Classic Everest Base
Camp Trek |
Program Code : FD05 |
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Highlights |
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The Sagamartha (Everest) Base Camp trek takes us
into one of the most spectacular regions of Nepal
where the Sherpa culture thrives amongst the highest
peaks in the world.
The Sagamartha massif as seen from Thyangboche and
Kala Pattar is a sight you will never forget, and
the hospitality of these tough mountain people will
remain with you for a long time.
This is the traditional trek to view Sagamartha,
following the historic trail and travelling in true
expedition style; it will appeal to those who wish
to retrace the steps of history to the base of the
highest mountain in the world act.
Grade : Challenging
These treks will involve some
high altitude activity and the
occasional pass-crossing with walks of
up to 9 hours per day and altitudes not
exceeding 6000 metres. Be aware of the
physical and mental needs of this type
of trek. You will need to be fit and the
preparations for the moderate trek apply
here too. Level of fitness is unrelated
to altitude sickness and you cannot be
sure that you will not suffer some mild
symptoms. Slow and steady is the key to
enjoyment.
Type : Camping/Hotel
Sometime Full board, tents and
sometime in guest house.
Duration : 21
days
Maximum Elevation :
5545m
Average walking hours
: 5 hours a day
Minimum group size :
2
Maximum group size :
15
Trek Begin :
Package Price :
$1280.00 per person |
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Program Itinerary |
Days 01 :
Arrival in Kathmandu |
Days 02 :
Sightseeing |
Days 03 :
Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding: By plane to
Lukla airport in East Nepal. The airport is situated
on 2,800 meters altitude. Walk to Phakding at 2,800
meters. As you mighty have noticed the information
about altitudes vary from source to source. For this
itinerary, I have chosen to mention the altitudes
given by the Lonely Planet "Trekking in Nepal
Himalaya". Even most altimeters will give different
information due to how it is programmed in relation
to temperature.
In Phakding you make your first camp. During the
trek there will be a staffs including cook, route
men, porters and helpers. You will stay in tents,
two people in each tent; there will be a dining tent
for the meals. |
Days 04 : Phakding - Namche: Walk to Namche Bazaar at
3,440 meters. Follow Dudh Kosi River upstream. In
Jorsale we stop for lunch before climbing the steep
600 meters up to Namche at 3,440 meters. Make it a
slow because
you might be slightly affected by the altitude. |
Days 05 :
This is a rest day for acclimatisation.
Namche Bazaar is the traditional centre for the
Sherpa community. It has also become a famous place
for trekkers from all over the world. Many of the
Nepalese who have climbed Everest and the other high
peaks in Nepal live here. Visit the market and enjoy
the small restaurants with local delicacies like
buttered tea or yak cheese. You can even get Western
bread. |
Days 06 :
Walk to Tengboche Monastery at 3,870 meters.
While walking you get a splendid view of both
Everest and
Lhotse, the forth-highest mountain (8,488 m.) |
Days 07 :
Walk to Dingboche at 4,530 meters. You start
going through rhododendron forest, cross the river
and continue to Pangboche for lunch. Make a visit to
the gompa. Here they keep the well-known scalp of a
yeti. The famous mountain Amadablam will follow you
to the right the whole day. |
Days 08 :
You stay one day in Dingboche for
acclimatization. During the day you can walk close
to the glaciers or you can climb the small mountain
behind the lodge. From here you can see Makalu, the
fifth highest mountain 8,463meters. |
Days 09 :
Walk to Lobuche 4,930 meters |
Days 10 :
Walk to Gorak Shep 5, 160 meters, which you
will reach about lunchtime. This will be your
campsite for three nights. Spend the rest day
resting and going to bed early. |
Days 11 :
Get up early in the morning to walk up to the Kalapattar 5,545 meters. Kalapattar has one of
the best views of the top of Mr. Everest. Sagarmatha
is the name in Nepalese and Quomolonga in the name
in Tibetan and Sherpa Languages. Watch the early
rays of sum on the top. The descent to Gorak Shep is
quite difficult and steep. So take it easy. Stay in
Gorak Shep. |
Days 12 :
This day we will walk to Mt. Everest base camp 5,360
meters. However, you will not be able to camp there.
There will probably be snow and difficult to prepare
a camp. You will walk back to your camp at Gorak Shep and stay one last night
there. |
Days 13 :
You will return the same way as you came and
more five days down to Lukla. Stay at Lobuche. |
Days 14 :
From Lobuche to Dingboche |
Days 15 :
from Dingboche to Pangboche. |
Days 16 :
From Pangboche to Namche Bazaar via Khumjung |
Days 17 :
From Namche Bazaar to Phakding |
Days 18 :
Walk the last bit to Lukla |
Days 19 : Lukla to Kathmandu |
Days 20 :
Free day at Kathmandu for shopping or individual
activities |
Days 21 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu. |
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Cost Included :- |
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Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
(as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin
share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of
trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except
alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland
transportation, National Park Fees, Air fare KTM/
LUK/KTM, trekking crew insurance, emergency first
aid kit. |
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Additional Cost :- |
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Extra hotel expenses, single room
supplement where requested, any personal expenses
(bottled soft drinks, telephone charges,
video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international
airfares, medical costs (except medical attention
given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew, Visas and visa extension costs, lunch
and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste
meal on first night) |
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