Saturday, January 16, 2016

Everest Base Camp Trek


With Experience Nepal Treks & Expeditions you can marvel at the beauty of the world’s highest Sagarmatha National Park in the shadow of the highest peaks neighboring Mt. Everest and climb the panoramic view point at Kalapatthar where you will be surrounded with a breathtaking view of 360 degrees. The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the popular trekking destinations in the Khumbu region. This is an amazing hiking trip offering a marvelous grand journey. Everest base camp hiking takes place in the midst of rich old Buddhist culture and traditions with the warm hospitality of the highlanders, the Sherpa tribe. This splendid & awesome adventure begins with a sweeping scenic short flight of Lukla, the gateway to Everest, continues with a walk to Khumbu Sherpa capital at Namche Bazaar. It is famous for Tengboche Monastery and the unmatched view point of Kalapatthar (5,545 m) and the exciting Everest Base Camp with extraordinary viewpoints of pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Lho-la peak, Nuptse, Everest, Lhotse, Ama damlam, Thamserku, Tawache and the remorseless Khumbu icefall and its glacier.

Trip Highlights:
1. Trekking on the base of world`s highest mountain, Mt. Everest
2. World`s highest national parks in the shadow of giant peaks
3. Immerse in the old rich Tibetan Buddhist culture, traditions & monastery
4. The Warm hospitality of the highlanders, in the home of Sherpa villages
5. Enrich with the rare botanical flora of rhododendron, Pines, spruce, magnolia trees, shrubs of Juniper, medicinal plants & an alpine flowers/orchids
6. World`s most dangerous & an adventurous airport at Lukla 2,846 m
7. Home of the world`s record holder mountaineers
8. Eco-friendly trekking route
9. Nepal`s second most popular trekking region after Annapurna region

Itinerary.
Day 01: 
Arrive at Kathmandu 1,300 m and transfer to respective hotel.

Day 02: 
In Kathmandu with full day private guided city tour.

Day 03: 
Fly to Lukla 2,846 m & trek to Phakding 2,652 m/40 minute flight & 03 hrs walk.

Day 04: 
Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m/06 hrs.

Day 05:
Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization day or side excursion

Day 06: 
Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m/05 hours.

Day 07: 
Trek to Dingboche 4,358 m/05 hours.

Day 08:
Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and side excursion.

Day 09: 
Trek to Loboche 4,928 m/05 hours.

Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep 5,160 m & continue to Everest Base Camp 5,337 m & returned back to Gorakshep/07-08 hrs

Day 11:
Hike to Kalapathar 5,545 m & trek to Pheriche 4,250 m/07-08 hrs.

Day 12: 
Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m/03 hours.

Day 13: 
Trek to Monjo 2,775 m/06 hours.

Day 14: 
Trek to Lukla 2,846 m/05 hrs & afternoon free at leisure.

Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu & rest day or free for individual activities.

Day 16: 
Spare and free day in case of flight delay at Lukla or Kathmandu valley city sightseeing

Day 17:
Transfer to airport for international departure. 

Service includes 
• Airport pick up & drop off by private vehicles
• KTM to Lukla airfare for member and staff/s
• 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on 3 star category B/B plan
• 2 days sightseeing  in Kathmandu valley by private vehicle & professional tour guide
  First day: Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath & Swayambhunath
  Next day: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan & Bhaktapur
• TIMS & National park entry permit fee
• Basic accommodation during the trek
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during trek
• English speaking guide & porter during trek
• Food and salary for staff and porter
• Trekking gears for the local trekking staffs (shoes, jacket & trouser)
• Insurance for local trekking staffs 
• First Aid Kit box/bag

Service does not include 
• Nepal entry visa fee, Photographs & international flights fare 
• Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
• Personal nature expanses: telephone calls, cyber bills, bar bills, laundry service, battery recharge bills, hot shower (On          trek),washing water, pots of hot drinks, bottle/boiled water, alcoholic and soft drinks
• Additional cost incurred due to extending your stay at hotel due to cancel and delay of flight because of poor visibility due to heavy raining/snowing/cloudy from Lukla airport & go fly into Lukla from Kathmandu too.
• Essential trekking gears 
• Travel & health insurance
• Tipping for all trekking staffs (guide & porter/s)
• An emergencies or rescue evacuation cost/charge (helicopter), if required

Price for 17 days: 
USD 1945 Per Person of the group is of 1 Pax, 
USD 1645 Per person if the group is of 2 Pax, 
USD 1625 Per Person if the group is of 3 Pax or more

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