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EVEREST BASECAMP





(14DAYS/13NIGHTS)



“ As the bikers descend to the banks of river Indus, they are welcomed by the wind, warm and quick, rushing past them. It is hard work riding the passes, the gentle hum hum of the Royal Enfield, the mesmerizing view, Ah!”



An Everest base camp trek is the adventure of a lifetime, a journey for those whose dreams soar higher than even the clouds. Miles from cars, conveniences, and daily luxuries, you'll saturate your spirit in natural beauty and stretch your personal endurance beyond what you thought possible. The path begins in ancient Kathmandu, where you'll acclimate and explore the city at your leisure while anticipating your ascent. Your trek to Everest Base Camp at 5,364m (over 3.5 miles!) to the base of the world's tallest mountain will bring you over suspension bridges spanning chasms of thin air, through hidden Buddhist monasteries, and into the heart of the warm, rugged Sherpa culture. As you travel alongside thrillseekers and photographers from all over the globe, you'll spy Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu - three of Earth's 10 tallest peaks! You'll rest easy at night in cozy, traditional teahouses knowing that our experienced, knowledgeable guides and porters are there to ensure the safest, most enjoyable, most fascinating experience possible. You'll support local economies, discover hidden strengths in yourself, and make both friends and memories that will last a lifetime.



Geographic description



Co-ordinates: 34°10'12'N, 77°34'48'E

State, Country: Jammu & Kashmir India

Passes: 6

Rohtang La(13,051 ft)

Baralacha La(16, 050 ft)

Lungalacha La(16,598ft)

Tanglang La(17, 470 ft)

Khardung La(18,380 ft)

Chang La ( 17,585 ft )



Detailed itinary



Day 1



Kathmandu: Arrival Day





Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital and cultural hub of Nepal! We’ll be waiting with a warm greeting and easy transfer to your hotel. Plan on an evening briefing on last-minute specifics about your trek and an early lights-out: you have a big day ahead.



Day 2



Kathmandu to Lukla Flight and Phakding





After a short morning flight to Lukla, you’ll be introduced to your guide and porter. Kick off your trek with an easy walk through Chaurikharka village and descent towards Dudhkoshi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkoshi River until Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), where we will be staying for the night to acclimatize. Enjoy your free time in Phakding, a popular stopping point.
​Please Read: Lukla Flights are departing and returning to Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu due to ongoing upgrades at Kathmandu Airport. Its about a 4 hour drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu so we will get started for the airport around 2 am. The return drive at the end of the trek is between 4 and 6 hours depending on traffic.



Day 3



Phakding to Namche Bazaar





We’ll have breakfast in Phakding before gearing up for the trek to Namche Bazaar, the biggest sherpa village in Nepal. Our trail takes us first over the Dudhkoshi River via a long suspension bridge, and then through a beautiful pine forest to Monjo, about two hours away. Soon thereafter, we will approach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park for a brief permit check and then descend to Dudh Kosi River (spotting Mani stones along the way!) en route to Jorsale. Lunch will be served here, and then it’s uphill to Namche. Our path along the riverbank is flanked by two crossings, one of which is the Hillary Suspension Bridge. It’s a tough climb up the hill to our resting place, but you’ll be rewarded in Namche Bazaar with your first glimpse of Everest in its majesty.



Day 4



Namche Bazaar: Rest and Acclimatization Day





At this point, we take a well-deserved break! Today will be spent resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the lofty altitude. There’s an optional 2 hour hike to Everest View Point, an uphill walk that will help speed acclimatization. Otherwise, spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar. Check out the Sherpa museum for an overview of the Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering. On Saturdays, the Hatt Bazaar is open for trading and an intimate look at the locals’ marketplace. It is part of the larger Namche Bazaar, a shopping hub filled with all manner of trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment.



