Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trekking, a moderate to adventurous walk due to high-altitude gain with ample time for rest and acclimatization before reaching our desired destinations at Everest Base Camp with the climb of scenic Kalapathar.
A dream of millions of travelers and adventurers to catch a glimpse of the world’s number one peak where you can gain adventure and experience of a lifetime on this scenic walk to Everest Base Camp with enjoyable times on daily walks with constant views of high snow-capped peaks. Mt Everest soars high above 8,848m (29,028 ft high) where early pioneers and adventurers, including mountaineers first set foot on these virgin trails to Everest Base Camp from the southern Face of Everest where first summated by legendary Tenzing and Hillary in 1953.
Since then Everest base camp trekking got noticed, since the last three decades, thousands of trekkers and climbers visited this beautiful region around high Khumbu within Mt Everest.
Our marvelous adventure to Everest Base Camp Trekking begins with a short flight to the town of Sherpa at Lukla, where the walk starts through lovely Sherpa farm villages encountering many prayer walls called Mani, with rotating Prayer Wheels which makes the walk more interesting with lively Buddhist culture and customs of the local Sherpa people.
Our walk enters a large village, nearly a town, at Namche Bazaar located 3,440m high with lots of hotels-resort-banks with well-stocked stores and shops including scenic views of Kongde and Everest with majestic Amadablam. After a time at Namche walking higher to famed Thyangboche Monastery with time to visit its interesting monastery surrounded with green tree lines and mountains with views of Mt. Everest, and then leaving the tree lines behind for arid and dry country to reach our main goal at Everest Base Camp Trekking.
At Everest Base Camp Trekking, enjoy the massive views of Khumbu Icefall and glaciers enclosed with the array of giant peaks, after a wonderful time and experience heading back to Lukla with the climb of Kalapathar, the highest point of the trek at 5,545m, with mind-blowing views where you see Mt. Everest at its closet.
On reaching Lukla with great downhill walks, with last overnight stop in the high Khumbu and Everest region, then we fly back to Kathmandu after the mesmerizing adventure of a lifetime on Everest Base Camp Trekking.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to the respective Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla 2,830 m & trek to phakding 2,610 m -04 hrs.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m- 06 hrs.
Day 04: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and local excursion.
Day 05: Trek to Tengboche 3,860 m-05hrs
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche 4,210m -06hrs
Day 07: Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and short scenic excursion
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche 4,930m -06hrs
Day 09: Trek to Everest base camp 5,364 m and return to Gorakshep 5180m -06hrs
Day 10: Hike to kalapather 5545 m Trek to pangboche 3900m -06hrs
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar 06 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Lukla 06hrs
Day 13: From Luckla Fly to Kathmandu and then transfer to your Hotel.
Day 14: International departure for homeward bound or to the respective country.
13 night - 14 Day Trekking Experience
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels. Overnight at the hotel. B.B.
