I went trekking to Everest Base Camp for the first time. I thought I knew what “tough hike” meant. I was wrong. My legs screamed, my soul felt full, and yes my phone died (twice).
What I Did
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The route starts in Lukla (about 2,800 m / 9,383 ft) and climbs day by day till Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 17,598 ft).
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If you include Kala Patthar (5,643 m / 18,514 ft), height soars even more.
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The whole round trip is about 130 km (80 miles) from Lukla and back.
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It takes about 12–14 days of walking, plus rest/acclimatization days.
What It Felt Like
Day 1: I flew into Lukla, heart racing. Felt easy. Day 4: My calves were talking back. Breathing got heavy. Near Base Camp: The air is thin. Every step hurt. Every view took my breath away (not just from the altitude). Kala Patthar sunrise: I saw Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse glowing gold. I felt small. Also, I cried a little.
The Pain & The Win
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Altitude made me dizzy, gave me headaches, made sleep weird. But resting in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche helped. Cold nights, rough trails, shaky suspension bridges.
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But the kindness from people I met, the tea houses that felt warm and real, the sounds of wind, ice, prayer flags, they made every sore muscle worth it.
Why It Fixed Something Inside Me
This hike might break your knees but fix your life. Because after days of pain, watching the sunrise over Everest felt like magic. Because I lived more in those two weeks than I did in many months at home. Because I proved something to myself: I can go high. I can endure. I can feel small and still feel powerful.
Final Take
If you want a trek that is more than just pretty pictures. If you want to lose your phone’s battery but find your soul’s spark. Go to Everest Base Camp. It hurts. It heals. It changes you.
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