Everest Region Trek, Trekking in Nepal

Everest Base Camp Elevation:

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Everest base camp is the most inspiring places within the majestic Himalayan vista and the traditional Sherpa settlements. Trek to Base Camp of Everest is one of the high elevation treks in the world that will definitely challenge you physically and mentally. The trek to the base of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest is certainly a once in a lifetime experience. The trek is known diverse landscape, temperature, elevation, flora, and fauna to human settlements. The trail offers magnificent views of the mountain like Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbila and many others. The trek at 5545m above sea level has breathtaking views of the mountain vista. But the elevation of the various points in the trail might cause altitude sickness. Dealing with such an elevation requires proper caution and preparedness. Here is the detail about the Everest Base Camp Elevation

Elevation at different points of Everest Base Camp:


Here is a detailed description of the elevations according to the itinerary of EBC trek.

Kathmandu: Trekkers land in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu which is at an elevation 1350 meters. This is the lowest elevation during the trek.

Lukla: From Kathmandu, a 30-minute flight takes you to Lukla at 2804 meters. The airport is located between a cliff and a hill.

Phakding: After Lukla, your trekking stop is Phakding which is 3-4 hours walk. Phakding is at an elevation of 2610 meters.

Namche Bazaar: From Phakding, you will climb through the dense pine forests to reach Namche Bazaar at 3440 meters. You will be climbing from 1350 meters to 3440 meters in just two days. This is why it’s wise to have an assimilation day in Namche Bazaar.

Tengboche: Tengboche is at an altitude of 3800 meters. It’s around 5 to 6 hours hike through the beautiful jungle from Namche Bazaar. There is a monastery over Tengboche named Tengboche monastery at 3860 meters.

Dingboche: Easy fun walks from Tengboche takes you to Dingboche which is at an elevation of 4350 meters. Since this is a steep climb, you can take a rest day at Dingboche.

Lobuche: Ascending from Dingboche takes you to Dugla and to the Khumbu glacier. For the night, you shall crash at Lobuche which is at 4920 meters above sea level.

Gorak Shep: From Lobuche, you can pass through the lateral moraine to reach Gorak Shep at 5180 meters.

Everest Base camp Elevation:


One and half hour from Gorak Shep will take you to the Base Camp, the final destination. The Everest base camp is at an elevation of 5360 m.

Kala Patthar: Well, you may be surprised but Everest Base Camp is not the highest altitude during the trek. It’s a viewpoint named Kala Patthar which is at the altitude of 5,643 m.

These are the elevations of various places you will be spending your days during the trip. It is important to be aware of the symptoms of altitude sickness as you cross 3000 meters and 5000 meters altitudes respectively. The symptoms might be mild at 3000m, but they will get severe at around 5000 meters. It advised ascending only 500-700 meters in a day to spend the night.

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About Shobita Neupane

Shobita is a co-founder of Travel Diary Nepal. She is a passionate traveler and a content writer. Her favorite quote is Fly so high until your problem looks smaller and the dream seems closer.

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