nepal: everest reigon trek 14 DAYS
Kathmandu - Phalding - Namche - Tengboche - dingboche - lobuche - gorakshep - pheriche - namche - lukla - kathmandu

The Everest Base Camp has two base camps, each on opposite sides of Mount Everest which is South Base Camp located in Nepal and the other is North Base Camp which is located in Tibet. These camps are rudimentary campsites on Mount Everest that are used by Mountain Climbers during their ascent and descent. South Base Camp is used when climbing via the Southeast ridge. Supplies are carried to the South Base Camp by Porters and with the help of Yaks. The North Base Camp has vehicle access. This is an examining route to Mt. Everest base Camp taken by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953 for the conquest of Mt. Everest.

ITINERARY & PRICES

Treks duration:    12 days
Maximum Altitude: 5,545m
Type of trek: Simple Tea House/Lodge based trek.
Trek Grade: Strenuous

Day 1 Oct 6: Arrive Kathmandu (Nepal)
On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel Aloft (5 star Hotel). Your hotel is in the centre of the city, in the vibrant and colourful area known as Thamel. With its restaurants, bars, shops with unique Nepali handcrafted items and trekking gear this is an interesting place to spend the afternoon. There will be the opportunity to meet your guide today and ask any questions you still may have about your trip to Everest Base Camp. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 Oct 7: Kathmandu to Lukla (Flight) to Phakding
Flight time: 35 to 40 minutes
Trek time: 3 to 4 hours
Accommodation: Tea House
On arrival in Lukla our experienced, local porters will meet you. Heading down the trail to Phakding we already notice the fluttering Tibetan prayer flags and meet local people reciting Tibetan mantras as they walk. Overnight at the hotel. (BLD)

Day 3 Oct 8: Phakding to Namche
Trek time: 5 to 6 hours
Accommodation: Tea House
Today the trail takes us through forests, traditional villages with their ploughed fields, and yak pastures. As we reach the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park we can see Thamserku rising above us. After lunch, we continue on to Namche Bazaar. This is the largest Sherpa village in the Khumbu Region and is the starting point for expeditions and trekking groups. Here you can purchase a few last minutes items (such as chocolate) should you have forgotten to do so in Kathmandu. (BLD)

Day 4 Oct 9: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazar
Trek time: 5 to 6 hours
Accommodation: Tea House
Today is an acclimatization day to allow our bodies to adjust to the high altitude.  But that doesn’t mean we do anything! The best way to acclimatize is to be active. There is an opportunity to spend a few hours hiking around the area or visiting Visit the school set by Sir Edmund Hillary in the Khumjung village as a thank you for all the assistance the Sherpa people gave him in his successful ascent of Mt Everest. Some of the mountains on view today are Kwangde (6,011m), Thamserku (6,623m), Kangtega (6,782m), Nuptse (7,861m), Lhotse (8,516m), Ama Dablam (6,812m) and, of course, Mount Everest (8,848m). (BLD)

Day 5 Oct 10: Namche to Tengboche
Trek time: 5 to 6 hours
Accommodation: Tea House

Today, there are not many steep ascents and descents which gives plenty of time to concentrate on photography!  Stupas (Buddhist shrines), prayer flags, mani walls (walls with Buddhist prayers carved into them), mountains, such as Ama Dablam, and Tengboche Monastery are all worth photographing. The trail up to Tengboche is a dusty switchback route but the panoramic views from the monastery make it all worthwhile. (BLD)

Day 6 Oct 11: Tengboche to Dingboche
Trek time: 4 to 5 hours
Accommodation: Tea House
The trail is of course very scenic, but also quite challenging today.  We start off following the Imja Khola before climbing up to the windswept fields (mainly potato) of Dingboche. This is the highest Sherpa settlement in the Khumbu Region.  The views of Ama Dablam from here are particularly spectacular and dramatic. As we will arrive at Dingboche in time for lunch. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax with a book or simply gaze at the surrounding mountains. (BLD)

Day 7 Oct 12: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
Trek time: 4 to 5 hours
Accommodation: Tea House

With the ever-rising altitude, it is important to take another day to acclimatize.  There are a number of options available for short hikes today. Such as visiting the base of Nangkar Tshang Peak, with its sacred sites and views of Mt Makalu. This trip is a 3.5 to 5 hours round trip and the ascending altitude on this hike will help our bodies prepare for the high altitudes ahead. (BLD)

