Everest Base Camp Trek

Trip Info,

Trip name: Everest Base Camp Trek
Duration: 16 Days
Start Point: Lukla
End Point: Lukla
Transportation: By Flight
Accomodation: Hotel, Tea Houses

Introduction

The Everest Base Camp trek is arguably the most famous trekking route in the world and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. Nepal is a fascinating country and the trek gives an insight into the lives and culture of the Sherpa people. Our ascent is steady and well paced to best suit the acclimatization needed. Sunrise on the snow capped peaks above the Khumbu Glacier is an unforgettable sight from the summit of Kala Pattar. This trek is one for the lover of high places and those wanting to push themselves to the limit. It is a tough challenge and not to be taken lightly with generally well graded paths but some tougher sections along the Khumbu glacier.

From Kathmandu we fly to Lukla, and the adventure begins as we land at its tiny airstrip. We spend several days trekking through the homelands of the Sherpa people, among their villages and Buddhist monasteries, with distant views of Everest and neighboring Ama Dablam, considered by many to be among the most beautiful mountains in Nepal. A day is spent at Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town in the heart of Sherpa country, and at Pheriche a cluster of houses set among the high summer grazing pastures of the region. These rest days allow time to explore further and to acclimatize, an important factor in your enjoyment of the trek. Those who have fully acclimatized may trek to the Everest Base Camp but without doubt, the highlight for most will be the awe-inspiring views which unfold from the summit of Kala Pattar - the chaotic ice sculptures of the Khumbu Glacier, Nuptse and the south-west face of Everest itself. Not forgetting, of course, the personal sense of achievement that many experience at the end of their trek, when it is all over and we fly back to Kathmandu.

Detail Itinerary,

Day 1: Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding.(2610m/8563ft.)
An early morning to Lukla from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding. Approx. walking 3 to 3:30 hours, O/N at guest house. A.P. Plan

Day 2: Phakding - Namche Bazar(3440m/11286ft)
Trek to Namche Bazaar. Approx. walking 5:30 to 6 hours hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan

Day 3: Namche Bazar
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar. Approx. walking 4:30 to 5 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan

Day 4: Namche Bazar - Tengboche(3860m/12664ft.) Trek to Tengboche. Approx. walking 5 hours. O/N at guest house, AP plan.

Day 5: Tengboche - Dingboche(4410m/14468ft.)
Trek to Dingboche. Approx. walking 5 to 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan.

Day 6: Dingboche
Acclimatization day at Dinbuche. Approx. walking 4 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan

Day 7: Dingboche - Lobuche(4910m/16108ft.)
Trek to Lobuche. Approx. walking 5 to 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan

Day 8: Lobuche - Ghorakshep(5153m/16906ft.)
Trek to Gorak Shep. Approx. walking 3 to 3:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan

Day 9: Ghorakshep - Everest Base Camp(5396m/17595ft.)- Ghorakshep
Trek to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorekshep. Approx. walking 5 to 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan

Day 10: Ghorakshep - Kalapathar - Phortse(3750m)
Hiking up to Kalapathar and overnight at Phortse. Approx. walking 5:30 to 6 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan

Day 11: Trek to Phortse
Trek to Phortse. O/N at guest house. AP plan

Day 12: Phortse - Khumjung(3790m)
Trek from Phortse to Khumjung. O/N at guest house. AP plan

Day 13: Khumjung - Thame(3800m)
Trek from Khumjung to Thame. O/N at guest house. AP plan

Day 14: Thame - Monjo
Trek from Thame to Monjo. O/N at guest house. AP plan

Day 15: Monjo - Lukla(2800m)
Trek from Monjo to Lukla. O/N at guest house. AP plan

Day 16: Lukla - Kathmandu(1310m)
An early morning, flight to Kathmandu. O/N at hotel. B.B Plan

Cost Includes

1. All the ground transportation by our private car.
2. Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) (Note: A.P Plan) during the trek.
3. All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
4. Domestic flight both ways from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax.
5. An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter and their food, drinks, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax etc.
6. All necessary paper works and national park entry permits & TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System)
7. All government taxes.

Cost Excludes

1. Lunch and dinner at Kathmandu.
2. Laundry, telephone calls, Bar Bills ( Mineral Water, cold drinks, whisky, beer etc),
3. Emergency evacuation if required, donation, tips and all personal nature expenses.