Saturday, April 2, 2016

Everest Base Camp & Kalapathar Trek



Everest Base Camp & Kalapathar Trek - 15 days

Overview
The Everest Base Camp trek, a very well known mountain trek, starts at the upper Phakding and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling bazaar that’s a junction for trekkers, the local Sherpa and expeditions.
What to Expect
All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it the kind of walk you will remember for a long, long time.

Mt Everest Base Camp is the most popular destination for trekkers in Nepal. Its popularity has grown since the first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1950s. The trek takes off from Lukla. First we should take 40 minutes morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and we land its tiny at Lukla Airstrip then our trek start to Khumbu Region. The trek follows the Dudh Kosi valley route with an ascent up to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. From Namche, you traverse along a high path from where you have the first good view of Everest. You head towards Thyangboche Monastery located on top of a mountain ridge and then descend the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche. After that you arrive at the Khumbu Glacier. The trek through the glacier takes you first to Lobuche and then to Gorak Shep, where you finally reach your destination, Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu ice falls.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

Day 02: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding

Today early in the morning, we drive about 15 minutes to Tribhuwan International Airport. After 30 minutes scenic flight to Lukla (2804 mtrs.), we begin our trek to Phakding (2610 mtrs.) - 3 hours easy walking. Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3535 mtrs.). Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 04: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
This is a day for an acclimatization. We have a fine walk around the valley to adjust with thin air. Namche Bazaar is known as the gateway of the Everest. We will take you to a museum too on the same day. There you can see the traditional custom of Sherpa peoples. Besides, a fine view of the Everest and other mountains can be overviewed from this place. Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 05: Trek to Tengboche (3850m).
By reaching Tengboche, we visit a monastery known as Tengboche monastery. Then you will be taken to observe the prayer ceremony whether in the evening or morning. Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4350 mtrs.). Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 07: Acclimatisation day

Today you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. This day we will have trip to Chhukung valley, then we return to Dingboche in the evening. We will take you to Chhukung Ri (5546 mtrs) from there, we can observe a fifth highest mountain Makalu. Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4950 mtrs.). Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 09: Trek to Everest Base camp (5400 mtrs.) and return to Ghorakshep (5160m). Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 10: Hiking to Kalapathar (5545mtrs.), then trek to Pheriche
The day starts with a hike up to Kalapathar (5545 mtrs.), an excellent viewpoint to observe the Mount. Everest and innumerable spectacular mountains views. Then trek back to Pheriche (4280m). Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 11: Trek back to Namche Bazar Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 12: Trek to Lukla. Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 13: After breakfast fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

Day 14: Leisure day in Kathmandu (it's also a spare day incase of any flight delay in Lukla due to bad weather). Overnight at hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

Day 15: Transfer to Airport for your home departure. Farewell!
What's Included
             Pick-up and transfer by private car as per the program
             1 night pre-trek and 2 nights post-trek accommodation in Kathmandu (twin sharing room, bed and breakfast only at 2-3* hotel in Kathmandu)
             Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with tea & coffee during the trek
             11 nights twin sharing accommodation at guest houses during the trek
             1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide
             Porters
             Round trip flight to Lukla from Kathmandu
             First Aid Medicine (You are also advised to bring your own)
             National Park and TIMS permit
             Duffle bag to each trekker (if required only)
             All taxes and service charges
What's Not Included
             Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast
             Travel insurance
             International airfare to and from Nepal
             Nepal tourist visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu, however to avoid the long queue at the airport, you are advised to submit your visa online at http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa)
             Items of a personal nature
             Winter clothes including sleeping bag (you should a 4 season sleeping bag) and warm down jackets
             Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
             Tips
Meeting Point
On day 01 we will pick you up from the airport upon your arrival and we will transfer you to our pre-arranged hotel in Kathmandu

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