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EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK - 2024

Event Description

Kathmandu to Kathmandu [With food]

₹96,500/-

Kathmandu to Kathmandu [Without food]

₹69,500

 

Included

  • 14N/15D

About the Event

Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is one of the most popular and iconic treks in the world, attracting thousands of adventurers and trekkers each year. Here's some essential information about the Everest Base Camp trek: Location: The trek takes place in the Khumbu region of Nepal, within the Sagarmatha National Park, in the northeastern part of the country.

 

Highlights

  • Scenic Beauty: The trek offers breathtaking views of some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and more.

  • Sherpa Culture: You'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich Sherpa culture and visit traditional villages.

  • Namche Bazaar: A bustling market town and a gateway to the higher Khumbu region.

  • Tengboche Monastery: A beautiful Buddhist monastery with stunning views of Everest.

  • Kala Patthar: A popular viewpoint that provides one of the closest views of Everest.

  • Everest Base Camp: The trek culminates at the base camp of Mount Everest, a pilgrimage site for mountaineers.

  • Duration: The typical trek duration is around 12-14 days, depending on your itinerary and acclimatization stops.

Itinerary

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 :  ARRIVAL AT KATHMANDU AIRPORT

Once you arrive at Kathmandu airport, you can take a taxi to the booked hotel in Kathmandu. There are loads of taxis available at the airport and you can easily find one to drop you off at the hotel. Once you check-in to the hotel, you can freshen up, and in the evening, you will receive a briefing session where you will learn about the trek and your schedule for the upcoming days. If you have any questions about the trek, then you can clear them at the time of the briefing session. Post the briefing session, you can explore Kathmandu and do some last-minute gear and equipment shopping if you want

  •       Bus

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 : KATHMANDU TO LUKLA (2886M) AND THEN TO PHAKDING (2640M.)

Early morning fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (approximately 35 minutes). After reaching Lukla, freshen up and Start trekking to Phakding(approximately 3-4 hours of trekking). Overnight stay in Phakding.

  •       Flight

  •       Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 : PHAKDING TO NAMCHE BAZZAR (3440M.)

Post breakfast, we will start our trek towards Namche Bazaar. The route today is surrounded by green mountains and will take you through suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. Before entering the Sagarmatha National Park, you will have to obtain permits and then the trail follows a steep ascent before arriving at Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is an important trading hub of the Khumbu region. Today you will enter into the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

  •       Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒 : ACCLIMATIZATION DAY VISITKHUMJUNG VILLAGE, HOTEL EVEREST VIEW (3880M)

Wake up to the beautiful views of the highest Himalayan peaks and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Today we will stay in Namche Bazaar allowing our bodies to acclimatize to high altitudes. You can spend the day exploring the surroundings and enjoy the culture and hospitality of Nepal. Namche Bazaar is a commercial hub so you can do any last-minute trek shopping from here. The market has a vibrant atmosphere and there are a couple of restaurants and coffee shops as well. You can do a short hike to Sagarmatha National Park headquarters. From here, you can get a good view of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and other Khumbu peaks. Sherpa Cultural Museum is close by and lies just above Namche Bazaar. The museum gives you a fair amount of details about the history of the Himalayas, the geographic and cultural aspects, mountaineering history, and information about the various flora and fauna in the region. You will see many pictures of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary from their climb and maps detailing their trails as well.

  •       Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓 : TREK FROM NAMCHE BAZAAR TO TENGBOCHE (3860M) 5 -6 HOURS

Start your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready for your trek to Tengboche from Namche Bazaar. It’s an 8 km long trail and is a fairly easy trek accompanied by the views of the majestic Himalayas. You will also spot Himalayan Wildlife on the way as well. The trail goes ahead leaving a steep cliff that drops down to the Dudh Kosi. In this section too, we would have a panoramic view of the Himalayas such as Ama Dablam (6812m), Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse (7855m) and Tawoche (6501m). We would visit Trashinga, Phunki Tenga and reach Tyangboche. Tyangboche offers a good view of sun rise and sun set at Everest and Ama Dablam

  •       Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟔 : TREK FROM TENGBOCHE TO DINGBOCHE (4360M)5-6 HOURS

Today, we will begin our trek towards Dingboche. From Tengboche, cross bridges and rivers accompanied by beautiful mountain views all the way to Dingboche. We trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260 m.). Leaving Tyangboche at the backdrop, we descend through a rhododendron forest and enter Deboche. Crossing a suspension bridge at Imja Khola, we head towards Minlinggo and inter Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Lhotse. We finally come to Dingboche

  •       Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟕 : ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN DINGBOCHE (4360M).

oday is a rest day at Dingboche, which will help us acclimatize to the high altitude. With the ever-rising altitude and panoramic view of snow-capped mountains, it is very important to take anotherday to acclimatize. For acclimatization, you can walk around the village. Dingboche village has many farms and crop fields sparse across the village, native crops include barley, potatoes, buckwheat. You can also do a short hike around the village to Chukung. This trip is a 3.5 to 4 hours round trip and the ascending altitude on this hike will help ourbodies prepare for the high altitudes ahead or you can just take a rest at Dingboche (4360m) for preparing the trek to Everest Base camp.

  • Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟖: TREK FROM DINGBOCHE TO LOBUCHE (4910M) 5-6 HOURS.

On this day, we begin climbing to Dugla and continue to Khumbu Glacier. Today’s walk will take you from Dingboche to Lobuche through alpine pastures and in the summertime, you can see Yaks grazing in these pastures. The astonishing views of Tawacheand Cholaste are eye stacking. You can feel the high altitude because of the extreme cold in Lobuche Village.

  •       Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟗: TREK FROM LOBUCHE TO GORAKSHEP (5160M) AND EBC (5360M) 6-7 HOURS.

Today is the most exciting day of the trek is you make an excursion to the Everest Base Camp. An adventurous journey and a great trekking experience await you. Waking up early, have your breakfast, and gear yourself up. We will follow the trail from Lobuche through narrow gaps in the mountains and glacial moraines along the Khumbu glacier to Gorak Shep, the last village on the trek. Make a stop for lunch, leave your bags at teahouse then we trek to Everest Base Camp with the astonishing views of mountains and peaks. EverestBase Camp is the pointfor the Mountaineers to summit the peak. The experience of being at the foothill of the world's highest mountain cannot be expressed in words. We will enjoy the sunset of golden mountains and its reflection of Mount Everest. We trek descend to Gorakshep in the evening.

  • Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY 10 - TREK FROM GORAKSHEP TO KALAPATTHAR (5545M) AND PHERICHE (4243M)6-7 HOURS.

On this day, we trek to the small mountain of Kalapatthar. Giganticsunrise views of mountains and glaciers around you give a sense of heaven including a close-up view of Mt. Everest, Amadablam, and Pumori.After breakfast at Gorekshep we continue trekkingto a small shelter to Pheriche via Lobuche. Prepare for next day Cho-La pass.

  •       Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11 - TREK FROM PHERICHE/DOLE TO NAMCHE BAZAAR(3446M) 6-7 HOURS

Excluding

The morning after breakfast retrieving journey to Namche Bazaar. After your descent to Namche Bazaar, the cumbersome part of the trekking is almost over. From here on the descent will be easy after having the Everest Base Camp trek. We pass through Tengboche and continue by enjoying the picturesque view of Monjo valley.The distance of the mountains makes you feel like watchingall the time, we reach Namche Bazaar where wifi is available

  •       Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 – TREK FROM NAMCHE BAZAAR (3446M) TO LUKLA (2860M) 5-6 HOURS

Waking up to the lovely weather at Namche Bazaar, you can visit the place and roam around a little bit. You can explore the market and buy souvenirs from your trip to the Everest Base Camp and buy gifts for your friends and family. The today trekking trail follows a sandy path with a strenuous walk. The trail is full of picturesque views of the landscape and some mountain scenarios. You can explore Lukla Bazaar and shop for local items there. You can celebrate your successful trekkingthere in Luklawith special brands of Local drinks.

  •       Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 13 - FLY FROM LUKLA TO KATHMANDU

On this day, fly to Kathmandu in the morning.This short and scenic flight makes you feel nostalgic because of the glimpses of snowy mountains through the private window of a plane. You will be transferred to the hotel where you either have leisure time or you may catch the last moments exploring the sights of Kathmandu.

  •       Flight

  •       Tea, Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 14 - BUFFER DAY

This day will be kept as buffer day in case due to weather our schedule is affected

  •       Tea, Breakfast

DAY 15 - DEPARTURE TO AIRPORT

Today, after checkout from hotel you will ne dropped at Airport as per your flight schedule. Here you memorable trek with Team-RAAHI will end with lots of memories and pictures.

  •       Bus

  •       Tea, Breakfast

Included

  • 3 night hotel stay in Kathmandu with breakfast

  • Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodations throughout the trek

  • Breakfast, Lunch & dinner only during trek days i.e. Day 3 to Day 13

  • All necessary paper works Sagarmatha National Park

  • Airport pickup and drop

  • Entry Permit and TIMS card.

  • Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight

  • Experienced English speaking guide

  • Comprehensive medicalbox (first aid kit will be available).

  • Lifesaving Oxygen and mask support (withpaying option).

  • SL ADENTURE Experienced Tour leader

  • 1 Porter for 2 people for entire trek days (20kg only)

  • 1 Duffle bag(to be returned after trek)

  • All government taxes

Excluding

  • Food(Lunch and dinner) during Kathmandu stay

  • Food during travel

  • Insurance Day 03 To Day 16 [ *Mandatory*]

  • Rescue fee

  • Medical Test Fee

  • Any kind of personal expenses.

  • Any additional permits levied over currently applicable by local authorities.

  • Excess baggage charges.

  • Nepal entry visa (approximately $40 USD, Bring Two Passport Size photos) only for foreigners

  • Evacuation and medical expenses

  • Anything not mentioned in Inclusion List

  • GST Extra (5%)

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