Everest Base Camp vs Annapurna Base Camp: Which Trek Is Right for You?
Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp are Nepal’s two most popular treks, and most first-timers choose between them. Both are moderate teahouse treks led by local guides, but they differ in important ways: Everest is longer, higher and more remote, with a Lukla flight and nights above 5,000 m; Annapurna is shorter, lower, cheaper and easier to reach from Pokhara. This side-by-side comparison lays out the facts so you can match the trek to your time, budget, fitness and the kind of mountains you want to wake up to.
Which should you choose?
Choose Everest Base Camp if standing beneath the world’s highest peak is the dream, you have two weeks, and you’re comfortable with higher altitude and a Lukla flight. Choose Annapurna Base Camp if you have less time or budget, prefer a gentler altitude profile, or want lush valleys and a quick start from Pokhara. Both are achievable for fit first-time trekkers with our acclimatisation-paced itineraries — and either can be customised to your dates and comfort level.
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