Everest Base Camp Trek 19 Days
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Trip Duration: |
19 Days |
Trek Length: |
14 Days |
Trip Rating: |
Moderate to strenuous |
Maximum Altitude: |
18,204ft |
Activity: |
Cultural tour and trekking |
Lodging: |
Hotels and lodges |
Transportation: |
by vehicle and flight |
Begins & Ends: |
Kathmandu |
Best Season: |
September to May |
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Land Cost: |
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Everest Base Camp Trek:
Everest Base Camp Trek is designed to take you close to the grand peak of Everest, see the Sherpa culture of Khumbu, and enjoy breathtaking Himalayan landscapes.
Left to right: Nuptse, Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam from trail to Tengboche.
Our trek begins with a thirty five minute flight to Tenzing-Hillary Lukla Airport at 9300ft in Khumbu valley. As you disembark the plane, a panorama of beautiful peaks unfolds before your eyes including: Mount Karyolung, Numbur, Khatang, and Nupla in the southwest to northwesterly direction. From Lukla, we trek along the Dudh Koshi River, a beautiful valley, sparsely inhabited area with patches of farmlands and forests. Our trek mainly travels through the Sagarmatha National Park in Khumbu Valley. Here are the best views of the mountain revered by many cultures and known as Everest worldwide, Sagarmantha in Nepali, and Chomolungma in Sherpa and Tibetan. Here the mountain forms a natural boundary in the northeast with Tibet. As we trek higher elevations, we can see Mount Kusum Kanguru, Kwangde (Nopla), Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar, Pumori, the grand peak of Mount Everest (the highest summit on earth) and other beautiful sister mountains that harmonize the scenery of Khumbu. We will experience multiple views of the above mountains as we continue our journey to the peak of Kala Pathar 18,204 ft. opposite of Everest.
Tengboche Monastery with Ama Dablam.
The following are short list of floras and faunas found in the Sagarmatha National park. We will see hemlock, rhododendron, birch, fir, juniper, oak and blue-pine in the lower altitudes, and scrub alpine plant communities at higher elevations. There are 118 known species of birds inhabit in the park. Most commonly seen ones are the Impeyen Pheasant (the national bird of Nepal), blood pheasant, cheer pheasant, Tibetan snow-cock, jungle crow, red-billed and yellow-billed choughs, snow pigeon, swallows, magpies and kalij pheasants. Among rarer species are the Himalayan griffon, Lammergier, snow partridge, and skylark. The faunas commonly seen on the mountain slope from around Namche are the Himalayan Tahr, Ghoral, Serow, Musk deer, Weasel, Marten, Himalayan mouse hare (Pika). Although these faunas inhabit the park and the chance of seeing one or more types of them is a possibility, we cannot guarantee nor promise you sightings of wildlife.
Buddhist Mani prayer carved rocks and chhorten stupas with prayer flags en route Namche.
Sherpa people are the indigenous inhabitants of Khumbu Valley and are followers of Buddhism. Khumbu is comprised of many villages of which Namche is the biggest and is the ancient trading post between Tibet and Nepal. Today, it is called Namche Bazaar, where mountain climbers, trekkers, traders and researchers alike stop to savor the fusion food of the Sherpa, Nepali and Western culinary delights. We make two night stops in Namche to acclimatize and recharge. Then along the route, we will visit other Sherpa villages to explore their way of life and culture. Most people in Khumbu are blessed by the opening up of Nepal for tourism since the 1950s, and their way of life and education have dramatically improved as a result of their work in the field of tourism. Apart from working in the field of tourism, many people here practice traditional lifestyles such as raising Yaks and farming.
Chhorten stupa en route trek to Namche, Everest trek.
Why a 19 day itinerary?
You are trekking at high altitude elevations to Everest base camp. Trekking at high altitude elevation is best at the pace your body could endure with rests every few days to acclimatize and to recharge your energy. Therefore, 19 days for this trek is required to acclimatize to avoid high altitude sickness in order to enjoy the trip. Trekking fast at high elevations with thin air is the leading cause to altitude sickness. We want you to visit all the destinations on this trek and enjoy your trip of a lifetime. Having led many treks and expeditions, and acquired hands on knowledge in operating trips in the Himalayas, we know how to make this trip a pleasant and safe one for you. Thus, we have designed the best suited length of itinerary for this trek to Kalapathar and Everest base camp. The 19 day itinerary also includes a cushion day should there be a flight delay because of bad weather.
Who can go on our treks?
