Everest Base Camp
At the foot of Mount Everest, on its southern side, lies the Everest Base Camp used by the successful 1953 expedition of Hilary and Tenzing and countless Everest expeditions ever since.
Although situated in the heart of the Himalayas in Nepal, at a height of 5600m metres (18,370ft), an Everest Base Camp Trek is not the sole preserve of high altitude mountaineers. There are no rocky ridges to traverse, nor scrambling or technical climbing, just a well-graded path, accessible to all keen hikers and trekkers, which leads all the way to the foot of the world’s highest mountain.
 One element that should not be underestimated however, is the altitude at which your trek along the Everest trail will be. The key to trekking to Everest Base Camp is careful pacing and plenty of time to acclimatise. With more than twenty three years’ experience of organising Himalayan treks you can be sure that all KE treks to Everest Base Camp allow optimum acclimatisation - with some days spent either resting or walking for a couple of hours.
When choosing a trip to Everest Base Camp you can also opt to see Everest from Kala Patar, the viewpoint peak near Everest Base Camp. This peak, more than Base Camp itself, offers the best close-up views of Everest. As we appreciate that reaching Everest Base Camp is the pinnacle for many trekkers and walkers, all of our Everest trek itineraries include both the Basecamp and Kalar Patar.
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This is the quintessential trek to Everest Base Camp, trekking the Everest trail from Lukla airstrip, into the glorious mountain scenery of the Khumbu. At just over two weeks, this trip matches the needs for careful acclimatisation and those of travellers with limited time. |
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A long-standing KE classic, this trek offers the challenge of reaching Everest Base Camp via the beautiful Gokyo Lakes and high Cho La Pass. Combining trekking in these less frequented areas, with time at Namche Bazaar and Thyangboche this three-week trip is hard to beat. |
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This is a spectacular two-week holiday in the foothills of Mount Everest, staying in comfortable lodges along the way. With relaxed trekking amongst the unrivalled scenery of the Khumbu valley, visiting Sherpa villages and monasteries along the way, Everest Panorama is an excellent introduction to the delights of trekking in the Himalayas. |
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The classic overland journey from Lhasa in Tibet to Kathmandu in Nepal, passing by Everest’s breathtaking north face as we cross the Tibetan Plateau. This unbeatable Tibetan holiday will excite even the most seasoned traveller. |
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Enjoy a trek to Everest Base Camp in the company of a professional photographer. On our specially adapted itinerary you’ll not only reach Base Camp but be able to maximise the photo opportunities in both the Everest National Park and the colourful city of Kathmandu. |
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Tibet’s finest trek to the rarely visited east side of Mount Everest and arguably the best way to get close to the world’s highest mountain. After exploring the high ridges above basecamp, we cross the Tibetan Plateau and spend two nights beneath Everest’s towering north face, before returning to Kathmandu. |
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All of KE's trekking trips to Everest Base Camp offer:
• The choice of Land Only or flight inclusive packages
• Full board accommodation and meals throughout your trip
• Optimum acclimatisation
• The services of a KE leader throughout your trip
• Full trek support, including tents, porters, and cook crew
• KE's 23 years of experience of leading groups in the Himalayas
Detailed dossiers are available for all our trips, either via the web or by
contacting the KE Office.
Before or after your trek to Base Camp why not extend your trip in Nepal
See Extensions section on our trip pages. |
