Follow the trail to Everest Base Camp and climb Kala Pattar
Follow the trail to Everest Base Camp and climb Kala Pattar
Take one of the world’s classic treks to the foot of the highest mountain on the planet, Mount Everest. We walk through Sherpa country on our way to Everest Base Camp, past cultivated fields and small villages. There’s time to acclimatise before reaching spectacular high-altitude scenery: the incredible monastery at Thyangboche, Ama Dablam and the other mighty Himalaya peaks. As well as reaching Base Camp, we can climb Kala Pattar for a magnificent view of Everest. We also offer Expedition Departures with the exclusive opportunity to spend two nights camping at Everest Base Camp in spring, when the climbing parties are preparing for their Everest summit attempt. Please see trip code TNTA for further details. We have several departures in 2024 led by Sukman Tamang, joint winner of our Leader of the Year Award 2022 and also Valerie Parkinson, winner of the Wanderlust World Guide Awards 2021. See when you can trek with Sukman or Valerie on our Dates & Prices page, look out for the highlighted named Leader!
The main trekking season in Nepal is from October to mid-May when daytime temperatures at most altitudes are generally comfortable for walking, the sky is clear much of the time and rain and snow are occasional occurrences. Daytime temperatures will vary from 15C to 35C (59F to 95F) in the Kathmandu Valley to around 10C (50F) at 11,810ft (3,600m) and progressively lower the higher we go. Different seasons offer different advantages for trekking.
Post-monsoon/autumn: Mid-September to November
The main trekking season in Nepal. Day temperatures in Kathmandu are approximately above 20C (68F). Skies are usually clear and days on trek are sunny and mild with clear mountain views. Nights will be colder with temperatures dropping as low as -10C (14F) at the highest altitudes.
Winter: December to end of February
Despite the cooler conditions, this is an ideal time to trek in Nepal. Skies are usually very clear, especially in December, and the mountain views are at their best. Nights will be very cold with temperatures down to -20C (-4F) at the highest altitudes but days are pleasant and sunny. The trails are also much less busy at this time of year. In Kathmandu, maximum daytime temperatures are 19C (66F).
Pre-monsoon/spring: March to May
Both day and night temperatures will be warmer in general but often a haze will build in the afternoons. It is very hot in the lowlands and temperatures rise to 35C (95F) in Kathmandu. Flowers bloom in this season, one of the reasons people chose to trek in spring.
Snow should be expected on any departure, usually at the higher altitudes.
Please remember, in any mountain area the weather is never wholly predictable, and you should be equipped to deal with any differences in weather beyond the conditions described above.
This is trip has been rated Activity Level 5 (Challenging). Please refer to our Activity Level guidelines and walking and trekking fitness training guide.
There are 12 days of walking with full porterage throughout – you need only carry your daypack. You should have some trekking experience and if you do not regularly exercise or hillwalk then you should do some physical preparation beforehand. The trail crosses approximately seven modern suspension bridges (twice), all of which have mesh sides; some are quite long and high, so anyone with a strong fear of heights or vertigo may find them difficult.
The maximum altitude on this trek is 18,192ft (5,545m) and the average is approximately 12,795ft (3,900m). Ample time is given for acclimatisation, but altitude is a factor and must be considered – please refer to the altitude warning in the Trip Notes.
This trip includes domestic flights – please refer to the Transport section of the Trip Notes for information about the safety of flying in Nepal.
Walking hours stated within the itinerary are given as approximates only. Timings stated exclude lunch stops and will vary depending on the pace of your group.
To help you better prepare for your Nepal holiday, please also see our Nepal Destination Guide.
Why Trek with Exodus?
More than 30 years’ experience organising treks in Nepal
• You can talk to Exodus office staff who have done the treks themselves
• Experienced English-speaking local leaders who are qualified in first aid and trained in recognising and dealing with altitude sickness
• One of the highest staff-to-client ratios on the trek with one staff member to every four clients.
• All staff (leaders, guides and porters) are fully insured and paid a fair wage
• Carefully planned ascent rates and itineraries with built-in acclimatisation and contingency days
• Staff carry oxygen and a first-aid kit
• Self-assessment acute mountain sickness cards used to monitor every client at altitude
• Established protocol for Lukla flight delays – see below
Nepal Flight Safety
Many of our treks in Nepal use domestic flights to reach the trekking areas.  The mountainous Nepalese terrain is subject to changeable weather, which makes flying conditions complex and challenging, and unfortunately there are significantly more incidents here than in other countries, including fatalities.  The EU highlighted the poor safety record in Nepal in 2013 by including all Nepalese-registered airlines on the EU banned list, which prevents them from flying in EU airspace. While no Nepalese-registered airlines currently fly within the EU, the EU instigated this ban to highlight the risk of flying in Nepal to EU citizens. These airlines are unlikely to be members of any internationally recognised safety audit systems and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Nepal does not operate to the same standards as those of Western nations.
Flying within Nepal is therefore a known risk, and we strongly encourage you to consider this carefully before booking. We suggest you refer to the following sources:
The current travel advice for Nepal issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
The Air Safety Network entry for Nepal
In response to concerns over this safety record, Exodus arranges for independent air-safety auditors to visit Nepal annually to assess the suitability of the available carriers. We then restrict our use to only those approved as part of this audit. In emergency situations, we will need to use helicopters, so we also have a list of approved helicopter carriers. Should concerns arise regarding the safety of an airline on our approved list, we will remove the carrier from the list immediately, and it would only be reinstated once our air-safety auditors are confident that the airline meets acceptable safety standards.
