View from Everest Base Camp
View en route to Everest Base Camp

Many trekkers harbor dreams of walking to the foot of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.

A trek to Everest Base Camp is nothing less than a pilgrimage to the holiest site in the world. Nestled high above the Sherpa settlements, under the shadows of the mighty Mount Everest, Everest Base Camp attracts thousands of trekkers and adventurers from all corners of the globe.

The Everest Base Camp trail takes you deep into Sherpa country protected by the highest peaks in the world. You start from a low elevation and gradually make your way above 5,000 meters. Nothing beats the experience of taking this walk to the ‘top of the world’.

Locally known as Sagarmatha or Chomolungma, the ‘Goddess mother of the Ocean’, Mount Everest is a sacred peak for the Sherpas. They believe that walking close to Mount Everest is like making your way up to heaven. In many ways, this may be true because the magnificent sights you get to enjoy while trekking in the Everest Region are indeed ‘heavenly’.

While the old trail to Everest Base Camp begins from Jiri, the popular route starts from Lukla. Lukla, which has the only airport in the Khumbu Region, is known as the ‘Gateway to Everest’.

Most trekkers begin their trek to Everest Base Camp after flying into Lukla from Kathmandu. The journey takes them across traditional Sherpa villages, swaying suspension bridges, yak pastures, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and the ecologically rich Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Everest Region offers the best amenities for trekkers. One can find budget as well as luxury accommodation on the trail.

Namche, the economic hub of the Khumbu Region, is an important stopover point on the trail. It is the most prosperous Sherpa settlement in the country. Many groups spend an extra day or two acclimatising in this charming town. Carved like a bowl on the side of a mountain, Namche offers you the first glimpse of Mount Everest. It has some of the finest mountain lodges, restaurants, and bakeries in the Himalaya of Nepal.

Khumjung, Kunde, Tengboche, Pangboche, Pheriche, Phortse, and Dingboche are some of the other significant Sherpa settlements that fall on this route. These villages are home to the hardy Sherpa mountain guides who are renowned for their remarkable climbing skills and knowledge of the mountains. Hotel Everest View and Nagarjun Hill serve as popular destinations for side trips.

The hike to Everest Base Camp is not easy. Lying at an altitude of 5,364m, it is indeed a challenge to reach the base camp battling freezing cold, low oxygen level, and a trail littered with loose scree and rocks. But the overwhelming sense of achievement one feels on reaching the base camp is reward enough for all the hardship and toil.

Because of its immense size, the summit of Mount Everest is not visible from its base camp. One needs to hike to the vantage point of Kala Patthar to get a close-up view of the summit. From Kala Patthar, one can enjoy a 360-degree panorama of Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, and Mount Everest. Sitting at an elevation of 5,550m, this is the highest point you will reach on your trek.

Several routes lead to Everest Base Camp. If you want to take the classic route taken by the pioneers, then you can start your trek from Jiri. If you are on a short holiday and want to save time, you can trek to Everest Base Camp and return to Lukla via helicopter. For those who value comfort and luxury, we have some special luxury lodge packages with helicopter flights. Our Shortest Everest Base Camp Trek package lets you complete the trek in a record time of just 9 days.

For more interesting trip ideas, you can check the list of itineraries given below.

Trekking Routes

Mount Everest
$1,100.00
Everest Base Camp Hike is one of the greatest trekking experiences that a trekker can ever enjoy in his or her lifetime. This short hike...
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EBC and Gokyo Lakes
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Enjoy a beautiful Everest View Trek, visit EBC and Gokyo Lakes by Helicopter and create memories for a lifetime. Enjoy a helicopter ride in the...
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Mount Everest View
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Everest Base Camp Trek is not just a trek, but a dream adventure for thousands of avid travelers. An epic adventure to the base camp...
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Everest Base Camp Trek Route
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Everest Base Camp Comfort Trek rewards you with the pleasure of a hike to Everest Base Camp. Catch the mesmerizing sunrise over the highest mountain...
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Everest Trek Route
$1,000.00
Shortest Everest Base Camp Trek, as the name suggests, is the shortest trek to the legendary Everest Base Camp. Embark on the most sought after...
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Tengboche Monastery
$1,100.00
Everest Base Camp Trek and return by helicopter is yet another superb trek in the Everest region offered by Nepal Trek Routes. A special trip...
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Trekkers En-route to Everest Base Camp
$1,200.00
This Everest Base Camp Short Trek of 10 days is for those looking for the shortest itinerary for Everest Base Camp trek. Within a short...
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Phaplu
$1,600.00
Take the less conventional Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek than the common Everest Base Camp Trek. Walk on the trail trekked by Sir Edmund...
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View from Everest Base Camp
Short Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Flight is a unique and one-of-a-kind trip offered by Nepal Trek Routes. Short trek to Everest Base Camp...
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Landing
$1,500.00
Take this amazing journey to Mount Everest Base Camp trek Return to Lukla by Helicopter and have the vacation of your lifetime. Ideal for people...
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Landing
$1,200.00
Everest Luxury Lodge Trek Return Lukla by Helicopter is a luxurious once-in-a-lifetime trip to Everest Base Camp, the highest trekking destination in the world. Take...
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Helicopter Landing at Everest Base Camp
$1,480.00
Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek is an exclusive trek offered by Nepal Trek Routes. You trek to the base camp of the world's highest...
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Suspension Bridge Everest Base Camp
$1,900.00
The classic trek to Everest Base Camp from Jiri is an alternative to Everest Base Camp trek. Follow the footprints of Sir Edmund Hillary and...
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EBC Heli Tour
$1,200.00
If you have been planning to trek to Everest Base Camp but haven't been able due to your short vacations, then this EBC Trek and...
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Kondge
Kondge Luxury Trek and Heli Tour combines luxury trek with a heli tour. Enjoy a fantastic trek to a ridgeline that offers breathtaking views of...
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Arun Valley
$2,000.00
Arun Valley to Everest Base Camp Trek, recognized for breathtaking views of the two highest mountains: Everest and Makalu, takes you to Kala Patthar, Everest...
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