Everest Base Camp is among the prevailing trekking destination for adventure junkies from around the world. It lies in the most celebrated Sagarmatha region of Nepal. Everest Base Camp altitude is 5554m while the Mount Everest Peak is at 8848m. The Everest Base Camp Trek distance mainly depends upon the route you want to choose. But the classic Everest Base Camp trek covers a round trip distance of 130 m and the highest elevation during the Base Camp trek is 5554m. Here is the detail of Everest Base Camp altitude and distance..
Starting point for Everest Base Camp:
Irrespective of the route, journey to Everest starts with a thrilling flight to one of the most dangerous airports of the World i.e Luka airport. From Lukla, you will embark on an unforgettable trip
But if the concept of flight sounds too dangerous, you can also drive to Jiri and start your trek. This adds 3 or 4 days to your regular trek.
Everest Base Camp Trek Distance:
The most classic round from Lukla to Everest Base Camp round trip is 130 km . You will hike a total of 65 km with a proper amount of acclimatization time before resting your shank in Everest’s base.
Well, walking 65 km, all steep definitely sounds terrifying but that is not the case. You will only have to hike for about 13 to 15 km each day- it’s an achievable number to accomplish, isn’t it? Plus you will also have enough acclimatization days. You will be hiking for only 5 km per hour.
Not just the experienced trekkers, even the beginners will find the trek moderate as their stamina would comfortably cover five to seven hours in the mountains. And with a porter to lessen your burden, its easy to hike.
Everest Base Camp trek daily distance
Everest Base Camp trek can be completed in 12 to 18 days as per the trekking package you choose. The trekking distance per day is all about your physical strength and durability. You can extend or shorten the trek duration as per your preference. But the ideal hiking hours is 5 to 6 hours each day before you crash in your tea house for the day. Not only the distance, but Everest Base Camp Altitude is also equally important.
Here is the detail of itinerary that will give you the information about the distance covered each day during EBC trek:
| Location | Walking Hour | Distance covered |
| Distance from Lukla to Phakding | 4 hours | 9 km |
| Distance from Phakding to Namche Bazar | 6 hours | 12 km |
| Distance from Acclimatization hike to Namche Bazar | 1-2 hours | 3-4 km |
| Distance from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche | 5 hours | 10 km |
| Distance from Tengboche to Dingboche | 6 hours | 12 km |
| Distance from Dingboche to Lobuche | 5 hours | 12 km |
| Distance from Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp | 7 hours | 15 km |
| Distance from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche | 7 hours | 13 km |
| Distance from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar | 5-6 hours | 14 km |
| Distance from Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 7-8 hours | 15 km |
Everest Base Camp trek Length:
The classic Everest Base Camp trek takes 9 days to hike and just 3 days to return back to Lukla.
But the trek routes like Jiri to EBC covers the distance of 185 kilometers. Further, if you book Everest Base Camp via Cho-la Pass-Gokyo route adds 21 Km to a classic route distance.
Everest Base Camp Altitude:
The elevation is the most vital and restricting parts of EBC trek. You start your trek at Lukla which is at 2,800m from sea level. With an increase in altitude, you are prone to Altitude sickness symptoms of Altitude sickness. You will gain the elevation of 400-800m each day. The highest point during the trek is Kala Patthar which is at an elevation of 5554m.
Elevation of the places along the way:
| Place | Elevation |
| Kathmandu | 1400m |
| Lukla/Phakding | 2800m |
| Namche Bazaar | 3441m |
| Tengboche | 3860m |
| Dingboche | 4350m |
| Lobuche | 4910m |
| Gorak Shep to EBC to Gorakshep | 5170m |
| Kala Patthar | 5554m |
| Pheriche | 4280m |
Conclusion:
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