Everest base camp is the most popular place for trekking in Khumbu region. It lies in Solukhumbu district in Eastern Nepal. Trekking to Everest base camp is not an easy job. You should be well prepared and walk under the guidance of the trekking guide to make yourself comfortable. It is challenging to complete the trek without guide and Porter.
Everest base camp trek is commonly known as EBC trekking. It is 14 days trekking, but you should walk for 10 days only. The trekking begins from Lukla. We can reach Lukla either from flight or driving to Lukla without flight. The brief itinerary of Everest base camp trek is listed below:
- Day 1: Arrival in Nepal,
- Day 2: Take Lukla flight and trek to Phakding
- Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazzar
- Day 4: Rest day in Namche Bazzar
- Day 5: Trek to Tengboche
- Day 6: Trek to Dingboche
- Day 7: Rest day in Dingboche
- Day 8: Trek to Lobuche
- Day 9: Trek to Gorekshep and Everest Base Camp
- Day 10: Trek to Kalapather, return Gorekshep and trek to Pheriche
- Day 11: Trek to Namche
- Day 12: Trek to Lukla
- Day 13: Flight back to Kathmandu
- Day 14: Final departure from Nepal
Best time for trekking to Everest base camp
Before planning the EBC trek you should know the best time for trekking to enjoy the amazing view of Khumbu region. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for trekking in Everest region. March, April, May, September, October, November and December are the best months to enjoy the amazing view of the Khumbu region.
Permit for EBC trekking
Two permits are required for trekking in Everest region. Sagarmatha National Park permit, and Pasang Lamu rural municipality permit are the required permit for EBC trekking.
Conclusion
The article summarizes Everest base camp trek along with its itinerary, best time, permits. Overall EBC trek is a moderate trek that can be done with proper preparation. There are few difficulties such as altitude sickness, long trekking route and low temperature which can be minimizes with carefulness and selection of good time. If you want short ebc trek then we suggest you to do 7 day Everest Base camp Trek.
