A high-altitude classic from Lukla to Everest Base Camp, this 15–17 day trek combines rugged moraine, Sherpa culture and panoramic summits. Plan for long days, altitude acclimatisation, and variable mountain weather.
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The morning air at 5,500m is thin and bright; you stand on Kala Patthar and the mountain range commands the horizon. Prayer flags snap like a chorus line, the Khumbu Glacier glints below, and Everest—sharp, indifferent—looms beyond a band of serrated peaks.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
15–17 days
Fitness Level
Good aerobic fitness with experience on multi-day hikes; able to walk 4–8 hours over uneven terrain daily
Wildlife
History
The Khumbu region is home to the Sherpa people and Sagarmatha National Park (est. 1976), an area central to mountaineering history and early Everest expeditions.
Conservation
Sagarmatha National Park enforces permit systems and waste rules; visitors should minimize single-use plastics and carry out non-biodegradable waste.
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Acclimatise properly
Spend the scheduled rest days in Namche and Pheriche; ascend slowly and monitor symptoms of acute mountain sickness.
Pack layered insulation
Temperatures swing dramatically—insulated jacket and a down-filled sleeping bag rated to -10°C are important at higher tea houses.
Hydration and electrolyte plan
Drink 2–3 liters daily and use electrolyte tablets to maintain balance at altitude.
Prepare for flight delays
Lukla flights are weather-dependent—allow extra time in Kathmandu and avoid tight international connections.
Mountaineering boots (insulated)
Support and warmth for long days and cold nights in high camps.
spring
Down jacket (heavy)
Critical for early-morning climbs like Kala Patthar and for tea-house evenings above 4,000m.
winter
Water purification (tablets or filter)
Ensures safe drinking water when local supplies are limited.
Headlamp with spare batteries
Useful for early starts, short days in lodges, and power outages at remote tea houses.