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Everest Base Camp Trek: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Hard
10.47 km·
1,078 m
Continue north on the large path that you followed yesterday, which nows begins to gradually climb through a series of villages. Upon reaching the settlements of Monjo and Jorsale (which merge into one and are not 2 distinct places) after a couple of hours easy walking, take a break and prepare for your first big ascent of the Everest Base Camp trek - the climb to Namche Bazaar....
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Everest Base Camp Trek: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Hard
9.54 km·
868 m
Leave Namche on a good path which climbs gently out of the village, heading north-east. The path continues to rise gently as it traverses the spectacular hillside east of Khumjung and leads to the famous tea house at Kyangjuma after a couple of hours walking....
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Everest Base Camp Trek: Tengboche to Dingboche

Hard
11.13 km·
773 m
Follow the clear path north-east from Tengboche as it winds gradually down to the Imja Khola river. The walk is lovely and takes you through some ancient forests. Cross the river and then make the gradual ascent to the village of Pangboche (3985 metres), home to the Khumbu's oldest monastery....
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Everest Base Camp Trek: Dingboche to Lobuche

Hard
7.84 km·
632 m
After a rest day in Dingboche it is time to get on the trail again. Start the day by heading north-west out of Dingboche and passing by a particularly well positioned Stupa (shrine) with a great view of where you've come from, and where you're headed next....
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Everest Base Camp Trek: Lobuche to Gorak Shep

Hard
4.36 km·
309 m
Go north-northeast from Lobuche on a good path which quickly begins to climb up, down and around the various lumps of glacial moraine. The path is well established but narrow in places and can be busy with human and yak traffic going both up and down....
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Everest Base Camp Trek: Lukla to Phakding

Hard
7.43 km·
205 m
Having recovered from the nerve-wracking flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, compose yourself, get your porters and crew organised and begin the long and wonderful journey to Everest. The route follows a wide and well travelled track with some sections of cobbled steps and some suspension bridges....
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Everest Base Camp Trek: Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp

Hard
8.79 km·
248 m
After an early start and a tough climb on Gorak Shep yesterday, today is all about savouring the experience of reaching Everest Base Camp itself. That said, this hike is not easy because it crosses glacial moraine which is always moving (albeit very slowly) and therefore does not have a clear path along it....
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Mera and Island Peak Day 1 - Lukla to Chutanga

Hard
4.35 km·
730 m
The fabulous expedition on which you are about to embark has many tough days but this is not one of them - today is simply a positioning day; a chance to stretch the legs and get clear of the Everest Base Camp trail....
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Mera and Island Peak Day 3 - Tuli Kharka to Gotay / Kothe

6.73 km·
414 m
A day which takes you down to a more civilised altitude and the lovely village of Gotay (Kothe on some maps) in the Hingku valley. Although today is primarily a day of descent, it actually begins with a climb to a ridge north of Tuli Kharka....
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Mera and Island Peak Day 10 - Up the Hongku Valley

8.06 km·
484 m
After an easy day yesterday you have another one today. Where exactly you start and end the day will determine exactly how straight forward it is, but whether you go slightly further than we suggest or knock a bit of distance off, the terrain you're covering is mainly flat and very enjoyable to hike through....
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Mera and Island Peaks Day 15 - Chukhung to Namche

Hard
24.61 km·
713 m
This is a long day and it can be shortened by stopping at one of the villages you pass through between Chukhung and Namche Bazaar, but most people, after a few weeks on the trail, are willing to put in a bit of effort and make it down to the "big smoke"! Namche is a buzzing little town with bars, fast internet and good bakeries, so after being in such a tough environment for so long, it provides a strong incentive to get you along those final kilometres of trail....
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Namche to Thame

Hard
8.83 km·
660 m
After a few days acclimatising in the bustling town of Namche Bazaar, this is a day where you will leave the beaten track and head up into a much wilder corner of the Khumbu....
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Thame to Marulung

Hard
7.54 km·
456 m
Another day alongside the Bhote Khosi river, today is even quieter than the trek up to Thame. The route today follows an ancient trading route from Tibet and the tiny villages you pass through would have some fabulous stories to tell if their walls could speak....
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Dzonghla to Lobuche

Easy
6.32 km·
246 m
Take your time starting today and enjoy having breakfast about as close to a huge north face as most people are ever likely to get. Cholatse certainly isn’t the highest peak in these peaks but it does look mighty impressive from Dzonghla! The trekking day begins with a short descent to a river....
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Namche to Dole

Hard
11.42 km·
1,113 m
Leave the busy Sherpa capital Namche Bazaar behind by climbing north of out the village and getting on to the much-photographed traverse path that swings around to a famous lodge at Kyangjuma....
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Dole to Machermo

Hard
5.26 km·
482 m
Like coming to Dole from Namche, pushing on to Machermo involves another jump in altitude so either take a rest day in Dole or, at the very least, take this short day slowly and don’t rush....
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Machermo to Gokyo

Hard
6.81 km·
422 m
Start the day by leaving Machermo and heading up towards a series of farm buildings called Pangka. The trip up to Pangka is (even by Khumbu standards) beautiful and makes for a charming start to the day....
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Everest Base Camp Trek: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar

Hard
3.72 km·
470 m
Climb due north out of Gorak Shep up a vague path which slants up the south face of Kala Patthar. It is highly recommended to get up early and do this ascent in the dark, so once you've located the path at the northern end of Gorak Shep, get your head down and trudge uphill! The path is on scree but is well beaten and easy to follow....
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Mera and Island Peak Day 2 - Chutanga to Tuli Kharka via the Zatrwa La Col

Hard
5.21 km·
1,131 m
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Mera and Island Peak Day 4 - Gotay to Tagnag

Hard
8.58 km·
718 m
Due to the nature of the steep hillsides surrounding the village it can take a while for the sun to hit Gotay so enjoy a slow morning and savour the peaceful surroundings as you eat breakfast....
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