EVEREST BASE CAMP OR KALAPATHAR TREKKING
Everest Base Camp trek is quite simply the classic trek in Nepal. High in the priority list of trekkers, the Everest Base Camp is one of the most visited regions in the Himalaya. The two week trek starts and finishes at Lukla, an airstrip to the south of the region also known as the ‘Gateway to Everest’. Most trekkers fly to Lukla, to begin the trek. Starting from Lukla, a gentle two-day trek up the Dudh Koshi valley leads to the famous Namche Bazaar.
The route has an abundance of tea houses. Phakding and Monjo are the popular stopovers on the first day and just beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale check point where permits are checked. The trail that followed the Dudh Koshi River starts going uphill from the suspension bridge just a few minutes from Jorsale and Namche Bazaar is reached after a 3 hour hike. It is good to halt here for a few days to acclimatize by walking in the surroundings of Namche as it can’t
be done in a hurry. A visit to Syangboche or some Sherpa villages such as Thame, Khumjung and Khunde just a few hours walk from Namche are good options for a hike to while away your time. Leaving Namche Bazaar, the trail follows the valley of Imja Khola with spectacular views of Thamserku, Kangtega and Ama Dablam mountains, while dominating the skyline ahead are the giants, Lhotse and Everest. The most common night halt after Namche is at the top of a steep climb from the Imja Khola at
Tengboche. The Tengboche Monastery is one of the most famous monasteries, probably because of its unrivalled backdrop, Mt. Ama Dablam. Following the Imja Khola from Tengboche, the trail ascends through Pangboche until Pheriche or Dingboche is reached, where the day’s trek ends. Another day of acclimatization follows with a fascinating side trip to Chhukung which is about a 3 hour walk from Dingboche.
From Dingboche or Pheriche a 6 hour walk leads to Lobuche which sits on the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier. What follows is a roughly 3 hour hike from Lobuche to the last settlement on the trail known as Gorak Shep. The few tea houses at this place provide shelter for the night before one undertakes the final leg of the trek over the glacier to Everest Base Camp.
Above Gorak Shep is seen the popular view point known as Kala Patthar, from where many a trekker has captured the image of the world’s highest mountain and gazed up in awe. The trek along the glacier to base camp can take up to five hours. This is treacherous ground and one must walk through this area cautiously, as finding a route can be tricky and there’s always the risk of falling on the slippery ice. Being at Everest Base Camp is an out of this world experience.
ITINEREARY
01: Arrive in Kathmandu transfer to hotel deepen of your arrival time if you arrive afternoon we do sightseeing around Thamel and Durbar squire 1-2 hour and happy evening dinner.
02: MAJOR SIGHTSEEING PLACES IN KATHMANDU CITY
(1) SWAYAMBHUNATH TEMPLE: This is one of the world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas. It is said to be 2000 years old. Painted on the four side of the spire bases are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is three kilometers West of Kathmandu city and is situated on a hillock about 77m. above the level of the Kathmandu valley.
(2) BOUDDHANATH: This Stupa of Bouddhanath lies eight kilometers east of Kathmandu. This colossal and ancient Stupa is one of the biggest in the world.
(3) PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE Situated five kilometers east of Kathmandu. The temple of Lord Shiva,
Pashupatinath with two tied golden roof and silver door is famous for its superb architecture. Visitors can easily see the temple and the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati river and over night Hotel in Thamel.
03: Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal -meet our guide, drive to Hotel.
On setting foot in Nepal at Kathmandu International airport, where you will be received by our guides & office staffs with warm welcome of Pisang peak & then take to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu valley, after checking in to your rooms getting refreshed our guide or staff will brief with information regarding your trip to Everest base camp with other useful information. Evening Nepalese dinner in one of the best and authentic Nepalese restaurant includes local folk dance cultural program as
part of an entertainment.
04: Kathmandu tour or Bhaktapur , Patan and trekking stuffs preparation.
With busy day in Kathmandu with options joining in our interesting tour which leads you around Kathmandu beautiful historical sites, as Kathmandu city with Bhaktapur & Patan steeped with religious
monuments of temples-monasteries and stupas listed most as UNESCO Heritage Sites. After a pleasant and exciting guided tour return back to your hotel with rest of the afternoon free, preparation for Everest Base Camp trekking next early morning.
05: Flight to Lukla airport 2,860 meter and trek to Phakding 2,680 m – 5 hours As per the short flight time, morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic air terminal for super scenic panoramic Himalayas flight to airport of Lukla with awesome view of mighty Himalayan chain of
mountains with Mt. Everest and then landing at Lukla unique airstrip. In Lukla with final preparations where much of the gears will be carried by porters or on pack animals (Ghopkyo crossbreed of Yaks and normal domestic cattle). Walk leads downhill with short uphill and on gradual winding path most of the way to Phakding village for first overnight stop. Phakding a nice and large spread out village by the glacial River Dudh Kosi with views of Kwangde Himal located in this river gorge.
06: Trekking to Majo and Jorsale then Namche Bazaar 3,460 m – 07 hours
Morning walk leads to much higher as the trail follows the beautiful river, crossing few bridges to reach at Monjo village and into Sagarmatha National Park. Walk on gradual path by the bank of the river and in
afternoon time climbing up reach at famous Namche Bazaar with views of Everest-Nuptse and Lhotse on walks. At Namche transfer into a nice and cozy lodge with fabulous views of Tharmasarku and Kwangde Himal with time to wander around Namche.
