Everest Base Camp Trek (Rapid)-14 Days

Trip Introduction

The Everest Base Camp trek, the world's most awe inspiring and iconic mountain trail trek takes us to the yards of world famous Sherpas, the culture of colorful prayer flags and Buddhism, the quaint Namche Bazzar, the Sagarmatha National Park, the mightiest view point-Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp itself and close to four of the world's six tallest peaks Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Cho-Oyu - those rise above everything else. It is well accepted that the Everest Base Camp trek is the grandest walk in the land of the Himalayas.

Everest Base Camp trek begins with an inspiring mountain flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. Starting the trek up through the Sagarmatha National Park all the way through the colorful landscapes, we take steep ascent to Namche Bazaar, the capital of Sherpas, where we will be greeted by spectacular mountain vistas. We enjoy the Sherpa village, its culture and monasteries, the mountaineers and wild life museums. During one rest day which also aid in acclimatization as the altitude begins to "rise". While passing through the verdant alpine forest and wildlife, raging glacial rivers and waterfalls, stony trails, mountains, and Buddhist monasteries, we get closer day by day to Everest along with other mighty mountains. 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 and take a return flight to Kathmandu.

Himalayan Glacier's 14 days Everest Base Camp Trek is a great introductory trek for those travelers who wish to visit Everest Base Camp in a short time. Travelers who are physically fit, in good health, and have enough trekking experiences can sign up for this two weeks long Trek. Himalayan Glacier has designed other itineraries like Everest base camp trek-17 days for novice trekkers who are in good health with normal physical fitness. Some among us 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. Then Himalayan Glacier's "Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes-17 days" would be ideal in that case! And for real adventurers looking for more like a challenging trek crossing some of the most famous high passes in the world, definitely Everest Transverse Trek-20 days would be perfect.

Route Map

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation - 1,300m/4,264 ft Upon our arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, we will be warmly greeted by a representative from Himalayan Glacier. After completion of our custom formalities (Visa, etc), we pick up our luggage ...read more »»

What's Included

• All airport/hotel transfers
• 2 nights in 4-star hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Shanker or similar standard) with breakfast
• 11 nights in standard lodges/teahouses in mountain
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• All accommodation and meals during the trek
• Domestic flights 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

What's Not Included

• Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from mountain 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

Himalayan Glacier's 14-days (Rapid) Everest Base Camp Trek is moderate trek suitable for passionate walkers who have ability to walk at least 4-7 hours a day with a light rucksack. ...read more »»

Accommodations

All accommodations for Everest Base Camp Trek are on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on standard of hygiene, standard of service and food, location, etc. There are two styles of accommodations during our trekking. We will spend 2 nights at a 4-star hotel, Hotel Shanker or similar category hotel in Kathmandu and during our trekking we will spend 11 nights at standard tea house lodge or hotel in which there are unheated rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses. Himalayan Glacier provides attached rooms as much as possible, however tea houses or lodges of some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. If we are a solo traveler, we will share a room with someone else of same sex of our group. If we prefer a single room, we may indicate our preference and get single rooms on request by paying single supplement USD 250. There are several places that do not allow single accommodations in the Everest Region. On paying single supplement, we get single room in Kathmandu but it is possible only up to Namche Bazzar during the trek. Above Namchhe Bazzar single accommodation is not always feasible. However, Himalayan Glacier will try its best to arrange single rooms in all places if possible.

Meals

During our Everest Base Camp Rapid 14 Days Trek, we can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, ...read more »»

Acclimatization

Himalayan Glacier's Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek-15 days itinerary is planned with high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up at higher altitude too fast causes ...read more »»

Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements

The most significant thing that makes our Everest Base Camp (Rapid) 14days Trek successful, enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful trek leader and the crew members with ability of operating our days in the mountain smoothly. Our trek will be led ...read more »»

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