r/everestbasecamphike

I'm a 21 year old boy planning to go sar pass trek with my friends with a travel companion so I need a suggestion is this trek good for me and should I go as I'm heavy in weight I'm almost 108kg and my BMI is also 34 so please guide and suggest me should I go for that

I recently completed the Everest Three Passes Trek solo in April 2026.

No guide, no porter, no package.

I skipped the Lukla flights and used the road route via Salleri–Surkhe instead. Total trekking days were 15, plus 2 days each side for Kathmandu travel by road.

I did the trek anti-clockwise because I felt it suited me better for acclimatization. Also visited Ama Dablam Base Camp on the way.

Unfortunately, the weather was pretty bad for a few days during my trek, so I couldn’t do side hikes like Nangkartshang Peak, Chukhung Ri, Imja Tse viewpoint, etc. I also skipped Kala Patthar because I was honestly too tired by then. Couldn’t do Gokyo Ri either due to weather.

Interestingly, Kongma La didn’t feel super hard for me physically. Maybe because I unintentionally got some rest in Chukhung as I was stuck there because the weather was too bad to even go for any of the acclimatization hikes over there..

The conditions around Kongma La were rough. For 2 days, people hadn’t crossed from the Chukhung side because visibility and navigation were so bad. Some people had to turn back completely.

A few days after I crossed, a solo trekker sadly died somewhere below Kongma La. Don’t know the exact reason. Probably AMS + getting lost otw, because the weather was bad most days, and it was risky to cross the pass alone at that time.

Once I joined the main EBC trail, everything suddenly felt crowded and busy compared to the quieter parts before. After EBC, I diverted towards Dzongla for Cho La.

Cho La was definitely busier than Kongma La because of all the EBC + Gokyo trekkers. The descent after the pass was a bit tricky but honestly fun too.

Also experienced some rockfall sections between Dragnag and near Gokyo.

I skipped the extra acclimatization/rest day in Gokyo and attempted Renjo La the next morning. That pass actually felt the hardest for me personally. Probably because I hadn’t really rested properly after Kongma La and Cho La and had been moving continuously for days.

Still, somehow made it through all three passes safely. It was such a great experience.

I’m also currently making a detailed PDF guide for the trek, including my itinerary, costs, route details, and other things that may help people planning to do it independently. Still a work in progress though.

Meanwhile, you can comment below or DM me here or on Instagram (@nadeemaflah) if you want to know anything.

Hola!

Llegaré el 16 de mayo a Katmandu, mi objetivo es hacer el EBS (everest base camp). Pretendo dormir ahí esa noche y el 17 temprano moverme para gestionar todo: ropa, transporte a Lukla (comprar el avión), arrendar/comprar la ropa, ver si es obligatorio el guía 100%, comprar los permisos, etc. Creen que es una buena opción? O debo anticiparme con ciertas cosas.

Lo haré sólo, pretendo ver todo allá, alojamiento, vuelos, etc. Agradecido si me comentan si tienen alguna opinion al respecto o si lo hicieron de otra manera!

Quedo atento, saludos!

I’m booking my plane ticket to Kathmandu oct 31
and will be there all of November. I’m planning to do the ebc trek right when I get there, and hopefully have time to do some exploring after. I’m a 22 year old male, and it’s my first time doing something like this. I’m very excited and blessed to even have the opportunity to do this once in a lifetime journey, and would love to meet you guys along the way. Love from Kauai :) ❤️❤️❤️

I’m going to hike EBC alone in 22 May 2026 but I’m still not sure whether it’s allowed or not. As what I read from the Internet we can hike independently without guide, even if I need guide later can I just book a guide directly in Lukla and what should I prepare for the hike? Is it still considered as a good time to hike EBC in late May? And how many days should I prepare for the hike?

I head out there in a few weeks.

Can anyone suggest the best tablets and the best filter system.

Thanks.

Even if you negotiate, as a tourist you almost always end up paying inflated prices for taxi rides in Kathmandu. The night porter at my hotel showed me the app “inDrive” which he regularly uses to call taxis for guests. I tried it myself 4–5 times—and I’m genuinely impressed.

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It works flawlessly, is very intuitive, prices are low, and the taxi comes directly to your location.

The only thing you need is a Nepali phone number. You simply enter your destination; your current location is used as the starting point. The app suggests a price for the trip, which you can adjust up or down before starting the search. Then you receive concrete offers from nearby drivers, including their price and distance from you. In my experience, the first offers arrived within 20 seconds. If you like an offer, you accept it—and can then track exactly how far away your taxi is in real time.

Hi everyone

I’m planning a trek in the Everest region and trying to figure out the best way to book flights to Lukla.

I’ve read mixed advice, so I’d really appreciate recent experiences:

Is it better to book Lukla flights in advance (online or via an agency), or just arrange it on arrival in Kathmandu?

Do local agencies/hostels in Kathmandu usually find you a seat quickly, or is that risky in peak season?

What are normal prices these days for a one-way ticket (plane vs helicopter)?

How far in advance do flights sell out in high season?

How often do flights actually get cancelled due to weather, and do they typically still fly if mornings are clear but afternoons are bad?

If flights are cancelled, how easy is it to rebook or switch to a helicopter?

From what I understand:

Flights only operate in the early morning (around 6–10:30am) due to weather conditions

Delays and cancellations seem pretty common

Prices seem to be roughly $180–300 one way for planes, and $500+ for helicopters

In peak season, flights may even depart from Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu

But I’m not sure how this works in practice.

Any up-to-date advice or personal experiences would be super helpful!

Thanks 🙏

For anyone that has been on the trek recently or is on their way, is there live snowfall or rain during any parts of the trek?

I have spikes, gloves and etc that I bought for EBC and Gokyo Ri. What should I do with those items ? Is there a place I can sell them ?

Will my everyday designer sunglasses suffice (most likely Category 2)? Or do I need category 3 or category 4 sunglasses?
And before recommending me to pick up something cheap in Nepal, I have prescription so I’ll have to invest in something proper at an optician well in advance, but also trying my best not to overspend for something I will use once ever year or once every 2 years.