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Short on time but want the authentic Everest base camp trek

If you have only two weeks to trek to Everest base camp then the classic trek route followed by Edmund Hillary is the one we recommend.

Looking for a quieter, more challenging trek to Everest base camp trek

If you have a little longer for your trek to Everest base camp trek and want a beautiful route with fantastic views and less people we really love the Gokyo Lakes Everest base camp route.

Fancy summiting a real Himalaya Peak on your Everest base camp trek

The best route to trek to Everest base camp if you would really like to summit a proper peak is the Island Peak route which offers incredible views back towards Everest.

The best Everest base camp trek route for the purist

Most of our treks to Everest base camp start with a flight to Lukla- but of course the real pioneers in opening up the Himalaya did not have the benefit of this flight and walked in to Everest base camp all the way from Jiri. This route is called the Pioneers route and is truly an incredible journey.

And for the best views of Everest

If you want the best views of Everest then it is best to go a little further away and climb Mera Peak. Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal and with the advantage of distance you can see all of the main 800m plus peak from Lhotse, past Everest to Cho Oyu. Simply unforgettable.


Choose the best route for your Everest trek

The question we are asked more than any is "which is the best route for an Everest base camp trek?" Of course all the routes to Everest base camp are fantastic and what is best depends on what you really want. But here are our top recommendations.

And remember Nepal has many more fantastic treks and climbs outside of the Everest region. Manaslu in the summer monsoon is a great destination and all year round the Annapurna region offers excellent trekking.

Recommended routes to Everest base camp

Classic - best success rate
Everest Base Camp by the Classic routeOffers great acclimatisation. Fantastic for charity groups where a high success rate is critical
Gokyo Lakes - challenging and quieter
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes trekRemote and spectacular approach via Gokyo Ri crossing the infamous Cho La Pass, great for the ambtious trekker

Other routes we recommend

Island Peak
Everest Base Camp and Island Peak trekMost challenging
Climb a Himalayan peak en route to Base Camp
Mera Peak
Everest Base Camp trek via High ValleysHighest trekking peak Probably the best view of Everest
Pioneers Trail
Pioneers Trail to Everest Base CampAn incredible journey
The original Everest expedition route
Foothills
Everest Foothills trekShort on time
Get a real taste of the Everest region

What our clients say about Everest routes

Nick & Sophie
Everest Base Camp and Island Peak trekWe'd highly recommend the Gokyo Lakes route. The ascent of Gokyo Ri and the spectacular views of Everest and the other Himalayan giants was awesome. Not to forget the challenging crossing of the Cho La Pass - something we will never forget!
Stella & Michael
Stella and Michael Everest Base Camp trekWe can't thank Private Himalaya enough for the incredible 16 day trip we had to Everest Base Camp.
Nigel & Jonathan
Pioneers Trail to Everest Base CampJust finished our Jiri to Everest base camp trip and wanted to say how grateful we were to the whole team for their support and professionalism.