Everest Base Camp Trek, Trekking in Nepal, Everest Region Trek.

Overview

Existing in the Eastern section of Nepal, Everest region attracts many adventurous souls each year. Climbing Everest is not for all but many people can fulfill their dream of stepping in the land of Everest by participating in Everest Base Camp Treks. A 15 days trekking package, EBC Trekking will take you to the foot of mighty Everest and back in mere couple of weeks. Everest is an iconic land which is more popular as the land of legendary Sherpas.

We offer combined Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar Trekking. Since we cannot get view of Everest from the Base Camp, we will climb to Kalapattar (black rocks). Which enthralls us with spellbinding sunrise view over snowcapped Everest. Influenced by neighboring Tibetans, the locals have their own traditions and culture which they have been practicing since primordial days. We can see many chortens, mani walls and monasteries throughout the Everest Base Camp trekking route. We will also traverse the UNESCO enlisted Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe several rare species of wildlife. We will pass through glaciated valleys and tapering gorges and enjoy views of world's highest mountains that are more than eight thousand meter height including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu and other peaks and mountains.

Everest Base Camp trekking is a strenuous activity. You will need a good preparation and best trekking gears. We make complete arrangement for the successful and exciting EBC Trek. Book your EBC package early in peak season which lasts from October to May.

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Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1300m)
Day 02: Kathmandu to Lukla Flight, Trek to Phakding (2610m).
Day 03: Phakding to Namche (3440m).
Day 04: Acclimatization Day
Day 05: Namche to Tyangboche/ Tengboche (3860m).
Day 06: Tyangboche to Dingboche (4410m)
Day 07: Acclimatization in Dingboche
Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m)
Day 09: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5140m) to EBC (5364m), Back to Gorakshep
Day 10: Gorakshep to Kalapattar (5545m) to Pheriche (4240m)
Day 11: Pheriche to Namche (3440m) via Tyangboche (3860m)
Day 12: Namche to Lukla (2800m)
Day 13: Lukla to Kathmandu Flight, Rest or sightseeing
Day 14: Sightseeing
Day 15: Rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 16: Fly Back to Home.

Lukla flight:

The domestic flights in mountain region in Nepal is not guarantee all the time; It is always depend on weather. Fly service is mostly in between 7 AM to 10 AM every day. In case regular fly service to Lukla or Lukla to Kathmandu is cancel; there are an option fly with helicopter and the regular flight fare will be refund. Flight baggage limits 10+5 kg per person. You can also take more weight with extra baggage charge.

Accommodations

Hike and Bike will arrange the hotel accommodation in Kathmandu 3* category and teahouses (Mountain hut) during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional. However, teahouses in most places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations. Regarding the budget, the hotel accommodation can be upgraded and downgraded in Kathmandu.

Meals

We can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) During our trek. Breakfast and dinner will be served from the teahouse menu where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.

Electricity facilities in trekking lodge

Mostly place they have hydro power line but some place you will have solar power system. You will have battery charging facilities in mostly tea house; for these facilities you may need to pay some money (cost about USD 1 for 1 hour charge).

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1300m)
As you disembark at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will have to go through custom formality. Later, as you complete visa and custom process, you will be greeted by our representative and then transferred to the hotel in a private car. After refreshment, you will travel to our office where you will get briefing regarding your Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary. Stay overnight in a three star category hotel.

Day 02: 25m Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding (2610m). 3 hrs of walk.
We will catch an early morning flight from Tribhuvan Airport, domestic terminal in Kathmandu to Lukla. It takes 30 minutes to reach Lukla from Kathmandu via flight. We can enjoy the views of majestic mountains and green hills throughout the route. Once we arrive at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, we will assemble the crew and begin our trek to Phakding. Lukla is taken as a gateway to Everest Khumbu region. The trail from Lukla to Phakding continues through mani rocks. We will visit a local monastery in Phakding. Stay overnight in Phakding.

