Are you planning to visit the base camp of Mt. Everest in Nepal and are still confused? If so, we present you with a collection of negative and positive Everest Base Camp Trek reviews to help you decide whether to trek. 

EBC Trek doesn’t require any introduction. It’s the best mountain trek in the Himalayas. Don’t believe me?

Here’s what past travelers to Everest Base Camp have to say about the journey. We picked these evaluations up from top travel websites and reviewed sources like TripAdvisor, Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Travel Leisure, Trust Pilot, and others.

Before the reviews, let’s see some pictures from the EBC journey. We hope this helps you decide if you want to do it. 

 

Here we bring you a collection of both negative and positive Everest Base Camp Trek reviews.

Everest Base Camp Hike Reviews, where the journey is the reward

Trekking to base camp has changed my life.

Two weeks of trekking in the Himalayas, up to the Everest Base camp, has changed my life and my perspective. Literally. I now have a new perspective looking at the earth and my own life. The entire trek from Lukla to EBC and back was an experience of a lifetime.

The journey itself was the reward, while the views of the mountains around Pheriche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, and the EBC, and the majestic peaks such as Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Mount Everest were breathtaking.

Everest Base Camp Trek a wonderful holiday

This trip to the Everest Base Camp that I undertook with my son was, without a doubt, a most amazing adventure. The scenery, the people and their culture, and the animals are from another world. We were extremely lucky with the weather having a big sun and blue skies every day, but the higher you went, it still became freezing.

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Must be done at least once

I did the trek to 3 high passes, which incorporated the EBC trek, and yet again I can’t explain the beauty of it all. Massive peaks surround you, quiet and freezing! But worth it. You will have basic Tea house accommodation along the way and also plenty of opportunities to alter your itinerary to suit your needs.

This would be my 3rd trip to Nepal and I would recommend going a little earlier in the season before the crowds get in. My dates were the first week of March, with very few crowds but just slightly colder.

It’s amazing

For any of you thinking of doing Everest base camp, just do it…. train for it, and expect the unexpected…. amazing challenge. The key to it being great for me was trekking with a fantastic company, pre, during, and post-trip.

Their kit list for trekking was spot on, and their sleeping bag and extra jacket were the warmest ever. Our leader, Jim, and our Sherpas were the best. With 34 in our group, we encountered everything and kept our allocated doctor quite busy too lol…… GO FOR IT!!!!

No 1 on the travel bucket list

Everest Base Camp (5363m) is one of the best attractions for adventurous travelers or thrill-seekers. The base camp provides a complete Himalayan experience.

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Best Experiences of Life

One of the best experiences of my life. From start to finish, the base camp trek is mind-blowing. Thanks to all the locals who helped along the way. Very welcoming in the teahouses. Namaste.

Everest Base Camp Trek Honest Review

Excellent trip, my son and I did this solo (no guide or porter). We had a map and carried our equipment, which made the trek way less challenging. We got our Everest Base Camp Trek permits in Lukla. Most trekkers use a porter or guide to carry up to 15 kilos for them. I would advise this for inexperienced trekkers. We used the map several times. However, the trail is well-defined in most areas, again I would advise using a guide unless you are competent with an EBC map.

It’s an amazing trek with beautiful views of EBC, while their summit at Kala Patthar as it is a must. The views are outstanding. Plan for about 3,000 rupees a day spending, the food, and lodges are more expensive the higher you get.

The most important advice is to have fun and take your time. Altitude sickness is very serious and can get you. When arriving at your destination each day, climb higher to help acclimatize before returning to your accommodation. This will help with sleep (which gets more difficult the higher you get).

Everest Base Camp Trek Reviews: Difficult but Possible

Inspired by the photostory in India Times, we took a flight to Nepal to begin the best hike. Then we booked a Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with a local trekking agency. It was once in a lifetime experience. Difficult but possible trek. The entire trek was a great and memorable experience.

Walk Slow

The trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal is one of the world’s top adventures. Choose the legit trekking company in Nepal and leave everything to them. They will arrange everything for you so you don’t need to stress a bit. While on the journey, remember to walk slowly and keep yourself hydrated.

