Everest Base Camp Trek – 15 days…at your pace
A classic trek that takes you through the heart of Sherpa country right to the foothills of the
mighty Mt. Everest….with trails that lead to splendid wonders, serene monasteries & majestic landscapes….
mighty Mt. Everest….with trails that lead to splendid wonders, serene monasteries & majestic landscapes….
Designed for those wanting the 'classic' Everest trek where you find Sherpa culture, and chances to click some of the best pictures in the world. The adventure also takes you through challenging terrain that includes glacial moraines and a steep climb up Kala Patthar where the adrenalin really goes into overdrive. As you hike up to Everest Base Camp, expect some 3-4 hours hiking every day of the trip, but be prepared for some longer days on the return journey. A reasonable level of fitness is required. After exploring historical Kathmandu, we take a short flight to the hillside village of Lukla (2800m). As we move through the splendid mix and eye-catching vegetation of Sagarmatha National Park, we trek to the Sherpa 'capital' of Namche Bazaar. This is an interesting, bustling and friendly town where amazingly, even at such an altitude, almost everything under the skies can be found here. Namche was formerly a trading post between Nepal and Tibet.We allow a day's acclimatization hereabouts and then move on to the beautiful Thyangboche Monastery. At this peaceful landmark, we find ourselves amongst the Mani walls, prayer flags and chortens & soon realize we are in the shadows of the magnificent Everest massif and Ama Dablam, where the views are breathtakingly dumbfounding.
The trek from Tengboche ascends slowly but steadily to Dingboche, Lobuche and finally Gorak Shep, advancing above the tree line into more rugged and moonscape-like surroundings. Gorak Shep, at 5100m is in fact the highest point that we will lodge at, and we take our time to reach this altitude after getting well acclimatized. Naturally, we leave our packs at Gorek Shep to make an afternoon incursion to Everest Base Camp, passing spectacular glacial forms and enjoying the triumph of having made it all the way! A trip that will surely go down into our dairies…..
TRIP FACTS
Trip duration: 15 Days
Trip duration: 15 Days
Trek Duration: 12Days
Trip Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging
Activity: Trekking and Cultural Excursion
Trip Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging
Activity: Trekking and Cultural Excursion
Destination: Kala Pather & Everest Base Camp
Start/Ends in: Kathmandu
Group Size: Min.2Pax
Start/Ends in: Kathmandu
Group Size: Min.2Pax
Trip Price: US$1100/Pax if you are more than 2person
Trek type: Tea house lodge
Trek type: Tea house lodge
Best Season: February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November & December
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flight and car
Maximum altitude: 5554m
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flight and car
Maximum altitude: 5554m
An Outline of your Itinerary:
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 04 - Trek to Namche (3450m)
Day 05 - Rest day in Namche
Day 06 - Trek to Thyangboche[3864m]
Day 07 - Trek to Pheriche [4252m]
Day 08 - Trek to Lobuche[4930m]
Day 09 - Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Day 10 - Trek to Everest BC,Kalapather [5554m], back to Gorak Shep
Day 11 - Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 12 - Trek to Namche[3450m]
Day 13 - Trek to Lukla[2900m]
Day 14 - Flight to Kathmandu
Day 15 - Depart Kathmandu
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 04 - Trek to Namche (3450m)
Day 05 - Rest day in Namche
Day 06 - Trek to Thyangboche[3864m]
Day 07 - Trek to Pheriche [4252m]
Day 08 - Trek to Lobuche[4930m]
Day 09 - Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Day 10 - Trek to Everest BC,Kalapather [5554m], back to Gorak Shep
Day 11 - Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 12 - Trek to Namche[3450m]
Day 13 - Trek to Lukla[2900m]
Day 14 - Flight to Kathmandu
Day 15 - Depart Kathmandu
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