by everestcamptrekadmin | Apr 30, 2026 | General Questions
Trekkers are not allowed to stay overnight at Everest Base Camp. Nepal’s Department of Tourism officially banned unauthorized overnight stays in April 2026. Only authorized climbers, licensed guides, and expedition support staff like Sherpas are permitted to...
by everestcamptrekadmin | Apr 2, 2026 | Permits & Paperwork
Key Takeaways Foreign trekkers need three permits for EBC trek in 2026/27: Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit (NPR 3,000), Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit (NPR 2,600), and TIMS Card (NPR 1,300), totaling NPR 10,800 (~USD 80). Solo trekking has been...
by everestcamptrekadmin | Apr 2, 2026 | Packing & Gear Guide
Key Takeaways Everest Base Camp trek packing requires a 4-layer clothing system across a 35°C to 40°C temperature swing between Lukla (2,800m) and Gorak Shep (5,164m), with sleeping bag rated to -15°C to -20°C for peak season and -25°C to -30°C for winter treks. Lukla...
by everestcamptrekadmin | Apr 2, 2026 | Weather & Best Time
Key Takeaways October delivers the clearest skies, driest trails, and most reliable Lukla flights of the year, making it the single strongest month for the best time to trek Everest Base Camp. April offers warmer daytime temperatures by 3 to 5°C over autumn, full...
by everestcamptrekadmin | Apr 2, 2026 | Time & Distance
Key Takeaways The standard Everest Base Camp Trek takes 12 to 15 days from Lukla covering 130 km round trip with 2 mandatory acclimatization days at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) and Dingboche (4,410 m) that cannot be skipped without serious altitude sickness risk Trekkers...
