Everest Base Camp

The ultimate adventure of the world
TripCode: ANC15
Country: Nepal

Highlights

• One of the best adventure treks in the world
• Highest mountain on Earth (Mt. Everest-8848m)
• Glaciers and moraines
• Sherpa culture (greatest festival of Sherpa- Mani rimdu)
• 500 years old monasteries
• Rhododendrons and other rare Himalayan flowers
• Staggering lofty mountain views
• Yak and Yeti

This is the ultimate adventure trek, probably the best trek in the whole world! Abode to the famous Sherpas, the Khumbu area possesses the most extraordinary high mountain scenery on this planet. This trek takes you through the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar and Thyangboche monastery where the Mani Rhimdu festival is held every year in October-November and is a great cultural center for the people of Solu Khumbu. Further, the walk up to Kalapathar is very rewarding.
Though the trip is called Everest Base Camp trek, the Everest view is magnificent from a very popular view point called the Kalapathar which is at an elevation of 5545m. However, the view of the Khumbu ice falls and the glacier is good from the Base Camp.

Trip fact sheet
Trip name:	Everest Base Camp
Trip Code:	ANC011
Trip duration:	17 days
Trek duration:	13 days
Area:	Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, Khumbu valley, east Nepal
Activity:	Hiking and trekking
Highest point:	5545m (Kalapathar)
Trip grade:	Strenuous adventure
Transportation:	Flight to and from Lukla
Accommodations:	Kathmandu- hotel, on trail – basic local teas shops and lodges
Meals:	Included (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: Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day02: Day in Kathmandu for Heritage sightseeing
Day03: To Lukla and begin trek to Phakdingma
Day04: To Namche Bazaar
Day05: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar with excursion
Day06: To Thyangboche
Day07: To Dingboche
Day08: Free day for optional hike to Bibre or to Chhukung RI
Day09: To Labuche
Day10: Excursion day to Kalapathar. Return to Labuche or overnight at Gorakshep
Day11: Retrace to Pheriche.
Day12: To Thyangboche
Day13: To Monjo via Namche
Day14: Return to Lukla
Day15: Fly back to Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel.
Day16: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day15: Trip concludes for extension tours or onward flights.

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.

Everest Base Camp trek scheduled departure dates for the year 2009 and 2010 (summer)
Autumn/fall departure schedules 2009
15 Sept – 28 Sept 22 Sept – 05 Oct 29 Sept – 12 Oct 05 Oct – 18 Oct	12 Oct – 25 Oct 19 Oct – 01 Nov 26 Oct – 08 Oct 02 Nov – 15 Nov	09 Nov – 22 Nov 16 Nov – 29 Nov 23 Nov – 06 Dec
Spring/summer departure schedules 2009
27 Feb- 12 March 10 March – 23 March 17 March – 30 March 24 March – 06 April 01 April – 14 April	07 April – 20 April 14 April – 27 April 20 April – 27 April 27 April – 10 May 04 May – 17 May	11 May – 24 May 18 May – 31 May 02 June – 14 June

Trip Cost

US$ 1325 and 1525 per person

Note: The above costs are based on a twin sharing basis for a minimum group size of two people. Also due to the change in the flight costs, the whole cost is subject to change whenever there is a change in the airline ticket’s price.

Trip Inclusion

• Kathmandu/Lukla /Kathmandu flight
• Hotel accommodation w/breakfast in Kathmandu
• All land transportation (airport and sightseeing)
• An English-speaking tour leader/guide service from Kathmandu/Kathmandu
• Service of one porter for two clients
• Three meals and accommodation along the trekking trail in local Inns/Lodges
• Cost of Everest National Park and TIMS fees
• Staff’s insurance
• Staff’s wages and food
• Guide’s flight charge
• All government tax etc.

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.
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.

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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