Mt Everest Base Camp Adventure, Nepal
Mount Everest Base Camp has been a popular destination for trekkers since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1953. To reach this part of the Himalaya within a limited time, we have devised a two week trek to Everest Base Camp which runs directly to and from Lukla.
The trek starts at the upper Phakding and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling village that’s a junction for trekkers, the local Sherpa and expeditions en route to the mighty Mt. Everest.
From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have our first good views of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery. The monastery sits at 3867m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. The view from this spot, is absolutely stunning and is rightly deemed to be one of the most magnificent in the world.
We then descend to the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before finally approaching the Khumbu Glacier. We then follow the glacier, first to Lobuche, a vantage point for some spectacular views of the Ama Dablam.
We also have the opportunity to ascend Kala Pattar 18,220 ft from where we can get some awesome views of the Himalayan giants. and makes up for the lung-bursting climb that took you up there. You soon realize it was absolutely worth it.
Trek 1: April 5 - 25, 2012
Trek 2: October 1 - 20, 2012
Cost $2,950 per person.
Itinerary
Day 1
Dept US
Day 2
lost to dateline
Day 3
Arrive Katmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 4
In Kathmandu. Bhaktapur+ sightseeing, gear check, team dinner
Day 5
Flight to Lukla, trek to Monjo
Day 6
Trek to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in lodge in Namche Bazaar
Day 7
Rest day Namche Bazaar. Overnight in lodge in Namche Bazaar
Day 8
Trek to Tangboche Monastery.
Day 9
Trek to Dingboche. Overnight in lodge
Day 10
Rest day in Dingboche
Day 11
Trek to Lobuche.
Day 12
Trek to Gorak Shep. Optional climb up Kala Pattar.
Day 13
Gorak Shep to Base Camp back to Gorak Shep. Or climb up Kala Pattar.
Day 14
Gorak Shep to Pangboche.
Day 15
Pangboche to Kumjung
Day 16
Kumjung to Monjo
Day 17
Monjo to Lukla.
Day 18
Fly Lukla to Katmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 19
Day in Katmandu/spare day if not able to fly out of Lukla
Day 20
Depart Katmandu
Kathmandu hotel single supplement: USD 80
The Everest Base Camp trek prices include:
- Sherpa guide leader
- Sherpa assistant for 6+
- Bhaktapur and Pashupati half day sightseeing
- All meals, accommodation in local lodges during trek
- Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare
- English speaking sherpa guide and required number of porters
- 4 nights' accommodation at Hotel Marshyangdi twin share with breakfast
- TIMS card and National park fees
- Team Dinner (on 2nd Day of the trip as mentioned in the itinerary)
- Airport transfers
- Insurance, warm clothing and gear for all staff and porters
The price does NOT include:
- Nepal visa (USD 40 cash at airport)
- International flight and domestic airport tax (NPR 170 per person each flight)
- Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu
- hot shower, table drinks, snacks while trekking
- Airline extra baggage charges
- Personal gear and clothing
- Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation due to any reason
- Clients' insurance
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