Everest Base Camp Trek

Kathmandu, Nepal
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The Everest Base Camp trek is a classic trek to the base of the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest (8,848 meter). Apart from Mount Everest, you will also get to see Mt. Lhotse (8,516 meter), Mt. Makalu (8,463 meter), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 meter), Mt. Pumori (7,161 meter), Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 meter) and many other Himalayan giants. Moreover, you will get to visit several Sherpa villages along the amazing Everest Base Camp trail. Thus, besides taking you to the foot of the world's highest mountain, this trek also gives you a great insight into the local Buddhist culture and lets you experience the famous Nepalese hospitality firsthand, including meeting with the famous Sherpa people. 

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu (1350 meters)

Pass By: Unique Adventure International P. Ltd., Bhagawati Bahal Thamel, Kathmandu 14187 Nepal
Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport by our representative, transfer to hotel

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tourist Hotel

Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2860 meters) and start trek to Phakding (2610 meters)

Stop At: Lukla Bazaar, 56000, चौरीखर्क 56000, Nepal
Transfer to airport to connect 30-minutes flight to Lukla. The trek begins gently up by the river side, along excellent paved footpaths, passing a multitude of teahouses and scattered green conifers. Phakding at 2,610meters, is a pretty village comprising approximately 30 houses. It is roughly a 3-hour walk from Lukla and is located at both sides of Dudh Koshi River.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters)

Stop At: Irish Pub, Lukla - Everest Base Camp Trekking Route, Namche Bazaar 56002 Nepal
After having breakfast, we begin with the gentle walk to Monjo, another beautiful Sherpa settlement of the trek; official entry into the Sagarmatha National Park where you will have to show your permits (SNP entry permit and TIMS card)at the office in Monjo. The walk to Namche Bazaar involves a tough uphill climb of about 590m, taking approximately 5-hours, however, halfway up the hill you will be able to see Everest and Lhotse for the first time. As you approach the town of Namche Bazaar, the peaks of Thamserku (6, 648) and Kwangde (6,224m) are visible to the East and to the West, the sacred mountain Khumbila (5,707m).

As gateway to the Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar, at an altitude of 3440meters, is famous for its many bakeries and local market (haat bazzar) which takes place each Saturday. Built on a steep mountain bowl with excellent views of high Himalaya on either side, the town has restaurants, shops, banks and currency exchange. Remarkably, for such a remote location, there are also availability of cyber cafes and pool halls.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 4: Acclimatisation at Namche Bazaar

Stop At: Irish Pub, Lukla - Everest Base Camp Trekking Route, Namche Bazaar 56002 Nepal
It is important to walk to higher altitudes while you stay two days in Namche bazaar. There are options here either to trek to Khumjung where you can visit the local school and hospital or to Thame village of Sherpa Everest expediters and of the great Everest Sherpa Tenzing Norgay or to airstrip at Shyanboche (3720m), above the airstrip is the Everest view hotel, which was set up by the Japanese to bring affluent tourists into the region for a prime view of Everest. The scheme was brought down by the fact that the hotel was at nearly 4000m and many suffer form altitude sickness.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 5: Trek to Tyangboche (3870 meters)

Stop At: Tengboche Monastery, RQP7+9HW, Everest Base Camp Trekking Rte, Khumjung 56002, Nepal
The day begins with a slight climb up about 10-minutes and descend back to the Dudh Koshi at 3550m before ascending to Tyangboche at 3870meters. The views of Everest, Thamserku, Amadablam and the valley are mind blowing. At an altitude of 3870meters; Tyangboche is a charming spot built around the main Tibetan monastery in the region where you can enter and listen to the monks chanting their mantras. The view of Lhotse, Everest and Amadablam are unforgettable.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4410 meters)

Stop At: Dingboche - Chhukhung Path 7, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Your journey will pass through wooded forests and along the Imja Khola valley. The views will become more impressive as the high Himalayas begin to surround you. You will contour gradually to Pangboche, an interesting gompa site above the main village, this is the oldest monastery in the region and apparently dates from the introduction of Buddhism to Khumbu. You will then climb up to Dingboche at 4360meters. The views of Amadablam and Island Peak are breathtaking.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 7: Acclimatisation at Dingboche

Stop At: Dingboche - Chhukhung Path 7, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Today, we will have another day for acclimatization. You will head to another beautiful part of the Khumbu region, Chhukung which offers you a magnificent view of the Mt. Makalu, Island Peak, Peak 38 etc. Alternatively, you can also make a hike to Nangkartshang Peak.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4950meters)

