Classic Everest

Jiri to Everest Base Camp
TripCode: ANC17
24 days trip
Country: Nepal

Highlights

• Route used for expedition by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953
• Stunning mountain views (Everest and Cho Oyo, Ama Dablam etc.)
• Solu and Khumbu cultural experience
• Yak and Yeti
• Beautiful rivers and valley
• Many beautiful birds and wildlife
• Lush and green forest over the beautiful rolling hills

This is a classic trek that follows the expedition route used by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953. This is also the best way to visit the Everest area, which begins with a long drive to Jiri. The adventure continues with tremendous amount of ups and downs through the famous Sherpa homes. This region, the Solu-Khumbu, boasts some of the most extraordinary high mountain scenery on earth. The trek concludes with a spectacular flight back to Kathmandu.

Trip fact sheet
Trip name:	Classic Everest
Trip Code:	ANC17
Trip duration:	24 days
Trek duration:	20 days
Area:	Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, Khumbu valley, east Nepal
Activity:	Hiking and trekking
Highest point:	5545m (Kalapathar)
Trip grade:	Strenuous adventure
Transportation:	Flight and private transportation
Accommodations:	Kathmandu- hotel, on trail – basic local teas shops and lodges
Meals:	Included (for trek duration only)
Mountain views:	Everest, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Tawche etc.
Minimum person:	2 pax
Maximum person:	16 pax
Season:	Spring (February and March), Summer (April, May), Autumn (late September, October, November)

Trip Itinerary

Day01: Arrive Kathmandu, overnight hotel
Day02: Heritage sightseeing
Day03: Jiri by land, overnight lodge
Day04: Begin trek, overnight at Bhandar.
Day05: Sete
Day06: Junbesi via Lamjura Pass (3050 m).
Day07: Nuntala
Day08: Bupsa
Day09: Ghat
Day10: Namche Bazaar
Day11: Acclimatization day with optional excursion around Namche
Day12: Thyangboche
Day13: Dingboche
Day14: Acclimatization day, optional excursion hike to Chhukung
Day15: Labuche
Day16: Gorakshep excursion to Kalapathar (5545m)
Day17: Everest Base Camp and trek back to Pheriche
Day18: Thyangboche
Day19: Namche Bazaar
Day20: Phakdingma
Day21: Lukla
Day22: Fly to Kathmandu, overnight hotel.
Day23: Free day
Day24: Trip concludes

Tour extension: People with time are highly recommended to visit Chitwan or go for Bhote Koshi Rafting or Canyoning, which is a great adventure with lots of fun. Nature-treks.com will be happy to assist you to make further arrangements for you and your friends.

Classic Everest trek’s scheduled departures for the year 2009 and 2010

Spring/summer scheduled departures 2009
27 Feb- 19 March 06 March – 26 March 09 March – 29 March 16 March – 05 April	27 March – 17 April 06 April – 26 April 20 April – 10 May 01 May – 21 May	08 May – 28 May 15 May – 04 June 25 May – 10 June
Autumn/fall scheduled departures 2009
14 Sept – 04 Oct 25 Sept – 15 Oct 05 Oct – 25 Oct	16 Oct – 23 Oct 23 Oct – 30 Oct 30 Oct – 06 Nov	06 Nov – 13 Nov 20 Nov – 27 Nov

Trip Costs

US$ 1675 to 1975

Note: The above cost is based on a minimum of 2 pax or more on a twin sharing basis. The air ticket is subject to change as per the airline’s rule, which can obviously affect the whole price and can result in an increase in the price.

Trip Inclusion

• Kathmandu/Jiri local bus
• Tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan
• An English-speaking tour leader/guide service from Kathmandu/Kathmandu
• Service of one porter for two clients
• 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Accommodation in local Inns/Lodges along the trail
• Cost of National Park fees and TIMS card
• Lukla/Kathmandu flight charge
• Domestic airport tax
• Staff’s insurance
• Staff’s wages and food
• All government taxes

Safety/Acclimatization

Everything we do has some code of conduct that we should care about. Understanding the nature of time, situation and place will always be beneficial in some way or the other. Safety is our foremost priority and our staffs will look into the details of the logistic and assess the situation to make sure that you are very safe and enjoy the trip. We just want your cooperation and we assure that we will give you a smoothly run trip with lots of memories to treasure.
Altitude problem or AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) can be life threatening if you ignore it. For most of people, the altitude can be felt if one goes over 4000m but some people might feel the altitude at lower elevation as well. Our trip itinerary has been designed in a way that allows more time to help you acclimatize in high altitude. Our guides are experienced and can act according to the gravity of the mountain sickness that people might fall victim to. But remember that the best medicine for AMS is to reduce the altitude by going to a lower elevation because no matter what drugs we use, it will only assist in buying time. So, never ignore the symptoms of AMS and please talk to your guide or tour leader ASAP. There is always a way out!
Kunde and Pheriche also have good hospital in case such a need arises.

Best season/time for this trip

It entirely depends on what you are looking for! Nepal is ever pleasant throughout the year. Spring and summer are great months (March and April, May) with lots of flowers blooming everywhere, however, the sky might not be as crystal clear as during the autumn months. The national flower of Nepal, the Rhododendrons blooming in the mountains and the hills are a wonderful sight. This is the second busiest season for the tourists who come for mountaineering and trekking. The fact that the tourist places are generally crowded during this season might be considered as a down side.
June, July and August are wet but the mountains and hills are covered with lush and lively green forest or vegetation. The season might not be too good for the mountain views but it is a great time for studying and exploring the varied types of plants that grow during this season. Very few people travel during this period and thus, it is perfect for a person who has interest in exploring the quieter path and nature at its best. During this time, you will enjoy the trekking as the weather is not very severe, however, flying to Lukla can be a challenging task.
October and November are the best months in terms of settled weather and crystal clear sky which provides clear mountain views. This means that the popular trails are almost saturated with trekkers, which sometimes creates a problem in terms of finding a place to stay and eat especially if one is traveling with a small group.
Winter months from December to February are also good for this trek, provided one is ready to stand the freezing weather and snowfall. The mountain views are still good and less people trek during this time. The view from the lower level might be a bit hazy in the beginning but the trekking experience will be an enjoyable one.

Our Responsible approach

During our treks, we use designated routes and campsites to avoid negative impact on our fragile environment while respecting the local culture and tradition. During these trips we use Home-stay as much as possible to support the local economy. Instead of using firewood, we use gasoline or gas for cooking and encourage solar heating to avoid further deforestation. To avoid littering, we educate and aware our clients, staffs and porters to use the right place to dispose garbage and to bring back the non-bio-degradable ones. We do not put mobile toilets near the water or near any other places that are culturally or locally important or sacred. We also try to use the service of local porters and guides if possible. We understand that nature conservation is a big issue and we should support it in whatever way we can.

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