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EVEREST BASE CAMP (16 days) |
A trek designed to get you real close-up to the ‘mother of all peaks’ Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world - 16 days
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 this two week trek to Everest Base Camp which runs directly to and from Lukla. The Everest Base Camp trek, a very well known mountain trek, starts at the upper Phakding and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling bazaar that’s a junction for trekkers, the local Sherpa and expeditions en route to the mighty Mt. Everest. All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it the kind of walk you will remember for a long, long time. On the cliffs above the river it is possible to spot musk deer and the Himalayan tahr. From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have our first good views of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery, which is a 2 hour climb. The monastery sits at 3867m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. The monastery is structurally located on a ridge top with commanding views of the Everest landscape. The view from this spot, seen to best advantage in the morning, is absolutely mesmerizing and 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, Taweche and other peaks and then hike to Gorak Shep for a breather. We also have the opportunity to ascend Kala Pattar from where we can get some awesome views of the Himalayan giants which literally numb your senses with breathless admiration that beholds the eye; and makes up for the lung-bursting climb that took you up there. You soon realize it was absolutely worth it. This also includes fantastic views of the south west face of the colossal Mt. Everest. We then trek down to Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu ice fall before finally making our way back down to Lukla.
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> TRIP FACTS
Trip duration: 16 Days
Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging
Activity: Trekking and sightseeing
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: FOT/TH/GAP
Accommodation: Hotel, camping or lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flight, private car or tourist bus
Maximum altitude: 5357m
FOT: Fully Organized Trek or Camping Trek
TH: Tea House (Lodge)
GAP: Guide, Accommodation & Porter
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TESTIMONIALS
“I would like to thanks this trek to the Explore Himalaya team and Sherpas. Everybody worked hard. I felt myself safety. My next tour in this area will be organized by Explore Himalaya.
Name: Atila Vargyay
Country: Hungary
Area: Everest Base Camp trek
“The staff of Explore Himalaya could not have been better”
Your trek guide: “The best guide I have ever had, knew the area very well, good at dealing with altitude sickness and understood our ability to walk at different speeds well”
Name: Alison Gurmle
Country: UK
Area: Everest Base Camp |
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> OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla. Your trek begins to Phakding (2656m)
Day 4: Trek to Namche (3450m)
Day 5: Rest day in Namche.
Day 6: Trek to Thyangboche (3867m)
Day 7: Trek to Pheriche (4252m)
Day 8: Rest in Pheriche
Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4930m)
Day 10: Trek to Gorak Shep (5184m) and climb Kala Pattar [5554m] for viewing Everest and hike back to Gorak Shep.
Day 11: Trek down to Everest Base Camp (5357m), and back to Gorak Shep.
Day 12: Trek to Pangboche (3985m)
Day 13: Trek to the Everest regional headquarters of Namche (3450m)
Day 14: Trek down to Lukla (2800m)
Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 16: Depart Kathmandu
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PRICE:
Per person on twin sharing Single room supplement: USD50
Camping Trek 2 persons: USD 1995
3-5 persons: USD 1870
6-9 persons: USD 1745
10-14 persons: USD 1610
Lodge Trek 2 persons: USD 1390
3-5 persons: USD 1320
6-9 persons: USD 1240
10-14 persons: USD 1160
GAP Trek 2 persons: USD 1000
3-5 persons: USD 940
6-9 persons: USD 880
10-14 persons: USD 820
1) Lodge trek
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide, porters and all meals
2) Camping trek
Includes: Guide, Porters, Cook, All meals and tents
3) Guide, Accommodation and Porter trek (GAP trek)
Includes: Accommodation, guide and porters
Excludes: Food
PRICE INLUDES:
All meals during trek (except for GAP trek)
Accommodation during trek (tent on camping trek, lodge on GAP and lodge trek)
Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare
English speaking local expert guide, porters
Sagarmatha National park fees
3 nights accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on double sharing with breakfast
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
Airport transfers and escort
Equipment clothing for porter & staffs
Insurance for all staff & porters
PRICE EXCLUDES:
International flight & departure tax
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client's insurance.
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