Most Beautiful Place, I have ever been

Extraordinary. One of the most deeply profound and beautiful places I’ve ever been to in my life. You don’t need any Everest Base Camp Trek Reviews. Just go, have fun, its Damm beautiful. 

Best Treks I did till now

This trek is one of the best treks I have done till now. The changing terrain, the local tea shop, and its owner, the local Nepali dishes, the variation in temperature and everyday weather, our local guide, everything was outstanding. The best part of the trip was the flight to Lukla Airport.

That micro aircraft, no ATC and no radar at Lukla Airport, the sudden decline while landing, the shorter aero-stripe with inclination, and one has to visit Lukla Airport at least once in life to experience why it is called the world’s most dangerous airport.

Each time I remind the flight, it gives me goosebumps. Another best part was being on base camp holding my country’s national flag. That feeling is something beyond words. It just can’t be expressed, it can only be experienced and saved to your memory bank to cherish lifelong.

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A lifetime memory

We traveled to EBC after reading the journey of Alexei Vink to base camp on the Guardian. It was one of the best decisions of our life. The beautiful Himalayas, welcoming smiles, amazing sherpa dishes. There are many more that the Himalayas provide. 

The most beautiful & must-visit once-in-a-lifetime place is the Khumbu valley, the prized destination is Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5364 meters. You must acclimatize for a few days at Namche & Dingboche, should go high & stay low the same day, must not climb in a hurry, and less than 500 meters a day to avoid mountain sickness.

A fantastic view of Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu Icefall, Lhotse, Nuptse & tip of the majestic Everest can be seen from here. A lifetime memory.

Proposed at Everest Base Camp

I cannot wait to get back to Nepal and see my friends again! Right now in Australia, I am wearing the same thongs. I proposed via a video recording I made at EBC. We are now married, and our son turns 1 in a few days. Go on. Do it. Just do it. Book your trip, train your arse off, and do it. You won’t regret it!!

Can’t wait to come back

Can’t wait to come back for another trek in Nepal! After exploring 30 countries, Everest Base Camp Hike was easily the most incredible experience of my life.

Everest Base Camp Trek Review: It’s a piece of heaven

When you finally be at the Everest Base Camp after days of walking, you will feel you have reached a piece of heaven. It’s wonderful. The high mountains, snow everywhere, glaciers everything is beautiful. You forget every pain and start crying out of joy. You must do it once in a lifetime. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

The problem with visiting heaven is the reality that you have to return to earth – EBC in the so-called off-season.

There are too many reviews and blogs on the best time for EBC Trek for me to add another to this unworldly experience. I am going to restrict my opinions to June, i.e. when the so-called off-season starts and the way we were taken care of, with finesse, by our tour operator.

When I embarked on this expedition in June, I was slightly discouraged with the materials available online – cloudy, empty, irregular flights, etc. – to top it all up, my honest operator also advised me to postpone my trip to September – understandably because fifty percent chances were that the views would be marred by the thick Himalayan clouds. I went for it, firstly because suited my schedule and secondly because my sis-in-law also jumped on the bandwagon, adding to my motivation.

I do not know what goes wrong with those who come across canceled flights (KTM-Lukla), cloudy weather, etc., but somehow (maybe with the blessings of my gurus) things sailed for us right from the time we landed in Kathmandu. Outfitter provided us with a wonderful guide, Raja (my namesake) – a talkative and fit fellow who seemed to possess the same crazy marbles in his head as us. His experience and street smartness provided the comfort and foresightedness that is necessary for such a trek.

Perhaps I should attribute the clear weather that trekked with us to chance or karma, and if travelers benefit from the same, then I would like to highlight the following benefits of doing this trek during the off-season:

#1 Clutter-free tea houses where one can relax in the dining halls

#2 Queue-free common toilets in Everest.

#3 Undivided attention of the guide and tea house service staff

#4 No need to carry sleeping bags (we did and regretted the unnecessary load)

#5 Flexibility of time

#6 Less trekker traffic along the route

We completed the return trek (from Base Camp to Lukla) in two days instead of three – the extra push was by a guide, who suggested that we reach Lukla a day before our scheduled arrival, primarily because the weather was clear in the daytime and we did not want to get stranded in Lukla if the weather went bad and flights were canceled.

