Big Smile Nepal
The Multi Sports
Adventure Company

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING

Trip Overview
Duration :
18 days
Group Size :
1 – 20 People
Arrival :
Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure :
Kathmandu, Nepal
Max-Alttude:
5,545m / 18,192ft
Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu ; and all meals during the trek.
Accomodation
3 star hotels in Kathmandu ; and teahouses during the trek

Overview

“Everest” earth’s highest pinnacle- “Chomolungma” in Sherpa and Tibetan language meaning “Mother Goddess”. Trekking to Everest Base Camp is one of the ultimate challenges and it is very famous in the Himalayas. The camp was first conquered by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary. Trek with us and explore the most amazing places that you never had imagine. Distinguishing features of the area include extensive undisturbed natural environments, extraordinary cultures, dramatic topography culture, dramatic topography and the opportunity to explore true Asian wilderness. Dream for the many daring climbers. This is generally a moderate plus graded trek and the most popular trek that give us once in a life time experience to visit Everest Base Camp and climb Kalapattar for awe- fantastic views of Chomolungma . However a good level of fitness is required as the walking is strenuous at times in high altitude

The views of the mountains on this trek are arguably one of the best in Nepal. Starting at Lukla you will follow up the Dudh Koshi Valley up to Namche Bazzar. The trek passes through below snowy peaks and through friendly Sherpa villages. . Here you will be viewed by snowy peaks all times: Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8511m, Nuptse 7879m, Makalu 8481, Amadablam 6856m, Thamserku, Taboche, Cholatse, and many more. This trip does not require technical climbing skills or equipment.

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Day 2

Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation

Day 3

Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 3 – 4 hours trek

Day 4

Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 5

Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)

Day 6

Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (3,680m/12,073ft): 5-6 hours

Day 7

Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4,470m/ 14,663ft): 4-5 hours

Day 8

Machhermo to Gokyo (4,800 m/15,744 ft): 4-5 hours

Day 9

Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day – Optional Hike to 5th Lake: 6-7 hours

Day 10

Gokyo to Thagnak (4750 m/15,580 ft): 4 – 5 hours

Day 11

Thagnak to Cho La pass (5,367m/17,604 ft) to Dzongla (15, 939 ft): 7 – 8 hours

Day 12

Dzongla to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 2 – 3 hours

Day 13

Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): 6-7 hours

Day 14

Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) to Pherice (4,288m/14,070ft) 7-8 hours

Day 15

Pheriche to Namche Bazaar: 6 – 7 hours

Day 16

Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6 – 7 hours

Day 17

Fly to Kathmandu

Day 18

Final Departure

REQUIRED GEARS AND EQUIPMENTS

included

Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with Bed & breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes

notincluded

Down jacket and sleeping bag (if required, please let us know)
Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
Tips for the support crew
Expenditure of personal kind: laundry, drinks, phone calls, and pay showers along the way
Visas or international departure taxes
Travel insurance and Emergency Evacuation costs
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone, bar bills, Tips, etc.

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