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Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar, Nepal

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The Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal's Khumbu region is one of the most iconic trekking routes in the world, drawing thousands of hikers each year to the foot of the planet's highest mountain at 5,364 m. The trail winds through Sherpa villages, ancient Buddhist monasteries, and dramatic Himalayan landscapes, passing through Namche Bazaar and Tengboche en route. Kala Patthar, a peak standing at 5,645 m, is the classic high point of the trek and offers arguably the best ground-level panoramic views of Mount Everest. Most trekkers fly into Lukla and complete the round trip in 12–14 days, acclimatising gradually to the high altitude.

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Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar, Nepal · 12 days

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Self-Launched 12-Day Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar Trek

Trek the classic Everest Base Camp route to Kala Patthar independently — the same iconic trail the big tour operators run — for a fraction of the price. Fly into Lukla, acclimatise in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, follow the well-marked trail past Buddhist monasteries and glacier valleys to Everest Base Camp, then rise before dawn for sunrise over Everest from Kala Patthar (5,545m) before descending back to Lukla. Sleep in cosy tea houses the whole way and hire a local guide or porter day-by-day if (or when) you want support. An unforgettable, lifetime-goals adventure that's totally diy-able on the world's most trekked high-altitude trail.

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