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Trekking in Nepal ranges from full-scale climbing expeditions
to strolls along footpaths. Many trekkers aim for the Everest
base camp, then make their way to Kala Pattar,
a fantastic vantage point from where you can look out on the
slopes of Mount Everest. The route from the remote mountain
airstrip at Lukla takes 15 days, via the Sherpa Village
of Namche Bazaar and the monastery at Tengpoche.
Trekker's tips
- Altitude sickness is a major and potentially
fatal problem for trekkers in the Himalayas. Early symptoms
include headaches, loss of appetite, fatigue and nausea. Be
sure to allow plenty of time to acclimatise and if you get
into difficulties, descend immediately to a lower altitude.
- It is possible to go trekking in Solu Khumba all
year round, but the best weather during the autumn months.
- It is possible to organise your trek with a guide in advance,
or you can hire the services of one out of the throng of sherpas
or trekking company representatives which gathers around the
airstrip. It's also possible to go it alone if you prefer.
- A fee of Rs 650 is payable for entrance into the Sagarmatha
National Park.
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