
A print that displays the Everest Base Camp Trek hiking trail. It shows an elevation contour topographic map of Nepal in the background and an elevation profile of the hike at the bottom, along with a few key points of interest.
About the Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek - often called the EBC or Mount Everest Trek - is one of the most iconic trekking routes in the world, located in Nepal’s Himalayan Mountains. Beginning with a flight to Lukla, the trail winds through the Khumbu region to Everest Base Camp at the foot of Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth. Along the way, trekkers pass through Sherpa villages, cross suspension bridges over deep valleys, and climb gradually through pine forests, alpine terrain, and high mountain passes. The journey offers breathtaking views of legendary peaks such as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam, as well as a glimpse into the region’s rich Buddhist culture and monasteries. The trek is physically demanding due to altitude, making acclimatization an essential part of the experience.
Statistics About the Mount Everest Trek
- Start point: Lukla, Nepal
- End point: Everest Base Camp, Nepal
- Total distance: 80 miles / 130 km
- Total altitude gain/loss: 32,044 ft / 9676 m
- Highest point: 17,598 ft / 5364 m (Everest Base Camp)
- Countries crossed: Nepal
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Time to finish: Typically 11 to 14 days