Guide 2026-03-10 4 min read

Everest Base Camp Packing List (2026 Edition)

Layering, boots, -20°C bag & what you can rent in Kathmandu — save 5kg and stay warm.

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Everest Base Camp Packing List (2026 Edition)

This is a seeded article. Replace with MDX/Sanity content. For tourism SEO, include: permit costs (TIMS Rs 2,000, ACAP Rs 3,000, Sagarmatha Rs 3,000), packing checklist, altitude sickness prevention, insurance requirements, seasonal calendar.

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)

TIMS
Rs 2,000
ACAP
Rs 3,000
Sagarmatha
Rs 3,000

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

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