43 m away
Mera and Island Peak Day 1 - Lukla to Chutanga
An easy start to your trip which takes you away from the crowds of Lukla and into a more serene part of the Khumbu region.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 715 m
- Descent
- 36 m
A map of the EBC Trek from Lukla - EBC and back to Lukla
Hiking Severe
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in April, May, September, October, November and December. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 5.6 km, the route covers 111 km, 5532 vertical metres of ascent and 5536 vertical metres of descent.
Magnificient views of the Himalayas and the wonderful people and cafe's enroute
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
43 m away
An easy start to your trip which takes you away from the crowds of Lukla and into a more serene part of the Khumbu region.
Moderate Hiking
153 m away
Day 1: A gentle start to a long trip, the day starts amongst the bustle and noise of Lukla and ends at the peaceful village of Phakding on the shore of the Dudh Kosi river.
Moderate Hiking
3.3 km away
A much tougher challenge than day 1, the crossing of the Zatrwa La Col is the first significant hurdle of the expedition.
Difficult Hiking
6.2 km away
Day 2: After a day in the foothills yesterday, today's hike takes you into the high mountains and to the Sherpa capital; Namche Bazaar.
Moderate Hiking
6.7 km away
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.
Moderate Hiking
8.5 km away
After spending some time positioning yourself, this is the day where you really enter the high mountains of the Khumbu.
Difficult Hiking
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