Everest Base Camp Trek

Ever since Nepal first opened its borders to outsiders in the 1950s, this tiny mountain nation has had an irresistible mystical allure for travellers. Today, legions of trekkers are drawn to the Himalaya’s most iconic and accessible hiking, some of the world’s best, with rugged trails to Everest, the Annapurnas and beyond.

To trek the Himalayas is a truly unique experience. Nowhere else can you trek for days or even weeks in incredible mountain scenery, secure in the knowledge that a hot meal, cosy lodge and warm slice of apple pie await you at the end of the day. Nepal is nirvana for mountain lovers, and our Mount Everest Base Camp trek is your ‘stairway to heaven’.

Nepal is in South Asia, bordered by the People’s Republic of China and also the Republic of India. The sheer diversity that Nepal has to offer includes steamy jungle,high-altitude meadows and the icy peaks of the world’s highest mountains.

The world’s best climbs lie here. However, trekking, mountaineering and rafting in spectacular scenery are just three things Nepal is famous for. Activities such as elephant polo and micro-light flights through the mountains demonstrate that here, the only boundary is your imagination. With many wildlife parks, Nepal is one of the last places on earth you can spot the Asiatic rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger.

For many, though, Nepal’s greatest appeal is its people. The local traditions and famous hospitality are a major part of what makes Nepal so special. From remote mountain villages to medieval hill-towns and the ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepalese culture is incredibly rich and varied. See it in the intricate architecture of Durbar Square, taste it in the unique flavours of Nepalese cuisine, prepared with love and a depth of flavour, or join in at one of the many festivals year-round.

The Everest Base Camp Trek

The Mount Everest Base Camp trek is nothing like heading to Southeast Asia with a backpack. It requires will power and planning – but it’s worth it! Trekking Everest Base Camp is the perfect way to see the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas at their best – and to see Everest in person.

No experience is needed for our Mount Everest Base Camp trek, but we recommend you practice and train well. You will require a reasonable amount of fitness and a strong will to succeed. Remember that you are walking between 4 and 8 hours a day, uphill to an altitude of 5300m. Training should involve long uphill walks (with a daypack) to accustom yourself to long-distance hiking.

What will you see along the way?

The highlight of our Mount Everest Base Camp trek is bound to be that moment when you finally stand in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain and stare up in awe at its cloud-shrouded peak. However, you will see so many equally amazing things along this world-famous trail.

Let’s start at the beginning. The first thing you will want to do when you land in Nepal is to explore the vibrant capital city of Kathmandu. This is the launching pad for all of our Mount Everest Base Camp treks, and it’s a fascinating place to spend a couple of days before you head to the mountains. We include a city tour of Kathmandu in all of our Nepal trips, where you will be led around the highlights of the city with a local guide. During this fantastic tour, you will encounter the history of this tiny mountain nation through sites such as Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath “Monkey Temple”, Pashupatinath Hindu Temple and many more.

Next, you will fly to Lukla Airport to begin your trek. Over the next eight days, you will trek higher through the Himalayas on your way to Mount Everest Base Camp. You will cross famous mountain suspension bridges, pine forests, the much-loved Namche Bazaar, and ancient sites such as the beautiful Thyangboche Monastery. Higher still, you will trek around the Khumbu Glacier and, at last, reach Everest Base Camp.

After you reach the ‘summit’ of your Mount Everest Base Camp trek, you will continue down, with the option to climb Kala Pattar for one of the most breathtaking sunrise views in the world. On the way back down to Lukla, you have the opportunity to explore villages such as Pangboche and Monjo, before flying back to Kathmandu for a final couple of days to explore the bustling streets of Thamel.

Everest Base Camp Trek,
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