Trekking in the Everest Region is moderate to strenuous. However, you do not need to have trekking and mountaineering experience to join our treks. You need to be in good physical condition, able to walk 5-8 hours per day on steep and sometimes uneven trails through hills to mountain trails. On all treks your luggage is carried by porters. Therefore, all you are carrying during the day is your day pack.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel,
Day 2 Kathmandu World Heritage sightseeing,
Day 3 Flight Kathmandu to Lukla (9,315ft) and trek to Phakdhing (8,561ft),
Day 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar (11,283ft),
Day 5 Namche at leisure to acclimatize,
Day 6 Trek to Tengboche Monastery (12,661ft),
Day 7 Trek to Pheriche (14,006ft),
Day 8 Pheriche free day for acclimatization,
Day 9 Trek to Lobuche (16,105ft),
Day 10 Trek to Kala Pattar (18,204ft) via Gorak Shep (16,859ft),
Day 11 Trek to Everest Base Camp (17,594ft) and to Lobuche,
Day 12 Trek to Dingboche (14,465ft),
Day 13 Trek to Phortse (12,497ft),
Day 14 Trek to Khumjung (12,398ft),
Day 15 Trek to Monjo (9,299ft),
Day 16 Trek to Lukla,
Day 17 Flight Lukla to Kathmandu,
Day 18 Kathmandu at leisure,
Day 19 Departure from Kathmandu
ECONOMICAL TREK
PRICE PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR
2 Persons US$1,654
3-5 Persons US$1,534
6-9 Persons US$1,444
10-15 Persons US$1,300
Single Supplement US$180 per trip
Economical Trek with basic lodging
This trip involves trekking on the main trail from one lodge to another, and overnights stay in economical lodges; breakfast costs are included in the trip price; however lunches and dinners are chosen by and paid for by the trip participants.
TREK WITH COMFORTABLE LODGING
PRICE PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR
2 Persons US$2,284
3-5 Persons US$2,158
6-9 Persons US$2,014
10-15 Persons US$1,870
Single Supplement US$270 per trip
Trek with Comfortable Lodging
This trip involves trekking on the main trail from one lodge to another, and overnights stay in comfortable lodges. Lunch is served at local inns and restaurants while en-route. Breakfast and lunch costs are included in the trip price; however dinners are chosen by and paid for by the trip participant each evening.
LUXURY CAMPING TREK
PRICE PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR
2 Persons US$3,328
3-5 Persons US$3,004
6-9 Persons US$2,626
10-15 Persons US$2,500
Single Supplement US$100 per trip
Luxury Camping Trek involves overnights in tents setup and packed by the guide(s), meals are cooked fresh daily by experienced cook and served in the dining tent, luggage are carried by porters. You’ll carry only your day pack while trekking. Sleep in two person tents with 3-4 inch thick foam pads for your comfort.
Economical Trek Includes:
Four nights in quality hotels in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast,
14 days trekking with overnights in economical lodges (teahouse type),
Trip activities as mentioned in the itinerary,
English speaking guide service,
Porters (1 porter per 2 clients) are provided to carry your luggage,
Entrance fees to monuments and Sagarmatha National Park,
Trekker’s Information Management System fees,
Domestic airfares Katmandu-Lukla-Katmandu including departure tax,
Ground transfers on arrival, during sightseeing in Katmandu, and departure,
Nepalese staff insurance.
Trek with Comfortable Lodging Include:
Four nights in 3-4 star hotels in Katmandu on twin sharing with breakfast,
14 days trekking with overnights in comfortable lodges,
Trip activities as mentioned in the itinerary,
Meals: 14 Breakfasts and 12 lunches included in the trip price,
English speaking guide service,
Porters (1 porter per 2 clients) are provided to carry your luggage,
Entrance fees to monuments and Sagarmatha National Park,
Trekker’s Information Management System fees,
Domestic airfares Katmandu-Lukla-Katmandu including departure tax,
Ground transfers on arrival, during sightseeing in Katmandu, and departure,
Nepalese staff insurance.
Luxury Camping Trek Include:
Four nights in 3-4 star hotels in Katmandu on twin sharing with breakfast,
Trip activities as mentioned in the itinerary,
14 days camping trek with overnights in tents,
Trekking equipment (two person tents, foam pads, dining tent, tables, chairs, kitchen utensils, and toilet tent),
Meals (3 meals a day) are cooked fresh and served while on camping trek,
Cooking crew (cook and kitchen helpers) service,
English speaking guide service,
Porters (1 porter per 2 clients) are provided to carry your luggage,
Entrance fees to monuments and Sagarmatha National Park,
Trekker’s Information Management System fees,
Domestic airfares Katmandu-Lukla-Katmandu including departure tax,
Ground transfers on arrival, during sightseeing in Katmandu, and departure,
Nepalese staff insurance.
Price Excludes:
(1): Economical Trek excludes lunches and dinners throughout trip and items in the list A through G,
(2): Trek with Comfortable Lodging excludes lunch and dinner in Katmandu, dinners during trek and items in the list A through G,
(3): Luxury Camping Trek excludes lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and items in the list A through G,
(A): Visa fees,
(B): international airfares and airport departure tax,
(C): Beverages such as alcohol and soft drinks,
(D): All items of personal nature such as travel gear, laundry, telephone, tips,
(E): Personal medical and travel insurance,
(F): Hot shower fees while on trek,
(G): Charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, civil unrest, emergencies and helicopter rescue fees are not included in the trip price.
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