The Plan

What we're considering

• Everest Base Camp — The classic. 12-14 days, peaks at 5,364m. Flies into Lukla.
• Annapurna Circuit — 15-20 days, crosses Thorong La pass at 5,416m. More varied terrain.
• Annapurna Base Camp — Shorter, 7-10 days, tops at 4,130m. Good if time is tight.
• Langtang Valley — Less crowded, 7-10 days. Close to Kathmandu. Rebuilt after 2015 earthquake.
• Three Passes Trek — The hard one. 18-20 days, three 5,000m+ passes. Everest region but wilder.

Decision factors

• How many days do we have?
• Altitude experience (Domuyo at 4,709m is our current max)
• Budget — permits, guides, porters, tea houses vs camping
• Season — October-November is peak, March-April is second window

TBD

• Confirm dates
• Talk to agencies in Kathmandu vs booking from Argentina
• Visa requirements (on arrival for most nationalities)

Already have

• Mountaineering boots (tested to 5,000m on Domuyo)
• Base layers (merino)
• Trekking poles
• 50L pack
• Headlamp

Need to get

• Down jacket rated to -20C (the Andes gear isn't warm enough for 5,000m+ Nepal nights)
• Sleeping bag rated to -15C (most tea houses have blankets but you can't count on it)
• Water purification (Steripen or Sawyer)
• Altitude medication (Diamox — consult doctor)
• Trekking insurance with helicopter evacuation coverage
• Nepal power adapter

Nice to have

• GoPro or action camera for vlogs
• Portable charger (10,000mAh minimum, lodges charge for electricity)
• Satellite communicator (Garmin inReach)

Flights

• Buenos Aires → Kathmandu (no direct — likely via Doha, Dubai, or Istanbul)
• Kathmandu → Lukla (if EBC) — domestic flight, weather-dependent, book early
• Budget: ~$1,200-1,800 USD round trip international

Permits

• TIMS card (Trekkers Information Management System) — ~$20
• National park entry — $30 (Sagarmatha for EBC, Annapurna Conservation for AC)
• Visa — On arrival at Kathmandu airport, $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days

Daily costs on trek

• Tea house accommodation: $5-15/night
• Food: $15-25/day
• Guide: $25-35/day
• Porter: $15-25/day

Total estimate

• 2 weeks trekking + 3-4 days Kathmandu
• Rough estimate: $3,000-4,500 USD all-in per person