Nepal Hiking Guide | Everest Region & Gokyo–EBC–Island Peak

Nepal's Khumbu is teahouse trekking at scale — long acclimatisation days, incredible hospitality and serious altitude. I spent three weeks linking Gokyo lakes, Everest Base Camp and an Island Peak summit attempt.

The planning guide below is the entry point; satellites cover permits, food, cost and packing for the full combo trek.

Quick links: Gokyo, EBC & Island Peak · All treks · Destination page

Nepal hiking at a glance

Featured trek	Gokyo, EBC & Island Peak — 3 weeks
Permits	Sagarmatha National Park + TIMS / local rules
Style	Teahouse trekking — no camping required
Altitude	Acclimatise before Island Peak summit push
Best months	March–May and October–November

Treks & routes

Route	Guide	Film	Notes
Gokyo, EBC & Island Peak	Guide	Watch	3-week Khumbu itinerary — technical summit optional

Flights and entry

Most trekkers fly Kathmandu → Lukla (weather delays common). Build buffer days in Kathmandu on both ends of the trek.

Practical planning

Teahouse rooms are cheap; budget for meals, hot showers and charging. Island Peak adds guide, permit and gear costs — see the cost guide.

Use the Trek Finder to filter by destination, then open each trek's packing, cost and itinerary guides before you book transport.

Official resources

• Nepal tourism
• Sagarmatha National Park

Related hubs

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