Day 03: Phakding to Namche (3440m). 6 hours of walk.
Leaving Phakding, we will trek along Dudhkoshi River and pass through pine forest. Crossing suspension bridges, we will reach the small village of Zapute. Passing through yet other tiny settlements of Benkar and Chumoa, we will arrive at Monjo. Gateway to Sagarmatha National Park is located at Monjo. After fulfilling necessary formalities, we will enter the park and descend to river. Crossing the Hillary Bridge, climb up, along the way up you can have view of Everest. we will reach Namche Bazaar from where we can enjoy majestic view of Kongde peak. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 04: Acclimatization Day
Namche Bazaar is gateway to Everest region. It is also the land of legendary Sherpas. Market place in Namche has long been served as the trade center in between locals and neighboring Tibetans. After breakfast, we will make side trip to nearby the Everest view point Syangboche and Khumjung village. We will visit the local monastery. We will learn about local culture and lifestyle and then return to Namche where we will stay overnight.

Day 05: Namche to Tyangboche/ Tengboche (3860m). 6 hours of walk.
Leaving Namche early in the morning, we will follow the descending trail to Phuki from where the path escalates uphill to Tengboche. We will visit Khumbu's largest Tengboche monastery which regularly open after 3 PM. Being located at a high altitude, the ridge in Tengboche offers striking views of Everest, Nuptse, AmaDablam, Lhotse and Thamserku mountains. Stay overnight in Tengboche.

Day 06: Tyangboche to Dingboche (4410m). 6 hours of walk.
After an early breakfast, we will lower down from Tengboche and pass through pine and rhododendron forest. We can enjoy the close-up views of Everest, Lhotse, and AmaDablam from most of the points. The trail drops down to Debuche from where we will cross Imja River to arrive at Pangboche. Pangboche Monastery is the place of interest in Pangboche. We can also enjoy striking views of surrounding mountains and peaks from Pangboche. We will cross Lobuche River and walk towards Imja Valley. Following the ascending path, we will reach Dingboche where we will stay overnight.

Day 07: Acclimatization in Dingboche
We will take rest from the trek at Dingboche on this day. Taking rest at Dingboche helps us in proper acclimatization and thus it prevents us from high altitude sickness. Dingboche is a very exciting place to stop by. We will enjoy the close-up views of snow-capped Amadablam Mountain, Lhotse Mountain and other peaks and mountains. We will take side trip to the ridge located behind Dingboche from where we can get views of Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu mountains and Cholatse and Taboche peaks. Far below, we can see peaceful
ImjaKhola valley. Stay overnight in Dingboche.

Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m). 4 hours of walk.
Walking through Khumbu Khola valley, we will cross terraced land to reach Dusa. Moving further, we will walk through Phulung Karpo. Located above Phulung Karpo is sparkling Chola Lake. The path allows striking view of Pumori Mountain. We will cross the river and climb uphill to Duglha from where we can enjoy views of Nuptse, Cholatse, Thamserku and other peaks and mountains. Walking along the Memorial Shrine, we will reach moraine of Khumbu Glacier. The trail continues through Chupki Lhara to Khumbu Glacier moraine. Moving further, we will reach Lobuche where we will stay overnight.

Day 09: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5140m), Hike to EBC (5364m), 8 hrs of walk.
We will finally reach Everest Base Camp on this day. Leaving Lobuche, we will reach GorakShep in couple of hours. Moving further, we will reach Indian army mountaineers' memorials. The trail from this memorial site onwards is tricky. Follow the instructions of your guide carefully. Be prepared to tackle the hardship of trekking in thin air at high elevation. Passing through moraine, we will reach Everest Base Camp. We will enjoy the views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumorimountains and meet with fellow trekkers who are on their way or returning from climbing Everest. We will learn their experience and return to Gorakshepwhere we will stay overnight.

Day 10: Gorakshep to Kalapattar (5545m) to Pheriche (4240m). 9 hours of walk.
Kalapattar allows the best sunrise view in Everest region. Kalapattar also allows the closest view of world's highest Everest. Since we do not want to miss the rare opportunity of watching sunrise view over Everest from such a proximity, we will begin our trek very early at dawn. Along with darkness, we will also face the challenge of cold temperature and chilly wind. The path is scenic with views of Lingtren, Changtse, Everest and other peaks and mountains. We will enjoy 360 degree view of Everest from Kala Pattharand then return to Gorakshep. After taking lunch at Gorakshep, we will advance towards Pheriche where we will stay overnight.

