The ultimate highlight of the Everest Base Camp Trek is reaching the base camp itself, located at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet). This iconic destination offers trekkers can touch the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. Standing at the base camp surrounded by towering peaks, stand on khumbu glaciers and you can feel the exhilaration of being in the heart of the Himalayas and the sense of achievement that comes with reaching this renowned landmark.