Everest Base Camp Trek
| Maximum altitude : | 5475m. |
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| Primary activity : | Trekking and Hiking |
| Group size : | 2-30 people |
| Trek grade : | Fairly challenging |
| Country : | Nepal |
| Transportation : | Private vehicle(s) and airplane |
| Arrival on : | Kathmandu, Nepal |
An Everest base camp trek is the adventure of a lifetime, a journey for those whose dreams soar higher than even the clouds. Miles from cars, conveniences, and daily luxuries, you’ll saturate your spirit in natural beauty and stretch your personal endurance beyond what you thought possible. The path begins in ancient Kathmandu, where you’ll acclimate and explore the city at your leisure while anticipating your ascent. Your 5,364m (over 3.5 miles!) trek up the world’s tallest mountain will bring you over suspension bridges spanning chasms of thin air, through hidden Buddhist monasteries, and into the heart of the warm, rugged Sherpa culture. As you travel alongside thrillseekers and photographers from all over the globe, you’ll spy Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam – three of Earth’s 10 tallest peaks! You’ll rest easy at night in cozy, traditional teahouses knowing that our experienced, knowledgeable guides and porters are there to ensure the safest, most enjoyable, most fascinating experience possible. You’ll support local economies, discover hidden strengths in yourself, and make both friends and memories that will last a lifetime. What are you waiting for ?
departure dates
| Start Date | End Date | Price (US $) | Confirm Pax | AVAILABILITY | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-01 | 2019-9-30 | 1149.00 | 14 | GUARANTEED | Book |
Availability Option
OPENED: This date is available and open for bookings.GURANTEED: We have reached minimum numbers and this trip is guaranteed to depart.
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CLOSED: This date is currently unavailable. Please contact us, if you are interested in travelling on this date.
What Is Included
- Airport pickup and drops by private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle mention on itinerary
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced local English-speaking and government-licensed trek Guide and assistant trek Guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter only carry 25 Kg)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Home of trek, trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt.
- Trekking map for entire trip
- Flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla and Kathmandu.
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
- Sagarmatha national park fee and ( TIMS card)
- Medical kit
- All government and local taxes
What Is Not Included
- Nepalese entry visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner stay in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, internet etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Detail Itinerary
Arrival at Kathmandu International airport, Welcome by Home of Treks Representative and transfer to hotel.
This day is for you to do preparation for your trek, buy some essential gears and hang around Kathmandu.
Depart Kathmandu via air, for Lukla (8800ft) and a short trek (2-3 hours trek to) to Phakding at 8,661 feet. The flight into Lukla is similar to the Everest View flight for views and beauty.
The trail climbs gradually following the river and enters the Everest National Park at Jorsale, then crosses the river and climbs steeply to Namche (11,100 feet). (4-6 hours).
Namche acclimatization day halt/ rest day or day hike possible. Namche is capital of the Khumbu district and offers many ways to spend a day.
Tengboche. We Climb the ridge above Namche and descend to the Dudh Koshi Riover before climbing again to Tengboche Monastery (12664 feet). (4-6 hours). Devoche is slightly further (20minutes) a charming village.
Dingboche (14000 feet), we walk slowly through the pleasant village of Pangboche and on to Dingboche.
Lobuche (16000 feet) very scenic day hike seems easy but high alpine barren journey walking through glacier moraine and an hour Thugla Pass climb up.
Gorakchhep. Our last camp is here before taking our long day hike to the summit of Kalapatthar (18,000 feet, 5545m). Or explore Everest Base Camp (5310m).
KalaPathar: During a long day, we ascend and descend Kalapatthar, spend the night in Pangbouche.
Namche. All the way we follow up and down way hike with feeling easy passing the tengbouche village.
Return to Lukla- all the way of Dudhkoshi river valley trail we will hike down and uphill climb to until end the Everest Base Camp Kalapathar Trek.
Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel and rest.
This is the day for you to fly back home with unforgettable memory which you have obtained during your trekking..