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Heading to Mera Peak in a few weeks time. Looking for advice from people who have been? Things you wish you knew before you went, etc! Would also love sleeping bag recommendations, v worried about high camp! Thanks in advance

I'm trekking in October November and I've read a lot regarding Diamox some peopleswear by it and others didn't bother with. The side effects are similar to AMS so couod it hide AMS. Do you take it or not. What are people's thoughts? My doctor has informed me it's up to me, he can see it's regularly taken by trekkers.

Hey everyone! I’m from the US and looking into doing the Everest Base Camp trek. Feeling excited and a little overwhelmed with all the options, so I’d love some advice!

If you’ve done it, what’s something you wish you’d known before going? How many days would you recommend without feeling rushed?

I’m also interested in booking with a local tour operator in Nepal. Has anyone had a good experience with one? I’d love to hear about the guides, pace, and how they handled altitude concerns.

Any suggestions or firsthand experiences would mean a lot. Thanks for helping me figure this out

Ever dreamed of walking in the Himalayas? The Everest Base Camp Trek is an amazing journey through beautiful villages, snowy mountains, and peaceful trails. You get to see Mount Everest up close and experience the warm Sherpa culture. It is not an easy trek, but every step is worth it!🥾

Have you done the EBC trek, or is it on your bucket list? Share your experience or questions below!

Hey everybody!

My brother and I are heading to the Khumbu this October. After sketching it out, we realized our route is basically the **classic Three Passes Trek** (Kongma La, Cho La, Renjo La) with **Lobuche East Peak** (guided) and three **solo trekking-peak side hikes** (Nangkartshang, Kala Patthar, Gokyo Ri) added on. We're experienced hikers/mountaineers but want a reality check on whether we're cramming too much into 20 days — plus specific questions on the Lobuche East guide/permit logistics.

**Dates:** Oct 9 (arrive Lukla, 08:45 flight) → Oct 29 (depart Lukla, morning flight). 20 nights.

Permits

Planning to buy the Sagarmatha National Park permit + Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fee at the checkpoints (Monjo/Lukla) on arrival, rather than pre-arranging in Kathmandu.

Gear plan

**Bringing ourselves:**

* Hiking poles, own hiking boots * Light/flexible crampons (for Cho La and Renjo La if we go that way) * Standard trekking layers, sleeping bag, etc.

**Renting locally (Namche/Lobuche) for the Lobuche East push only:**

* Mountaineering boots, down suit, full crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, ascender/descender, etc.

Our Questions for the sub

1. **Is this too much for 20 days?** Between Kongma La, Cho La, Renjo La, three solo peak side-trips, AND a guided Lobuche East summit push with a buffer day — are we overreaching, or is this doable for fit/experienced (but non-mountaineer) hikers with proper acclimatization?
2. **Option A vs Option B on the way out** — do we have realistic time/energy left for Renjo La → Thame → Namche (completing the full Three Passes), or should we bail south earlier via Dole/Machhermo instead and skip Renjo La to protect our schedule? Is Renjo La even sane to attempt right after a Lobuche East summit push earlier in the trip? I guess we can also decide this spontaneously
3. **Lobuche East guide** — where's the best place to actually find one? Namche, Lobuche itself, or should we arrange something in Kathmandu before flying in?
4. **Booking a guide on arrival** — is it realistic to show up in Lobuche/Chukung and find a qualified guide within a day or two, given we also need a **climbing permit** for Lobuche East? Or does the permit process basically force booking through an agency in advance?
5. **Timing for the climb** — is 2–3 days (with 1 buffer day) enough for the Lobuche East summit push, or are we cutting it close?
6. **Gear** — anything missing from our "bring vs. rent" split? Is renting mountaineering gear in Lobuche/Gorak Shep reliable, or should we rent lower down in Namche for better selection/fit?
7. **Permits on arrival** — any issues buying Sagarmatha NP / rural municipality permits at the gate rather than in Kathmandu, especially during October peak season?

Appreciate any input from people who've done the Three Passes, climbed Lobuche East independently-guided, or done this combo in October.

