Everest Base Camp

It might be easier to say when is not ideal, and that's December and January because of the temperature drop, it can get really cold! You might also want to avoid July and August because it's the monsoon season, so very wet! The trek is probably most busy in April and May, that's when the summits start.  Lots of people prefer September/October. It's nice favourable conditions.

It's probably good to do a bit of training before you go. If you're of relatively good fitness you can most likely do the trek without training, but we always recommend going for long walks before. If nothing else to walk in your walking boots! Maybe 10-15km with an ascent, just to get your body a little more prepared for the trek.

For such a once in a lifetime adventure, it's actually quite reasonably priced. The trek is usually around 15 days and start around £800 and upwards, depending on when you go and accommodation etc. You can check out some of the different options here. 

That pays for guides, porters and accommodation etc, and often also the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is included. You stay in guest houses along the way where you can buy your meals.

We have a video all about what you should bring trekking that you can watch here. But in general you will need a sleeping bag, layers of clothes, sun cream and of course walked in walking boots!

Not too much, you'll need money for your meals, maybe $20 per day, tipping money for porters and money for transfers.

It will look very big but it will still be a few days of trekking away so not super close. You're as close as can be basically without going on an Everest summit!

It varies but the longest day is about 15-18km. It may not sound like a lot but at that altitude, it will take up to double the time it would normally take you. Usually around 5-6 hours a day but with breaks along the way.

This trek is suitable for most people of average fitness. Going on longer than normal walks is often a good thing to do but you don't require any altitude training.

One can never tell who will and will not suffer. All we can suggest is to drink lots of water, don't get drunk and the best thing to do is to acclimatise. As most treks are over 10 days this is fine as the elevation per day is low. You may consider spending a day or two in Kathmandu before hand though to let your body adjust.

Good question. If you want fewer people then around the winter months, if you want nice weather then the summer months. Of course trekking in hot weather has its pros and cons as does trekking cold weather! Prices don't really move around so much pending when you go.

We'd recommend between £20 and £40 per day while on the trek itself, it really depends how much you eat and drink and where you eat. In Kathmandu you can of course get cash from cash machines, that is more tricky on the route as there are no cash machines! If in doubt take US dollars as they're widely accepted.

Your main luggage is kept safe in Kathmandu at the operators base. You will carry a 5kg to 10kg pack per day and any extra luggage by the porters. It is a good idea to check the details of the trip.

You'll eat at tea houses along the way. The guides are of course very experienced and know the good places to go. All tea houses will offer different flavours of tea, not to be missed. Breakfasts are usually toast and eggs with some potatoes (yes) as well of course as porridge. 'Sherpa Stew' is common, a veggie stew mostly and each tea house has its own version. There are also noodles, pasta, rice, lentils soup and more. Maybe not a 5 star experience but not bad considering where you are!

Yes, in fact we'd suggest avoiding meat anyway as it's often carried for a few days and while that's fine for locals, anyone from the UK may suffer a little so you're much better sticking to the delicious vegetarian food.

Well you actually stay in a lodge or tea-house so will have a private toilet of good standard. If you're worried about going in a hole in the ground don't be because you won't be doing that!

That depends upon which adventure you've booked so check the details. Most adventures on our website are actually lodge-based rather than tents and camping.

The average number of people in a group is 10 to 12, a mix of male and female and often more than half are solo travellers. If you'd like to find out the mix of a group please contact us and we can tell you.

Your international flights are not included in the prices but your internal flights from and to Kathmandu are included, but please check each trip for details.

There are no free wifi spots along the trek. Some tea houses will have wifi but there may be a charge.

You don't really. You'll take enough to be OK. Washing is cold but possible.

Not on the route really so make sure you take enough from Kathmandu.