Everest Base Camp Trek
| Starts from : Flight : - KTM - Lukla | Grade : Moderate | Price: N/A
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| End at : Lukla | Duration : 15 Days |
The 15 day Everest Base Camp trek starts with a day in Kathmandu, where a guided sightseeing tour around major Hindu and Buddhist sites provides outsiders an insight into our shared religious beliefs. The next day offers an unforgettable flight experience to Lukla, a mountain airstrip high above the Dudh Koshi Valley. It is from Lukla that we ascend to the popular Namche Bazaar. Namche is our stop for acclimatisation as we prepare for our journey to greater heights.
After 9 days of trekking we reach Gorak Shep, the Base Camp of the historical 1953’ Everest Expedition and the site where Peace Nepal Treks had successfully organised the 2009’ Everest Cricket Match. Our ascension of the Kala Pathar (5,600m) in between our trek makes our journey even more fascinating and thrilling at the same time. A day’s stay at Gorak Shep around the base camp gives us ample photographic opportunities to capture the mesmerizing beauty of Mount Everest, the Khumbu Ice Fall and the Lhotse, Nuptse and Pumori peaks.
We make our return journey through Pheriche and Tengboche where the grand Tengboche monastery basks in the solitude of the beautifully scenic valley. Our trek leads us back to Lukla on the fourteenth day, where our flight to Kathmandu marks the end of the trek.
| Day 1 | Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in. |
| Day 2 | Flight to Lukla (2,840m) and Trek to Phakding. O/N in Phakding (2,652m). The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is 40 minutes of pure mountain experience until we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport. Our trek begins in Lukla as we descend towards the Dudh Kodhi River before following the trail leading to Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 3 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar (3,446m). The trek to Namche Bazar is a steep climb through forests of rhododendron around the Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing several suspension bridges and four hours of walking we reach the Sherpa market of Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 4 | Rest day in Namche Bazaar. O/N in Namche Bazaar (3,446m). Two days of rest in Namche Bazaar helps us in acclimatisation and prepares us for our journey ahead. Namche, the trading capital of the Khumbu region was once the trading grounds of Tibetan Salt. Even today we can see Tibetans selling rugs, clothing, salt and dried meat in the region. Namche is believed to be one of the best places on earth to see the sun rise and set between the snow clad Himalayas. |
| Day 5 | Trek to Tengboche (3,867m). From Namche, we follow the trail towards the national park headquarters. Soon the route to Tengboche becomes visible above Namche and we see the famous Tengboche monastery surrounded by the majestic Himalayan peaks. |
| Day 6 | Trek to Dingboche. O/N in Dingboche (4,350m). Day six gives us plenty of time to visit the Tengboche monastery. After spending some time observing the tranquility of the monastery we follow the Imja Khola through Pangboche until we reach Dingboche. |
| Day 7 | Rest day in Dingboche (4,350m). Today is a day of leisure where we take in all of Dingboche from Chukkung (4,970m). We stay for the night in Dingboche. |
| Day 8 | Trek to Lobuche (4,930m). Today we ascend to Lobuche passing through the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier. We camp at Lobuche for the night. |
| Day 9 | Trek to Gorak Shep (5,165m). Optional Kala Pathar (5,545m) ascent 2 hours. Gorak Shep, is the Base Camp of the historical 1953’ Everest Expedition and the site where Peace Nepal Treks had successfully organised the 2009’ Everest Cricket Match. We also have the option of climbing the famous Kala Pathar peak (5,545m) in the evening. |
| Day 10 | Rest Day in Gorak Shep (5,165m). Another day around the Everest Base Camp and the Kala Pathar. |
| Day 11 | Trek back to Pheriche (4,240m). From Gorak Shep we return to Lobuche and continue heading down the Khumbu valley until we reach Pheriche. Near the Khumbu glacier we come across memorials for climbers who died while attempting to conquer Mount Everest. |
| Day 12 | Trek back to Tengboche (3,867m). Once again we follow the Everest trail through Pengboche and reach the Tengboche monastery. |
| Day 13 | Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,440m). The trail now descends to Namche Bazaar which offers superb views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde peaks. We stay overnight at Namche, a perfect place to celebrate the success of our two week trek. |
| Day 14 | Trek back to Lukla (2,800m). O/N in Lukla. On our way back, we cross suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, make our way through steep descends and walk past numerous tea houses before finally arriving at Lukla. |
| Day 15 | Lukla-Kathmandu Again, 40 minutes of pure mountain experience on our flight to Kathmandu marks the end of our journey. |
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- Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel
- One night stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu
- All government taxes and Everest National Park entry fees
- TIMS CARD (Trekking Management System)
- Required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation),
- Lodge accommodation during the trek on tea house services
- necessary ground transportation depends on your services requested via tourist bus or private transport
- Flight ticket: Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathamndu for guide
- Trekking poles, sleeping bag (if necessary we provide)
- All necessary Domestic airport taxes
- Trekking maps
- Rubbish care to clean up the environment
- Emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
- PNT official services charge and government taxes
Medical support: emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
Accommodation and meals: During tea house treks our guests pay for their food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) at the lodge while we provide guides/accommodation/necessary permit and transportation.
Water: among the tea house trek is available mineral and hot water every stop, also you can use tape water if you bring water purification tablets with you.
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- All meals in Kathmandu city
- Tips to guides and support staff
- Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies)
- Your Internal flight tickets (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu)
- Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc)
- Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses
- Personal trekking equipments
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
- Spring : March - May
- Summer: June - August
- Autumn: September - November
- Winter: December - February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
Personal Equipment check-list for all treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camping shoes/thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts (both casual and for treks)
- Swim wear
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Nylon Windbreaker
- Gloves
- Gaters
- Strong Rucksack
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Toiletries/soap
- Toilet paper
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag for waste
- Energy/snack bars
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: -
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
