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Everest base camp trek – Nepal |
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HIGHLIGHT OF THE TRIP:
Explore Sherpa museum in
Namche Bazar, Panoramic view from Syanbu-che –
Experience Sherpa culture in Khumjung village- Visit
Tyangboche Monastery and great views from Kalapatar
and Khumbu ice fall views from Everest base camp. |
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Fact of the Trek |
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Related Oxygen Rate at Different Altitude |
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Everest Base Camp Trek Map |
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Place Covers |
Lukla/ Namche/ Taynbuche/ Chhukung/
Kalapathar/ EBC |
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Group Size |
Min.1, Max. 9 |
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Min. altitude |
2840m/9317ft |
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Max. altitude |
5545m/ 17182ft |
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Season |
February to June and September to
half of December |
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Grade Info |
Fairly Strenuous
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Transportation |
Aero plane (Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu) |
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Trek Duration |
16 Days |
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Age Limit |
15 to 68 |
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Short
Description of Everest base camp trek
Everest
base camp trek provides you great opportunity to
have unique experience. If you have ever longed to
set eyes on our highest summit then this exciting
trek in the Everest region gives you the opportunity
to fulfill a dream, while taking in some of the most
breathtaking scenery in the Himalaya. Ever since the
days of early climbing expeditions, the 8848m
mountain has had a lure of its own, drawing climbers
to scale it and trekkers to gaze on its icy faces.
Naturally, the trail to the base camp of the
mountain has become one of the most popular trekking
routes in Nepal, yet few people return from the trek
unmoved by the experience of being right in among
the highest peaks in the world.
From Kathmandu we fly to Lukla, and the adventure
begins as we land at its tiny airstrip. We spend
several days trekking through the homelands of the
Sherpa people, among their villages and Buddhist
monasteries, with distant views of Everest and
neighbouring Ama Dablam, considered by many to be
among the most beautiful mountains in Nepal. A day
is spent at Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town
in the heart of Sherpa country, and at Pheriche a
cluster of houses set among the high summer grazing
pastures of the region. These rest days allow time
to explore further and to acclimatize, an important
factor in your enjoyment of the trek. Those who have
fully acclimatized may trek to the Everest Base Camp
but without doubt, the highlight for most will be
the awe-inspiring views which unfold from the summit
of Kala Pattar - the chaotic ice sculptures of the
Khumbu Glacier, Nuptse and the south-west face of
Everest itself. Not forgetting, of course, the
personal sense of achievement that many experience
at the end of their trek, when it is all over and we
fly back to Kathmandu.
During the trek we follow the main Everest Base Camp
Trail, the route pioneered and still used by many
climbing expeditions. The trail is well maintained
and apart from the walk up Kala Pattar and the final
stretch to base camp, not particularly demanding.
What makes it hard going is the altitude, which may
affect your performance, though rest days are built
into the trek to help you acclimatize. Most trekking
days allow ample time to cover the distance at a
leisurely pace. To enjoy the trek fully you need to
be fit and a regular hill walker. Previous trekking
experience is obviously an asset, but is not
essential. |
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General Itinerary : |
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Day 01/ Katmandu (1310m/4298ft)
Our airport representative will be received
you at the airport and transfer to Hotel. It
is 7km and takes about 10 minutes. O/N at
hotel, B & B plan |
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Day 02/ An early morning to
Lukla from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding.
(2610mtrs/8563ft). Approx. walking 3 to 3:30
hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan |
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Day 03/ Trek to Namche
Bazaar(3440m/11286ft). Approx. walking 5:30
to 6 hours hours, O/N at guest house, AP
plan |
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Day 04/ Acclimatization day at
Namche Bazzar. Approx. walking 4:30 to 5
hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan |
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Day 05/ Trek to
Tengboche(3860m/12664ft). Approx. walking 5
hours. O/N at guest house, AP plan |
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Day 06/ Trek to
Dingboche(4410m/14468ft). Approx. walking 5
to 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP
plan |
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Day 07/ Acclimatization day at
Dinbuche. Approx. walking 4 hours, O/N at
guest house, AP plan |
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Day 08/ Trek to
Lobuje(4910m/16108ft). Approx. walking 5 to
5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan |
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Day 09/ Trek to Gorak Shep
(5153m/16906ft). Approx. walking 3 to 3:30
hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan |
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Day 10/
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5363m/17595ft)
and back to Gorekshep. Approx. walking 5 to
5:30 hours, O/N at guest house,
AP plan |
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Day 11/ Hiking up to
Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at
Pherbuche(4210m/13812ft). Approx. walking
5:30 to 6 hours, O/N at guest house, AP
plan |
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Day 12/
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft).
Approx. walking to 6 to 6:30 hours, O/N at
guest house,
AP plan |
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Day 13/
Trek to Phakding (2610m/8563ft). Approx.
