Everest Base Camp Trek
Kathmandu, Nepal
Everest Base Camp is the most popular adventure destination that attracts thousands of travelers from all around the World. Mount Everest's soaring summit has been always wondered for adventure lovers and the Everest Base Camp Trek also makes it possible for the novice trekkers to explore this natural wonder with experts and well-trained trekking guides. Simply breathtaking scenery with parades of glistening peaks, stunning glaciers around, ancient Buddhist Monasteries with the fascinating Sherpa hospitality, their habitat, culture, and tradition are the main attractions.
Description
You will be provided a room in a tourist standard hotel, while you are in Kathmandu. During your trekking, you will be provided room in teahouses. Please be informed that you will be sharing the room at teahouses. Please also note that the Everest region is located at far from the maddening crowd, therefore, teahouses may not be as much sophisticated as one finds them in town.
We will provide only breakfast while you are in Kathmandu and three course meals while you are on trek. This means you will be taking breakfast and dinner at teahouse you stay and lunch in the mid of your trekking. Since the Everest region is geographically a remote place, you will be provided only selected but hygienic and organic local foods such as Nepali dal bhat, Tibetan soup, and bread, porridge etc.
We will provide government registered, well-trained English Speaking guide, who holds enough knowledge about responsible tourism and ecofriendly tourism. We will also provide assistant guide who is ready to help you every situation. We will provide a porter is provided to every two of you, and he will be carrying not more than 25kg.
Day 01: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), 3-4hrs
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11,283ft), 5-6hrs
Day 03: Acclimatization day at Namche
Day 04: Trek to Tyangboche(3,867m/12684ft), 4-5hrs
Day 05: Trek to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft), 5-6hrs
Day 06: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4,928m/16164 ft), 5-6hrs
Day 08: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) & hike to Everest Base Camp (5,320m/17,450ft) 6-7hrs
Day 09: Early hike to Kala Pathar (5550m/18,204ft) & Trek back to Pheriche 6-7hrs
Day 10 : Trek to Kyanjuma(3,500m/11,480ft), 5-6hrs
Day 11: Trek to Khumjung to Monju (2,850m/9,348ft), 6-7hrs
Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), 4-5hrs
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Inclusions
- All airport transfers
- Flights Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
- All airport taxes
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park permit and TIMS)
- An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide
- Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) followed by a cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek
- Iodine/Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
- All mountain accommodation (5 nights private room with independent bathroom/hot showers and remaining Soft, comfortable, twin sharing private room with shared toilet)
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes
- Trekking equipment such as down-filled sleeping bag and down jacket
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions
- Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) * we will arrange porter upon your request
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner
- Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies)s
- Additional Hot Drinks
- Bottled drinks
- Boiled/mineral water
- Electronic device re-charge
- Hot shower
- Wi-Fi
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance and evacuation insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tipping to driver and trekking crew
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Note:
- Because of its demanding geographical structure and climatic variation, the domestic flights in Nepal often delays or cancellation. The adverse weather conditions like heavy rain, blinding fog, strong winds, etc. may lead to flights delays and cancellation. Also, considering the geographical structure of Nepal, it is safe not to take off the flights in those extreme weather conditions. Therefore, if you are traveling to Nepal, we highly recommend you to have one or two days for spare in case your flight gets canceled and you are in short of scheduled time. In other cases, road transportation can be an option. However, in case of the flight to Lukla, you may have to change your entire schedule if you are in short of time as there is no other option owing to its dramatic location. Therefore, Travel Insurance is highly recommended. In case of flight cancellation, if you are in short of time and are unable to catch your scheduled flight back in Kathmandu,
- Amazing Nepal Trek & Expedition will arrange a helicopter at your service. However, the cost should be borne by you which can later be claimed through the insurance company.
- After the trek is over, you will be provided with ANTA adventure certificate.
- Trekking Group Size of our group can range from two people to ten people. In case you want to travel alone, do not hesitate to write to us. We will plan accordingly. In case, you more than ten people, please do let us know so that we can develop and improvise plans and itinerary.
- Trekking to the Everest Region is as much difficult as it is technical. We give special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have designed an itinerary to allow you get acclimatize naturally. We know the particular location you need to stay for rest, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly and so on. In case you get high altitude sickness, we have crews who know how to deal it effectively and smartly.
- Please do carry Diamox (Acetazolamide)
- Please consult your physician
- Please keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy
- Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other
- We would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured. Since you are trekking in probably one of the wildest and challenging routes, you need to be cautious of anything inevitable. You may need helicopter evacuation and get your trip canceled. You may get injured and get your baggage theft and so on.
- The government local body charges some small amount of fee for every you make to the World Heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing. The price we charge includes all the fees.
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Flight Info: Twin Otter and Dornier is the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. This service is fairly dependable. Sometimes, flights (to and from Lukla) may be cancelled due to mountain weather conditions or technical problems. In such case, will charter a helicopter to ensure you are on schedule for your international flight. The helicopter can fly if the visibility is 1500m, while the twin otter can fly if the visibility is 5000m, as per Nepal’s Civil Aviation rules. The cost of the helicopter is payable directly to our Kathmandu office in the event that this service is utilized. US cash, traveler’s cheques, or credit cards (Visa Cards, Master Cards only) are accepted. You will be given a receipt upon payment so that you may claim the amount from your travel insurance. The minimum cost will be US$500 and maximum US$3500 depending on the number of group members. It is recommended that you should arrive in Kathmandu a day earlier before you start your trek. When you arrive a day earlier, you will have time to rest as well as time to buy trekking equipment. Similarly, it is best to have some extra days after you have finished your trek because your flight to Kathmandu/Lukla might be canceled due to bad weather. So all together it is recommended to have a few extra days beside the trip schedule so that you don’t miss your International Flight.
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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