We appreciate that you may have concerns about flying within Nepal, so we ask that you please consider all the information above when deciding to book this holiday.
Internal flight delays
Adverse weather conditions at Lukla airport occasionally mean that flights to/from Manthali or Kathmandu cannot operate. We include an additional day at the end of the itinerary to allow for this, but, on occasion, persistent bad weather may delay the start of your trek or return to Kathmandu.
Should there be a lengthy delay at the start of a trip, we aim to provide a shortened Everest trek, but if adverse weather conditions continue and the main objective of the trek becomes impossible to reach, an alternative trek to another region of Nepal will be offered. When fixed-wing planes are unable to fly, but helicopters to Lukla are available, clients may choose to travel by helicopter; in this event, the price per person will be approximately US$600 per person, of which Exodus will cover half.
Should there be a significant delay at the end of your trek, we will endeavor to get you on the first available fixed-wing flights to Manthali/Kathmandu. If helicopters are allowed to fly, we will consider paying for these on a case-by-case basis to enable clients to meet their international flights. In the case of persistent adverse weather, Exodus will rebook international flights for Flight Inclusive clients. Please note, clients booking on a Land Only basis will be responsible for rebooking their onward travel and for any associated costs.
All flights to and from Lukla will no longer operate in/out of Kathmandu Airport (KTM), these flights have been transferred to operate in/out of Manthali Airport (RHP), which is in the Tamakoshi River Valley in Manthali, 82mi (132km) east of Kathmandu. The journey from Kathmandu to Manthali is a four-hour bus drive in the early morning and the return leg from Manthali to Kathmandu is usually five to six hours due to heavier traffic later in the day. The flight time between Manthali and Lukla is about 20 minutes.
It is necessary to depart your hotel in Kathmandu at approximately 3am by bus to ensure arriving in Manthali for 7am-7.30am in time for the flights to Lukla (between 8.30am-9am). Your Kathmandu hotel will provide a packed breakfast for the journey.
Ved skriftlig aksept av vårt tilbud bekrefter du/dere at våre betingelser er både lest og forstått og at evt kansellerings gebyrer kan tilkomme ved en evt. avbestilling av reisen.
TILGJENGELIGE DATOER | PRIS (1 VOKSEN) | PRIS (1 BARN) | Enkeltromstillegg | STATUS REISE | |
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lør, 30 mar 2024 / søn, 14 apr 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
tor, 04 apr 2024 / søn, 21 apr 2024 | NOK 45 050 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 06 apr 2024 / søn, 21 apr 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
tor, 11 apr 2024 / søn, 28 apr 2024 | NOK 40 270 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
tor, 18 apr 2024 / søn, 05 mai 2024 | NOK 40 270 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 27 apr 2024 / søn, 12 mai 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 21 sep 2024 / søn, 06 okt 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 05 okt 2024 / søn, 20 okt 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 12 okt 2024 / søn, 27 okt 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 19 okt 2024 / søn, 03 nov 2024 | NOK 31 395 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 26 okt 2024 / søn, 10 nov 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 02 nov 2024 / søn, 17 nov 2024 | NOK 31 395 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 09 nov 2024 / søn, 24 nov 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 16 nov 2024 / søn, 01 des 2024 | NOK 31 395 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 30 nov 2024 / søn, 15 des 2024 | NOK 35 490 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige | |
lør, 21 des 2024 / søn, 05 jan 2025 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | Tilgjengelige |
TILGJENGELIGE DATOER | PRIS (1 VOKSEN) | PRIS (1 BARN) | ENKELTROMSTILLEGG | STATUS REISE | |
lør, 30 mar 2024 / søn, 14 apr 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
tor, 04 apr 2024 / søn, 21 apr 2024 | NOK 45 050 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 06 apr 2024 / søn, 21 apr 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
tor, 11 apr 2024 / søn, 28 apr 2024 | NOK 40 270 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
tor, 18 apr 2024 / søn, 05 mai 2024 | NOK 40 270 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 27 apr 2024 / søn, 12 mai 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 21 sep 2024 / søn, 06 okt 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 05 okt 2024 / søn, 20 okt 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 12 okt 2024 / søn, 27 okt 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 19 okt 2024 / søn, 03 nov 2024 | NOK 31 395 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 26 okt 2024 / søn, 10 nov 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 02 nov 2024 / søn, 17 nov 2024 | NOK 31 395 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 09 nov 2024 / søn, 24 nov 2024 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 16 nov 2024 / søn, 01 des 2024 | NOK 31 395 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 30 nov 2024 / søn, 15 des 2024 | NOK 35 490 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel | |
lør, 21 des 2024 / søn, 05 jan 2025 | NOK 32 760 | På forespørsel | NOK 1 845 | På forespørsel |
Vi vil komme tilbake til deg med et tilbud på den forespurte reisen/pakken I løpet av 48 timer. Alle tilbud er uforpliktende og er vanligvis gyldige i 7 dager. Vi gjør oppmerksom på at reserverte tjenester kan bli kansellert innenfor disse 7 dagene og at pris kan endres inntil en endelig bestilling er mottatt.
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