Everest Base Camp Trekking | Himalayas On Foot

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Trek To Everest Base Camp

• 14 Days of Everest Base Camp Trek with Himalayas
  On Foot
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Short Description on EBC Trek

• The most popular trekking trail in Everest
  region, Everest Base Camp Trekking offers a
  unique and an unforgettable experience. It is
  nestled between the ranges of the highest
  mountain in the world. The story of its fame
  dates back to 1953 when Sir Edmund Hilary and
  Tenjing Norgay made a successful expedition to
  the summit of Mt. Everest. , Everest Base camp is
  known for its spectacular view of landscapes,
  glacier moraines and foothills. A remarkable
  feature of this trek is the hospitality of the
  inhabitants- The Sherpa people- and the
  opportunity you get to experience and learn their
  beautiful settlement, culture, tradition,
  festivals, dances, and monasteries.

• Everest region trek is considered to be one of
  the most rewarding adventure trip in the Khumbu
  Himalaya Range as it provides views of  Mt.
  Everest (8848m), Mt Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Nuptse
  (7855m), Mt. Pumori (7161m), Mt. Changaste
  (7550m), Mt. Lingterin (6679m), Mt. Amadablam
  (6856m), Mt. Thamserku (6723m), Mt. Kantega(
  6685m), Mt.Kusum Khagaru (6367m),Mt.Kongde
  (6011m), Mt. Khumbila (5761m) , Mt. Twache peak
  (6367m), Mt. Cholaste (6335m) ,Island peak
  (6179m), Lobuche peak (6145m),Pokalde peak
  (5806m), Honku south peak (6119m).

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• The Everest Base camp Trek route is rich in flora
  and fauna has contain a variety of botanical
  diversities. It is difficult, but not impossible
  to confront some of the wildlife inhabitants of
  this region. One might spot- musk deers,
  leopards, jackals, mountain Thar, birds such as
  Pheasant, and long tails birds.

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Trip Highlights

• Closest to Mt. Everest you have ever been
• Trek up to 5545m through spectacular scenery
• Explore the Sherpa culture, tradition and
  lifestyle.
• Breathtaking views of the Everest region
• Experience the hospitality of the Sherpa people.
• Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam and
  scores of other lesser crests seen from a peaked
  vantage point
• Visit to market town Namche Bazaar

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Trip Itinerary
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Day 1 Kathmandu Lukla (40 min flight)
Phakding

• Early in this morning, we will head towards the
  domestic terminal to Kathmandu airport to board
  the flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft)- a gateway
  destination from where our trek starts. The 40
  min long flight has amazing views of silver
  glistening mountain peaks peeking through the
  clouds to offer. Once we reach Lukla, we will
  start our trek towards Phakding. It will take us
  about 3-4hrs to reach Phakding. We will spend the
  night in a hotel in Phakding.

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Day 2 Phakding-Namche Bazaar

• We will begin our journey towards Namche Bazaar
  through a beautiful pine forest followed by the
  Dudh Koshi River across numerous suspension
  bridges. We can catch a wonderful view of the
  glistening Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). After walking
  through the settlements of Benkar, Chumoa, and
  Monjo we will come to the entrance of Sagarmatha
  National Park. The trail climbs through the
  forests and bridges until we reach the confluence
  of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. It will
  take us about 5-6hrs to reach Namche Bazaar. We
  will spend the night in Namche Bazaar.

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Day 3 Namche Bazaar Rest day

• The rest day at Namche Bazaar is crucial for
  acclimatization. It is advisable to stay active
  instead of being idle for  this day. We could
  hike to Thame, visiting Khunde or explore Namche
  Bazaar itself. Namche Bazaar is the centre of
  the Khumbu region that houses government offices,
  ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a
  bakery and a colorful market on every Friday
  evening and Saturday. We could also pay a visit
  to the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National
  Park, where we can observe an assortment of
  things related to the first climbers, Sherpa
  culture and learn about the various botanical and
  wildlife of the region. We can also take a trip
  to Khumjung valley that is surrounded by the
  snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the
  sacred peak Khumbila. We will spend the night in
  Namche Bazaar.

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Day 4 Namche-Tengboche

• We start our trek towards the village of
  Tengboche. The trail offers superb views of Mt.
  Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and
  Thamserku. We might spot some of the wildlife
  like pheasant, musk deer, or a herd of Himalayan
  Thar. The trail heads through Kayangjuma towards
  Sansa and a Pine Forest. We will then come across
  a small settlement amidst the alpine woods. The
  journey toward Tengboche is through another Pine
  forest. Tengboche is a great place for close up
  views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest and it
  houses the biggest Buddhist Monastery of the
  Khumbu region. We will spend the night in a lodge
  in Tengboche.

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Day 5 Tengboche-Dingboche

• On this day we will trek for about 6-7 hours to
  Dingboche from Tengboche. The trail passes
  through several Chortens and Mani walls and small
  villages. We will also catch a glimpse of
  Ama-Dablam. The walk becomes fairly moderate as
  we reach Imja Valley. The valley ahead will begin
  to open up as we approach the confluence of the
  Lobuche River. A steep climb across the river
  will bring us to Dingboche, We will spend the
  night in Dingboche.

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Day 6 Dingboche Rest Day

• We spend our second day of acclimatization at
  Dingboche. Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Lhotse and numerous
  other peaks are visible from Dingboche. We can
  also see three of the worlds six highest peaks,
  Mt Lhotse, Mt Makalu and Mt Cho Yu. To the west,
  loom the towering peaks of Cholatse and Taboche.
  As we look northwest, we see an array of peaks,
  the Lobuche West and Lobuche East being the most
  dominating ones, rising at the head of the Khumbu
  Khola valley. We will spend the night at
  Dingboche.

