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Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days
Trip Overview
Everest base camp trekking is one of the most challenging and adventurous trek in the world. Being at the base, highest peak of the world along changing weather conditions in mere minutes with a giant close view of Mount Everest holding other numerous tall and short snow-capped mountains are the real fabulous attraction of this trekking destination.
This 14 days trekking package up to the base camp of Mount Everest begins with a stunning flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Developing trek forward offers a close view of many highest mountains including Mount Everest (8,848 m), Mount Lhotse (8,501 m), Mount Cho Oyu (8,153 m), Mount Makalu (8,163 m), Island peak (6, 189 m) and Mount Amadablam (6,856 m). Kalapathar view, stunning glaciers, Sherpa settlements, Sagarmatha national park, pine and rhododendron forests, numerous suspension bridges, former Buddhist Monasteries, ethnic praying stones, flattered praying flags and tea house are an additional offer of Everest base camp trek. After stepping our destination we retrace the same route towards Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu.
5,545 m is the highest elevation point of this trekking destination so our itinerary is designed focusing to acclimatize you gradually which helps to keep you away from altitude sickness.
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
First day, following your arrival hour at Tribhuwan International Airport our company representatives will warmly welcome and receive you and escort you to a tourist standard hotel. We also schedule a meeting for briefing, regarding the trek and complete whole office formalities. On evening hour, we recommend genuine Nepali food in most popular Nepalese restaurant where you can enjoy Nepali cultural dance and music along.
Day 02: Fly Lukla (2,840 m/ 9,372 ft) and Phakding (2,610 m/ 8,613 ft) | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. Meal: BLD
The first-day early morning after breakfast, we will be transferred to Kathmandu Domestic Airport to catch our flight towards Lukla. It holds nearly 30 to 35 minutes of time over the white Himalayas to reach Lukla Airport (gateway of trekking). On Lukla, you will be introduced to other trekking members and after a few minutes of packing and arrangements, we develop our short trek towards Phakding. However, first-day short trek assists proper acclimatization for you and steeping on Phakding, the first night of trekking will be at one of the guest houses in Phakding.
Day 03: Namche (3440 m/ 11,283 ft) | Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD
This second day of trekking towards Everest base camp takes us through pleasing pine forests along the bank of Dudh Koshi River passing the first suspension bridge and many small villages to Monju (gateway of Sagarmatha National Park). Eventually, after a short time, we reach the check post and after short formalities, we entrance forward to Sagarmatha National Park. Our trial further offers lovely forest, old monuments and many short and long suspension bridges across Dudh Koshi River and after walking some certain time, we reach Namche Bazaar (gateway of Everest base camp trekking).
Day 04: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) – (First day for acclimatization) Meal: BLD
This is the first day of acclimatization considered as a rest day but we need to stay active and moving instead of being idle. This day, we move a hike to Thame or explore throughout Namche Bazaar which offers the first sight of Mount Everest with encircled snowcapped mountains and the largest Sherpa settlement. Actually, Namche bazaar is the center of the Khumbu region which holds many internet cafes, restaurants, and other amenities for relaxing and many monuments, museums, and parks for visiting on endure time.
Day 05: Tengboche (3,867 m/ 12,684 ft) | Trek: 5/6 hrs Meal: BLD
Forth day after having delightful breakfast, we develop our trek through zigzag trail crossing valley above Dudh Koshi River which provides the opportunity to sight wild musk deer, multi-colored pheasants, the herd of Himalayan Thar and much other flora and fauna. Walking some more hours passing through many views of the giant Himalayas, beautiful settlements, terraced field, and pleasing rhododendron and pine forests, we are probably offered by the most beautiful spots of Everest region, Tengboche. There we explore the Tengboche monastery (Khumbu region largest monastery) which is really improbable and have a night there at lodge.
