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Everest
base camp is
one of the most spectacular treks in the Himalayas,
along routes lined and carved out by beautiful,
multi-hued prayer flags, prayer wheels and intricately
carved Mani stones.
Not
only is Everest Base Camp exceptionally close the
world's highest mountain (8,850m) but it is also home to
the wonderful friendly Sherpa people, picturesque
villages, variety of cultures, traditions, colourful
festivals and monasteries.
ITINERARY
Please
note that we can also add in extra acclimatisation days
ont he everest base camp trek, or move them around to
have them later in the climb.
For
this trek, you can choose between staying in Lodges or
camping in Tents.
Day
1:
Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.
Day
2:
Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu
valley.
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Day
3 Flight: Kathmandu (1,310m) - Lukla (2,840m).
Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours).
Our
early morning trek begins with a flight into
Lukla - is a lifetime experience, in itself.
The airfield is on a slope and the
difference between the two ends of the runway
is about 60 meters! We
start the everest base camp trek for a few
hours along the Dudh Kosi River to the village
of Phakding 2,610m & lodge or camp
overnight.
Day
4 Phakding (2,610m) – Namche bazaar
(3,440m). (5 hours)
The
trek today takes us through a magnificent
forest of rhododendron, magnolia trees and
giant firs, as we head up toward Namche. After
a steep descent and another steep climb
through the forest we reach our lodge or camp
site.
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Day
5 Namche bazaar (Acclimatization day 3,440 m).
We
will spend a day to help acclimatization. You
are welcome to go on a day hike in the area.
Day
6: Namche to Tengboche (3,860m) (5 hrs).
With
incredible views of the Thamserku we steadily
descend to the Imja Khola where we see a series
of water driven prayer wheels. Later, we ascend
to Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) - one of the
most beautiful places in the world. Overnight
Camp or Lodge.
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Day
7: Tengboche to Pheriche (4,312m) (5 hrs).
Continuing
up the Imja Khola valley, we head towards the summer
village of Pheriche (4,260m). Overnight Camp or Lodge.
Day
8: Pheriche to Lobuche (4,920m) (4-5 hrs).
After
ascending up a small ridge we contour around the base of
Khumbu Glacier. After lunch, we head off on a steep
ascent to the terminal moraine of the glacier and onto
the foot off the Lobuche Ice Fall (4,930m). Overnight
Camp or Lodge.
Day
9: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m) (4 hrs).
Today
is a short trekking day as we head to Gorek Sherpa.
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Day
10: Hike up to Kalapatthar (5,545m). / Retrace
your steps to Dingboche (4,410m) (5 hrs).
We
will head off early morning up Kala Patthar
for breathtaking views of Everest. We then
return and continue to Dingboche for our
overnight stay in a lodge or tent.
Day
11: Dingboche to Tengboche (3,860m) (5 hrs).
Today
we have a relatively easy walk along the Imja
Khola with a visit to the gompa at Pangboche,
before climb up the famous Tengboche
Monastery. Camp or Lodge overnight.
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Day
12: Tengboche to Namche (3,440m) (4 hrs).
We
head off on a long descent down the right flank of the
Dudh Kosi valley to Namche.
Camp or Lodge overnight.
Day
13: Namche to Phakding (2,610m). (3-4 hours).
We
head down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to the small
village of Phakding.
Overnight Lodge or Camp.
Day
14: Phakding to Lukla (2,840m) (3 hrs).
Today,
we head to the little airstrip of Lukla where we camp or
lodge overnight.
Day
15: Flight: Lukla (2,840m) - Kathmandu (1,310m). Hotel
Overnight.
Day
16:
Free day to explore, and enjoy Kathmandu. Hotel
Overnight.
Day
17:
Final Departure.
Prices
available on request along with detailed tour
information of Everest Base Camp Trek. Excellent
discounts for large groups.
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