Going on any tours to Mount Everest from Kathmandu, you will be one of the few who can proudly say that they’ve been to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain. Get a full mountain experience with the best Mount Everest tours from the capital.
Going on any tours to Mount Everest from Kathmandu, you will be one of the few who can proudly say that they’ve been to the world’s highest mountain base camp.
Learn about the Sherpa culture, watch the breathtaking Himalayas, visit Buddhist monasteries, experience great local food, and get a whole mountain experience with the best Mount Everest tours from the capital.
Our Everest adventure trips start from 5 days to a month-long holiday. The most popular months are October and November. Despite the popular season, our trips have confirmed departures throughout the year. Find the right package from the pool of the best Mount Everest tours.
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Mount Everest Tours’ Major Attractions
Khumjung School is a famous local schoolhouse that was established in 1961 by the legendary mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary.
Namche Bazaar is a rural Sherpa town that is the major trading center in the Khumbu region.
Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri are oligotrophic lakes at an altitude of 4,700 m to 5,000 m. It’s also the world’s highest freshwater lake system. Likewise, Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) is a vantage point for the best view of the entire Everest region and Gokyo lakes.
Kala Patthar is a notable and the highest landmark for every Mount Everest tour, which gives the best views of Mt. Everest and other adjacent mountains.
Everest Base Camp is the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest.
The Sherpa Museum is a local museum near Namche devoted to the Sherpa’s history, cultural traditions, and mountaineering facts.
Tengboche Monastery, also known as the Dawa Choling Gompa, is Everest's largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Watch the monks meditating at the fresco-adorned monastery.
Island Peak: Also called a beginner’s mountain, climbing Island Peak (6,189 m) is the first step to mountaineering.
Lukla Airport is one of the world’s highest airstrips nestled at the base of the high hills and mountains.
Tour Facts:
- Tour Duration: 12-22 Days
- Tour Difficulty: Level 3—Modest
- Maximum Elevation: 5545 M at Kala Patthar
- Transportation Options: Domestic flight to/from Lukla & private vehicles for other ground transport, including airport pickup and drops.
- The Best Months for Mount Everest Tours: Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Local weather around the region
- June – August: 22°C-5°C
- March-May: 22°C-10°C
- September-November: 20°C – 15°C
- December-February: 18°C–20°C
James Benjamin
Washington, D.C., United States