Day 06: Dingboche (4,358m / 14, 295 ft) | Trek: 5/6 hrs Meal: BLD
As usual, we start our trek after having breakfast from Tengboche. Crossing Imja Khola and lush rhododendron forest we climb up to the valley’s highest year-round settlement of Pangboche and passing several fascinating mini walls and small villages, we short sight Pangboche monastery. You can also get a close view of Mount Ama Dablam from there and in the afternoon collecting different and new experiences, we continue our walk to Pheriche from where our route takes Imja valley and after last climb offer Dingboche.
Day 07: Dingboche (4,358 m) – (second day for acclimatization) Meal: BLD
Today the sixth day is also separated for acclimatization but we won’t stay idle. This day we head towards north, behind the village to collect a breathtaking view of many visible short and tall mountains (Mt. Ama Dablam and Mt. Lhotse especially). You are also offered to notice Imja Khola valley, fields and pastures of Dingboche or you can explore throughout the valley for the whole day. We won’t step forward on the sixth day so this night we will be staying at Dingboche.
Day 08: Lobuche (4,928 m/ 16,164 ft) | Trek: 5/6 hrs Meal: BLD
On the seventh day after having breakfast, we trigger our trek upward to Dungla through Khumbu Khola valley and during our trek we appreciate memorial stupas, Chola Lake, Majestic view of Mt. Pumori (7,138 m), wooden bridge and roaring stream too. Finally stepping on Dungla, we head towards mortal Khumbu Glacier of Mount Everest and many great giant peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal are spotted from Khumbu Glacier and after splitting stunning Khumbu Glacier we gently move upward and reach Lobuche for the night.
Day 09: Everest Base Camp ( 5,364 m/ 17,575 ft) and return to Gokarshep ( 5,160 m/ 16,929 ft) | Trek: 5/6 hrs Meal: BLD
As usual, after having selected breakfast, we leave Lobuche and continue our walk towards Gokarshep to have lunch and again start to climb up focusing Everest base camp. After a certain walk, we pass pyramid sign and now you can spot the real giant north face of Mount Everest and many other tall mountains too. Near from small ascend you are offered a really stunting 360° view with tall snowy mountain around. Developing trek continuously through rocky and glacial trail viewing amazing views, you step to Everest base camp (aimed destination). After sightseeing and captures, we return to Gokarshep to stay.
Day 10: Morning Kalapathar (5,550 m/ 18,204 ft) and Pheriche (4358m/ 14,295 ft) | Trek: 5/6 hrs Meal: BLD
This ninth day is the day to step on the highest elevation point of the trekking towards Kalapathar. We develop our trek forward to viewpoint of Kalapathar in early morning and after some hours of walk before the sunshine we catch the sight of Kalapathar (Black rock) and other more tall mountains around and we notice that view of Kala Patthar grows as golden with the first light of the day spots there and gradually return back as same as before. After having a genius look we walk be back to Pheriche to stay overnight there.
Day 11: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/ 11,283 ft) | Trek: 4/5 hrs. Meal: BLD
On the tenth day after having a hot breakfast, we catch the same route that we had developed before towards Pangboche village and return crossing Imja Khola, pleasing forests, numerous bridges, and many settlements to reach Tengboche. Extending our walk continuously, passing praying stones and mini walls we step Namche Bazaar in the late afternoon and on this tenth night, we will spend our night enjoying Sherpa cultural dances and dishes at Namche bazaar.
Day 12: Lukla (2,840 m/ 9,372 ft) Trek: 6/7 hrs Meal: BLD
On the eleventh day we shoot out trek early morning from Namche along crossing through Dudh Koshi River, suspension bridges and settlements, we reach Monjo. As past, after considering some formalities at the check post of National Park we head towards Phakding. This is the last day of our walk and almost, most of the tracks are open plains with rhododendron and pine forests and ancient monuments on the way. In the evening after you step on Lukla your time will be spending on entertainment and memory sharing with crew members.
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu | Flight: 30 minutes Meal: B
Last day of our trekking, we catch our scheduled flight from Lukla over snow-capped mountains to Kathmandu. Normally flights are in the morning time but you can have plenty of time for your breakfast. The guide takes care of your Airport management along your bags and luggage will be carried by local porters to the airport. After you will return back to Kathmandu private vehicles will be awaiting you to pick and shift to your hotel.