07: Acclimatization day , Rest or optional walk around Namche Bazaar – or short excursion to near by villages. Free and rest day in Namche for better acclimatization before climbing higher terrain, on this day take a short hike to Namche view point with its interesting museum full of information of Sherpa people culture- mountaineering with flora and fauna of the region. The top of Namche offers grand views of Mt. Everest- Lhotse-Nuptse with magnificent Amadablam peaks towards north. Other options hike up to Everest view hotel beyond Syangboche at an altitude of 3,880 m high with sweeping panorama of Everest andadjoining peaks.
08: Trekking to Phungi thanga then to Thyangboche 3,880 meter – 06 hours Morning starts with short up and then on scenic pleasant path with few ups and downhill overlooking views of Everest and Amadablam, as the walk leads into patch of alpine woodland and then dropping towards Imjatse River at Phunki-Tenga a small settlement. Here with lunch break, afternoon uphill into a nice forest of rhododendron-oaks-magnolia-pines and fir trees, then finally reaching at our overnight stop at Thyangboche near its famous old Buddhist monastery. A charming spot surrounded by snow capped peaks with close views of Amadablam-Everest and other peaks, located within green forest. We visit the famous monastery where you can observe the monks and priests in prayer halls, here most of the climbers and mountaineers take blessing from the priest for safe and successful climb on Everest and other high peaks.
09: Trekking to Dingboche 4,255 m – 7 hours
Walk is pleasant today but makes a difference walking much higher altitude, starting with a descend for 55 minutes to the bridge, from here tree lines fades for shorter junipers & alpine rhododendron with
mixed bushes known as azalea showing big change in high altitude. Trail continues to another beautiful sherpa settlemnet, Pangboche, it is the biggest last permanent settlement in this region. After this other
villages like Pheriche, Thukla, Dingboche are active only in the spring to autumn to serve the travelers. The path climbs to Somare and crosses the Imja stream with the beautiful view of Nupse, Lhotshe and Amdablum mountains. Finally trail leads to another beautiful Sherpa village Dingboche, enjoy the prayers wheels and stones and yak farms.
10: Acclimatization day in Dingboche, optional hiking to near by peaks.
It is mandatory to spend another night in this altitude. Choose any hiking like towards amadablam or Island peak or Lobuche. If ou climb to Nagarjung peak can see Makalu on a clear day.
11: Hiking to Thukla and Lobuche 4,945 m – 06 hours
After breakfast, start climbing towards Thukla, enjoy the prayers wall and mane wheels along the trails. You may see yaks grazing and some mountain goats enjoying the sunbathing. Do not forget to look back and take pictures of Mount Amadablam. Take short rest at Thukla hilltop for drinks or even lunch and continue to Lobuche for the overnight stop.
12: Trek to the mount Everest Base Camp (EBC) 5,370 meter & return to Gorakshep 5,180 m – 07 hrs You are at the dreamland, zig zag trails takes you to the actual base camp of Everest, depending on yourwalking speed it may take 5-7 hours round trip. This adventure trip will be life time experience. Thefamous Ice-falls of Khumbu is very long, follow the proper tails with your guide and experienced staffs only. After a marvelous and exciting time with adventure of a lifetime experience retrace the journey back to Gorakshep for overnight stop.
13: Hike to Kalapathar 5,545 m trekking back to Lobuche and Pheriche 4,260m – 06 hours Morning a steep uphill hike to reach on top of Kalapathar at 5,545 meters, highest point of the adventure with fabulous and unique views of mountains includes Mt. Everest at its closest. After the greatest thrill with best view walk down to Gorakshep then to Pheriche for the overnight
14: Trek to Kyanjuma 3,665 m near Sanasa – 06 hrs walks.
Walk leads to a fine start with views towards a river after the bridge a slow hike to Thyangboche Monastery. Trek back to Kyanjuma for overnight halt, a sleepy and quiet spot with few fine lodge and view of Mount Everest and Amadablam.
15: Trekking back Phakding 2,860 meter via Namche Bazaar – 05 hrs
14: Walk back to Lukla airport – 3 hrs
A short and easy day after losing much altitude, retrace the journey back to Lukla with last final climb from Choplung village to reach the famous gate named after ‘Pasang Lamu’ a first Sherpa lady who climbed and died on Mt. Everest. Finally our adventurous walks completes in Lukla with time for rest and to celebrate the success on Everest base camp trekking and last night sleep in Lukla and around Mount Everest area.
16: Flight back to Kathmandu and drive to the hotel.
According to the flight time for Kathmandu transfer to Tenzing & Hillary air terminal at Lukla airport, a short scenic in small aircraft bring you back in Kathmandu, and then transfer to your hotel with afternoon and we can doing 1-2 hours rest day and after lunch we can going to sightseeing “BHAKTAPUR AND PATAN CITY”
17: After the breakfast we go to visit Pasupatinath and after that we go to airport to departure from Kathmandu to India.
Cost Includes
All Airport transportation.
3 -4 start hotel with BB in Kathmandu, Double sharing hotels, guest house tea house during the trekking, all Kathmandu city’s and Bhaktapur/Patan Sightseeing, during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee with double rooms in local standard and basic lodge, Applicable Trekking Information Management Systems TIMS & National Park Permit for Everest region. Experienced sherpa, guide and 1 porter with 2 person clients, Cultural Nepalese dinner in Kathmandu. Domestic airfare as per the itinerary Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu.
Price Doesn’t Include
International Travel medical insurance, Personal Expenses and Lunch – dinners in Kathmandu, Alcohol drinks, mountain hiking gears and personal medical kits. Emergency rescue evacuation by any means of transportations including Helicopters services and personal medical kit, If Early return from the trip due to personal reason or medical related problems- in
this case clients must bear his /her own expenditure on return from trek and in city including expenses of accompanying guides and staffs, Temple entrance fee Kathmandu sightseeing place.
