Kala Patthar sits at 5,555m, higher than Everest Base Camp itself, and offers the single best unobstructed view of Everest’s summit on the entire EBC trek. Here is everything you need to know about the sunrise climb.
Travel Insurance for the Everest Base Camp Trek: Complete 2026 Guide
Every trekker joining our Everest Base Camp trek needs insurance covering helicopter evacuation up to 6,000m. Here is exactly what to check before you buy, and why it matters at Kala Patthar’s 5,555m.
Teahouses on the Everest Base Camp Trek: What to Expect (2026)
Teahouse comfort on the Everest Base Camp trek changes dramatically with altitude, from private ensuite rooms in Namche to basic thin walled lodges at Gorak Shep. Here is exactly what to expect at every stop.
Food on the Everest Base Camp Trek: Menu, Prices and Dietary Options (2026)
Dal bhat, thukpa, momos, garlic soup: what you actually eat on the Everest Base Camp trek, how the menu narrows above 4,000m, and why the food is better than most first timers expect.
Training for Everest Base Camp Trek: 12 Week Plan (2026)
A 12 week training plan for the Everest Base Camp trek: weekly long walks building to 6 to 7 hours, cardio, leg strength, and stair climbing to prepare for sustained altitude gain.
Everest Base Camp Trek Distance and Duration: Complete 2026 Guide
The Everest Base Camp trek covers approximately 130km round trip over 14 days. Full day by day distance and duration breakdown, from Lukla to Kala Patthar and back.
Altitude Sickness in Nepal: The Complete Guide to AMS, HACE and HAPE for Trekkers (2026)
Everything trekkers need to know about altitude sickness in Nepal. Covers AMS, HACE and HAPE symptoms, prevention, Diamox dosage, acclimatization strategies, altitude sickness on Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, Manaslu and Langtang treks, helicopter evacuation, insurance requirements, and the myths that get people killed.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek in December 2026: Winter Season Guide, Cold Conditions and What to Expect
I guide the Annapurna Base Camp trek in every season, and December means winter closure of the sanctuary teahouses. Real weather data, packing list and honest advice on whether December works for you.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November 2026: Late Season, Clear Views and Cold Nights
I guide the Annapurna Base Camp trek year round, and November is the month I recommend most. Clear skies, thin crowds and real weather data from a licensed guide.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek in October 2026: Best Month, Peak Season Guide
I guide the Annapurna Base Camp trek year round, and October is the month that sells out first. Real weather data, full day by day itinerary and honest advice on the crowds.