We begin and end the adventure at the Hotel Royal Singi in Kathmandu, within walking distance of the buzzy Thamel district, a prime location to many amenities. On trek, we have 16 nights in teahouses and spend one night camping.



Kathmandu: Hotel Royal Singi (nights 1 and 19-20)







The Hotel Royal Singi has been welcoming Exodus trekkers for more than two decades. The name is inspired by the Snow Lion, a mythical creature in Tibetan Buddhism, which symbolises immense joy, positivity, delight and comfort. The hotel embraces the name with a restaurant, bar, outdoor courtyard, and complimentary wifi throughout. There’s also an Exodus desk in the lobby and an Exodus representative is usually available daily in the mornings and evenings. The Royal Singi is well located near the Thamel district, close to banks, restaurants, shops and attractions.



Teahouses in the Everest region







Staying in teahouses is a time-honoured tradition for trekkers in the Himalaya. They may be basic, but teahouses become a welcome sight after a day of hiking through the region. The hub of teahouse living is the dining room, which is usually decorated with traditional rugs, sometimes with a stove or heater (some lodges charge a fee to put the heater on). Most teahouses sell snacks and other essentials such as tissues, soap and toilet paper.



We stay in twin-share bedrooms, which come with foam mattresses, bedsheets and a pillow. Remember to bring (or hire) a sleeping bag, rooms are unheated so can get cold at night.



Camping: Full-service (night 13)







For the Mera Peak summit climb, we spend one night camping at High Camp, a very basic fixed camp - the only option if you want to summit. The camp is managed by the staff at the Khare lodge, who also cook and do camp chores, allowing you the time to focus on summiting the mountain. The camp has a kitchen tent, and the guides of each group collect the food and serve it to you in your own tent. They also fill water bottles and brief on a tent-by-tent basis. The tents themselves are very basic; there is also a very basic toilet "shack" with a long-drop, squat toilet.



Worth knowing



If you prefer your own room, we offer a single supplement for the three nights in Kathmandu only (subject to availability). While in the tea houses, single rooms cannot be guaranteed but if a single room is available that night, you can pay locally on a day-by-day basis. Single tents are not available for the night camping due to safety considerations.