Everest Base Camp Trek: Complete Guide (2026)
The Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is Nepal’s most iconic adventure. This is the site’s complete hub for it — routes, seasons, Lukla flights, costs, side-trips and alternatives — with a hand-picked link to the detailed guide for every step.
1. The classic route
The standard itinerary runs Lukla → Namche → Tengboche → Dingboche → Lobuche → Gorak Shep → Base Camp, then back via Pheriche. Read the day-by-day plan in the Everest Base Camp Trek 2026 Guide.
- Full 12-day EBC itinerary, cost breakdown and prep
- Gokyo Lakes alternative (12 days) — join EBC via the turquoise lakes and Gokyo Ri.
2. Best season
March–May and September–November are the peak windows. Winter is a quieter, colder special case — see Everest Base Camp in December. Still deciding between routes? Compare Annapurna vs Everest Base Camp.
3. Getting there: Lukla flights
In 2026 many Kathmand–Lukla flights shift to Manthali in peak season. The logistics are explained in Lukla Flights 2026: Kathmandu vs Manthali — plan buffer days.
4. No-trek option
A Everest helicopter tour reaches Kala Patthar and Hotel Everest View in one morning.
5. Context
Also read: Altitude Sickness in Nepal and the Nepal Visa Guide before you fly.
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