Everest Base Camp Treks
Everest Base Camp is the most iconic trek in Nepal and a must for those who want to follow in the footsteps of Hillary and Tensing, there are a variety of different routes available. Here is a selection of our favourites.
Everest Base Camp Treks
Everest base camp trek, Nepal-16 days
This is a great introductory tea-house trek with soaring vistas of the iconic Himalayan peaks.
Duration: 16 days
Price: £750-£1000
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From bustling Kathmandu to the calm and tranquillity of the mountians.
Duration: 15 days
Price: £735
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Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar trek
This trek provides both beautiful views of Everest as it winds its way through Khumbu
Duration: 17 days
Price: £880-£1000
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Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar Trek
This has more rest days than others and affords more chances to experience the local culture
Duration: 19 days
Price: £1350-£1500
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Cho la Pass Everest Trek, Nepal
This trek to Everest Base Camp follows the classic route, it is classic for a reason.
Duration: 21 days
Price: £1175
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Why trek to Everest Base Camp?
Different trek operators to Everest Base Camp will require different fitness levels and it is important to check with your operator what preparation they would recommend before trekking and any gear they would recommend you bring.
Best time to do an Everest Base Camp trek.
The best time of year to do the trek is either September to November or March to May. June to August is the Monsoon season and so there is a high landslide risk as well as the possibility of no views due to cloud. November to February is winter and so it can be very cold when you get higher up.
Types of trek?
Most Everest base camp treks are tea-house treks so you will be staying in Nepali tea-houses whilst trekking. This means that it is nice to have comfortable clothes to wear in the evenings and maybe a pair of light shoes to give your feet a rest from your boots and socks.
For those who wish to have a more relaxing trip to an Everest Base Camp there are tours to Tibetan Everest Base Camp which can be visited on 10 day tours.
Useful Links
Most Everest Treks run with a day or two free in Kathmandu, for information on what to do and see in Kathmandu why not read Legs’ Guide to Kathmandu.
For more information about trekking to Everest base camp see Lesley’s muchbetter Guide to Everest Base Camp.
For other treks in Nepal see our Trekking in Nepal page.
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