Day 8 Oct 13: Dingboche to Lobuche
Trek time: 4 to 5 hours
Accommodation: Tea House

Today the trek begins with a gentle climb towards the Pheriche Valley.  Trekking above the valley floor we pass through alpine scrub and yak pastures.  On display are Tawoch and Cholotse, with Ama Dablam behind us. From here it appears Ama Dablam is rising directly from the valley floor. The trail continues on to Thokla Pass where the ascent is challenging.  Again a photographer’s paradise as there are panoramic views of Nuptse, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, and a few other 7,000 plus meter peaks! After crossing the pass we reach Lobuche. Not a very attractive settlement in itself, the scenery surrounding it is both beautiful and dramatic. (BLD)

Day 9 Oct 14: Lobuche to Gorakshep (Afternoon hike to Kalapatthar - The Black Rock)
Trek time: 6 to 7 hours
Accommodation: Tea House

This is an exciting day!  Today we ascent to the viewpoint for Everest.  First, the trail takes us for about 3 hours over boulders and rough terrain to the small settlement of Gorakshep. After lunch starts out for Kalapatthar from where the views of Everest are simply the best views you can possibly get. At 5,545m this is the highest altitude we can trek in Nepal without requiring climbing permits. Its name means black rock, and it is more of a ridge than a mountain. If the weather is not clear, we may leave Kalapatthar for the morning as sunrise is over Everest is equally as awe-inspiring as sunset is.  Should we decide on this option, today we will hike to Everest Base Camp itself. Please be aware, trekking groups do not go right into the base camp where expeditions are set up. This is so we do not disturb the activity of the climbers nor place their health at risk.  (We don’t want to give them our colds and flu when they are embarking on such an epic journey!) But we get a good view of all the on-going activity. (BLD)

Day 10 Oct 15th: Gorakshep to Pheriche (Morning Hike to EBC)
Trek time: 7 to 8 Hours
Accommodation: Tea House

If we didn’t make it to Kalapatthar yesterday, we will do this morning, returning to Gorakshep for breakfast.  Similarly, if we did not visit Everest Base Camp on day 09 we will do that this morning. Each trip takes 3 – 4 hours to return from Gorakshep. After breakfast, we head to Pheriche, approximately 4 hours.  This little settlement houses the Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic. Long established it is now a hospital but still remains focused on altitude sickness and altitude-related problems of trekkers and climbers as well as the health of the local people.  Staffed mainly by volunteer medical personnel, this is an interesting feature of the area. (BLD)

Day 11 Oct 16: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Trek time: 6 to 7 hours
Accommodation: Tea House

The trail descends quite considerably today, but there are some uphills to be tackled also! As we approach Namche the forests and greenery return. This is a long day of walking, made harder by the hard hiking the day before. But push on because a good dinner and a hot shower await! And now is the opportunity to celebrate your successful trek to Everest Base Camp! (BLD)

Day 12 Oct 17: Namche to Lukla
Trek time: 5 to 6 hours
Accommodation: Tea House

In the earlier part of the day, take a good final look at the magnificent Himalayan mountains, and say goodbye to the Khumbu Valley and Mount Everest. Then put your head down as we make a final long ascent into Lukla. (BLD)

Day 13 Oct 18: Lukla to Kathmandu (Flight)
Flight time: 35 to 40 minutes
Accommodation: Hotel

This morning says goodbye to Mt Everest and the Khumbu Region as we board our flight back to either Kathmandu or Manthali Airport.  Depending on which airport is open at that time, and of course weather conditions, either we will be back in Kathmandu for brunch or in the early afternoon. Then there is time to do some shopping before our farewell dinner in the evening. (BD)

Day 14 Oct 19: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, our representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport in time for your onward flight. (B)

INCLUSIONS

• Arrival and departure transfers for International and domestic flights

• Internal airfare in economy class (Subject to change unless tickets are issued).

• Sagarmatha National Park Entry fee and local entry permits

• 1 local experienced guide for 12days including necessary ground transport, insurance, accommodation, meals and daily wages

• 1 Porter for 12days including insurance, accommodation, meals and daily wages

• 12 set breakfast, 11 set lunch and 11 set dinner while on trek

• 02nights accommodation at Hotel Aloft in Kathmandu on BB basis

• 01 farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant followed by cultural dance

• 01litre bottled mineral water per person in vehicle during transfers
  
  EXCLUSIONS
  • Personal expenses, International airfare, Visa fees ($30.00 per person), Insurance
  • Customary gratitude to your guide and driver