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Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek
A trek designed to get you real close-up to the 'mother of all peaks' Mt. Everest,
the highest peak in the world.
Mt Everest Base Camp is the most popular destination for trekkers in Nepal. Its
popularity has grown since the first expedition to the Nepalese side of Everest in the
1950s. For a trek to this part of the Himalaya, within a limited time, we have devised a
two week trek to Everest Base Camp. It runs directly to and from Lukla. The trek follows
the Dudh Kosi valley route with an ascent up to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar.
From Namche, we traverse along a high path from where we have our first good view of
Everest. We head towards Thyangboche Monastery located on top of a mountain ridge.
We descend to the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche.
We approach the Khumbu Glacier. The trek through the glacier takes us first to Lobuche
and then to Gorak Shep. From Gorak Shep we climb up to Kala Pattar for even more
spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, including Everest's south west face.
We then visit Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu ice fall before making our
way back down to Lukla. This is a moderate trek, which takes you up to an elevation of
5554 m.
TRIP FACTS
Trip duration: 16 Days
Trip grade: moderate to fairly challenging - Grade Explanation
Activity: Trekking and Cultural excursion
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: Tea House (Lodge)
Accommodation: Hotel & lodge
Transportation: Flight and private car
Maximum altitude: 5554m
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 04 - Trek to Namche (3450m)
Day 05 - Rest day in Namche
Day 06 - Trek to Thyangboche[3864m]
Day 07 - Trek to Pheriche [4252m]
Day 08 - Rest day in Pheriche
Day 09 - Trek to Lobuche[4930m]
Day 10 - Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Day 11 - Trek to Everest BC [5357], back to Gorak Shep
Day 12 - Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 13 - Trek to Namche[3450m]
Day 14 - Trek to Lukla[2900m]
Day 15 - Flight to Kathmandu
Day 16 - Depart Kathmandu
PRICE INCLUDES:
Accommodation during trek on local lodge
Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare
English & Hindi speaking local expert guide, porters
Sagarmatha National park fees
Trekkers' Information Management System fees
3 nights accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
Airport transfers and escort
Equipment clothing for porter & staffs
Insurance for all staff & porters
PRICE EXCLUDES:
All meals during trek (Each meals around INR 300 to 500 )
International flight & departure
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
Tips, any expenses of personal nature, your insurance
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
It’s a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped
mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain
of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. And as your plane
hits the tarmac, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport and
escort you to your hotel. Welcome drinks will be served and over night at your hotel.
Day 08 At Pheriche
A day for rest and acclimatization. We also get to wander up the valley to look at a lake,
the Tshola Tsho and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache. We can climb
up onto the ridge overlooking Dingboche for the view of the Imja Valley and the
incredible south face of Mt.Lhotse.
Day 09 Trek to Lobuche [4930m]
We continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and Tawache
on the left. We then turn right and take a steep climb towards the foot of the Khumbu
Glacier. The tea house at Duglha is a good spot to have lunch. The trail zigzags up
through the boulders of the glacier's terminal moraine. At the top of this climb there are
many stone cairns, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while
climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach
the cluster of houses at Lobuche.
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