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# Everest Base Camp Circuit

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#### Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m).
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m).
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m).
Day 5: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3,880 m).
Day 7: Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m).
Day 8: Acclimatization day in Dingboche.
Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4,930 m).
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5,145 m), hike to Everest Base Camp with only daypack.
Day 11: Summit Kala Patthar (5,550 m) and trek to Dzongla (4,800 m).
Day 12: Trek to Dragnag (4,750 m) via Chola Pass (5,368 m).
Day 13: Trek to Gokyo (4,800 m).
Day 14: Acclimatization day in Gokyo, summit Gokyo Ri (5,360 m).
Day 15: Trek to Dole (4,000 m).
Day 16: Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m).
Day 17: Rest day in Khumjung Khunde, visit monastery.
Day 18: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m).
Day 19: Trek to Phakding (2,610 m).
Day 20: Trek to Lukla (2,840 m).
Day 21: Return to Kathmandu (1,350 m).

#### Expenses
- international flight
- Nepal visa
- travel insurance
- transport to/from KTM airport
- transport to/from TIA domestic airport
- flight to Lukla
- emergency medication (Diamox, Decadron, Sildenafil)
- food
- Segermatha National Park permit

#### Nepali Basics

Dhanyabaad: thank you (used sparingly)
Krpaya: please
Pani: water
Ramro: good
Tato: hot
Chiso: cold
Dherai mitho chha: very delicious
Suba ratri: goodnight
Himal: mountain
Thakai: tired
Bistari: slowly
Jamjam: hurry
Chayna: no / I don’t have
Ukusmukus: paralysis from overeating