Everest Trekking is a highly preferred trek in Asia. Mount Everest is a word with a similar meaning carry of highest or highest altitude of the world on the Earth's surface above sea level. Everest Trekking is very popular among trekkers. It is always calling for a trekker. Trekkers wanna take care of nature with a lap of Mount Everest. Everest Base Camp Trek is a huge and crowded trek in Nepal. More than 100,000 trekkers might be able to reach Everest Base Camp every year.
Everest Base Camp is located about 140 kilometers east of Kathmandu in a straight line, but reaching it involves both a flight and a long trek. Travelers first take a short 30–40 minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, covering roughly 138 kilometers, and then trek approximately 65 kilometers one way from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. Due to altitude gain and acclimatization needs, the full journey usually takes around 12 to 14 days to complete as a round trip, making the distance feel far greater than it appears on a map.
Normally, the cost of the trek depends on how long you do the trek in the Everest Region. Basically, Fee may apply as,
Total Cost $1,227 in Basically for the Everest Base Camp Trekking. If you want it cheaper, you can trek as join group. A guide and Porter are necessary to trek in the Everest Region.
If you want to stay at Hotel Everest View or a Similar Hotel, then your budget will rise more!!!
Everest Base Camp is at an altitude of 5,364 from sea level. Normally, the temperature of Everest Base Camp ranges from 15 degrees Celsius on sunny days and -5 degrees Celsius at midnight. The temperature of Everest Base Camp depends on the weather, season, and climate change.
Breathing is not easy at Everest Base Camp during the trek, especially as you gain altitude. As you go higher, the air becomes thinner and oxygen levels drop, so many trekkers experience shortness of breath, faster breathing, and fatigue—particularly above 3,500 meters. At Everest Base Camp itself (5,364 meters), oxygen levels are about 50% lower than at sea level, which makes normal activities feel strenuous. However, with a well-planned itinerary that includes proper acclimatization days, a slow walking pace, good hydration, and guidance from experienced guides, most healthy trekkers are able to adapt and complete the trek safely without serious breathing problems.
There are many tips for altitude sickness. However, we would like to suggest these 2 tips which is followed most!!!
Yes, you can shower during the Everest Base Camp trek, but with some limitations. In lower villages like Lukla, Phakding, and Namche Bazaar, teahouses usually offer hot showers, often powered by gas or solar energy, for an extra charge. As you go higher, hot showers become less reliable and more expensive, and in places like Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep, showers are often unavailable or limited to bucket washes with lukewarm water. Because of the cold temperatures and altitude, many trekkers choose to shower only at lower elevations and rely on wet wipes or sponge baths at higher camps to stay clean and avoid getting sick.
After you arrive in Kathmandu, especially around Thamel, you’ll find many trekking shops, outdoor gear stores and bookstores that sell detailed paper maps of the Everest Base Camp trek. Nepalese publishers often produce high-quality maps at affordable prices (typically a few hundred Nepalese rupees). These maps show the trail, villages, altitudes and other key details you need for trekking.
Yes, beginners can do the Everest Base Camp trek, as it does not require technical climbing skills or prior high-altitude trekking experience. The trek is challenging mainly because of the altitude, long walking days, and basic mountain conditions, not because of difficult terrain. With a gradual itinerary, proper acclimatization days, a slow and steady pace, and reasonable physical fitness, first-time trekkers regularly reach Everest Base Camp successfully. Preparing in advance with cardio training, listening to your guide, staying hydrated, and allowing your body time to adjust to the altitude are key factors that make the trek achievable and safe for beginners.
There are none of any age limit according to tourism department. However, people who is physically fit then, we would like to suggest you that age between 8-75 is perfect for Everest Base Camp Trek.