On reaching Kathmandu via respective airlines well received by company guides and staff for short drive in the hub of Kathmandu city where your hotels located.After checking into your lovely rooms getting refreshed join in at the Hotel lobby for group briefing regarding treks and other useful information to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable and pleasant.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla 2,830 m & trek to Phakding 2,640 m - 04 hrs walk
Starting early morning transfer to domestic airport for short and scenic flight to Lukla, taking a smaller aircraft (Twin Otter or Dornier) during 30 minutes on air with amazing panorama of Himalayan series of peaks with Mt. Everest, as the plane lands on its unique uphill runways reaching at Tenzing & Hillary airport in Lukla. From here a slow start with few hours of walks on downhill past many Sherpa farm villages with well-tended crops and vegetable fields and terraces with occasional views of snow-capped peaks of Kwangde and Kusum Kanguru, and then reaching our first overnight stop of the trek at Phakding in the comfort of nice and cozy lodge located by the raging Dudh Kosi River. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 06 hrs walk
Today with the long uphill walk to reach at famous Namche Bazaar, starting with the gradual walk following Dudh Kosi River upstream crossing few bridges to reach Sagarmatha National Park entrance near Monjo village. Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepalese, while Sherpa calls Chomolungma (of Tibetan origin) in both languages, means 'Great Mother', from here a pleasant walk on river bed then climb for few hours into the forested trail with views of snow-capped peaks, as this scenic walk reaches you at exciting Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 04: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and local excursion
A rest day at Namche Bazaar for necessary acclimatization, before heading higher area an ideal spot for the free day at this height above 3,440 m high. In Namche spend the day with the scenic hike to viewpoints on top Namche facing Mt. Everest-Amadablam and other range of peaks, afternoon explore the streets and shops, Namche holds a colorful and busy Saturday Market once a week. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs walk
From Namche walk leads on the gradual scenic path with downhill to Imjatse River at Phunge-Tenga for lunch, afternoon uphill climb into rhododendron, pines, fir forest with grand views of snowcapped peaks. After few hours of climb reaching Thyangboche Monastery, enjoy marvelous views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtenga, Thamserku, Kwande with magnificent Amadablam, the afternoon with time to visit its interesting monastery and observe monks and priest on prayer. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche 4,260 m - 05 hrs walk
Morning on the downhill for an hour towards Imjatse River, after crossing a bridge walking into an open country where tree lines stop for few short juniper and rhododendron bushes, uphill for a while to reach at Pangboche village at 3,900 meters. This is the last permanent village before Dingboche and beyond, from here a slow climb to Somara for lunch and continue to walk with the climb to Dingboche village for the overnight stop, located within scenic Imjatse valley with excellent views of Ama Dablam and Island Peak. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 07: Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion
A rest day for proper acclimatization here a short hike up to Nagarjuna hills for better views of surrounding peaks with Mt. Makalu towards east adjoining. For some energetic people optional walk to Chukung at 4,760 m high, a small settlement within Imjatse valley offers incredible views of Island Peak, Lhotse Shar, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Amadablam. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m - 05 hrs walk
After a nice and pleasant stop at Dingboche, as our morning walk lead to short climb facing excellent views, and then walk on a gradual scenic trail to Thugla for lunch, this is where massive Khumbu glacier melts into a raging river. From here trail Pheriche and Dingboche trail join towards Everest Base Camp, after a break a steep climb for an hour to Thugla pass, witness stone memorials of unfortunate climbers who died climbing on Mt. Everest, Lhotse or other high mountains. From here a nice walk to Lobuche for the overnight stop. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 09: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5364 m and return to Gorakshep 5,180 m - 06 hrs walk
Today our adventure takes you at Everest Base Camp our main goal and highlight of the trip walking for few hours with the ort steep climb in between glacier and moraine, then reaching at Gorakshep, beneath loathe for a peak of Pumori and Kalapathar rocky hill. The walk continues towards Everest base camp, at base camp enjoy views of massive Khumbu Ice Fall and glaciers, after an exciting time with the experience of a lifetime retrace the journey back to Gorakshep for over the night stop. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 10: Hike to Kalapathar 5,545 m trek to Pangboche 3,900 m via Pheriche - 06 hrs walk
Early morning climb on top Kalapathar at above 5,545 m, our highest point of the adventure with magnificent views of mountains includes Mt. Everest at close distance, after a great time on top descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue walk to Thugla, from here downhill to Pheriche around windy valley with nice scenic walk to Pheriche for possible lunch stop. Pheriche houses many lodges with a health post and a station of HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association). From here another few hours of good walk reaches you at Pangboche village for the overnight halt. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs walk
The walk leads on the same route from Pangboche to reach scenic Thyangboche Monastery, allowing you with more time on this beautiful spot to explore its interesting monastery and observe monks and priests on prayer chanting in the harmony of a tranquil surrounding of green woodland and mountain views. From Thyangboche walk downhill with short up to reach at Namche Bazaar with grand views of Everest and Amadablam includes other close peaks then reaching at Namche for the overnight stop after a pleasant walk of short ups and downs. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 12: Trek to Lukla and transfer to respective lodges after more than 06 hrs walk
Our last day walk of the great adventure, the morning starts with long descend towards Sagarmatha National Park entrance at Monjo village and then crossing a long bridge to reach Phakding. From Phakding a few hours to Lukla with last climb for an hour to reach at Lukla for last overnight stop around Khumbu and Everest region. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 13: From Lukla Fly to Kathmandu 1,345 m and get transferred to respective hotels
After a wonderful experience around high mountains and hills, transfer to Lukla airport for the scenic flight back to Kathmandu, on reaching at Kathmandu after an awesome scenic short flight with great experience and adventure on Everest Base Camp trekking, transfer to your hotels with an afternoon free at leisure or last day shopping souvenirs and handicrafts. Overnight at Hotel.B.B.
