Everest Base Camp Trekking - 12 Days Trek from Kathmandu
- Adventure
Pick-up: Kathmandu – Drop: Kathmandu
12 Days – 11 Nights
- Activities
12-day guided trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) & Kala Patthar (5,545m). All meals, tea house accommodation, permits, licensed guide, 1 porter per 2 trekkers, and return Lukla flight included.
Yes, absolutely. No swimming or technical climbing skills are required. The EBC Trek is a walking trek - entirely non-technical. Thousands of first-time high-altitude trekkers complete it every season. The main requirement is reasonable physical fitness, a willingness to walk 5-7 hours daily, and the discipline to follow your guide's pace and acclimatisation schedule. Our licensed guides are experienced in supporting first-timers throughout.
The EBC Trek is classified as Moderate to Strenuous. The terrain itself - rocky, uneven mountain trails - is manageable. The challenge is sustained effort over 12 consecutive days at altitude where oxygen levels are 40-50% lower than at sea level. Physical fitness matters, but mental endurance and pacing matter more. Our 12-day itinerary includes two acclimatisation days specifically to reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
We recommend a minimum age of 12-14 years for the EBC Trek. Younger trekkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must have demonstrated prior trekking experience at moderate altitudes. Participants of any age with pre-existing medical conditions (heart problems, asthma, epilepsy, severe anaemia) must consult a specialist doctor before booking and disclose all conditions to our team.
The two best seasons are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November). April and October are the gold standard months - clearest skies, best mountain visibility, and most stable weather. Spring treks coincide with Everest expedition season, meaning you may share the trail with summit-bound climbing teams. Autumn delivers the sharpest post-monsoon views. Winter (December-February) is possible but cold and harder. The monsoon (June-August) is not recommended.
