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Nepal (Khumbu / Everest Region)

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The Khumbu, or Everest Region, is a high-altitude area in northeastern Nepal lying within Sagarmatha National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest (8,849 m). It is one of the most iconic trekking destinations on the planet, drawing adventurers to classic routes like the Everest Base Camp trek and the Three Passes circuit. The region is also the homeland of the Sherpa people, whose culture, monasteries, and hospitality are a major part of the experience. Beyond trekking, serious mountaineers come to attempt Everest and neighbouring peaks such as Ama Dablam and Island Peak.

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Nepal (Khumbu / Everest Region) · 10 days

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Short Everest Base Camp Trek — Self-Launched 10 Days

A self-launched version of the classic 10-day short Everest Base Camp trek from Kathmandu to Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep and Kala Patthar. Instead of a fully guided group package, you book your own Lukla flights, walk with independent trekkers staying in teahouses, carry your own kit (or hire a porter locally in Lukla or Namche for ~£18-22/day), pay for meals as you go and self-manage acclimatisation. Costs are approximate backpacker rates in GBP and exclude international flights to Kathmandu, gear rental, travel insurance and emergency helicopter evacuation cover — all of which you should arrange yourself. Note: this is a genuinely high-intensity itinerary; many independent trekkers add a rest day in Namche or Dingboche.

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