A trek towards the Everest Base Camp does put a strong case to be one of the most heavenly and scintillating adventures. This 14 days of Trek will start with a trip from Kathmandu to Lukla. From there, your once in a lifetime journey shall start towards Pakhding and then Namche Bazar. Taking some rest is advised then as what beckons is absolute closure towards the Mother Nature. Your trekking will take you towards Tenbocha and after some rest in Dingboacha a journey towards Lobacha is embarked upon. Via Gorakshap you will finally reach your destination of Everest Base camp, an experience many trekkers refer to as “the best moments of their life”. The Everest Base Camp does make you hungry for more and opens up whole newer doors to the endless possibilities that both life and nature has in store. The essence of a trip towards the Himalayas is realization and acceptance of the fact that everything comes second in front of nature that this diverse and rich country has to offer.
Trip Details of Mount Everest Base Camp Trek by Days
DAY 01- ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU AIRPORT (1,345 M).
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying your name board outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Note: If you happen to arrive after 4:00 pm you would be briefed about the trip by our airport representative/guide about tomorrow’s (Day 02) activities on the way to your hotel, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions to the guide. But if you arrive earlier than 4:00 pm your pre-trip meeting will be on that very day at our office. During your meeting, we will introduce your leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.
Overnight at a Hotel. No meals included
DAY 02- FLY TO LUKLA (2,804 M), TREK TO PHAKDING (2,610 M) - 3 HOURS.
Your packed breakfast will be ready at the hotel reception. You can have it in the airport or in Lukla. The 35-minute scenic flight will take us from Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla at 2804 meters. Upon arrival at the airport, your guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding at 2610 meters.
After landing we have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sorts and loads our trekking equipment. Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Koshi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2713m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m) it is a short walk to Phakding.
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
DAY 03- TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,441 M) 5.30 HOURS.
We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchanges, internet cafes, and bakeries. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
DAY 04- NAMCHE BAZAAR ACCLIMATIZATION DAY.
We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air, as well as a short trek where a museum is celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. Today we hike up the Syangboche Airport around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
DAY 05- TREK TO TENGBOCHE MONASTERY (3,860 M) - 5 HOURS.
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi with magnificent views of the mountains. On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the day’s trekking went.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
DAY 06- TREK TO DINGBOCHE (4,350 M) - 5.30 HOURS.
From Tengboche, the trail drops to Debuche crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time so we avoid getting affected by the altitude.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
DAY 07- TREK TO CHHUKUNG (4,710 M) AND TREK BACK TO DINGBOCHE - 4.30 HOURS.
Today you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. We will have a trip to Chhukung valley via the Imja Khola valley to get a marvelous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse’s massive south wall, then return to Dingboche in the evening.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
DAY 08- TREK TO LOBUCHE (4,910 M) - 5 HOURS.
Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. We continue to climb as we are heading to the altitude of 4,910 m at Lobuche which is really just a few huts at the foot of giant Lobuche peak. Some breathing problems may arise today due to the altitude.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
DAY 09- TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP (5,365 M) THEN BACK TO GORAKSHEP (5,180 M). 8 HOURS.
This is another big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 m, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. There will likely be a team about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. We return back to Gorakshep for the night.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
DAY 10- HIKE UP TO KALAPATTHAR (5,555 METERS) EARLY IN THE MORNING AND TREK DOWN TO PHERICHE (4,200 METERS). 7 HOURS.
This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. Most of the morning, in this day, is spent climbing Mt. KalaPatthar, a small peak (by Himalayan standards) at 5,555 m. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 29028 ft, 8848 m, towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep, a tiny hamlet at 5,180 m then trek down to Pheriche.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
DAY 11- TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,441 M) - 5.30 HOURS.
From Pheriche, we take a slightly different route down to Orsho, then to Pangboche village. Here is the oldest monastery in the region which contains what is said to be the scalp and bones of a ‘Yeti’ or the abominable snowman. Leaving mountains behind us, our descent takes us through Tengboche Monastery at an elevation of 3,860 m before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar at 3,441 m. We arrive back to Namche Bazaar in the afternoon.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
DAY 12- TREK TO LUKLA (2,804 M) - 6 HOURS.
Finally, we return to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago; enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part and also giving you time to explore the town.
Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
DAY 13- MORNING FLIGHT BACK TO KATHMANDU
Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minutes scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met and transferred back to our starting hotel. If you are interested in continuing on to Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Shopping Tour you can start today. Please read our trip note about Lukla flight below.
And, at the end of the day, we will take you to a Nepali cultural restaurant for farewell dinner.
Overnight at a three-star Hotel. Breakfast included and farewell dinner.
DAY 14- TRANSFER FOR YOUR FINAL FLIGHT DEPARTURE.
The trip ends, our airport representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
Breakfast Included
Total Estimated Cost should be approximately US$ 1399
COST INCLUDES
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by private tourist vehicle.
- Standard twin sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (2 nights)
- Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek (Guesthouse on twin sharing basis and occasionally dormitory style).
- All your standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
- Local licensed English speaking guide.
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests).
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
- Everest National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
- Airfare from Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airport.
- Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner in Nepali cultural restaurant
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
- Official expenses.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu (Depending on spending habits, about USD 15 to USD 20 per person during your stay in Kathmandu)
- Travel insurance (Compulsory) which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation. (See the travel insurance page)
- International airfare and airport departure tax. (See the international flights page)
- Nepal entry visa; you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $40 and $ 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
- Personal trekking Equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section
Please contact us through our contact page of International Explore and our representative will get back to you with complete details as per your needs or you can order this trekking package right now.
0 comments:
Post a Comment