The Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most iconic hikes in the world, taking you through Sherpa villages, high-altitude monasteries, and glacial valleys in Nepal’s Khumbu region. Starting with a flight into Lukla, the route climbs steadily 14 days through Namche Bazaar and Tengboche before reaching Everest Base Camp at 5,364 meters, with a side trip to Kala Patthar for close-up views of Everest itself. No technical climbing skills are needed, but the altitude and long trekking days make solid fitness and proper acclimatization essential.