Is the Everest Base Camp open right now?

No closure is currently reported in the news and official sources we monitor. The live score is 91/100 (Excellent).

When is the best time to trek the Everest Base Camp?

The most stable seasons are Oct – Nov and Mar – May. Late-monsoon storms (late September to mid-October) can still bring heavy snow high up and landslides lower down.

How high is the Everest Base Camp?

The highest point is 5,545 m. Above 3,000 m, raise your sleeping altitude by no more than about 500 m a night and add a rest day every 3–4 days.

Which permits do I need for the Everest Base Camp?

Sagarmatha National Park entry permit; Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit. Rules change — confirm with the Nepal Tourism Board.

How is the Everest Base Camp trek score calculated?

Hourly forecasts for every waypoint, corrected to real altitude, feed six factors: high-point conditions during the pre-dawn window, snow and pass status, landslide risk against the Nepal Himalaya rainfall threshold, trail weather, mountain views and access. Reported closures and severe hazards cap the score.

🇳🇵 Nepal trek conditions · CoastMetric

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Everest Base Camp conditions today

Khumbu · Kala Patthar · Khumbu, Koshi Province

Updated 12 Oct 2026, 06:30 UTC

Excellent

Next 24 h · reaching Kala Patthar tomorrow from 04:00

✅ Excellent trekking conditions

Wind chill -28°C on Kala Patthar

Open live conditions →

7-day outlook

Best day to go

Today92

Tmrw91

Wed84

Thu92

Fri85

Sat90

Sun91

Best: Mon 12 Oct (92) — Calm, settled window on Kala Patthar (-18°C, gusts 19 km/h)

Now

What's limiting the score

⛰️ High point74

Wind chill -28°C on Kala Patthar

❄️ Snow & pass99

No significant new snow on the high route

🪨 Landslide risk99

Little rain on the gorge sections — low landslide trigger risk

🌦️ Trail weather83

Dry along the whole route

🏔️ Mountain views100

Clear dawn views likely from Everest Base Camp

✈️ Lukla flights100

Lukla flights: Likely (97% flyable window, low cloud ~2% in the morning)

Alerts

Hazards & advisories

🥶

Frostbite risk

Wind chill down to -28°C on Kala Patthar.

🏔️

Nearby incident

Ramechhap man killed in clay extraction accident

The Himalayan Times · 7 Oct · Read

Route

Stages & altitudes

Fly to Lukla, walk the Dudh Koshi to Namche Bazaar and up the Khumbu to Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp and the Kala Patthar viewpoint. Weather risk is split between Lukla flights (low cloud) and cold, wind and snow above 4,500m.

Lukla 2,860 m

Day 1 · airstrip

13°
low 3°

Phakding 2,610 m

Day 1 · village · overnight

15°
low 5°

Namche Bazaar 3,440 m

Day 2 · acclimatization · overnight

9°
low -4°

Tengboche 3,867 m

Day 4 · village · overnight

6°
low -5°

Dingboche 4,410 m

Day 5 · acclimatization · overnight

2°
low -9°

Lobuche 4,940 m

Day 7 · village · overnight

-1°
low -12°

Gorak Shep 5,164 m

Day 8 · high camp · overnight

-5°
low -16°

Everest Base Camp 5,364 m

Day 8 · base camp

-6°
low -17°

Kala Patthar 5,545 m

Day 9 · summit viewpoint

-7°
low -18°

Plan

Permits, access & safety

Sagarmatha National Park entry permit

Kathmandu (NTB) or Monjo park gate

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit

Lukla

Getting there

Short-take-off flights to Lukla (2,860m) from Kathmandu, or from Ramechhap/Manthali in peak seasons (a 4–5 h drive from Kathmandu on the BP Highway). Flights are visual-only and are cancelled by low cloud, rain or strong wind, typically from late morning.

HRA aid post, Pheriche

Himalayan Rescue Association clinic (4,371m), spring & autumn seasons.

Khunde Hospital

Near Namche Bazaar (3,840m).

Tourist Police

Hotline 1144

FAQ

Everest Base Camp questions

Is the Everest Base Camp open right now?: No closure is currently reported in the news and official sources we monitor. The live score is 91/100 (Excellent).
When is the best time to trek the Everest Base Camp?: The most stable seasons are Oct – Nov and Mar – May. Late-monsoon storms (late September to mid-October) can still bring heavy snow high up and landslides lower down.
How high is the Everest Base Camp?: The highest point is 5,545 m. Above 3,000 m, raise your sleeping altitude by no more than about 500 m a night and add a rest day every 3–4 days.
Which permits do I need for the Everest Base Camp?: Sagarmatha National Park entry permit; Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit. Rules change — confirm with the Nepal Tourism Board.
How is the Everest Base Camp trek score calculated?: Hourly forecasts for every waypoint, corrected to real altitude, feed six factors: high-point conditions during the pre-dawn window, snow and pass status, landslide risk against the Nepal Himalaya rainfall threshold, trail weather, mountain views and access. Reported closures and severe hazards cap the score.

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Not an official forecast. Model-derived avalanche and landslide indications; always follow DHM, local authorities and your guide.
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