Everest Base Camp Trek (classical)-19 Days

Trip Introduction

Nowhere in the world is it more spectacular than in the Everest region. It's where four of the world's six tallest peaks Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu rise above everything else, crowning the towering ridges that straddle the forbidding Himalayans. The Everest Base Camp trek is the grandest walk in the land of the Himalayas. Trekking through the Everest region offers astounding mountain views, an opportunity to take a glimpse into the life of world famous climbers (the Sherpas), a chance to survey around a world heritage site (Sagarmatha National Park) that hosts variety of Himalayan floras and faunas, an opportunity to explore the highest Buddhist monasteries in the world and of course the trip takes us to the Everest Base Camp itself.  It's an opportunity to trek where Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay set off on their epic journey in 1953. But best of all we get to see Everest, the greatest accomplishment of earth, while witnessing all its power and grace up close and personal.

During our 19-day Everest Base Camp Trek, we'll begin by exploring the temples, shrines, bazaars and restaurants of Kathmandu. The following day we take a stimulating mountain flight to Hillary Airport at Lukla and trek up through the Sagarmatha National Park, through the colorful landscapes, Gompas and monasteries enclosed by the soaring peaks. Next it's a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar, the capital of Sherpas, where we are greeted by spectacular mountain vistas.  We can enjoy the Sherpa village, culture and monasteries during two rest days which also aid in acclimatization as the altitude begins to "rise". While we pass through the pine and fir forests, glacial rivers, stony trails, mountains, and Buddhist monasteries, views of Everest and other mighty mountains get closer every day. We continue to follow the trail to a famous vantage point, Kala Patthar, where a marvelous 360-degree panorama awaits.  After achieving our target of Everest Base Camp, we trek back down to Lukla for a return flight to Kathmandu.

The 19-day Everest Base camp itinerary is actually designed for novice trekkers who are in good health with normal physical fitness.  Our "Everest Base Camp-14 days" itinerary would be ideal for you if you are young, energetic, physically fit and have a limited amount of time to trek. Others might be in quest of a more challenging trek along with a desire to "get off the beaten path" and exploring Gokyo Lake and valley. Our "Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes-17 days" would be ideal for you! If you are a real adventurer looking for more a challenging trek crossing some of the most famous high passes in the world, you definitely need to consider our Everest Transverse Trek-20 days

Route Map

Day to Day Itinerary

Trip Cost Includes

• All airport/hotel transfers
• Three nights 4-star hotel in Kathmandu ( Hotel Shanker or similar standard) with breakfast
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• Teahouse/Lodge accommodation during trek
• A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide and entrance fees
• Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight and airport departure taxes
• An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Himalayan Glacier Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
• All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes

Trip Cost Does Not Include

• Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
• Tips for guides and porters

Health & Experience Required

Our 19-day Everest Base Camp Trek is moderate trek suitable for passionate walkers who have ability to walk at least 4-6 hours a day with a light day pack. Some ...read more »»

Accommodations

All accommodations for Everest base camp trek are in local lodges on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on standard of hygiene, standard of ...read more »»

Meals

During your Everest base camp trek, you can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) ...read more »»

Acclimatization

Our Everest Base Camp Trek-19 days itinerary is planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS(Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough ...read more »»

Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements

The most significant thing that makes your Everest base camp trek successful, enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful trek leader and the crew members with ability of operating your days in the mountain smoothly. Your trip will be led by the ...read more »»

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Additional Information

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Asia telephone: 00977-98510-55684