Amazing trek and beautiful views of the Eastern Himalayas
My trek started in a rainy Kathmandu, but KP was able to arrange a helicopter flight instead of a plane, as I probably wouldn't have made it to Lukla that day. The ever-smiling Santosh, who was my trekking guide, was willing to carry my 8 kg of luggage, so we canceled the porter, and the money saved covered the difference in the cost of the helicopter flight. It was a perfect example of how KP knew how to deal with a situation and quickly come up with a plan to arrange everything for me. The trek was beautiful, the weather worked out perfectly for me, but the nights were cold, so Santosh arranged a special blanket for me at each lodge. In Khare, my climbing guide, Lakpa Sherpa, was waiting for me, and climbing shoes and a thick sleeping bag were ready. So I didn't have to drag things from home that you would only use for 1-2 days. We used the acclimatization day in Khare for a short climb, but mainly to wait for better weather, because the days before, there was a strong wind at the summit. The climb to High Camp was quite challenging, but the trekking and climbing guides helped me with a sleeping bag, so I had a lighter backpack. And the night climb to the summit was perfect. I had never hiked at such a height before, but Lakpa knew exactly how much to walk and when to stop for a breather. We had a great time, and at sunrise we experienced beautiful views of Everest and the entire eastern Himalayas. I have to thank KP, Santosh, and Lakpa for allowing me to have the experience of a lifetime and for fulfilling my dream of seeing Everest and the Himalayas.