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Day 7 Dingboche-Duglha-Labuche

• We will move towards Duglha through the Khumbu
  Khola valley. As we come to a yak herders place
  called Dusa, the valley begins to narrow. We
  continue through Phulung Karpo and come across a
  majestic view of Mt. Pumori. As the trail
  descends after crossing a small wooden bridge
  over a roaring stream, we ascend to Dugla. We can
  see Nuptse, Cholatse, Thamserku, and several
  other magnificent peaks from here. Beyond Duglha
  we trek up the steep terminal moraine of the
  Khumbu Glacier. As the trail drops to the Khumbu
  Glacier moraine, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and
  Mahalangur Himal will be towering right above us.
  We will spend the night in Labuche.

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Day 8 Lubuche-Gorak Shep

• Our journey towards Gorak Shep goes through the
  lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. View of
  Everest along with Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur,
  Lingtern, Khumbutse, and Nuptse, will come to
  sight as we get closer to Gorak Shep. A slightly
  ascending scent trail will take us to Thangma
  Riju which is surrounded by snowy peaks. Climbing
  steeply up to the top through the torrent of
  Changri glacier, we will catch our first glimpse
  of Kala Patthar- a grey-green knoll beneath the
  Mt. Pumori. As soon as we reach Gorak Shep, we
  will head towards the base camp. The suns rays
  dispersed across the peaks of silver glistening
  mountains is an incredible scenery that is
  available from base camp. We will spend the night
  in in Gorak Shep in a local lodge. 

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Day 9 Gorak Shep-Everest Base Camp- Lubuche

• The trail to Lubuche passes along the lateral
  moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and a stone
  memorials built for those climbers who lost their
  lives in their attempt to make it to the summit.
  The climb will eventually get steeper and reach
  an altitude of 4910 meters at Lobuche. It will
  takes us about 6-7hrs to reach Lubuche. One might
  experience a certain level of discomfort for
  normal respiration. We will spend the night in
  Lubuche in a Guesthouse.

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Day 10 Lubuche-Pangboche

• On this day, we will trek from Lubuche to
  Pangboche. The altitude will make this climb
  highly uneasy for almost everyone. The 5-6 hours
  walk to Pangboche provides and amazing view of
  Everest along with Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur,
  Lingtern, Khumbutse, and Nuptse. We will spend
  the night in a hotel in Pangboche.

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Day 11 Pangboche- Namche Bazaar

• On this day we will begin our journey towards
  Namche Bazaar. It will take us about 4-5hours to
  each Namche Bazar. The trail passes through
  several forests and bridges. We might also spot
  some of the wildlife inhabitants of the region.
  The entire region is rich in flora and fauna of
  rich diversity. As we descend further down the
  trail, we will reach Namche Bazaar and spend the
  night here in a local lodge.

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Day 12 Namche Bazaar- Phakding

• We will begin our journey towards Phakding
  through the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote
  Koshi rivers. We will then pass through several
  forests and bridges. We can catch wonderful view
  of the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). The
  route then heads across several suspension
  bridges over the Dudh Koshi River. After crossing
  a pine forest, we will finally enter Phakding. It
  will take us about 5-6 hours to reach here.  We
  will spend the night in Phakding.

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Day 13 Phakding-Lukla

• On this day we will continue our journey towards
  Lukla from Phakding.  It will take us about 3-4
  hours to reach Lukla. Our journey towards the
  highest mountain will come to end on this day.
  You will have the rest of the day free to
  yourself to rest or explore Lukla as you please.
  You can a moment to cherish the Sherpa culture
  village you will soon be bidding farewell to. We
  will spend the night in a hotel.

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Day 14 Lukla- Kathmandu

• On this day we will extend our final good-byes to
  the Khumbu region.  You will be transferred to
  the airport and other airport formalities will be
  taken care of by the guides. Once the aircraft
  arrives, you can directly board the plane and fly
  back to Kathmandu. Our representatives will be
  waiting for you at the Kathmandu airport. You
  will be transferred to your respective hotels.
  You will have the  rest of the day free to
  yourself to explore the city as you please.

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Cost Includes

• All domestic flight, hotel/airport transfer as
  per itinerary
• Twin sharing accommodation in Deluxe Hotel at
  Kathmandu
• All ground transportation by private vehicles
• All accommodations in teahouse and all 3 times
  meals (breakfast, lunch dinner) during the
  treks
• Down jacket, 4 seasonal sleeping bag
• Complementary Welcome farewell dinner in
  Kathmandu in one of the typical Nepalese
  restaurant
• All Porter ages costs of Human carry or Animal
  carry
• All cost for a Himalayas on foot Guide (First Aid
  and Eco trained English Speaking) and Sherpa
  helpers

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• All required major permits
• All necessary paper works and permits
• Travel Rescue arrangements
• Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
• All government and local taxes if necessary
• First Aid Kit Bag, T-shirt Trek bag
• Free air ticket re-confirmation

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Cost Exclude(s)

• Visa fees/ International airfare to from home
  city/ international airport departure taxes
• Excess baggage charges Monuments Monastery
  fees
• Lunch And dinner while you are in Katmandu tips
  for porter and guide
• all the drinks while you are in trek ,such as
  beers ,whisky, Juices,hot shower ,tea /coffee etc

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