Everest Base Camp Trek
Trekking in the Shadow of the World's Highest Peak

Overview

Details

Trip length: 18 days: 3 nights hotels, 12 nights camping
Dates: March 12-29, 2008 & Oct 1-18, 2008. Note: We can organize this trek for a group of 1 to 16 people beginning on any day during the months of March, April, beginning of May, Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec.
Cost: $2295 per person Land Only Cost
Difficulty: 12 days MODERATE trekking, max. altitude - 18360 feet / 5600 meters
Trip Rating:
Includes: Your trip includes:
An experienced, English-speaking local trekking leader. Kathmandu Airport transfers, internal flights and transfers, any land transport involved in the itinerary, hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, a guided half-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and all meals while in Kathmandu. Once on trek, your trip includes a full service staff, all food and all group equipment.

Your trip does not include:
International flights, Travel Insurance, Nepalese Visa, tips for porters and other trek staff, departure tax on leaving Kathmandu, miscellaneous expenses – souvenirs etc..

Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 - En route to Nepal - Depart USA for Nepal.

Day 3 - Arrive in Kathmandu. 4,265 feet. - Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to our group hotel.

Day 4 - A free day in Kathmandu. - Half-day guided sightseeing tour of places of interest in and around Kathmandu.

Day 5 - Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding. - Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding.

Day 6 - To Namche Bazaar. 11,283 feet. Approx. 5-6 hrs. - Trek to Namche Bazaar.

Day 7 - Rest Day at Namche Bazaar. - Exploration and acclimatization day in and around Namche Bazaar.

Day 8 - Trek to Thyangboche. 12,684 feet. Approx 5 hours. O/N Lodge. - Trek to Thyangboche.

Day 9 - Trek to Dingboche. 14,432 feet. Approx. 5-6 hours. O/N Camp. - Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields and serves as a gateway to areas towards Makalu.

Day 10 - Rest Day at Dingboche. - An optional day for a hike.

Day 11 - Trek to Loboche. 16,164 feet. via Dugla. Approx. 5 hours. - Loboche comes as a surprise, as it’s situated in the corner well hidden and sheltered from the wind.

Day 12 - Trek to Gorakshep 16,990 feet & Everest Base Camp 17,515 feet. 6-7 hrs. O/N Camp. - Today is a BIG DAY! We trek to the foot of The Big E!

Day 13 - Trek to Kalapatthar 18,188 feet and continue to Pheriche. 13,776 feet. Approx. 5-6 hrs. - An early start is required as this is a tough day up Kala Patar.

Day 14 - Trek to Kyangjungma. 11,972 feet. Approx. 4-6 hrs. - Trek to Kyangjungma, a small place with great views of Ama Dablam, Everest and Thermasarkhu.

Day 15 - Trek to Monjo. 9,299 feet. Approx. 4-5 hours walk. - On reaching Namche Bazaar, we retrace the journey all the way to Monjo and our overnight camping spot.

Day 16 - Trek to Lukla. 5 hrs walk. - Last day of this great trek has arrived on this good path to Lukla.

Day 17 - Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. - Fly to Kathmandu.

Day 18 - Depart Kathmandu - Depart Kathmandu.

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