Everest Base Camp trek Day 1 begins in Kathmandu, flies to Lukla, and hikes to Phakding, as Dave and Kim start their side trip from Thailand for a sleepover at Everest Base Camp. Nine days up the mountain, three days down. The whole journey is shared day by day in this series.
A Side Trip from Thailand
Dave and Kim break away from their usual Thailand life for the adventure of a lifetime: a trek to sleep at Everest Base Camp in Nepal. Day 1 covers the journey from Kathmandu to the famous mountain airstrip at Lukla, then the first hike down to Phakding. The flight into Lukla alone is one of the great travel experiences of the region.
Nine Days Up, Three Days Down
Dave describes the planned expedition as nine days going up and three days coming down, including acclimatization stops along their route. That is the schedule in his account of this trip.
A Recommended Guide Company
The description highlights their guide company with a strong recommendation. On a trek with this much altitude and logistics, a professional guide team handles permits, flights, lodges, and pacing, and Dave makes clear they are in good hands. Later episodes credit Highland Expeditions by name as the company behind the trip. Viewers planning their own trek can see from day one how much smoother the guided route makes the journey.
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