EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

It takes around 15 days to complete the trek to Everest base camp. The total distance between Lukla and Everest Base Camp and Back is approx. 140 km. It takes about eight days for Lukla to get to EBC, and another four days to get back to Lukla. Trekkers normally keep 2 days during the trek as acclimatization days so it takes 8 days to reach Everest Base Camp.

Trekking Everest base camp can be done individually as well as in group. You'll need to make a group first for a group trek. You can make your own country group involving your friends, family, relatives and other known people, and inform us about that so that we can provide you with services accordingly. But if you can't form an entire group then just contact us and we'll put you in the group of others.

Trek to EBC is a lifetime and life-changing adventure for some. For most people who have prepared and trained for this adventure, it is definitely achievable. One thing we can surely tell you is that it's not a walk in the park and it's definitely not a' tourist mentality' for visitors. You will start your trek at 2,850 m from sea level and reach a stunning 5,632 m high. That definitely takes a toll on one's body and mind.

You will need to take out insurance that will cover you for hiking up to altitudes of 6,000m.
Typical travel insurance will not cover this so we have compiled an article that will help you find the right insurance policy that adequately covers delays, accidents and altitude related illness.

Condensing a packing list into one short answer is impossible, so we have compiled a very detailed and comprehensive EBC Packing List guide to help you plan and pack for the trek.
It is possible to buy most gear in Kathmandu, but we recommend bringing all the important stuff with you from home. Read our guide for recommendations on what to bring, which brands are trusted as well as items you won’t need during the trek.

Most people who follow the standard route itinerary, take a gradual ascent with acclimatisation days built in and monitor their symptoms will not suffer from any sort of altitude sickness.
That being said, altitude sickness is not correlated to age or fitness and can affect some people worse than others.

Yes. If you are a national of a country other than India, you will need to purchase a visa. The 15-day multi entry visa starts at $30 and the 30-day visa goes for $50. The usual guided trek lasts around 15 days, but there is always the possibility of travel delay so we recommending opting for the 30-day visa for a slightly higher price.
You will need a Trekkers Information Management System card (TIMS) as well as a Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit. Tour operators will include both in their price and will obtain them for you beforehand. If you plan to trek independently, however, you will need $20 for the TIMS card and roughly $40 for the Sagarmatha entry permit.
Make sure you bring at least four passport sized photos in case they are needed for permits.

Contrary to popular belief, Everest Base Camp Trek is not very difficult. It requires no prior trekking experience or mountaineering skills of any sort. We have seen people from all walks of life, shapes and sizes completing the trek!
The round-trip length of the trek is 130km, which is spread over just short of two weeks of trekking. Expect to cover around 15km over 5/6 hours of trekking each day – a very achievable number. The hardest part of the trek is the altitude and the effect that it can have on your body.

Contrary to what you might think, the best time to go on the Everest Base Camp Trek is not during the height of summer. The spring months of February through May is widely considered the peak season and is when the region is at its busiest.
Weather during these months is stable and dry – perfect for trekking and for sightseeing. The mountain is most colourful during this time as well, so you can expect verdant fields and hillsides covered in rhododendrons.
September to October is another popular trekking period on the other side of summer that tends to be a little less busy. Another way to avoid the hustle and bustle of peak season is to try some of the trek variations such as the Gokyo Lakes Trek.
Trekking in the winter months is still possible, but be prepared for temperatures below freezing. Peak summer is known as monsoon season, characterised by short, sharp downpours. The trails are very wet and trekking during these months is not advised.