)