Everest Base Camp Trek Guide: The Getaway to Mount Everest

Ever thought of climbing Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak? You might feel on top of the world someday, if you choose to. But from where should you start a trek to the EBC, when it comes with all those undefined difficulties?

Well, it sounds quite daring but is adventurous too. Remember? Tenzing Norgay was the first person to summit Mt. Everest. If so, read this now and be the next climber soon!

Mount Everest, situated in the midst of China and Nepal, has two base camps: 

1. The north base camp, Lhasa, Tibet

2. Khumjung, Nepal

Everest Base Camp Trek is the most sought-after adventure amongst hikers. Let’s know about each of them in detail:

North Base Camp: The North Base Camp for Mount Everest, located at an elevation of 5,200 m in Lhasa, Tibet, is the gateway to the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, also making it a place for acclimatization for mountaineers. You can reach Everest Base Camp by road from Lhasa. Moreover, the base camp is enveloped by majestic Himalayas, snow-laden peaks offering scenic views that takes 2 days to reach Everest Base Camp from Lhasa. People who are willingly participating Mount Everest trek usually stay around Rongbuk Monastery. 

Location: Tingri County in the Shigatse Prefecture, the Tibet Autonomous Region of China

Altitude: 5,150 meters

Weather: low oxygen levels, extremely cold

Terrain: rocky slopes and a high-altitude region

South Base Camp: It is the most popular onset point for climbing Mount Everest, which starts from Lukla, Nepal. From here, there is a trek up to Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. On the way, you can find several museums and monasteries, and the skyline is adorned with prayer flags.

Location: Khumjung, Nepal

Duration: 12-20 days

Altitude: 5364 m

Weather: cold

Terrain: rocky slopes and a high-altitude region

Lhasa Everest Base Camp trek and everything else you need to know

Our Tibet Lhasa Everest Base Camp is a 14-day tour to Mount Everest starting from Kathmandu. In this tour you’ll visit 3 largest cities in Tibet- Lhasa, Gyirong, and Shigatse, including Kathmandu sightseeing, Padmasambhava Cave trek, and Sera Monastery. Places around the Lhasa Everest Base Camp offer breathtaking views of the hills.

Duration: 12-14 days

Difficulty: moderate to high

Places to visit: Sherpa villages, Tengboche Monastery, Namche Bazaar, Dingboche, Lobuche

The journey to Tibet’s Everest Base Camp is a high-altitude experience that takes you through rugged terrains, snow-laden hills and glaciers, demanding a lot of patience and physical strength. However, this can be an ideal pick for thrill-seekers in search of adventure.

When should you trek Everest Base Camp, ideally!

Here‘s when is the best time to trek to Everest Base Camp, and get an enriching adventure throughout:

March to May	The spring season. The most favourable and popular time for the Everest Base Camp trek. During this season, the sky is clear and the weather remains pleasant
June to August	This area receives heavy rainfall, which can delay your journey. Moreover, the area becomes prone to landslides during the monsoon season, the sky is cloudy and the weather is clear
September to November	You can also plan from September to November, as the weather usually remains moderate in the autumn season. The sky is clear and you can go for a hassle–free trek, especially in October
December to February	The temperature usually drops to cold, and it’s the coldest time of the season. People usually avoid trekking as the trails are snow-covered and chilly

Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging journey, but it can be equally adventurous too if there’s an adventure-lover inside you!