Major Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trekking

Mount Everest has captivated intrepid men and women since the 1920s. The exploits of legends such as George Mallory, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay put the mighty mountain on the map; thousands have followed, making huge sacrifices – many with their lives – in their own attempts to the summit. Trekking in Nepal is an adventure and you shouldn’t miss a chance to experience this adventure first hand.

Everest’s daunting summit soars so high that trekking to its base camp (17,590') is still an adventure of the highest sort. Join us on a 16-20 days Himalayan trek to Everest’s Southern Face Base Camp through some of the world’s most spectacular mountain scenery. Spend two days discovering the historic treasures of Kathmandu. Stay in villages set against soaring, jagged pinnacles; get to know the unique culture of the Sherpas; and walk trails lined with mani stones, engraved with Tibetan Buddhist prayers. Discover remote mountain monasteries and learn about the Sherpas’ spiritual perspective on the mountains they call home.

Trip Highlights

• Trek to the foot of breathtaking Everest, the world’s highest mountain.

• Set out on challenging hikes to Kala Pattar (18,192'), Nangkartshang Peak (16,672'). and Everest Base Camp (17,590').

• Explore Sherpa villages and the ancient Thami and Tengboche monasteries.

• Visit a school established by Sir Edmund Hillary in the mountain village of Khumjung.

Alternate Routes for Everest Base Camp Trekking:

• Although the Everest Base Camp Trek is the most well-known of all the treks in Nepal, there are other alternative treks that you can take. A popular choice is the shorter Everest Panorama Trek which can be completed in 8 days. You will get to see Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks but the Base Camp itself is not part of this trekking route.

• Another option is the Gokyo Trek which takes 12 days to complete and offers views of Everest and nearby peaks, Gokyo Lake and the longest glacier in Nepal - Ngozumpa Glacier. You also have the option to combine the Everest Base Camp Trek with the Gokyo Trek for a 15-day trip.

Safety considerations for your Everest Base Camp trek:

• This is a high altitude trek and therefore careful acclimatization is needed. Acclimatization days are required during the trek to avoid altitude sickness.

• Temperatures regularly drop below freezing around EBC during early spring, late autumn and winter. Please ensure that you have the proper gear and clothing for the time of the year.

So what are you waiting for? Call a reliable trekking agency now to arrange of best of Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest base camp trek itinerary for you.