Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek for Mental Health UK

Essential Information

Location: Nepal, Himalayas
Duration: 18 days, including travel, acclimatisation, trekking & celebration
Dates: Multiple options available 5 – 22 November 2026, 18 – 7 March 2027, 4 – 21 November 2027
Distance: Approx. 105 km of trekking through high-altitude terrain
Challenge Level: Extreme – treks up to altitude of ~5,364 m with acclimatisation days

You’ll be fully supported by a professional ground team including local Sherpa guides, porters, and high-altitude medical support, plus pre-trek guidance and training advice to help you prepare.

Reach New Heights for Mental Health

Take on one of the world’s most iconic trekking adventures and raise vital funds to support Mental Health UK. Join us for an unforgettable journey to Everest Base Camp, a challenge that will test your endurance, reward your spirit, and make a real impact on mental health support across the UK.

This is more than a trek. It’s a life-changing experience – physically, mentally, and emotionally – and every step you take helps us deliver more support where it’s needed most.

What the Challenge Involves

Over 18 days in the majestic Himalayas, you’ll:

• Trek through spectacular mountain landscapes, from the Himalayan foothills to the heart of Sherpa country.

• Walk in the footsteps of legendary explorers through traditional villages, riverside trails and rugged terrain.

• Reach Everest Base Camp at the foot of the world’s tallest mountain, a monumental moment you’ll never forget.

• Ascend Kala Patthar for unparalleled panoramic views of Everest and the surrounding peaks.

• Acclimatise gently and safely, with expert support along the way.

This challenge has been graded extreme, and requires dedication and preparation, but with the right training and support, it’s an achievable and deeply rewarding goal.

Your Impact

By trekking to Everest Base Camp with Mental Health UK, you’ll be helping to:

• Fund vital services that support people across the UK with mental health challenges.

• Increase access to community programmes that strengthen wellbeing and reduce isolation.

• Champion awareness and understanding of mental health in homes, schools, and workplaces.

Every pound you raise helps us to deliver more support, training and resources for individuals and communities.

What’s Included

• Return flights from the UK to Kathmandu

• Internal flight to Lukla and all transfers

• Accommodation throughout, from city hotels to mountain lodges

• All meals during the trek

• Porters and expert guides

• Permits and national park fees

• Medical support and emergency equipment

• Everest Base Camp challenge medal

Exclusions may include personal travel insurance, Nepal visa, some Kathmandu meals and optional gratuities.