Base Camp Trekking.
Day 14: International Departure for Homeward Bound
Last day in Nepal in the country of high Himalayan mountains with fascinating culture, after a memorable experience and adventure on Everest Base Camp trekking, as per your international flight time our staff transfers you to the airport for the flight homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective countries.
Tribhuvan International Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport
This list is a guide to help you pack for your trip. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list; rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel necessary for your comfort and convenience .we also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.
Head
- A warm hat that covers your ears
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Headlamp with extra batteries
Upper body
- T-shirts
- Fleece jacket or sweater
- Fleece wind –stopper jacket
- Waterproof shell jacket
- Down vest and /or jacket (optional)Hands
- Lightweight gloves (water /windproof)
- Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
Lower body
- Underwear
- Hiking trousers
- Fleece or woolen trousers
- Lightweight thermal bottoms
- Lightweight cotton pants
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric )shell pants Feet
- Thin lightweight inner socks
- Heavy poly or wool socks
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and sandals)
Sleeping
- Sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C de 14 degrees F)
- Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)Toiletries
- Toothbrush /paste
- Multi-purpose soap
- Nail clippers
- Deodorants
- Medium-sized quick-drying towel
- Face and body moisturizer
- Small mirror
- Female hygiene products
Personal hygiene
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Tissue/toilet roll
- Antibacterial hand wash
Medical
- Small, personal first-aid kit (simple and light)
- A cough and /or cold medicine
- Anti –altitude sickness pills; Diamox or acetazolamide
- Stomach antibiotic
Extras /luxuries
- Reading book
- Trail map /guidebook
- Journal and pen
- Travel game(chess, backgammon, playing cards etc)
- Modest swimsuit
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- Pre-trek briefing
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with including breakfast (2 nights)
- Internal flight Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu for guest and guide inclusive with all taxes and transfers
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek /lodges along the trek as per itinerary
- All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with Tea or coffee 3 Times
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, well English speaking trained, government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodations and insurance
- 1 well experienced English speaking assistant guide if the group size exceeds 5+ persons
- Strong, experienced porters with meals, accommodation, salary and insurance ( one porter for two people)
- All necessary trekking permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) fee.
- Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag and a duffel bag (down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag are to be returned after trip completion
- Comprehensive medical kits and basic first aid (carried by your guide)
- All government and local taxes
- Farewell dinner
- Nepal entry visa
- International airfare
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Bar and beverage bills
- Meals in Kathmandu (also in the case of early returns and late departures)
- Personal expenses (phone call, laundry, internet, bottle or boiled water etc.)
- Services not mentioned in 'Services Includes' section (Please ask us if you are confused about any services)
- Tips for guides and porters
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• Where your booking is for a package, you will be responsible for all cancellation charges, of whatsoever nature, imposed by the suppliers providing the component parts of such travel arrangements.
• Xtreme Safari Africa charges a cancellation fee equal to 40% of the package price on any finalised booking. However, Xtreme Safari Africa reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of up to 100% of the total package, in its sole discretion, in particular circumstances. Any monies, which you have already paid to Xtreme Safari Africa, will be taken by us as payment or part payment of any cancellation charges.
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