Everest Base Camp Trekking

1. www.everesttrekking.info | sales@everesttrekking.info EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING Top of the world Mt. Everest

2. www.everesttrekking.info | sales@everesttrekking.info Everest base Camp is the ultimate destination for most trekkers in the iconic Kumbu region. It is the closest a trekker in Nepal can get to the Highest Mountain on earth, Everest 8848 M. Along the way to base camp the trail wends through fascinating landscape with marvelous cultural attractions. This exciting trek treks you to Everest Base Camp where you are as near as possible to Mount Everest in the planet’s highest World Heritage Site! The surrounding natural paradise of unequaled Himalayan beauty is a favorite of visitors from around the global. The area was used by British-led expedition in the successful first summit of Everest in May, 1953. This is a base of operations for climbing on the southern route to Everest’s summit. The spectacular location where climbs are launched provides a direct view of the legendary Volunteer Khumbu Icefall, the major obstacle on the way up the mountain. Base camp is a memorable location of past tragedy and glory and will be crowded with expedition tents in May. The exhilarating feeling of being at this historic locale is like nothing else in the Himalaya. The Everest base Camp Trekking experience usually include a visit to one of the best viewpoint on earth, Kalapattar (5555 meters) with an unobstructed view of Everest and

3. www.everesttrekking.info | sales@everesttrekking.info nearby mountain, and Below it all lies the Khumbu Glacier and scenic alpine valley down which it flows. Along The whole trek to Everest base Camp journey you can enjoy jaw –dropping Himalayan scenery with Majestic peaks that include Ama Dablam, perhaps the most elegant peak Of them all, nicknamed The Matterhorn of the Himalaya. Views of Ama Dablam are especially vibrant from Tengboche Monastery. Lhotse, Nupste, Cho you, Pumori, Thamserku, Kangde, Makalu, Baruntse and many more peaks soar above the trails. This Khumbu is populated by the renowned high mountain People, the Sherpa who still follow a customary way of life in this area. The Everest base Camp trip allows insight into their lifestyle and associated Buddhist monasteries, really perched in or near settlements Rare wildlife in the stark highlands include the musk deer, Himalayan tahr, snow leopard, snow cock, and pheasant. People can bring the Trek to base camp from Jiri, Shivalaya or Bhandar, after a daylong bus ride. This option follows the historical footsteps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa when they trekked in to Base Camp for their victorious expedition over sixty years ago. The walk in adds another week to ten days to the Journey but will help the acclimatization process and get your legs and lungs in

4. www.everesttrekking.info | sales@everesttrekking.info shape, too. In fact the walk in from jiri has enough ups to equal a climb of Everest itself if added tougher. Nowadays, most people opt to fly into the region by way of the mountain airport at lukla. During the high season and because of occasional poor weather, flights can be delayed causing bottlenecks and limiting the flow of trekkers in and out of region. The trek to the Khumbu follows the narrow Dudh Kosi (Milk River) valley to Namche Bazzer, gateway of the region. The settlement is Located in a natural amphitheater overlooking a valley with the astonishing spectacle of the surrounding mountains. The Journey continues to Tengboche monastery, with Unforgeable views of Ama Dablam and More. The Everest Base Camp Trekking route passes one of the original Sherpa settlements in Nepal, Pangboche. The landscape become more isolated and stark as you make your way closer to the highest mountain on earth. The side option of Chukung Valley with the Imja River and Island Peak are highly recommended and worth the detour. The final settlement with lodges is Gorak shep, often crowded with travelers. From here day trip to Everest base camp and Kalapattar are made. You will be reoaid for all of your efforts as you reach the ultimate objective of Everest Base camp! The exhilarating surroundings are

5. www.everesttrekking.info | sales@everesttrekking.info overpowering and memorable! A return option for people with more time is to cross the Cho-La over to the Gokyo lakes for more jaw-dropping scenery in the Everest Region. Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu. O/n at Hotel. BB Day 02: Trek preparation and Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour, O/n at Hotel. BB Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m),3/4 hrs walking, O/n t at Guest House. BLD Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m), 5/6 hrs walking, O/n at Guest House. BLD Day 05: Acclimatization Day in Namche, O/n at Guest House. BLD Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3860m), 5/6 hrs walking, O/n at Guest House. BLD Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4410m), 5/6 hrs walking, O/n at Guest House. BLD Day 08: Second acclimatization day, O/n at Guest House. BLD Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4910m), 5/6 hrs walking, O/n at Guest House. BLD Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5160m), then return to Gorepahep. 5/6 hrs walking. O/n at Guest House. BLD Day 11: Hiking to Kalapattar (5545m) and trek down to Pheriche (4210m), 6/7 hrs walking, O/n at Guest House. BLD Day 12: Trek to Namche, 6/7 hrs walking, O/n at Guest

6. www.everesttrekking.info | sales@everesttrekking.info House. BLD Day 13: Trek to Lukla, 6/7 hrs walking, O/n at Guest House. BLD Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu (1337m), O/n at Hotel. BB Day 15: Rest day at kathmandu. Overnight at hotel, inclusive of reakfast. "Evening "Farewell”. (Or Flight delay in Lukla) Day 16: Final departure to your onward destination. Cost Included - International & domestic airport transfers as per the itinerary. - Hotel in Kathmandu with BB Plan. - Internal transport within your Nepal staying as per the itinerary. - 3 meals a day during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary. - Lukla - Kathmandu - Lukla flight ticket. - Accommodation while trekking in twin sharing basis tents or local lodges / guesthouses. - All trekking and climbing related permit & fees,(Entry Permit and TIMS Card). - Professional English speaking tour leader, guides and necessary porters. - Sleeping Bag and Duffel bag for during Trekking period. - A comprehensive medical kit. - All government and local taxes. - Welcome and Firewell Dinner.

7. www.everesttrekking.info | sales@everesttrekking.info Cost Excluded - International air fare to/ from Nepal. - Entry Visa fees - at present $25 for 15 day, US$ 40 for 30 day, and US$ 100 for three month visa on entry into Nepal. - Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu. - Insurance which covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses. - Drinks: both alcoholic and bottled other than sterilized drinking water. - Laundry fees. - All food and beverages other than on the itinerary. - Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. - Personal gear and expenses. - Tips and gratitude provided to staff. You May Also Visit Everest Base Camp and kalapattar Trek Gokyo lake trekking Everest High Pass trekking Everest Helicopter Tour Everest Coffee Tour