Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trekking trails in the Everest region. Mt Everest, locally known as “Chomulungma”, is the highest mountain in the world. This classic Everest trek through the Khumbu Valley offers stunning landscapes and breathtaking views of Himalayan giants including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, and Mt. Ama Dablam etc.
Getting Closer to colossal Everest, Kalapattar (5,545m) is a breather offering the best view of Everest and the fantastic glacial walk to the Everest Base Camp which lies at the foot of the Khumbu icefall makes the trek absolutely worthwhile.
Everest Base Camp Trekking Highlights
Hike to the Kalapatthar(5,545m) and Everest Base Camp
Gorgeous views of the mountain range such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku, and many more.
Exploration of the Himalayan Sherpa Community.
Exploration of the different Buddhist Monasteries.
Best Time for Everest Base Camp Trekking
The Everest Base Camp Trekking can be done all around the year. But it’s better to trek the Everest Base Camp in the Autumn and Spring Seasons.
Autumn (September, October, November)
Autumn is the festive Season for Trekking for Trekkers from all around the world. The weather Conditions in the month of September, October, and November are mostly Suitable for trekking the Everest Base Camp.
Autumn is one of the Peak Seasons in Nepal for trekking. The temperature during this season is quite fine neither hot nor Cold. If you wish to trek the Everest Base camp in autumn, you can also explore some of the major festivals in Nepal which are observed in autumn.