Climbing Everest is longer than you think

Mt. Everest is 8.8 Km tall. But that does not hint how long your route around the mountain is. You take the standard South Col route (Nepal): Lukla to Everest Base Camp: - Distance: Approximately 62 kilometers one way. - Takes around 8-12 days depending on acclimatization stops. Everest Base Camp to Summit: - Distance: Approximately 20 kilometers round trip. - about 6-7 days, including acclimatization and rest days at various camps. Total - Combining these segments, the total round-trip distance from Lukla to the summit and back would be approximately 142 kilometers. Important Considerations - This distance doesn't account for elevation gain, technical difficulties, weather conditions, and acclimatization needs, all of which make the journey significantly more challenging. - The ascent involves overcoming an elevation gain of about 3,500 meters (11,480 feet) from EBC to the summit. Distance: Approximately 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) round trip. This includes climbing from EBC to the summit via the South Col route and typically takes about 6-7 days, including acclimatization and rest days at various camps.