Frankly speaking, I am overweight, and this extra effort was taking its toll on my walking speed. I circumvented the normal slightly by hiring a horse for the last leg of the trek. Although I wasn’t too proud of myself for this decision, I got to admit that this was another crazy experience.

My sturdy and cute horse, Lucky (who was unlucky to be carrying me that day) surely made this part of the trek physically less taxing for me, but be assured that I was carrying my life in my hands every time Lucky climbed or descended steep paths. I have no fear of heights, but when he crossed the suspension bridges with me on his back, I froze.

It rained that evening and I reached Lukla by 8 pm – my fellow trekkers, including my sis-in-law, guide, and a few others who became part of our group by default, reached Lukla by 10 pm – their journey was even more adventurous/arduous and I am sure Parul (my sis-in-law) will mention that in her review.

To sum it up, it was an expedition well done. An experience that exceeded my expectations, memories for a lifetime, smooth sailing, a great guide, a wonderful horse, and a highly professional tour operator. I will pen another review on TripAdvisor’s page, check it out. I am ending this review abruptly, but I wouldn’t mind going back to EBC someday and again in June 🙂

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“Altitude sickness, fearsome gales, massive avalanches, and temperatures that feel like -30C all add to a challenging adventure holiday with awesome scenery.” Independent.co.uk

Walk High Sleep Low

If you are searching for an excellent review on Everest Base Camp Trek or a solid tip, then here you go. Always remember to walk high and sleep slowly. This means, that during the day, you will hike to high altitudes but descend some hundred meters to sleep. By doing so, you easily acclimatize to the changing environment. Altitude sickness is the major problem while doing the EBC Trek, so remember this mantra “Walk high and Sleep Low”.

Remarkable Service with Great Trekking Experience

Trekking to EBC was an astounding encounter. My choice of outing and the organization were fantastic and the correct choice. In every snapshot of my walk, I ran over experiences and found something new. I can recollect memories of my initial step at the Everest Base Camp.

Everest Base Camp Trek Reviews and Gear and Tips

My wife and I (56) just returned from a 12-day EBC trek. We had planned, read gear lists, and compiled our own since last April. We gained some valuable knowledge during our trip that might be useful to others.

#1 Hire a porter. There is no parade or medal given at the end for carrying your gear, so make it easier on yourself, and at most carry a VERY light pack big enough to keep your valuables, water, and an outer layer you may put on or take off. So for two people, get your gear down to about 20-25 pounds per person.

#2 Get a Steripen and keep your batteries warm in your pants or jacket pocket even when you sleep.

#3 Most gear lists included toilet paper. We took 3 rolls and used no. We used bio-degradable baby wipes though.

#4 Don’t eat meat on the trek. Our guide advised us not to, and when you see how it is transported, you’ll understand why. No reason to risk intestinal issues.

#5 A lot of lists included snacks/trail mix. We took a bunch and never ate it. We loaded on carbs at all 3 meals and just never got hungry in between. If you want a snack like a snicker, you can purchase it at most tea houses and stand along the trail.

#6 Go at the beginning of either season. Our trek started on Oct 12th and most of the traffic on the trail was from yaks, horses, and porters. On our way back down from EBC on the 21st, it got pretty crowded with new trekkers ascending.

#7 Diamox. We got some from our Dr. and had heard good and bad about it. When my O2 level dipped at Dingboche, my wife and I started taking it and it helped a lot. No more headaches and my O2 went back up. Your body will tell you if you’re not getting enough O2 and it took me about 3/4 of a night to adjust at each major altitude change. Also, I found it much easier to breathe if I slept on my right side, maybe that relieved pressure on my heart and left lung.

#8 Electrolyte tablets to put in your water. We used NUUN. You’re going to spend a lot of nutrients during 6-9 hours of ascending hills every day and I believe the tabs helped to keep us going and prevent muscle cramps.

#9 Take a couple of pillowcases to put on tea house pillows and large zip-lock bags for dirty clothes and bounce sheets to put in them.