Stop At: Lobuche, WRX6+64V, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
The valley now becomes barren as you walk up towards Lobuche, but your attention will be firmly on the snow-capped peaks, which soar above you. The path joins the trail below Thugla and gives beautiful views of Cholatse (6442.) across the valley. The path can become quite rocky in places and it is important to watch your step. After another steep ascent, Tawache and Nuptse are particularly spectacular form Lobuche, towering almost 2 kilometers directly overhead.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5360 meters) and back to Gorakhshep (5160 meters)

Stop At: Everest Base Camp, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Today, the walk towards Everest is along the Khumbu Glacier. You will reach the small village of Gorakhshep, where you will be able to have lunch. After having your lunch, the trail will lead you to the Mt. Everest base camp at an altitude of 5400meters. Everest base camp gives you an unforgettable view of Khubutse, Mt. Pumori, Changtse and Khumbu ice fall instead of Mt. Everest.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 10: Trek to Kalapaththar (5545 meters) and trek down to Pheriche (4371 meters)

Stop At: Kala Patthar Summit, XRWH+897, Kala Pattar Ascent Trail, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
The ascent of Kalapatthar or 'Black Rock' will offers the best view of the Everest. At the top, you will see a 360-degree view of some of the highest peaks in the world including Mt. Pumori (7169m), Mt. Everest (8848m) and Lhotse (8516m), the Tibetan peak Changtse, Nuptse (7861m) and countless other smaller peaks. You will then descend and return to Pheriche and retrace your steps to Lukla.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters)

Stop At: Irish Pub, Lukla - Everest Base Camp Trekking Route, Namche Bazaar 56002 Nepal
You will now follow your footsteps back to Lukla. The walk to Tengboche via Pangboche will offer spectacular views of Amadablam, Mt Lhotse and others Himalayas. You will travel through the rhododendron forest, across Imja Khola and meet several monasteries on the way.

Trekking down the hills, you will reach Phungi tenga and follow the way across the Dudh Koshi river walking along the pine forest. You will reach Sansa and then Kyanhjuma taking after the trailto finally end the day at Namche Bazaar.
Duration: 7 minutes

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2860 meters)

Stop At: Lukla Bazaar, 56000, चौरीखर्क 56000, Nepal
You will be continuing the trail taking after the Sherpa village and following the Tenzing and Hillary suspension bridge. After a day long descend, you will finally be at Lukla for the overnight stay.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu (1350 meters)

Stop At: Unique Adventure International Pvt. Ltd., Bhagawati Bahal, Kathmandu 44601, Nepal
You will book an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Leaving Tenzing and Hillary airport, you will fly over the clouds and enjoying the mesmerizing view of the Khumbu region. After you land in Kathmandy, you will check into the hotel and spend the remaining of the day visiting around or relaxing.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at Tourist Hotel

Day 14: Leisure day in Kathmandu (1350 meters)

Pass By: Unique Adventure International Pvt. Ltd., Bhagawati Bahal, Kathmandu 44601, Nepal
You can organize this as per your like. You can go for a visit around the UNESCO heritages like Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath, Bouddhanath, etc. and Baktapur Durbar Square as well. You can also wander around Thamel to buy souvenirs for your loved and near ones.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at Tourist Hotel

Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
You will finally leave Nepal after a significant visit around the Everest region. Our representatives will drop you off at the airport and bid you farewell.

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Airport pick up and drop off, upon arrival and departure in Kathmandu (International and domestic both)
  • 1 professional, licensed and English speaking mountain guide, including his food, insurance, equipment etc.
  • First aid medical kit, Oxymeter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
  • Food during the trek (full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and guesthouse accommodation during the trek.
  • All necessary trekking permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee.
  • Unique Adventure International sleeping bag, duffel bag and down jacket.
  • Domestic flight Kathmandu / Ramechhap - Lukla - Kathmandu / Ramechhap inclusive with all taxes and transfers.
  • Worst case, help with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
  • All applicable taxes as per the government rules and regulations.
  • All organisational requirements.
  • 14x Breakfast
  • 11x Lunch
  • 11x Dinner
  • Accommodation included: 14 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Lukla Bazaar
  • Entry/Admission - Unique Adventure International Pvt. Ltd.
  • Entry/Admission - Everest Base Camp
  • Entry/Admission - Irish Pub
  • Entry/Admission - Lobuche
  • Entry/Admission - Kala Patthar Summit
  • Entry/Admission - Tengboche Monastery
  • Entry/Admission - Dingboche - Chhukhung Path 7

Exclusions

  • A visa to Nepal
  • Your international flights to and from Nepal
  • Travel insurance (for helicopter evacuation if needed whilst trekking)
  • Porters to carry luggage (you can add a porter when booking)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, internet/e-mail, etc
  • Bar and beverage bills. Expenses that are personal in nature
  • Tips for your guide, porter and driver (recommended)

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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