Everest Base Camp Trip Planning Hub
Fourteen in-depth guides covering every practical question between booking and Base Camp: permits, cost, season, altitude sickness, gear, training, and the logistics most competitor sites cover only in passing.
Planning Guides
14 In-Depth
Budget From
USD 1,200
Best Season
Mar-May & Sep-Nov
Guide Requirement
Unresolved 2026
New to the trek itself? Start with the complete Everest Base Camp Trek guide for the full route, then use the sections below for planning specifics.
Trip Planning
Permits
2026 permit fees, a step-by-step application walkthrough, and the Khumbu's local guide exemption.
Cost
Full cost breakdown by category and checkpoint, seasonal price swings, and how much cash to carry.
Best Time
Season-by-season temperature, rainfall, mountain visibility, and trail-crowd data.
Gear
The complete packing list by category, plus what's worth renting versus buying in Kathmandu.
Training
A 4-month week-by-week plan with Zone 2 heart-rate targets and difficulty-scaled volume.
Accommodation
Teahouse facilities checkpoint by checkpoint, dining etiquette, and charging costs.
Lukla Flights
The Manthali airport situation, baggage limits, and what to do if your flight is cancelled.
Nepal Visa
Visa-on-arrival fees, the arrival hall process, and the new 2026 FNMIS registration.
How to Book
Timeline, group vs. private pricing, payment methods, and cancellation policy.
Safety & Health
Solo & Responsible Travel
Porter Welfare
The IPPG's history and standards, wages, and how to vet a responsible operator.
Solo Trek
The Khumbu's current guide-requirement status, navigation, and emergency contact logistics without a guide.
Women Solo
Guide vetting, cultural etiquette, and practical safety guidance for solo women trekkers.