Day 14: Departure Meal: B
Last day of trekking, you can visit around Kathmandu valley for having fun and collect some memories or go shopping before the flight time. Our company’s private vehicle will take you to the airport focusing your flight time for your final departure and our representative wishes for your safe journey with respects and greetings at the airport.
What's Included?
- Ground Transportation: Airport pick up & drop off service by a private vehicle.
- Accommodation during Trek: 11 Nights'basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms. [Few nights in the attached bathroom in available places ]
- Accommodation in Kathmandu: 2 Nights'twin sharing room in Kathmandu at 3* Hotel with Bed and Breakfast Plan
- Meals: 3 Meals per day during the trek (BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Each meal consist of one course of the meal)
- Guide: Nepal Government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
- Porter: The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Permit: Everest National Park permits and Khumbu permit for trekking.
- Domestic Airfare: Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airports.
- Souvenir: Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps
- Equipment: Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek (upon request)
- Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
- The exclusive medical kit bag carried by trekking guide
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
- Official expenses
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal arrival visa
- Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bbar bills showers etc.
- Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc.
- Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
- Medical expenses and trip cancellation.
- Any other extended trips and accommodation.
- Tips of ga guides, porters and driver as a token of appreciation.
- Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list.
Useful Information
PASSPORT AND VISA:
All the foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to display Visa while entering Nepal. Nepalese Visa can be obtained either at Nepalese Embassy of the respective country or can be obtained during your arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu or from Nepal’s border entry point in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border and Kodari on the Nepal-China border.
Certain nationals are requested to arrange Visa prior to arrival in Nepal. The listed countries are- Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Liberia and cannot secure Nepalese Visa on arrival.
VISA FACILITY DURATION FEES
Multiple Entry 15 Days US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple Entry 30 Days US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple Entry 90 Days US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
You can also download VISA form and fill up. Please go through the link as below: http://www.online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa
MONEY & CREDIT CARD INFO
Most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in a problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. Be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. If you want to exchange money, we provide you with the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
While traveling to Nepal, you are requested to have travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay, and cancellations.
Insurance Policy:
Traveling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection, well familiar with your itinerary and covers you for the activities involved. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday or send us scanned copy and it must be issued from your homeland.
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NOTE:
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VACCINATION FOR NEPAL
Travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or the health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities). For traveling to Nepal, we recommend you to take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc. However, it is not mandatory but recommended.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS (ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS)
Altitude sickness, also known as AMS (acute mountain sickness), is caused by a lack of oxygen at high altitudes (normally above 3,000m). It occurs as the result of our bodies’ inability to adapt to a sudden increase in altitude. If given time, our bodies will adjust and a gradual ascent will decrease the possibility of altitude sickness.
PREVENTION OF AMS: Go slowly, drink a lot of water, and pay attention to the sensations of your body. If symptoms occur you have climbed too far for the day. Rest at the same altitude will give you time to acclimatize and usually relieve mild symptoms.
MILD SYMPTOMS: Headache, nausea, loss of appetite, and mild shortness of breath with minimal exertion, difficulty sleeping, dizziness or lightheadedness, mild weakness, fatigue, a general unwell feeling.
SERIOUS SYMPTOMS: The inability to recover from shortness of breath with rest, severe persistent headache, low urine output, vomiting, confusion, delirium, loss of coordination. These require immediate descent as acclimatization will not take place at the same altitude.
The key is to trek slowly, carry a light pack and just take it easy. Allow your body the time it needs to acclimatize.
ARRIVAL INSTRUCTION
Upon your arrival at TIA International Airport, our company's representatives are stationed to pick you up. They will be holding your name sign along with the company's name in it. Our office representative will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Route Map
Departure dates and price
The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
Note: If your group size is of more than 1 pax then you can set your own departure date.
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USD1300pp
Duration : 14 Days
- This trip is fully customizable
- Have a big group ? We can help.
- We can help you make it fit your budget.
- You can schedule your own departure dates