Which sequence of cities did Peak's father plan to pass through before Everest?

• A. Chiang Mai, Kathmandu, then Everest.
• B. Kathmandu, Chiang Mai, then Everest.
• C. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, then Everest.
• D. Lhasa, Kathmandu, then Everest.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that Everest is in Nepal, and Kathmandu is the typical gateway to the Everest region. If you’re traveling from Bangkok, a sensible route would take you north to Chiang Mai, then onward to Kathmandu before heading to Everest. So the sequence Chiang Mai, then Kathmandu, then Everest fits a plausible travel path to reach the Everest area.

Choosing Kathmandu before Chiang Mai would imply going to Nepal before visiting Chiang Mai, which isn’t the standard way people describe a route to Everest starting from Bangkok. Including Bangkok or Lhasa introduces a less direct or less common path to access the Everest region, whereas Kathmandu serves as the main hub before approaching Everest.