Day5



Namche Bazaar to Tengboche





Breakfast in Namche Bazaar fuels us for another day of trekking towards Everest Base Camp today! Breathtaking views of the Himalayas - Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde - are some of the highlights not be missed. A short drop takes us to the riverside, then it’s across the river upwards through the forest pass. Brace your legs for a continual uphill trek at this point, alternating between a gradual grade and some seriously steep ground! Our destination, Tengboche, is known as one of the most beautiful places in the Everest region. Its views, which include Ama Dablam, are legendary. We’ll stop in on the Tengboche monastery, which is one of the largest in Khumbu. Nourish your spirit with a guided tour of the monastery grounds, followed by chanting and prayer with the resident Buddhist monks.



Day 6



Tengboche to Dingboche





Our trek today kicks off with a walk through the rhododendron forest to Deboche followed by a bridge over the raging Imja Khol River. We’ll pass the valley wall and then traverse the plains to Pangboche village, the biggest settlement of Sherpas in the region. Enjoy a great opportunity to observe a typical Sherpa village and have lunch with the locals! The intrepid can brave a brief hike to the Pangboche monastery, one of the oldest in the area. Our afternoon trek will be a difficult one, as the landscape gives way to dry, deserted mountains and we hike towards Dingboche.



Day 7



Dingboche: Rest and Acclimatization Day





This is your chance to rest up before the last leg of our adventure! Savor a full day of exploring Dingboche and the surrounding valleys of Chhukung and Imja, the latter of which links with Island Peak, the high passes of Amphu Laptsa, and Makalu Barun National Park. Taking an optional trek to the valleys will pay off in rewarding views, but taking it easy is the most important thing today. You’ll need your rest for the penultimate day of ascent tomorrow.



Day 8



Dingboche to Lobuche





From here on forth, the trek will move more gradually be more challenging, due to the higher altitude. We’ll pass Dungla, but not before a tough, steep walk to the top of a high hill. Here are the memorial stupas dedicated to the climbers and trekkers who lost their lives to Everest over the years. The next part of our adventure brings over craggy mountain terrain to Lobuche, a small settlement with amazing views of Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Pumari and the Nuptse. Prepare to snuggle up for a cold night, as we are now almost three miles above sea level and the evenings can be downright chilly!



Day 9



Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp, EBC to Gorakshep





This is it! Our big day kicks off with an initial, relatively easy trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep. The subsequent, straight trail to Everest Base Camp is harder, involving rocky dunes and moraine, formed accumulation of unconsolidated glacial debris. On the way to our destination, we’ll approach the famed Khumbu Glacier and icefall, located on the slopes of Everest. At the Base Camp, our goal, you’ll have the chance (during the spring climbing season) to meet climbers attempting to scale the mountain’s summit. Break out your cameras for unbelievable views of breathtaking beauty. As the afternoon sun starts to wane, we’ll head back to Gorakshep for some much-needed rest and relaxation after a grueling and busy day.



Day 10



Gorakshep to Kalapathar and Pheriche





We’ll wake before dawn today to trek towards Kalapathar (which means “black rock”) for a fiery, glorious sunrise over Mt. Everest. The day’s first light will illuminate your spectacular view of Nuptse Nup, Changtse and Lhotse.This may be, of the whole journey, your most opportune moment to snap amazing pictures of Everest and its neighboring peaks. Afterwards, it’s back to Gorakshep for breakfast and down in the direction of Pheriche, our nighttime stop. Our pace will be a lot brisker as we descend, and the walking is easier going this way.



Day 11



Pheriche to Namche





The walk from Pheriche back to Tengboche is mainly downhill, although it does, counterintuitively, require an hour scaling a hill. We’ll be in Namche by late afternoon and off to bed before our last day on the mountain.



Day 12



Namche to Phakding and Lukla





After breakfast, we trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages. Our arrival in Lukla brings an evening in our last Tea House and, traditionally, a party with your trekking crew: you made it! Thanks to great teamwork and perseverance, you’ve accomplished a physical feat of which others only dream. This is your last night on the mountain, which can be bittersweet.



