A 14-day guided trek through the Khumbu to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, combining Sherpa culture, high-altitude hiking and glacier-front camps. Ideal in spring or autumn, the route demands good fitness and careful acclimatization.
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You step off the tiny Lukla plane and the mountains rearrange your sense of scale: rock walls, prayer flags snapping at the throat of the valley, and the Dudh Koshi river daring you onward. Over the next two weeks the trail threads Sherpa villages, rhododendron forests, glacial moraine and tundra, bringing you to the gravel plain of Gorak Shep and, finally, the boots-on-ice circle of Everest Base Camp.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
14 days
Fitness Level
Good aerobic fitness with regular hill/resistance training; comfortable walking 6–8 hours on rocky terrain and able to handle thin air.
Wildlife
History
The Khumbu has been home to Sherpa communities for generations and became globally prominent after the 1953 ascent of Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
Conservation
Sagarmatha National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; visitors should follow park rules, pack out non-biodegradable waste and support community conservation fees.
Reserve your spot on the Everest Base Camp Trek for 14 days today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Respect acclimatization days
Built-in rest days at Namche and Dingboche reduce acute mountain sickness risk—use them to hydrate and do short hikes, not to push mileage.
Pack high-altitude insulation
Temperatures fall sharply at night above 4,000m—carry a down jacket and rated sleeping bag even if operators provide them.
Monitor hydration and meals
Drink frequently—hot tea and soups at tea houses help—and eat calorie-dense meals to sustain energy at altitude.
Expect flight delays to/from Lukla
Mountain weather often cancels or reroutes flights; schedule buffer days and avoid tight international connections.
Insulated down jacket
Keeps core warm during cold nights and high-altitude pre-dawn climbs.
winter
4-season sleeping bag or rated liner
Tea-house nights at 4,000–5,000m can be near or below freezing—sleeping insulation matters.
winter
Sturdy mountaineering boots (B2/B3)
Support and insulation for rocky, icy trails and long days of hiking.
Trekking poles
Reduce strain on knees during steep descents and provide stability on scree and snow.