Nepal · Sherpa country & the highest peaks
Everest Base Camp
The legendary trek to the roof of the world
Distance
~130 km (round trip)
Duration
12–14 days
Max elevation
5,644 m (Kala Patthar)
Difficulty
Demanding · very high altitude
The most famous trek on earth, winding through Sherpa villages, swinging bridges and Buddhist monasteries up the Khumbu Valley to the foot of Everest. Days of walking beneath 8,000m giants end at Kala Patthar, where the sunrise sets the summit of the world aglow.
Along the trailStops
Lukla
The cliffside airstrip where the trek begins with one of the world's most dramatic landings.
Namche Bazaar
The bustling Sherpa capital in a natural amphitheater — the key acclimatization stop.
Tengboche Monastery
A hilltop monastery with a legendary view of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam.
Gorak Shep
The last settlement, base for the final push to Base Camp and Kala Patthar.
Kala Patthar
The 5,644m viewpoint offering the closest, clearest sunrise view of Everest's summit.
Good to knowTips
- Acclimatize slowly — build in rest days at Namche and Dingboche to avoid altitude sickness.
- Hire a licensed guide/porter; a TIMS card and Sagarmatha park permit are required.
- Lukla flights are weather-dependent and often delayed — keep buffer days at the end.
Getting thereLogistics
Fly Kathmandu → Lukla to start. Teahouses along the route provide beds and meals, so no camping is needed. Most trekkers go with a guided agency that arranges permits, guides and porters.
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