1. Mt Everest Base Camp Trek (Nepal)

Experience the journey to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, Mt Everest (Sagarmatha in Nepali, Chomolungma in Tibetan). The Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most iconic trekking adventures on the planet. Located in Nepal’s Khumbu region, the route leads you through vibrant Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, and some of the most breathtaking Himalayan landscapes imaginable. 

(Note: Mt Everest's North Base Camp (~ 5,200m) is located in Tibet, China. It is accessible by road).

• Summit Elevation: 8,849 m (29,032 ft)
• Base Camp Altitude: ~5,364 m (17,598 ft) - shared with Lhotse Base Camp
• Highest Trekking Point:  Kala Patthar look-out - side trip (~5,545 m)
• Duration: ~12-14 days
• Difficulty Rating: Moderate to Hard
• Best Season: March-May and September-November
• Starting Point: Lukla, Nepal
• Total trekking distance (return): ~130 km

• Stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam
• Visit Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual heart of the Khumbu region
• Experience authentic Sherpa culture and hospitality
• Trek through Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• View the Khumbu Icefall from base camp

The trek begins with a thrilling flight aboard a small twin‑prop plane to Lukla, followed by a gradual ascent through rhododendron forests, suspension bridges, and traditional Sherpa villages. You’ll pass through Namche Bazaar—the gateway to Everest—before continuing on to Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche en route to Everest Base Camp. The return journey follows a similar path, with opportunities for rewarding side trips such as the ascent to Kala Patthar, a renowned viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of Everest and the surrounding Himalayan giants. 

(Same as Lhotse base camp approach)

• Day 1: Fly Kathmandu (~1,400 m) → Lukla (~2,860 m) → Trek to Phakding (~2,610 m)
• Day 2: Phakding → Namche Bazaar (~3,440 m)
• Day 3: Acclimatization in Namche
• Day 4: Namche → Tengboche (~3,860 m)
• Day 5: Tengboche → Dingboche (~4,410 m)
• Day 6: Acclimatization in Dingboche
• Day 7: Dingboche → Lobuche (~4,940 m)
• Day 8: Lobuche → Gorak Shep (~5,164 m) → Everest BC / Lhotse BC (~5,364 m) → Return to Gorak Shep
• Day 9: Gorak Shep → Kala Patthar side trip (~5,545 m) → Pheriche (~4,371 m)
• Day 10: Pheriche → Namche Bazaar (~3,440 m)
• Day 11: Namche Bazaar → Lukla (~2,860 m)
• Day 12: Fly Lukla → Kathmandu (~1,400 m)