Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Adventure: Follow in the Footsteps of Legends

The ULTIMATE trek of the world
TripCode: ANC08

You wander from the foothills to the actual foot of Mount Everest – through forests, open tundra, all the way to the foot of Mount Everest. Variation is the key word: Swinging bridges above raging rivers, ageless stone houses, the sound of  Yak bells, picturesque temples and the ever present  Buddhist prayer flags.

We will stay two nights at the Sherpa peoples capital, Namche Bazaar, to explore the back streets, and to acclimatize. Then we wander onward to Thyangboche monastery – The Gateway to the Khumbu – with its breath-taking panoramic view of Ama Dablam, Everest and Lhotse.

Yes, we follow the same path Edmund Hillary and Teznzing Norgay took, in 1945. They reached the summit of Everest, were our goal is Gorak Shep. Here you can imagine how they  felt back then, surrounded by mysterious ridges, giant walls and snow-covered peaks. We too stand in awe of nature.

On reaching Gorak Shep, (5,170m/16,960ft), you may choose to ascend Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft), and look directly at Nuptse and Everest herself. Or, continue to cross the glacier moraine and reach Base Camp (5,364/17,598ft).

Trip facts

• Everest Base Camp Adventure
• Trip duration: Airport to airport. 16 nights, 17 Days
• Trek (only) duration: 13 Days
• Accommodation: Double sharing lodge.  All meals included.
• Highest point: 5,545m/18,192ft – Kalapathar
• Level of trek: Moderate to Strenuous
• Trek start point: Lukla.
• Average walking duration: 6-8 hours.
• Guide and Porter: Included.

Safety/Acclimatization

Safety is our foremost priority. Your guide or leader is experienced, and the program allow for acclimatization along the way, with two rest days. Kunde and Pheriche have good hospitals, in case of  emergency.

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Kathmandu airport, to be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Trip orientation in the hotel and welcome dinner that evening. Overnight hotel.

Day 2. Breakfast. Guided Heritage Sightseeing tour during the first half of the day. Free during the afternoon, to explore, rest, and buy last minute items. Overnight hotel.

Day 3. Depart to Lukla.

Flight to Lukla (35 minute)  from Kathmandu, in off season.

Note: High season (Oct/Nov and March/April) departure from Ramechhap airport, that is located 4-6 hrs from the capital, requires very early start from Kathmandu.

Land Lukla airport. Walk gently downhill to Phakdingma.

Day 4. We wander to the entry of the Sagarmatha National Park, and continue over the famous Hanging Bridge to start the steep uphill walk to Namche Bazar (3,442m).

Day 5. Rest Day to explore Namche and her surrounds, so giving time to acclimatize. There are optional side excursions, one is to the Museum or to The Everest View Hotel.

Day 6. Trek to Phortse – with some of Nepal’s finest views along the way.

Day 7. Trek to Dingboche (4,400m) via Pangboche.

Day 8. Acclimatization day, where you can rest, take in a view point over the village, or visit Chhukung, to view Ama Dablam from a less familiar side.

Day 9. Trek to Lobuche (4,900m).

Day 10.Trek to Gorakshep (5,200 m). Lunch. and then visit the Everest Base Camp.

Return to Gorakshep

Day 11. For those who wish, an ascent of Kalapathar (5,545m/18,192ft) before breakfast, with its amazing views. Return to Dingboche or Pheriche.

Day 12.Trek to Thyangboche.

Day 13. Trek to Namche Bazaar and then descend to Monjo.

Day 14. Trek to Lukla. Final dinner (party) with your Sherpa staff.

Day 15. Fly to Ramechhap and travel back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

Day 16. Free day in Kathmandu – sightseeing, shopping etc.

Day 17. Fly back to your onward destination or join our another adventures You may  consider visiting Chitwan National Park, or relax in Pokhara.

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