
The
Everest Base camp trek offers trekkers the best
EVEREST
has to offer in a period of just two weeks. This lodge to
lodge Everest base camp trek is truly an incredible experience
of this magnificent region and its amazing people. The two
weeks of journey to the foot of Everest begins from Lukla
(2,805m/9,200ft) to the highest point on the trek Kala Pattar
Peak (5,550m/18,200ft). In Namche Bazaar (3,436m/11,270ft)
you will have some rest day a two for an acclimatization.
From Namche we explore the Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung
before heading for Thyangboche Monastery.
In Dingboche you have an option of an
optional
hike towards
Chukung-Ri (5,550m/18,200ft).

After
visiting Chukung Ri we trek to Lobuche for a day-hike along
the Khumbu
Glacier to
Everest
Base Camp (5,364m/17,600ft) and a climb of
Kala
Pattar Peak for a close encounter with Mt. Everest. Surrounded
by some of the highest mountains on the Earth you will bask
in this incredible mountain scenery before swinging back by
way of, little visited, Phortse village to fly out of Lukla.
Moderate to difficult trekking
to the base camp of Everest in Nepal from 2,805m (9,200ft)
to 4,940m (16,200ft) with optional day hikes up to 5550m
(18,200ft). Accommodations are in comfortable lodges run
by the Sherpa families. The Everest base camp trek starts
with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and includes all meals,
services of an experienced English speaking local trek guide
and porter/s to carry luggage. Clients carry back pack only
and walk at their own pace.
Trek Grade:
Moderate to Difficult
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Maximum Sleeping Altitude: 5140m/16,860ft
(Gorakshep)
Maximum Hiking Altitude: 5550m/18,200ft (Kala
Pattar)
Best Season: Mar-June and Oct-Dec.
Trek Avaliblity: Join a group trek (dates
shown below)
Private treks are availabe on request.
| Departure
Dates for Everest Base Camp Trek (ex Kathmandu)
|
| 05-19 Mar, 2008 |
05-19 May, 2008 |
05-19 Nov, 2008 |
| 10-24 Mar, 2008 |
10-24 May, 2008 |
10-24 Nov, 2008 |
| 20 Mar-03 Apr, 2008 |
20 May-03 Jun, 2008 |
20 NOV-04 Dec, 2008 |
| 05-19 Apr, 2008 |
05-19 Oct, 2008 |
23 Dec, 2008
– 06 Jan, 2009 [Christmas/New Year Special Trek] |
| 10-24 Apr, 2008 |
10-24 Oct, 2008 |
| 20 Apr-04 May, 2008 |
20 Oct-03 Nov, 2008 |
| If the above dates does not fit
your schedule. A private trek for 2 person or more can
be organized on dates of your choice. |
I T I N E R A R Y
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Start of
the Everest Base Camp Trek
after arrival at Lukla and prepare yourself to trek on to
Phakding.
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 03: Acclimatization day. You have an
option to hike around Namche Bazaar.
Day 04: Trek to Khunde-Khumjung villages.
Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche monastery.
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche village.
Day 07: Acclimatization day with optional
hike to Chukung.
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche.
Day 09: Trek up the Khumbu Glacier and
hike to Everest Base Camp.
Overnight at Gorakshep.
Day 10: Morning trek to Kala Pattar Everest
View Point.
Afternoon trek to Lobuche or Pheriche.
Day 11: Trek to Phortse village.
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 13: Trek to Monjo or Phakding.
Day 14: Trek to Lukla.
Day 15: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. END of
Everest Base Camp trek.