| At the foot of Mount Everest, on its southern side, lies the Everest Basecamp used by the successful 1953 expedition of Hilary and Tenzing and countless Everest expeditions ever since.
Although situated in the heart of the Himalayas, at a height of 5600m metres (18,370ft), a trek to Everest Basecamp is not the sole preserve of high altitude mountaineers. There are no rocky ridges to traverse, no scrambling or technical climbing, just a good well-graded path, accessible to all keen hikers and trekkers, which leads all the way to the foot of the world’s highest mountain.
 However one element that should not be underestimated is that your efforts to experience the Everest trail and its fabulous culture, history and scenery, will all take place at altitude. The key to trekking to Everest Basecamp is therefore careful pacing and plenty of time to acclimatise (acclimate.) With more than twenty year’s experience of organising Himalayan treks you can be sure that all KE treks to Everest Basecamp allow optimum acclimatisation - with some days spent either just walking for a couple of hours or at rest.
When choosing a trip to Everest Basecamp another factor to look for is whether you will actually reach Basecamp or instead, visit the nearby viewpoint peak of Kalar Patar. This peak, rather than Basecamp itself, offers the best close-up views of Everest. As we appreciate that reaching Basecamp is the pinnacle for many trekkers and walkers, all of our Everest itineraries include both Basecamp and Kalar Patar.
KE Adventure Travel offers you a choice of treks to Everest Basecamp:
 Everest Basecamp Trek
This is the quintessential trek to Everest Basecamp, 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.
Ultimate Everest Trek
A long standing KE classic, this trek offers the challenge of reaching Everest Basecamp 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.
Everest Photo Special
Enjoy a trek to Everest Basecamp in the company of a professional photographer. On our specially adapted itinerary you’ll not only reach Basecamp but be able to maximise the photo opportunities in both the Everest National Park and colorful Kathmandu.
All of KE's trekking trips to Everest Basecamp offer:
• International flights, or, if you prefer, you may join the group in Nepal
• Full board accommodation and meals throughout your trip
• Optimum acclimatisation
• The services of a KE leader throughout you trip
• Full trek support, including tents, porters, and cook crew
• KE's 21 year's of experience of leading groups in the Himalayas
Before or after your trek to Basecamp why not extend your trip in Nepal. We’ve a choice of options including wildlife safaris at Chitwan National Park and time spent relaxing at Pokhara, in the Annapurnas. See our Everest trip itineraries/dossiers or contact the KE Office for more details. |
