Everest Base Camp Trek for Youths  - 14 Days

Additional Note

Please note that often the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight gets delayed by a few hours or may even be canceled for one, two, or more days due to unfavorable weather conditions. Such conditions may arise even in the best seasons. Hence, in such cases, you must be prepared for long waits either at Kathmandu or Lukla airports, as this can happen either at the start or end of the trek or even both! We will do our best to avoid such delays, and arrange the next flight for you. We also organize Helicopter rescue in such conditions, if it is available and upon request by our clients. The helicopter charges around USD 3500 and it can lift 4-5 persons per flight. Still, we suggest you to be prepared for possible delays/cancellations, and if possible to come with some extra buffer days (1-2 days) at the end of the trip to accommodate such delays. If everything runs smoothly and you still have a few days of your buffer days left then you may even engage yourself in optional activities which can be arranged by Himalayan Glacier upon request. The optional activities may include visiting places/landmarks of your choice, adventure sports, shopping, etc.

Meals

During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the teahouse or from a lodge menu where we spend the night whereas you will need to have your lunch on your own on the way to the next destination. Breakfast and dinners will be provided during trekking while you will buy your own lunch. Likewise, only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu.

Accommodation

During your trip, you will stay at Hotel Encounter or a similar hotel in Kathmandu and teahouses along the route, all on a twin-shared basis. Single rooms are available on request for an additional cost of USD 225. Himalayan Glacier will arrange the most comfortable rooms with attached washrooms wherever possible, though some teahouses only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Note that single rooms are easier to find at lower elevations, while at higher elevations, availability may be limited.

Experience Required

The Mount Everest Base Camp Trek is a moderate trek suitable for passionate walkers who are able to walk at least 6-7 hours a day with a light rucksack. Some days may require walking for 7-8 hours. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in lower altitudes. However, if we are in excellent health, with average physical fitness, a positive attitude, and strong determination, we can successfully complete the trek. Regular exercise and jogging are good ideas to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset, but no technical skills are required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions, such as heart, lung, and blood diseases, should inform Himalayan Glacier before booking the trek. We also recommend that you consult with your doctor(s) before the trip.

Acclimatization

This trek's itinerary is planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up at higher altitudes too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to result in death. The higher the altitude, the less oxygen will be in the air. For example, at an altitude above of 5000m, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Therefore, our body needs many days to adapt to an environment with less oxygen. During this trip, we take rest in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche which will help us acclimatize to the high altitude.

Team Composition

For this trek there will be one leader, assistant leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters for carrying luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter). This arrangement ensures that should anybody in the group get sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the trek for groups of any size but we after years of experience we have found a maximum of twelve people to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you'd like to book this trip for a larger group then that can be arranged too.

Equipment and Packing List

Trekking in the Everest region will be an extremely fun-filled adventure when you know exactly what gears and equipment are significantly necessary.  Have a quick glimpse on a complete packing list for Everest base camp trek and savor your experience of a lifetime.

Leader and Staff Arrangment

The most significant thing that makes this trek, enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful leader(s) and the crew members with the ability of operating our days on the mountain smoothly. Our trip will be led by the best and most professional leaders. All of Himalayan Glacier’s leaders are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate experience, leadership skills and personal aptitude. With an objective of sustaining local communities, Himalayan glacier only employs local staff who have adequate knowledge about culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, and history of their local region(s). The trek and expedition leaders have undergone the following trainings:

• Intensive Wilderness First Aid
• Trekking Guide Training
• Eco Trekking Workshop and Adventure Meet
• English Language
• Conservation and Biodiversity
• Rock climbing, Ice Climbing and Mountaineering (for expedition leaders)

To meet Himalayan Glacier’s team, check out the Guide Profile Page.

Visa and Entry Procedures

Everyone needs a visa to enter into Nepal except Indian nationals. Citizens of the SAARC nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan do not require visa for a period of 30 days. Fortunately, getting a Nepal visa is an easy process. Tourist visas are issued on arrival at the international airport and official overland entry points. However, travelers from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia are not issued visa on arrival. After you arrive at the Tribhhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will find electronic kiosks that will assist your visa processing. Taking the completed for and paying the visa fee, you need to stay in the long immigration queue for your visa-on-arrival.

Visitors can now apply for online visa within15 days of their arrival date in Nepal. For this, you will need your Nepal hotel address and a digital passport-sized photo that needs to be uploaded in the online application. After submitting the form online, you need to print out the confirmation page which has to be furnished at the immigration section in Kathmandu airport along with your passport and the required visa fee. You can apply for your online Nepal visa here.

Tourists can also apply for a Nepali visa at the local Nepali Embassy or Consulate located in their respective or countries. Or, they can even mail their visa application to the visa office near their location, but well ahead of time to allow sufficient processing time. Nepal visa information for all categories of travelers and their correspondence cost can be very handy, so for more information and contact details of the Nepali Embassies and Consulate around the world, you may CLICK HERE.

Whichever way you enter into Nepal, you will be given a 15/30/90 day visa as per your requirement. The general Nepal tourist visa fee on arrival for multiple entries is:

• 15 days – US$30
• 30 days – US$50
• 90days – US$125

Tourist visas can be extended for a maximum of 150 days in a year and these extensions are granted only at the department of immigration offices at Pokhara and Kathmandu. For more information on Nepal visa, visit our visa information page.

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: +1-410-307-0007

Best Time To Travel

Autumn (Sept to Nov) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views. Trekking in Summer or Monsoon(June to Aug) will be affected by rain but Summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist.

Travel Insurance

It is a condition upon joining any of Himalayan Glacier’s trips that all clients be insured for comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please note that we don’t arrange or sell insurance.

Tipping

Tips are not mandatory. However, if you wish to tip to show your gratitude, it will be welcomed. Tipping can be in USD or Nepalese Rupees (NRS). Upon arrival in Kathmandu, it is good to carry small denominations of USD for small tips to driver, hotel staff, etc. However, hotels/restaurants in Kathmandu, Lukla already charge you with 15 % service charge.