This route is popular among many mountaineering enthusiasts because it allows you to not only experience the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, but also to combine it with climbing many 6000-meter-level beginner snow mountains nearby.
The Everest Base Camp route is a long-distance trekking route from Lukla, a small town at the foot of Everest, to the Everest Base Camp. Every year, many people come here to see Mount Everest and after about a week of trekking, they reach the foot of Everest Base Camp.
Everest Base Camp Trekking Route (EBC)
The entire EBC Everest Base Camp trekking route is located in Sagarmatha National Park, with an altitude ranging from 2800 meters to 5500 meters.
People who trek EBC often have two goals: one is to see the world’s highest peak with their own eyes, as well as the three mountains that have been shortlisted for the world’s 8000-meter-level snow mountain peaks along with Everest: Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu; the other is to challenge their limits on the extremely beautiful road.
The first challenge faced by Everest Base Camp trekkers is the 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to the mountain town of Lukla at an altitude of 2800 meters.
This short, steep runway is considered to be one of the most dangerous airports in the world. It was built in 1964 by the Hillary Himalayan Trust. It is also a gateway to the region, including fluttering prayer flags, welcoming tea houses and Himalayan adventures.
Everest pilgrimage is the biggest highlight of this route, and the three viewing platforms on the route are the must-see places on the EBC loop.
These three mountain viewing platforms are the Gokyo Ri at an altitude of 5357 meters in the Dudh Koshi Valley, the Kala Patthar at an altitude of 5550 meters in the Robche Valley and the Chhukung Ri at an altitude of 5548 meters in the Imja Valley, where you can enjoy the magnificent views of sunsets, sunrises and mountain glaciers.
Ascend to Chhukung Ri, Lhotse seems to be within reach. On Chhukung Ri, you can see Ama Dablam, Gangkhar Puensum, Chupulu, and other large and small snow mountains.
After descending from the viewing platform, walk in the direction of Island Peak for 2 hours and the beautiful snow-capped lakes will come into view. Kala Patthar is a famous place to view Mount Everest. If you want to get a close-up look at Mount Everest, you must climb here. On this viewing platform, you can also see the gigantic Khumbu Glacier and Nuptse.
Gokyo Ri can be said to be the most cost-effective viewing point on the entire route, because the view of Everest from Gokyo Ri is the best and there are the fewest obstructions, and you can also see Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
The title of the world’s highest peak has made people eager to climb this 8848-meter Himalayan giant. In 1924, British climbers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine were very close to the summit of Everest. The last time they were seen alive was on June 8th, when they were climbing a 400-meter-high step below the summit.
On May 29th, 1953, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first people to stand on the summit.
Climbing Mount Everest is only for a select few. The “death zone” above 7000 meters and the high cost make more people choose a more accessible and affordable way to experience Everest. 
English name: Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC for short)
Location: Located in the Himalayas of Nepal, in the Solu-Khumbu region northeast of the capital Kathmandu, in Sagarmatha National Park on the south side of Mount Everest.
Best trekking time: Mid-November to mid-January of the following year
Mileage: Approximately 70 kilometers
Time: 12-17 days
D1 Arrive in Kathmandu
D2 Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding
D3 Phakding-Namche Bazaar
D4 Namche Bazaar
D5 Namche Bazaar-Periche
D6 Periche-Dola-Machermo
D7 Machermo-Gokyo Lake Region
D8 Gokyo Lake Region-Gokyo Ri-Tanknak
D9 Tanknak-Cho la Pass-Dzongla Pass
D10 Dzongla Pass-Gorashep
D11 Gorashep-Everest Base Camp-Gorashep
D12 Gorashep-Tengboche
D13 Tengboche-Namche Bazaar
D14 Namche Bazaar-Lukla
D15 Lukla-Kathmandu
D16 Return trip from Kathmandu
1. There are not many steep and dangerous places on this trekking route, but you still need to be vigilant.
The most dangerous terrain is concentrated in the viewing platforms and passes, so be extra careful when climbing. To prevent tragedies, the key is to avoid tiring yourself out on the road, plan your time properly and pay attention to getting enough rest every day.
2. From Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp, the last part of the trek will pass through the Khumbu Glacier. Due to the fact that the road is almost entirely gravel and the road is not clear, it is best to follow the guide and porter closely to avoid getting lost.
3. The pass is where rocks fall most frequently. Be extra cautious when passing through and try to pass through quickly.
4. Do not drink the glacial melt water directly by the roadside.
The glacial water is not as clean as you might think. Drinking it could easily lead to stomach upset. Take enough drinking water with you before setting off and prepare some water purification tablets and stomach medicines just in case.
5. When trekking this route, you will encounter many harsh weather conditions, such as lightning, heavy rain, snowstorms, strong winds, and fog, but fortunately, this route is mature enough and the distances between supply points on the route are not far apart. However, you need to be aware of the risks posed by extreme weather and adjust your trekking pace accordingly. When encountering extreme weather, don’t stray too far from your porters and team members. Find a nearby supply point to take shelter quickly and be prepared to be stranded at the supply point for a few days.
6. There are many outdoor stores in Kathmandu, so it is best to go shopping before you set off to see if you have missed any equipment and buy it in time.
7. In addition to the windproof, waterproof, and warm clothing, shoes, and hats you wear every day, you also need to carry a spare set of clothes in your backpack in case of an emergency situation on the road that requires a change. This set of clothes should be kept in your backpack along with your map, compass, water, energy food, and lighting tools. Do not put it in your large bag and give it to the porter, because you may need it when the porter is not around.
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