Altitude Sickness: 7 Rules That Save Treks

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Key Takeaways

• Best season: Mar–May & Sep–Nov; monsoon Jun–Sep wet but fewer crowds.
• Udante handles all permits — carry passport copy & 2 photos.
• Rent down jackets & sleeping bags in Thamel (Rs 500/day).

Permit Costs (2026)

Need help with permits? Contact Udante — we handle TIMS/ACAP/Sagarmatha and include fees where noted.