Day 11: Pheriche to Namche (3440m) via Tyangboche (3860m). 7 hours.
Pheriche is a small yet culturally rich Sherpa village. We will leave Pheriche early in the morning and follow the descending path through rhododendron and juniper forest to arrive at a bridge over DudhKoshi River. Moving through DudhKoshi gorge, we will enter forest area that is rich in Himalayan birds including national bird Lophophorus. The path lead us to small Sansa village. We will continue to walk through the forest to Namche Bazaar where we will stay overnight.

Day 12: Namche to Lukla (2800m). 7 hours.
Leaving Namche, we will follow the descending trail and walk through rocks and boulders to the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River. We will reach Lukla where we will stay overnight.

Day 13: Lukla to Kathmandu Flight, Rest or sightseeing
We will take an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to hotel from the airport. You can take rest from the long and tiring trek. If you are interested, we can also take you for sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Day 14: Sightseeing
After breakfast, we will provide you with guided sightseeing tour of UNESCO sites in Kathmandu like Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath. Stay overnight in hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 15: Rest day.
You can either enjoy a day of rest or go for shopping in Thamel where you can buy souvenir items like Nepali Handicrafts products.

Day 16: Fly Back to Home
You will leave for your homeor next destination on this day. Our representative will transfer you to Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. Have safe journey. We hope to see you soon.

Note: Walking hours might be different according to your walking speed.

Cost Include

Airport pickups and drop off by private vehicle.
Accommodation in Kathmandu under Bed and Breakfast plan
Teahouse accommodation during trek
Three Meals during trek- breakfast, lunch and dinner
All land transportation in private vehicle as per itinerary
Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu Flight
A day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu.
One experienced English speaking trekking guide.
Equipped and experienced trekking porters ( 1 porter in between 2 person)
Salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation of guide and porters
TIMS, Sagarmatha National Park Permit
All government and local taxes

Cost Exclude

Personal trekking equipment
Personal Expenses during the trip
Beverage and Drinks
Entrance fee during Kathmandu sightseeing
Emergency Rescue and Travel Insurance
Lunch and dinner during Kathmandu stay.
Tips for staff.
Things not mentioned in Cost Include section.

Note: Any extra costs due to changes in itinerary, beyond the control of organizer such as natural disasters, landslides, flight cancellation, bad weather, strikes, early or delay in arrival or departure and so on.

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EQUIPMENT LIST

Long Pants / Shorts
Thermal tops/leggings
Jerseys
Jacket – water, wind proof – warm (down or fiber filled)
Tramping Boots
T-Shirts, underwear.
Track pants – warm comfortable clothing for night
Gloves – warm, wool
Light shoes for night –sneakers or slippers/ug boots, etc
Towel and personal toiletries
Sleeping bag, warm to -20 degrees (down or fiber filled) – (can be rent one in Kathmandu)
Daypack (small, waterproof, for you to carry)
Water bottle 1 L (can purchase in Kathmandu)
Headlamp or flashlight

General Trekking temperature in Spring season; more cold during Autumn.

800- 2000m:
Day: 26 degree selcious
Night: 8 degree Celcious

2000-3000m:
Day: 24 degree Celsious
Night: 4 degree Celsious

3000-4000m:
Day: 20 degree Celsious
Night: minus 4 degree Celcious

4000-5000m:
Day: 19 degree Celcious
Night: minus 8 degree Celcious

Trekking Guide we provide:

English speaking trekking guide, equipped and insured, flexible during the trek, sense of humour and friendly.

Porter we provide (*if needed):

Experienced for high altitude trek, equipped and insured, sense of humour and friendly.
General minimum Tips for Guide and Porter (tipping in Nepal are not obligatory but always trekking staff they hope from you to have tips at the end of the trek and they always do their best make the memorable holiday in Nepal).

Important note:

Travel insurance is mandatory for each member of your group and must include cover of trekking or high alpine insurance, up to 6000m, including helicopter rescue.
Everest Base camp trek is not real adventure trek; but we never know anyone can have health problem anywhere. So, I would like to request you come with good insurance which will even cover helicopter evacuation for in case.

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