Do I need permits for the Everest region?

Yes—Sagarmatha National Park entry and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permits are required; guides usually handle paperwork before trekking.

How weather-dependent is the itinerary?

Very—flights to/from Lukla are often delayed due to low clouds, wind or snow; itineraries commonly include buffer days.

What are tea houses like on this route?

Basic family-run lodges offering shared rooms, simple meals, limited hot water and communal bathrooms; expect comfortable but rustic conditions.

How serious is altitude sickness on this trek?

It can be significant; the itinerary includes acclimatization days but you must monitor symptoms, ascend slowly and descend if severe signs appear.

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You step off the tiny Lukla runway and the world rearranges itself: thin air, the chatter of Sherpa traders, prayer flags snapping like short, determined breaths along stone walls. The trail climbs steadily past rhododendron forests and suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi, then opens into the high, sparse bowls of Namche Bazaar—where mountain culture meets practical supply runs.

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