In Part Two of this special Nepal series, Travel Our World continues the journey from Lukla to Everest Base Camp.
After days stranded by monsoon flooding and flight cancellations, Martin, Sara and Tom finally begin their compressed nine-day trek through the Khumbu Valley, with limited acclimatisation and little room for error.
From suspension bridges and prayer wheels to high-altitude teahouses and glacier crossings, this episode follows the emotional and physical reality of trekking to Everest Base Camp.
In this episode we explore:
- The atmosphere and chaos of Lukla
- Trekking through Namche and Tengboche
- Teahouse life, dal bhat and mountain routines
- Altitude struggles, illness and acclimatisation
- The Khumbu Glacier and final push to Base Camp
- Emotional moments at Everest Base Camp
- Friendships formed on the mountain
- The long journey back down the valley
The group also reflects on what the experience meant to them personally, from challenge and resilience, perspective and lifelong memories.
We also discuss practical trekking advice, Nepal travel updates and lessons learned from the experience.
Follow the podcast and come along for the journey.
Real stories. Real journeys. One trip at a time.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Back in Lukla
01:39 Lukla Airport Buzz
02:46 Trail Begins
03:30 Day One to Monjo
04:03 Reality Check Climb
05:39 Namche Views Missed
07:06 Porters and Perspective
08:45 Tengboche Monastery
10:37 Tea Houses and Dal Bhat
11:38 Sunrise and Goodbyes
12:50 Dingboche to Lobuche
14:38 Illness and Turnarounds
16:24 Push to Base Camp
16:58 Khumbu Glacier Awe
22:05 Arriving at Base Camp
24:17 What Base Camp Means
26:18 Friendships After Trek
26:49 Kili Next Adventure
27:01 Base Camp Silence
28:02 Proud Summit Moments
29:11 Celebrity Base Camp Pitch
30:48 Namche Pub Night
32:52 Donkeys and Hornets
35:10 Hemraj Gets Us Home
35:41 Bittersweet Return
37:10 Travel News and Tech
42:51 Would You Do It Again
44:02 Wrap Up and Thanks
46:25 Packing Lessons and Tips
50:12 Final Gratitude Outro
Welcome to the Travel Our World Podcast, where every episode is a journey.
Hosted by Martin McGrath and Damian Urwin, two long-time friends with over 50 years of combined experience in the travel industry, each episode dives into the people, places, and stories that make travel unforgettable.
From mountain treks to coastal escapes, ski chalets to city streets, Travel Our World shares real stories from those who live, work, and explore the world of travel.
Real stories. Real journeys. One trip at a time.
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