Day 13



Lukla to Kathmandu





In the morning, you'll hop a brief flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (See Note), where your journey both began and ends. You'll transfer to your hotel upon landing for some much-needed solo rest and reflection after your trek conquering the Himalayas.


Please Read: Lukla Flights are departing and returning to Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu due to ongoing upgrades at Kathmandu Airport. Its about a 4 to 6 hour drive from Ramechhap back to Kathmandu depending on traffic.



Day 15



Kathmandu: Departure Day





It’s your last day in Nepal! Take in some last-minute shopping in Kathmandu. We’ll make sure you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport with plenty time before your flight home. At this time, we’ll say our goodbyes and bid you farewell, armed with warm memories and gorgeous photos to show your loved ones. END OF OUR SERVICES



PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES:





1. 14 day adventure

2. 2 nights of deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (Hotel Avatar or Similar)

3. Round-trip airfare between Kathmandu/Ramecchap and Lukla * 4. Tea House Accommodation while trekking

5. All 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - one dish per meal) and 3 drinks (Tea/Coffee) during the trek

6. Airport transfers

7. All trekking permits and TIMS (traveler security) Card

8. 1 Fully-licensed, English-speaking guide

9. 1 Porter for every 2 trekkers

10. Farewall Dinner



Does not include:





  • 1. International Flights
  • 2. Tourist Visa
  • 3. Travel insurance, Emergency Helicopter Evacuation/Rescue
  • 4. Drinking-Water, Meals, Drinks, Snacks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • 5. Any Trekking, Hiking Gears like Sleeping Bag, Down Jackets, Hiking Poles, Trekking Shoes, etc
  • 6. Device (Mobile, Camera, etc) Charging, Hot Water, Hot Shower, etc during the trek
  • 7. Usage of Wi-fi, Satellite Phone, Phone Calls
  • 8. Horse Ride, Personal Porter, etc
  • 9. Any Expenses of a Personal Nature
  • 10. Laundry service
  • 11. Extra Days during the trek needs to be paid as per the actual cost for the accommodation, food, etc
  • 12. Any delay due to the bad weather, natural calamities, etc
  • 13. Any delay due to the delay of the scheduled mountain flights
  • 14. Helicopter usage due to the cancellation of included mountain flight if any
  • 15. Oxygen Cylinders, Medicinal supplies
  • 16. Any additional transfers in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • 17. Additional Luggage apart from the prescribed limit
  • 18. Upgradation of the tea house or hotel
  • 19. Surcharges of the payment processed through the credit card
  • 20. Unforeseen costs due to flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc.
  • 21. In case of aborting the trek, any extra days in Kathmandu or Pokhara
  • 22. Tipping to the Porter and Guide
  • 23. Things not mentioned above in Inclusion


Following are the Terms & Conditions which you need to read carefully before signing a contract with us





1. We understand things happen and plans change. We can generally reschedule you at no extra charge if your travel dates change, but please provide at least 4 weeks' notice. If you need to cancel completely and can alert us at least 4 weeks in advance of your arrival date, we can refund your entire booking minus an INR 5000/- fee per person.

2. We are unable to provide refunds or make any date changes to your booking if you cancel within 4 weeks of your arrival. We book all hotels and tours in advance so are unable to give refunds on short notice (less than 4 weeks). Our general advice is that if you need to change plans please alert us as quickly as possible.

3. We suggest you pay the outstanding balance with a major currency on arrival. If you pay with a credit card in Nepal we are required to charge a fee of 13% to cover local transaction fees.

4. Proof of travel insurance is mandatory before starting the trek. You only need to be covered on the policy for the days you will actually be trekking.

Payment Policy: In order to book the trip the guest needs to pay the deposit in India and rest can be paid either as cash or card in Nepal on arrival. We accept all the major currencies in Nepal. Please note that any payment in Nepal via a Credit/Debit Card will incur an additional 13% towards surcharges. Let me know if you have any questions or anything else I can assist with while planning your trip. Looking forward to hearing from you.



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