In the adventuring world, no name looms larger than Everest. Shrouded in legend and history, the highest peak on Earth (8,848 m/ 29,031 ft) represents the benchmark for human perseverance and courage. Even reaching the foot of this hallowed mountain is considered a feat worthy of admiration—and that’s exactly what you’ll do on Nepal’s stairway to heaven!
Taking place over two weeks and 130 kilometers (80 miles), the Everest Base Camp Trek combines Nepal’s spellbinding landscapes and fascinating culture into the hiking journey of a lifetime. Starting from the vibrant capital city of Kathmandu, acquaint yourself with the country’s beautiful blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions before following this high-altitude, summit-strewn path into the clouds. As the ineffable beauty of the Himalayas opens up before you, you’ll join the ranks of the intrepid adventurers who have paid their respects at the Roof of the World. Get ready to take on the greatest trek in Asia and stand face to face with the mountain of your dreams!
Experience Sherpa culture in quaint villages and rustic teahouses
Witness the majestic Himalayan Range from the Base Camp at 5,380 m (17,600 ft)
Trekking in Nepal isn’t allowed without an expert guide by your side
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
In order to participate in this trek to the Everest Base Camp, you need to be in excellent physical condition as you’ll be hiking for 2 weeks, 3-9 hours per day. During your trekking days, there will be some steeper and more challenging ascents along the way. There will be less arduous days reserved for acclimatization and rest. You’ll be carrying a backpack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day, while the porters carry the group equipment.
Besides its astonishing beauty, the Everest Base Camp Trek is known for its high elevation and diverse terrain. You’ll encounter steep alpine surroundings, scree-covered ridges, pebbly moraines, and wide, flat valleys. This is not an extremely difficult journey, but you’ll need to be in good hiking shape to overcome its challenges.
Focus on improving your cardio and strength endurance, and try to get in plenty of practice on rocky, mountainous terrain. Being able to carry a large backpack uphill for extended periods of time is the key to completing your trek.
If you don’t hike regularly on steep terrain, it’s best to start preparing 4 months before the start of the adventure. 3 to 4 hours of aerobic exercise like running, walking, swimming, or cycling per week is the minimum and most will find it beneficial to add some basic strength training to their physical fitness routine. One of the best ways to prepare is to take practice hikes with a daypack roughly the same weight as what you will be taking on the trek. Moving fast is not the end goal, rather endurance is the focus, and will provide a more enjoyable and safe adventure.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Here’s a list of clothes you should bring:
The Everest Base Camp Trek is also known as a teahouse trek. These small wood-and-stone structures provide trekkers with food and lodging throughout the journey and represent an essential part of the Everest experience. Usually located in or near Sherpa villages, teahouses consist of a kitchen, communal dining hall, bedrooms, and a bathroom. As local, family-run businesses they are the most convenient and affordable option for travelers in the Everest region.
Group sizes and prices:
Hiking the Everest Base Camp Trek can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Apart from the fact that you’ll have a knowledgeable person by your side—who’ll also make sure you have the best time in the country—trekking in Nepal is no longer allowed without a guide. This decision has been made for the tourists’ benefit, as many tourists have gone missing over the past few years when they went trekking by themselves.
For regular dates, a 20% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking and it is non-refundable. You’ll pay the remaining 80% on arrival to Kathmandu prior to the start of the trip. While the deposit is paid via bank transfer or credit cards, the remaining 80% balance must be paid to the guiding company in cash prior to departure for the trip from Kathmandu.
If the Client cancels or postpones their booked trip for any reason, their deposit remains valid until they are ready for the trip. Alternatively, they can transfer the booked trip to others. The company will not be responsible to refund any amount if the trip is canceled or postponed due to clients’ personal reasons or any unfortunate circumstances.
The guiding company requires a written notice in case of any cancellation.
To get to your Everest Base Camp Trek adventure, most people fly into Tribhuvan International Airport. Your guides will come pick you up and take you to Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city.
Once you’ve arrived to Kathmandu, your guide will suggest the best place to meet—most likely, it will be the hotel you’re staying at or a restaurant at which you’ll have your welcome dinner. You’ll go through a briefing about the trip and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Being one of the most sought-after adventure destinations in the world inevitably has its drawbacks. Due to overcrowding and lack of hiking etiquette, Mount Everest is also known as the world’s highest junkyard. In an effort to reduce the large amounts of trash left by tourists, Nepalese authorities have banned the use of single-use plastics in the Everest region. Let’s strive to be responsible hikers and preserve the great outdoors for generations to come by following the seven principles of Leave No Trace. Additionally, be sure to always let animals pass on the outside of the trail and make way for porters going up and down the trail.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures for the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal, please refer to the US Embassy’s foreign travel advice for Nepal.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
To visit Nepal you must have a Nepalese visa. For the Everest Base Camp Trek, you will need a 30 day multiple-entry visa, which is valid for 6 months and costs 50 USD. You can easily obtain it as soon as you arrive in the country, which is usually at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