walking to 5 hours, O/N at guest house,
AP plan |
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Day 14/ Trek to
Lukla(2840m/9317ft). Approx. walking to 3:30
to 4 hours, O/N at guest house,
AP plan |
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Day 15/
Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla. O/N at hotel,
B & B plan |
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Day 16/ After breakfast
transfer to the Airport for departure. |
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The cost for Everest base camp trek in different
currency as follows : |
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Cost
per person |
US$ 1175 |
PoundŁ
571 |
EURO€
795 |
Austrian$
1409 |
Canadian$
1182 |
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ABOVE COST INCLUDES DURING THE TRIP:
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: : Airport Pick up and drop by Car, van or
bus depend upon group size. |
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: : Two night’s hotel accommodation in
Kathmandu at 4 stars hotel on BB plan on the arrival
day in Kathmandu and trekking ending day. |
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: : Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the
trekking. |
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: : Local fresh fruits like orange, apple,
banana and grape etc. |
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: : Private room during the trekking. |
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: : Private room during the trekking. |
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: : Trekking map for Everest area. |
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: :
Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu/ Lukla/
Kathmandu. |
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: : Domestic airport tax. |
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: : An experienced Government licensed holder
guide and
porter and theirs' food, drinks, insurance, salary,
equipments, transportation, local tax etc. |
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: : Group medical supplies (first aid kit
will be available). |
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: : Warm sleeping bag, warm down jacket and
walking stick, if necessary. |
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: : Everest national park entry permits. |
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: : All government taxes. |
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: : Fare well dinner |
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COST DOES NOT INCLUDE DURING THE TRIP:
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: : Meals whilst in Kathmandu allow US$ 10 -
US$ 12 per day. |
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: : Travel insurance (if you want us to
arrange your travel
insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist). |
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: : International air fare to Nepal. |
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: : Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60
days from date of issue) you may easily issue the
visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International
Airport Kathmandu. |
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: : Departure Airport Tax in Nepal approx.
US$ 24. |
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: : Personal shopping, all kinds of drinks
and laundry. |
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: : Tips for trekking staffs, driver etc. |
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NOTE OF ABOVE ITINERARY:
O/N= Over Night
B & B = Bed & Breakfast
AP (All plan) = Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner.
ACCOMMODATION DURING THE TRIP:
In Kathmandu, we do provide 4 stars hotel and during
the trekking, we provide you guest house which is
called Tea house. Tea Houses are more like hotels,
with hot showers, western food, and private rooms
(twin sharing). In this arrangement overnight halts
with dinner and breakfast will be in Tea-houses
(Lodges) and lunches in local restaurants en-route.
Furthermore as you will be staying in locally owned
lodges you will be benefiting and interacting with
the local community. It will give you a true feel
for the Nepalese people and their lives.
MEALS DURING THE TRIP:
In Kathmandu, we do provide you breakfast and
welcome dinner. While on trek you can expect to
sample a variety of local foods including such items
as Tibetan fried bread, soups, momos (steamed
dumplings), daal bhat (lentils and rice), tarkari
(steamed, fried, or curried vegetables), potatoes
(prepared in dozens of ways), pastas and even a
version of pizza. Meats are rarely eaten although
you may have canned tuna or sardines and the
occasional yak stew. Breakfasts typically consist of
eggs (prepared in many ways), hot porridge, muesli,
toast, peanut butter and honey. Hot tea is served at
every meal. Although food is looked upon as "fuel"
rather than a "culinary art", your cook will
occasionally surprise you with such delights as
banana fritters and apple crisps! You may want to
bring your a few of your favorite trail snacks. |
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SOME
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR CUSTOMERS
Can I do Everest base camp
trek ?
Everest base camp trek is suitable for any walker
looking for something a little more challenging and
energetic. It does not require that you have any
previous trekking or mountaineering experience.
Although the terrain is not difficult, some vigorous
hiking experience is useful. And it does not require
any technical experience; only that you be in good
physical conditioning and be able to hike for 4-6
hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack.
Do I need 16 days holiday
for Everest base camp trek ?
It would be good, if can allow 16 days holiday for
Everest base camp trek. We do require 14 days for
trekking and we need two more days an extra for
arrival in Nepal and departure from Nepal so
altogether it requires minimum 16 days time for
Nepal.
However, if you would not allow 16 days time, we can
design an itinerary according to your desire and
duration of your holiday. But you should have good
physical condition of finishing this trek less than
16 days.
When is the best season?
The best season for this trek is half of February to
June and September to early December.
Half of February to First week of June: From
the half of February until the first part of June
temperatures are relatively warm, 10° to 15° warmer
than in the fall. Mornings are bright and clear with
the air slowly becoming hazier as the day
progresses. The rhododendron forests in springtime
are spectacular, with color displays that are
"Himalayan" in beauty. June is warm and green with
many fewer people - the sense of solitude is much
greater than other seasons.
September to half of December: September to
early December is an ideal time for the best
mountain views. The days are typically sunny and
clear with moderate temperatures and the evenings
are usually quite cold.
Note : For your
kind information, it is possible to do Everest base
camp trekking even in monsoon season( July and
August) because this place is out of reach of the
rain clouds because of the high mountains and are
unaffected by the monsoon.
Should I join with group?
It is not necessary; you have to join with group and
follow our fixed departure date. Private trip is
departure everyday upon your request.
As these routes in the hills provide special meeting
place for the trekkers from throughout the world,
traveling in group is not necessary. Rather you can
move at your own pace and set your own schedule by
not being in group. You can freely alter the routes
with in the limits imposed by your trekking permit
and your guide will reschedule your itinerary
accordingly.
But if you are interested to join with group, please
choose below mention departure dates as per your
requirement. We will try to arrange group for you.
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June |
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5, 15, 20, 24 |
5, 9, 10, 16, 23 |
10, 16, 22 |
3, 7 15, 26 |
5, 12, 20 |
Can I extend my holiday?
Everest base camp trek can extend and there are many
options and choices to extend your holiday before or
after your main trip. Following trips are suggested
for your holiday extensions.
• 2 nights / 3 days Chitwan Jungle Safari
• 2 fulll day sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur, Patan
Durbar Square and Kathmandu valley
• 1night/2 days Trisuli or Bhote Kosi river rafting
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