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Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek — the trail guide

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a 107.6 km trek in Nepal, typically walked in 12-14 days, with 6160 m of total ascent. It rates Extreme on our published rubric (57 m of gain per km, topping out at 5314 m). Its operating periods and current access must be checked with the linked route authorities; historical climate averages cannot establish whether the route is open or passable.

A high-altitude out-and-back trek from Lukla through the Dudh Koshi valley, Namche Bazaar and Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp beside the Khumbu Glacier.

Quick facts

Distance107.6 km
Total ascent6160 m
Typical duration12-14 days
Difficulty (computed)Extreme
Steepness57 m gain per km
High point5314 m
CountryNepal
RegionNepal

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Extreme" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Official planning information

Elevation profile

Low point 2543 m · high point 5314 m · 6160 m total ascent over 107.6 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 2844 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan5°-2°67 mm
Feb6°-1°74 mm
Mar9°1°106 mm
Apr13°4°117 mm
May14°8°254 mm
Jun16°11°581 mm
Jul17°13°806 mm
Aug17°13°735 mm
Sep16°11°484 mm
Oct13°7°146 mm
Nov10°3°35 mm
Dec7°0°30 mm

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Everest Base Camp Trek?

The Everest Base Camp Trek is 107.6 km, and most hikers complete it in 12-14 days. Total elevation gain is 6160 m.

How difficult is the Everest Base Camp Trek?

It rates Extreme on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 57 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 5314 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

What season and condition information is available for the Everest Base Camp Trek?

NTB broad planning seasons: March–May and October–November. Nepal Tourism Board lists March–May and October–November as broad planning seasons for Sagarmatha National Park. It describes December–February as snowy and June–September as rainy; this regional calendar does not report current trail, glacier or flight conditions. This note was reviewed 30 Jul 2026 and is not live status; re-check the linked authorities before booking and departure.

Where is the Everest Base Camp Trek?

In Nepal. The route starts near 27.687, 86.732 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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