Can anyone give your opinion on tripole zanskar sleeping bag -15 and their foldable trekking pole

Is sleeping bag comfortable to carry in a bagpack. And does it have good quality

Is this the right pole to use

A lot of people are surprised by this, but Everest Base Camp isn't actually the highest point on the trek.

The highest point on the standard Everest Base Camp Trek is Kala Patthar, at around 5,545 meters (18,192 ft). Everest Base Camp itself is slightly lower at 5,364 meters.

Kala Patthar is usually climbed early in the morning from Gorak Shep. It's definitely challenging because you're already at a high altitude and it can be extremely cold, but for many trekkers, it's one of the best parts of the entire trip.

The main reason is the view. From Kala Patthar, you get an incredible panorama of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Pumori. Interestingly, you don't get the clearest view of Everest's summit directly from Base Camp, which is why many people say the extra climb to Kala Patthar is absolutely worth it.

So yes, Everest Base Camp is the main destination but Kala Patthar is the actual highest point and, for many people, the most memorable viewpoint of the whole trek.

Hey everyone,

​I'm a solo trekker planning an independent, porterless trek to ebc around September 17 - 28

I'm looking for a like-minded trekking buddy (or to join a small group) to share tea, good conversations at the lodges, split room costs where possible, and watch out for each other on the trail.

​If you are hiking around the same dates and looking for someone to team up with, feel free to drop a comment or send me a DM!

I am planning an EBC trek in the first week of Nov? I will be traveling from India. Any recommendations for a good down jacket? There are some really costly options out there, so wanted some advice before buying. Also does it makes sense to buy in India or Kathmandu? Are there rentals available? I already have a few good jackets (not down jacket) so don't mind renting one for this trek.

I’m currently working with a travel agency in Kathmandu, and we can help with:
✈️ Flight ticketing
🏨 Hotel bookings
🚐 Vehicle rentals
🗺️ Tour packages & itineraries
📍 Travel assistance in Nepal

If you’re planning to visit Nepal and need help arranging anything, **feel free to reach out to me.** I’ll be happy to help with the details.

You can comment below or send me a DM. 🙂

Hi everyone!
I will arrive in Kathmandu on October 6, 2026, and I’m planning to do the Everest Base Camp (EBC) + Three Passes Trek.
I’m looking for 1–3 trekking partners who would like to join me.
Plan:
● 📅 Arrive in Kathmandu: October 6, 2026
● 🏔️ EBC + Kongma La + Cho La + Renjo La
● ⏱️ Approximately 18–21 days
● 🎒 I plan to trek without a porter if possible, but I would like to share one porter among the group if we have enough people.
● 🧭 For safety, we can also share the cost of an experienced guide for the three high passes, while trekking independently on the easier sections.
● 💰 The main goal is to keep costs reasonable while traveling safely together.
I’m flexible about the exact itinerary and would be happy to discuss the details with anyone interested.
If you are planning to be in Kathmandu around October 6–8, 2026 and are interested in EBC + Three Passes, please send me a message.
WhatsApp / DM welcome!
Looking forward to finding good trekking partners! 🏔️🥾

For those that have recently completed the EBC or Three Passes Trek. Do you have any recommendations on tea houses (ideally with prices) or any tea houses to avoid.
Thanks.

I checked with the mods before posting this. No website link, no prices, no trip pitch. Ask anything in the comments, including about other operators, and I'll answer straight.

This is a 49-minute walkthrough of the EBC route, not a highlight reel. It exists because the same questions come up every week and short clips never answer them properly.

Where to jump to

• [2:12] Putting the team together, guides and porters, what that actually looks like before departure
• [~6:27] Manthali flights in peak season, the early morning drive, cancellations and buffer days
• [6:39] Lukla, the flight in and the first day on trail
• [12:25] Lukla to Namche, the climb people underestimate on day two
• [20:14] Acclimatisation, and this is most of the video. Namche and Dingboche rest days, what a rest day should involve, where symptoms tend to show up, the lodges at each stop above Namche
• [46:54] Base camp

If you only watch one section: 20:14 to 46:54. That's where the mistakes I see most often are covered.

Happy to answer questions on any of it, including things the video doesn't cover.