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Meet the team and review standard →Altitude safety depends on the pace, sleeping-altitude profile and honest symptom reporting; fitness alone does not prevent altitude illness.
Safety decision aid
Stop, descend and seek help when symptoms worsen
Online guidance cannot diagnose illness. Tell your guide early and seek professional medical advice whenever symptoms are concerning.
- StopPause the ascent and assess with your guide.
- DescendGo lower if symptoms do not settle or are severe.
- EvacuateUse medical care, rescue coordination and insurance support when needed.
What teahouse menus include
| Meal | Common choices | Useful approach |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Porridge, eggs, Tibetan bread, pancakes | Eat before long climbing days |
| Lunch | Dal bhat, noodles, fried rice, soup | Choose simple, freshly cooked meals |
| Dinner | Rice, pasta, potatoes, momos, soup | Prioritize carbohydrates and adequate salt |
| Snacks | Biscuits, chocolate, energy bars | Carry familiar options for low-appetite days |
Safe drinking-water options
- Buy boiled water from the lodge and transfer it to reusable bottles.
- Treat clear local water with an appropriate filter, purifier or chemical method used according to its instructions.
- Keep bottles inside your sleeping bag or jacket when freezing is likely.
- Avoid creating unnecessary plastic waste with repeated single-use bottles where reusable treatment options are available.
Eating when altitude reduces appetite
Appetite can fall at altitude even as the body needs energy. Smaller, familiar meals and carbohydrate-rich snacks are often easier than rich or heavily spiced food.
Tell your guide about persistent nausea, vomiting or inability to eat or drink because these can accompany altitude illness. Hydration alone does not treat acute mountain sickness.
Food hygiene, water sources and lodge operations change. Choose busy kitchens, freshly cooked hot meals and the treatment method recommended by your guide.
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Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Is vegetarian food easy to find?
Yes. Vegetarian dal bhat, noodles, rice, potatoes, soup and eggs are widely available and are often the most practical choices.
Should I eat meat high on the trail?
Many trekkers limit meat above Namche because refrigeration and transport are difficult. Choose freshly cooked food and follow current local guidance.
How much water should I drink?
Drink regularly according to thirst, exertion and medical guidance. Avoid both dehydration and excessive forced intake; urine and symptoms provide useful context but are not perfect measures.
Sources and fact-checking
Changing prices, fees, aviation arrangements, local procedures, weather and lodge availability should be reconfirmed before travel. Altitudes, distances and walking times are approximate planning values.
Supports: general destination and visitor-planning context. Period: current guidance. Accessed: August 4, 2026.
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