Mount Everest Base Camp Trek – Complete EBC Trekking Guide

Best Everest Base Camp Tours

First of all, if you’d rather skip the hassle of planning your own EBC Trek, Klook has Everest Base Camp Tours starting as low as $900 for a full 12-day trek.

You may be able to find something cheaper than this once you land in Kathmandu, but booking online with a vetted tour company has some big advantages, and the reviews on their website are very positive.

We’ve used Klook for lots of tours and activities around the world, and they’re great! Highly recommended.

Everest Base Camp Weather

Temperatures on the Mt Everest Base Camp Trek can range from 5 C (40 F) to 20 C (70 F) depending on month, and as low as -30 C (-22 F) at night during the winter months.

If you trek during the warmer months (Mar-May and Sep-Oct), the cold is not a big problem and shouldn’t be hard to cope with. Winter is a different story. Your snot will freeze in your nose at Gorak Shep.

Sunshine is key for winter trekking in Nepal, and thankfully you should have lots of sun in most months outside of the monsoon season. On my February hike, I often found myself shedding all my layers while trekking because I was heating up in the sun.

If you do your Everest Base Camp hike during the winter, the biggest issue is staying warm in the evenings and at night. For this, you’ll definitely want a top quality down jacket and sleeping bag.

All About Everest Base Camp Trekking

My Everest Base Camp Itinerary

• Day 1: Kathmandu to Lukla to Benkar.
• Day 2: Benkar to Namche Bazaar.
• Day 3: Namche Acclimatization Day.
• Day 4: Namche to Deboche.
• Day 5: Deboche to Pangboche.
• Day 6: Pangboche to Dingboche.
• Day 7: Dingboche Acclimatization Day.
• Day 8: Dingboche to Thukla.
• Day 9: Thukla to Gorak Shep.
• Day 10: Everest Base Camp.
• Day 11: Kala Patthar to Gorak Shep to Pheriche.
• Day 12: Pheriche to Namche.
• Day 13: Namche to Lukla.

  EBC Trek Packing List / Gear

  This isn’t a complete list of everything to bring on a Mt Everest Base Camp Trek, and you may have to change things up a little depending on what month you go, but these are just some of the basics.

  You can find most of this gear in Kathmandu, but IMO you’ll get higher quality and a wider selection if you order online.

  • Beanie: I only wore this at night, but it definitely helped keep my ears warm.
  • Down Jacket: Bring the biggest, warmest DJ possible. This is your most important piece of gear. You can even use it as an extra cover at night.
  • Fleece Sweater: This is the only jacket you’ll need to wear while trekking most days.
  • Shirts: Something comfy with quick dry material.
  • Trekking Pants: Something lightweight and breathable.
  • Thermal Underwear: May not be needed if you trek in the warmer months.
  • Gloves: I only wore these at night, but they definitely helped keep my hands warm.
  • Socks: Merino wool is best for staying warm and stopping moisture.
  • Headlight: Smart to have at least a small one, just in case.
  • Tumbler: 1L water bottle to refill daily on the trek.
  • Sunblock: It’s easy to sunburn at high altitudes. A small bottle is plenty.
  • Sunglasses: Good for snow. May not be necessary unless you plan to hike a mountain pass like Cho La.
  • Hat: I wore old faithful throughout the hike.
  • Watch: An altimeter watch would be fun to play with here.
  • Camera: Duh. You can’t do the Mt Everest Base Camp Trek without taking lots of pictures.
  • Power Bank: Bring a big power bank and you might only need to recharge it once on the whole trek.