Everest Base Camp Trek
Iconic Himalayan trek to the base camp of Mount Everest.
About This Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the world’s most iconic Himalayan adventures, taking trekkers deep into the heart of the Khumbu region beneath the towering peak of Mount Everest (8,848.86 m).
This legendary journey combines breathtaking mountain scenery, rich Sherpa culture, ancient monasteries, suspension bridges, glaciers, and unforgettable high-alti...
Highlights
Practical Info
Guide
Required
Min group
1
Permits & paperwork
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
Foreign Nationals: NPR 3,000
- Nepal Tourism Board Office in Kathmandu
- Monjo Checkpoint on the trekking route
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit
Around NPR 2,000–3,000 per person
- Lukla Checkpoint after landing
- Monjo Checkpoint
- Sometimes available in Kathmandu through agencies
Good to know
Passport copy
Passport-size photos
Valid Nepal visa copy (for foreigners)
This permit replaced the old TIMS card requirement for the Everest region in recent years.
At a Glance
Actions
Elevation Profile
Packing List
- Layered Clothing
- Trekking Pants
- Shirts
- Sturdy Hiking Boots
- Warm Hat and Gloves
- Socks
- Daypack
- Trekking Poles
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- original passport for the permit
- First Aid Kit
- Insect Repellent
- Lip Balm
- Sunscreen
- Toiletries
- Headlamp/Flashlight
- Power Bank