Can You Trek Everest Base Camp Without a Guide? (2026)
The short, honest answer: No trekking Everest Base Camp without a guide is not legally permitted in 2026. Since April 2023, Nepal’s government has required all foreign trekkers on established routes, including the Everest Base Camp trek, to be accompanied by a licensed Nepali guide. This rule is actively enforced at permit checkpoints throughout the Khumbu region, and attempting to…