r/everestbasecamphike

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m hoping to do this trek sometime next year, ideally around late March to early April, but I’m pretty flexible with dates.

Since the pricing can be quite a lot for solo trekkers, I thought I’d see if there are any other solo adventurers who might like to team up! It’d be a great way to lower the cost, meet new people, and experience something amazing!

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, feel free to add and message me.😀

I have no sort through different guide options or anything yet just looking to see what interest I could get.

Hello! First post in here and would love some help! I am looking for a guide company for EBC trek and I would like to summit Lobuche or Island Peak, my first 6000m. I will be solo 23m, Please give me company recommendations you have used before, I would prefer a smaller local Nepal company. I am also looking for budget options and will be renting all gear necessary for Lobuche. I will be in Nepal from September 18-October 20 and can do the trek anywhere in that timeline.

hey

i’m planning to do the everest base camp trek in october 2026 (oct 20ish) and am trying to decide between the agencies.

has anyone done the EBC trek with any good and affordable recently (or in the last couple of years)? was looking at green valley treks but seems to be slightly on the more expensive side.

would also love if any indians can share their experiences.

thanks in advance!

Hey guys,

Just like many others (I guess), I’m really overwhelmed by all the different options for trekking to EBC with one additional, more challenging route. From what I understand so far, I think Cho La is a pretty good option to spice things up a little ;)

I’m planning to do this trek in October/November 2027 and I’m really unsure whether to book a whole trip with an agency or do the trek with a local guide.

The agency I currently favor is “Adventure White Mountain” since it is local and the maximum group size is 6 people.

Adventure-wise, I think it would be even cooler to gather some people and book a private guide together. Does anyone have tips on how to find people interested in doing the same, or is this already the right place to find a cool group? :)
Also, how would I find local guides and/or porters?

Looking forward to hearing your opinions — thanks!!

Hey everyone,

I’m attempting EBC starting May 31 / June 1 this year and wanted some honest advice from people who’ve actually done it in early June.

A bit about me:
29M
5’10”, ~102 kg
Not in great cardio shape currently
Have done Khopra Ridge solo, Brahmatal, Ali Bedni Bugyal etc.
Also did a solo Himalayan bike trip through Zanskar/Leh/Hanle last year, so I’m mentally okay with rough conditions and mountain suffering

Current itinerary:
KTM to Lukla: May 31
Lukla to KTM return booked for June 12
International flight home on June 14 night, so I have some weather buffer

Main concerns:
Early June weather/clouds
Fitness/pace at my current weight
How brutal Namche and Kala Patthar might feel
Chances of flight disruptions around June 10–14

I’m not trying to speedrun this trek. Planning proper acclimatization days and a slow pace.

Would appreciate realistic advice from people who’ve done EBC around this time, especially heavier/slower trekkers or anyone who did it in less-than-perfect fitness.

Thanks!

Hola!

Llegaré el 16 de mayo a Katmandu, mi objetivo es hacer el EBS (everest base camp). Pretendo dormir ahí esa noche y el 17 temprano moverme para gestionar todo: ropa, transporte a Lukla (comprar el avión), arrendar/comprar la ropa, ver si es obligatorio el guía 100%, comprar los permisos, etc. Creen que es una buena opción? O debo anticiparme con ciertas cosas.

Lo haré sólo, pretendo ver todo allá, alojamiento, vuelos, etc. Agradecido si me comentan si tienen alguna opinion al respecto o si lo hicieron de otra manera!

Quedo atento, saludos!

I'm a 21 year old boy planning to go sar pass trek with my friends with a travel companion so I need a suggestion is this trek good for me and should I go as I'm heavy in weight I'm almost 108kg and my BMI is also 34 so please guide and suggest me should I go for that

I recently completed the Everest Three Passes Trek solo in April 2026.

No guide, no porter, no package.

I skipped the Lukla flights and used the road route via Salleri–Surkhe instead. Total trekking days were 15, plus 2 days each side for Kathmandu travel by road.

I did the trek anti-clockwise because I felt it suited me better for acclimatization. Also visited Ama Dablam Base Camp on the way.

Unfortunately, the weather was pretty bad for a few days during my trek, so I couldn’t do side hikes like Nangkartshang Peak, Chukhung Ri, Imja Tse viewpoint, etc. I also skipped Kala Patthar because I was honestly too tired by then. Couldn’t do Gokyo Ri either due to weather.

Interestingly, Kongma La didn’t feel super hard for me physically. Maybe because I unintentionally got some rest in Chukhung as I was stuck there because the weather was too bad to even go for any of the acclimatization hikes over there..

The conditions around Kongma La were rough. For 2 days, people hadn’t crossed from the Chukhung side because visibility and navigation were so bad. Some people had to turn back completely.

A few days after I crossed, a solo trekker sadly died somewhere below Kongma La. Don’t know the exact reason. Probably AMS + getting lost otw, because the weather was bad most days, and it was risky to cross the pass alone at that time.

Once I joined the main EBC trail, everything suddenly felt crowded and busy compared to the quieter parts before. After EBC, I diverted towards Dzongla for Cho La.

Cho La was definitely busier than Kongma La because of all the EBC + Gokyo trekkers. The descent after the pass was a bit tricky but honestly fun too.

Also experienced some rockfall sections between Dragnag and near Gokyo.

I skipped the extra acclimatization/rest day in Gokyo and attempted Renjo La the next morning. That pass actually felt the hardest for me personally. Probably because I hadn’t really rested properly after Kongma La and Cho La and had been moving continuously for days.

Still, somehow made it through all three passes safely. It was such a great experience.

I’m also currently making a detailed PDF guide for the trek, including my itinerary, costs, route details, and other things that may help people planning to do it independently. Still a work in progress though.

Meanwhile, you can comment below or DM me here or on Instagram (@nadeemaflah) if you want to know anything.

I’m booking my plane ticket to Kathmandu oct 31
and will be there all of November. I’m planning to do the ebc trek right when I get there, and hopefully have time to do some exploring after. I’m a 22 year old male, and it’s my first time doing something like this. I’m very excited and blessed to even have the opportunity to do this once in a lifetime journey, and would love to meet you guys along the way. Love from Kauai :) ❤️❤️❤️

For anyone that has been on the trek recently or is on their way, is there live snowfall or rain during any parts of the trek?