4.7
We guide you overland across the high Tibetan Plateau from Lhasa to the North Face of Everest, before descending into the green valleys of Nepal.
- 7 days
- moderate
- Max 12
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Everest
Our journeys through the Khumbu region take us deep into the ancestral homelands of the Sherpa people. As we ascend past Namche Bazaar and Tengboche through the protected forests of Sagarmatha Nationa
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Common questions about Everest
Direct guidance from our Kathmandu operations desk.
What permits are required for the Everest Base Camp trek?
We secure two main documents for every trekker entering the Khumbu region: the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance permit. TIMS cards are no longer required for this specific route since the rural municipality took over local regulation. Our team handles both permits in Kathmandu and Lukla before your trek begins.
What is the maximum altitude reached on the Everest Base Camp trek?
The highest elevation reached on the standard trek is Kala Patthar at 5,644 metres, while Everest Base Camp itself sits at approximately 5,364 metres. Our itineraries include designated acclimatization days in Namche Bazaar at 3,440 metres and Dingboche at 4,410 metres to manage the risk of altitude sickness. We recommend reviewing our detailed daily elevation profile before booking.
When are the best months to trek in the Everest region?
We operate treks during two primary windows: the spring season from March to May and the autumn season from September to November. Spring brings blooming rhododendrons and stable daytime temperatures, while autumn offers the clearest mountain visibility after the monsoon rains clear. We advise booking domestic flights well in advance if you plan to travel during these peak months.
How physically demanding is the Everest Base Camp trek?
The trek covers a total distance of approximately 130 kilometres round trip from Lukla, with daily hiking legs averaging five to seven hours over uneven, rocky terrain. While technical mountaineering skills are not required, you need a solid cardiovascular fitness base and several months of preparatory endurance training. Our lead guides pace each group conservatively to ensure safe acclimatization.
Are teahouses available along the Everest trail?
The route features well-established lodges known as teahouses that provide twin-share rooms with basic mattresses, blankets, and communal dining halls. Modern upgrades in many villages now offer Wi-Fi, hot showers, and device charging for nominal local fees. Our logistics team secures comfortable lodge bookings ahead of your arrival, even during busy periods.
How many days does the standard Everest trek take?
A safe and well-paced trek to Everest Base Camp and back requires 12 to 14 days from Kathmandu, including the mountain flights to and from Lukla. Rushing this itinerary increases vulnerability to acute mountain sickness, so we strictly build in buffer days for weather delays at Lukla airport. Read our complete day-by-day expedition notes for further structural details.
Overview
About Everest
Our journeys through the Khumbu region take us deep into the ancestral homelands of the Sherpa people. As we ascend past Namche Bazaar and Tengboche through the protected forests of Sagarmatha National Park, the scale of the greater Himalayas comes into sharp relief. We navigate stone staircases and suspension bridges above the Dudh Koshi, moving deliberately to acclimatize before reaching the higher valleys that shelter Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest itself.
Every trek in this landscape requires careful planning, specific TIMS cards, and Sagarmatha National Park entry permits. We time our expeditions for the stable weather windows of pre-monsoon spring and post-monsoon autumn, when visibility across the high passes like Cho La and Renjo La is most reliable. Whether traversing the quieter trails toward Gokyo or following the classic route to Everest Base Camp, we maintain strict safety protocols and rely on experienced local guides who know every nuance of the icefall routes and moraine camps.
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4.6
We lead this concise seven-day route into the Solu-Khumbu, bringing you face to face with Everest via Namche Bazaar.
- 7 days
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We guide you off the main Everest trail, crossing the 5360 m Renjo La pass and visiting the sacred Gokyo lakes.
- 16 days
- moderate
- Max 12
4.9
We guide you through the Khumbu to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri, combining high-altitude trekking with premium lodge accommodations.
- 15 days
- moderate
- Max 12
4.8
We guide you through the sacred turquoise lakes of Gokyo Valley, culminating in a helicopter return flight from Gokyo to Lukla.
- 13 days
- moderate
- Max 12
4.9
We lead a 19-day traverse through the Khumbu region, combining the turquoise Gokyo Lakes with Everest Base Camp.
- 19 days
- moderate
- Max 12
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