10# Solar Charger. There is a lot to choose from. We tested a couple and settled on the Anker 21W Dual USB Solar Charger. I just used some carabiners to attach it to my pack and charged up our power packs as we hiked. Worked great.

11# Trekking poles. It was the first time I had used them. I found them helpful when going up steep inclines but a hindrance descending. It seemed like I was spending more time thinking about where to put my poles than moving, even when the terrain was fairly level, so I stowed them when I could.

12# Opt out for Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return. If you have money, also try a helicopter tour over the Himalayas. First, trek to EBC and fly back to Kathmandu on a helicopter. This way, you will shorten your journey and also make it less difficult and effortless. 

Everest Base Camp Review: Here you can find peace and feel the thrill!

Everest Base Camp (5363m) is one of the best attractions for adventurous travelers or thrill-seekers. I did Everest Base Camp with my 2 other friends in April 2015. We organized the entire expedition from the very beginning to the end. We began by spending two days in Kathmandu to make all Trekker cards (passport photo needed) and every other paper that was needed.

Then we spent three days at the airport trying to get a flight to Lukla. There are a few flights. It is hard as the flights can be canceled due to weather and other reasons. The only flights available are only from 11 to 12 PM. If you are planning your flight, then I recommend being early at the airport at around 5 AM. Once we got to Lukla (2800 m n.p.m).the tracking was going on very fine.

The weather was decent and had amazing views. On the whole track like usual in those places, we met amazing people and the locals are always kind and willing to help and all the Lodges we have stayed in we were always happy with the food and clean rooms, and warm water. We had no problems with finding places to sleep (if there are no free places you can always have your sleeping bags in the dining areas) in the time of the whole trip we have not bought water but collected standard tap water and distilled it with cleaning tablets. Water is the most expensive product in the Himalayas and we have saved a lot of money. We stayed two times for two days in two places, Namche Bazar (3440 m.) and Dingboche 4530 m.

We have stayed for acclimation, which I would highly recommend. It helps not to get high sick. You can see very interesting things when you have spare time during the acclimation and have time to rest. And finally, we got to the last sleeping base- Lodge Gorak Shep 5170 m.

The day before trekking to the base camp we trek- Kala Pattar 5545 m. Where you can see one of the best views in the Himalayas. The most famous viewing range in the Himalayas -is Black Rock, Kala Pattar. It spreads a 360-degree panorama covering the entire southern wall of Mount Everest with the peaks of Nuptse and Pumori at least five mighty glaciers.

Then returning, trekking down takes a lot less time and took not take much effort. But we had worse weather as within one day snow had fallen and covered half the track. Lower down Namche Bazar, the sun has shined once again. We had to come back to Lukla with no trouble in one day and stayed at the Himalayan Lodge.

Good luck followed us in the morning as we got up and got the flight to Kathmandu where have stayed there for three days for a more detailed tour of the city and local life. Then, we visited The Great Boudha Stupa, Swayambhu Stupa, Taleju Temple, and all world heritage site monument zone-Hanuman -Dhoka Durbar.

We mainly enjoyed local food on the Everest Base Camp Trek. Finally, we safely came home. We were lucky because as we came back and turned on the tv we have been shocked to get informed that during the time of our flight back there has been a massive earthquake in Nepal. Happiness spread over, as we have been very lucky that we have not been there during that disaster.

Thank everyone who has helped us and who we have met during all our trekking and stays in Nepal. We spent beautiful moments alone, and we found great and helpful people. I want to correct this, only because of financial issues we have planned the entire trip with friends.

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Thank You, Nepal

Trekking in Nepal with Heaven Himalaya was an amazing experience. My selection of the trip and the company were excellent and of the right decision. In each moment of my walk, I came across an adventure and discovered something new. I remember my first step on the Everest Base Camp. How can I forget this lifetime moment to witness the wonderful Himalayas? Thank you, Nepal.

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In the end,

We collected the Everest Base Camp Trek reviews from travelers who have been to the base camp at least once. If you are wondering how to plan and train for the Everest Base Camp Trek, then these reviews might give you a general idea of why you should visit this outstanding destination in Nepal.