140 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
Everest Base Camp Trek: Lukla to Phakding
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.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 258 m
- Descent
- 478 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 9˚
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.
Description
Walk north out of Lukla on the wide and follow the well travelled path - which undulates through countless villages and goes across some fun suspension bridges - to reach Phakding in roughly 2 hours. There is a total height loss of 200 metres over the course of the hike but in reality the path is constantly climbing and descending so although short, the hike feels like plenty for a first day. There are numerous places to stop for a drink on the way to Phakding and you should have plenty of time to take in the sights and sounds of the Himalayan foothills.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Similar routes nearby
3.4 km away
Mera and Island Peak Day 2 - Chutanga to Tuli Kharka via the Zatrwa La Col
A much tougher challenge than day 1, the crossing of the Zatrwa La Col is the first significant hurdle of the expedition.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 407 m
6.1 km away
Everest Base Camp Trek: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
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
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 361 m
6.8 km away
Mera and Island Peak Day 3 - Tuli Kharka to Gotay / Kothe
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
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 396 m
- Descent
- 1 km
8.6 km away
Mera and Island Peak Day 4 - Gotay to Tagnag
After spending some time positioning yourself, this is the day where you really enter the high mountains of the Khumbu.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.3 km
- Ascent
- 703 m
- Descent
- 26 m
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Guidebooks in this area
15 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Mera and Island Peaks - Into the Heart of the Khumbu
13 routes · Hiking
The 3 Cols of Everest - The Khumbu at its Best
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