Everest Base Camp region, Nepal

Quick facts

• The Everest Base Camp trek, a popular route, spans approximately 130 kilometers (81 miles) round trip from Lukla to Base Camp.
• The region is home to the Khumbu Icefall, known for its treacherous crevasses and towering seracs, which climbers must navigate to reach the summit of Everest.
• Everest Base Camp sits at an elevation of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet), making it one of the highest trekking destinations in the world.
• In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest, forever changing the perception of high-altitude climbing.
• The Sagarmatha National Park, where Everest Base Camp is located, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, highlighting its rich biodiversity and cultural significance.

Travel details

Country

Nepal

Wind (now)

6 km/h

Coordinates

28.0026, 86.8528