Teahouse comfort on the Everest Base Camp trek changes dramatically with altitude, from private ensuite rooms in Namche to basic thin walled lodges at Gorak Shep. Here is exactly what to expect at every stop.
Food on the Everest Base Camp Trek: Menu, Prices and Dietary Options (2026)
Dal bhat, thukpa, momos, garlic soup: what you actually eat on the Everest Base Camp trek, how the menu narrows above 4,000m, and why the food is better than most first timers expect.
Training for Everest Base Camp Trek: 12 Week Plan (2026)
A 12 week training plan for the Everest Base Camp trek: weekly long walks building to 6 to 7 hours, cardio, leg strength, and stair climbing to prepare for sustained altitude gain.
Everest Base Camp Trek Distance and Duration: Complete 2026 Guide
The Everest Base Camp trek covers approximately 130km round trip over 14 days. Full day by day distance and duration breakdown, from Lukla to Kala Patthar and back.
Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List 2026: What to Pack and What to Leave Behind
The definitive EBC trek packing list for 2026. Layer by layer gear guide covering clothing, footwear, sleeping, medical kit and electronics. Includes what to buy in Kathmandu and what to skip.
Altitude Sickness on the Everest Base Camp Trek: Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment
A complete guide to altitude sickness on the Everest Base Camp trek. Covers AMS, HACE and HAPE symptoms, Diamox, acclimatization schedule, Lake Louise scoring and helicopter evacuation.
How Difficult Is the Everest Base Camp Trek: An Honest Assessment for 2026
An honest, detailed assessment of how difficult the Everest Base Camp trek actually is. Covers altitude, daily distances, fitness requirements, mental demands, and who should and should not attempt the trek.
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost 2026 and 2027: Complete Budget Breakdown
A complete breakdown of every cost involved in the Everest Base Camp trek for 2026 and 2027. Covers permits, flights, accommodation, food, guide fees, gear, and how to budget across different spending styles.
Best Time to Trek to Everest Base Camp: Month by Month Guide 2026
A complete month by month guide to the best time to trek Everest Base Camp. Covers spring, autumn, monsoon and winter seasons with real weather data, crowd levels, flight tips and packing advice.
Sagarmatha National Park: Complete Guide for EBC Trekkers (2026)
Sagarmatha National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 1,148 square kilometers in the Khumbu region of northeastern Nepal. It encompasses the upper Dudh Koshi basin and includes the highest terrain on earth, with eight peaks above 7,000m and […]