Everest Base Camp Trek
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From £1,750.00
Location
Aisa, NepalThis inspirational corner of the world simply has to be on your list of places to go. From the welcoming nature of the Sherpa to the panoramic vistas for miles around The Everest region offers something for everyone. Mount Everest is in the Sagarmatha National Park which is part of the sacred Himalayan Landscape.
The trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar is a popular trek but by no means does that make it easy. Altitude sickness is a serious obstacle and this 12-day trek incorporates acclimatisation days and excursions to help assist with the acclimatisation process to high altitudes. The air is thinner at high altitudes which makes physical activity harder. Thankfully, as well as being supported by our UK leaders we have enlisted the support of local Sherpa and porters and their expertise and experience give us the best chance of achieving our goal.
With the highest mountain in the world always just around the corner, it’s hard not to get excited whenascending towards Everest Base Camp. In every direction, the mountains of the high Himalaya can be seen and it is simply breathtaking. Stop along the trail for a cup of tea on the terrace of a teahouse while relaxing and taking in all that Nepal has to offer will make you wish you had visited sooner and makeyou never want to leave.
During the Everest Base Camp Trek, our team of Porters will carry your kit, leaving you with just a lightdaypack to carry, allowing you to focus on the trek and enjoy your surroundings. The Sherpa and assistant guides will support you with their extensive mountaineering experience and knowledge throughout each day and guide you from teahouse to teahouse, where you can rest for the night.
Here at Mountaineerin, we pride ourselves on having tried and tested each of our events before offering them to our clients. That way we can advise you from personal experience and support you in the planning process from the very first time you contact us. We believe our events provide a quality experience at a competitive rate and we trust you won’t be disappointed.
For more information on our Everest Base Camp trek please take a look at our detailed itinerary below. For dates and prices of our treks please see below. Finally, if you have any questions on any of our treks please don’t hesitate to contact Simon by phone on 01925 812 928 quoting wild peak outdoors Or fill out the online contact us form.
Day 1 Arrive at Kathmandau airport (1345m). Stay overnight at a hotel B&B
Day 2 Spend a day in Kathmandu for some sightseeing and to acclimatize to the high altitude. Kathmandu boasts one of the world’s oldest Pagodas as well as the largest Stupa in the world called Boudhanath. Kathmandu has a lot to offer visitors, including delicious food and some fantastic cultural sites to explore.
Day 3 Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport (2,804m), one of the world’s most dangerous airstrips.
From there a 3-hour trek to Phakding (2,610m). Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 4 Early morning start with a 5-hour trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m). The Namche area is home to the majority of the Sherpas involved in the tourism business in the Everest Region and provides a perfect opportunity to explore Nepali culture during the trek. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 5 Spend a day at Namche Bazaar to acclimatize to the high altitude and prevent altitude sickness. Namche Bazaar is known as the gateway to the High Himalaya. The town boasts a range of stores that cater to tourists. Short trek to Everest View Hotel. Overnight at a teahouse.
Day 6 A 5-hour trek through beautiful fields of Rhododendron flowers and across a suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi river to the Tengboche Monastery in Khumjung. This Tibetan Buddhist Monastery is one of the most beautiful sites in Nepal and the largest Monastery in the Khumbu Region. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 7 6-hour trek to Dingboche (4,350m), a Sherpa village and a popular stop for trekkers heading to Everest. Dingboche proves some fantastic views of Imja Tse (Island Peak) and Ama Dablam. Stay overnight in a teahouse. Dingboche is also near Pangboche, which is a base camp for climbing Ama Dablam.
Day 8 An additional acclimatization day with a day trip from Dingboche to the Chhukung Valley (4,710m). Chhukung Valley is an amazing site surrounded by massive glaciers and towering peaks. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 9 5-hour trek to Lobuche (4,910m), the last overnight stop before reaching Everest Base Camp. Lobuche is located near the foot of the Khumbu Glacier and is busy with Sherpas, porters and yaks passing through with hiking groups and supplies. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 10 A 7-hour trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365m), the trail moves up and down the moraine with some steep climbs at times. Groups will take their time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayan Mountains all around them. Most groups are unable to camp at EBC so we will then trek back to Gorak Shep (5,180m) and stay overnight in a teahouse at Gorak Shep, which provides a perfectstarting point for Kala Patthar.
Day 11 A 6-hour hike up Kala Patthar (5,550m), a landmark on the south ridge of Pumori. Kala Patthar means ‘Black Rock’ in Napali and is popular with tourists for providing the best view of Mount Everest and the Khumbu Icefall. Then a return trek to Pheriche (4,200m). Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 12 Begin the return trip with a 6-hour trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,441m). Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 13 Continue the return trip with a 6-hour trek to Lukla Airport (2,800m). Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 14 Return flight from Lukla Airport to Kathmandu (1,345m). Stay overnight at a hotel B&B.
Day 15 Spend a day in Kathmandu for relaxation and leisure activities. We recommend visiting the Thamel District, the hottest spot for tourists in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at a hotel B&B.
Day 16 Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your final flight departure.
Included
- All airport transfers
- Domestic airfares ( Kathmandu to Lukla airport and the return flight from Lukla airport to Kathmandau
- All porters and guides saleries
- All Sagamartha National Park entrance fees including TIMS card and permits
- All meals whilst trekking (breakfast,lunch,dinner and hot drinks)
- All Sherpa staff insurance, including porters
- 4 nights stay in a hotel in Kathmandu ( 2 nights before the trek and 2 nights after)
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11 nights stay in local in a local Nepalese teahouse accommodation (B&B accommodation is normally in twin rooms. Single rooms are available on request at a supplement. At altitude accommodation is normally strictly twin rooms to ensure the safety and welfare of each participant.)
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An experienced and professional UK mountain leader
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A gift from our Sherpa partners
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Last night celebration dinner party with a Nepalese cultural dance show
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2 day one night UK based training weekend
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Large duffel bag for all your kit
Not Included
- Flights to and from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
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Visas
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Personal trip travel insurance
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Tips for guides and porters
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Personal trekking equipment
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Alcoholic and energy drinks
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Bottled and boiled water
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Personal snacks
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Hotel meals unless stated