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Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal

Everest base camp trek

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EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

(16 days)

A direct approach to the foot of the world's highest mountain - Mount Everest.
A trek designed to get you real close-up to the 'mother of all peaks' Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world.

Mount Everest Base Camp has been a popular destination for trekkers since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1953. To reach this part of the Himalaya within a limited time, we have devised this two week trek to Everest Base Camp which runs directly to and from Lukla.

The Everest Base Camp trek, a very well known mountain trek, starts at the upper Phakding and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling bazaar that’s a junction for trekkers, the local Sherpa and expeditions en route to the mighty Mt. Everest. All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it the kind of walk you will remember for a long, long time.

From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have our first good views of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery, which is a 2 hour climb. The monastery sits at 3867m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. The monastery is structurally located on a ridge top with commanding views of the Everest landscape. The view from this spot, seen to best advantage in the morning, is absolutely mesmerizing and stunning and is rightly deemed to be one of the most magnificent in the world.

We then descend to the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before finally approaching the Khumbu Glacier. We then follow the glacier, first to Lobuche, a vantage point for some spectacular views of the Ama Dablam, Taweche and other peaks and then hike to Gorak Shep for a breather.

We also have the opportunity to ascend Kala Pattar [5554m] from where we can get some awesome views of the Himalayan giants which literally numb your senses with breathless admiration that beholds the eye; and makes up for the lung-bursting climb that took you up there. You soon realize it was absolutely worth it. This also includes fantastic views of the south west face of the colossal Mt. Everest. We then trek down to Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu ice fall before finally making our way back down to Lukla.

TRIP FACTS
Trip duration: 16 Days
Trip grade: moderate to fairly challenging - Grade Explanation
Activity: Trekking and Cultural excursion
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: TH (Tea House / Lodge)
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flight and car
Maximum altitude: 5357m

TESTIMONIALS

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK/ EVEREST REGION

“The staff were very informative and punctual and explained what was happening. They were supportive and well informed. Service within lodges were excellent. Gopal, Shenka, Bharat and Saros – excellent service by all 4 guides! Sumandra was an excellent tour oprator and he deserved a great thank you!”

Name: Shawn Levie, Jason Laioler, Stephen McFarlane, Michelle McDonald
Country: Australia
Area: Everest Base Camp Trek/ Everest Region
Trip Date: : October, 2011

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK/ EVEREST REGION

“Our guides provided fantastic service. Gopal, as the leader was fantastic – very patient, courteous, obliging, organized and managed staff & trekkers well. His support guides were also excellent but needed appropriate clothing and footwear. Our itinerary was great. The trek was fabulous. Flexibility good. Appreciated efforts in getting out of “fogged in” Lukla. Explore Himalaya’s staff was very obliging.”

Name: Creighton Donahue
Country:Australia
Area: Everest Base Camp Trek/ Everest Region
Trip Date: : October, 2011

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK/ EVEREST REGION

“The meeting & handling was good. Kisan was polite & helpful. Gopal & the other guides were excellent, knowledgeable and helped us all through the trek.”

Name: Neil Scott
Country:UK
Area: Everest Base Camp Trek/ Everest Region
Trip Date: : October, 2011

EVEREST TREK

"Kudos to Explore Himalaya! You have made this trek a memory for a lifetime for us. We will never forget any moment of this trek. We promise to come back to us whenever we go on any trek in future as we do not want to look for any other travel companies in Nepal simply because they will not be anyway close to you with regards to efficiency. To handle a group of young lads from India that too 9 in number was some task...but that is what we thought. For you it was a job well done. Guys, The Final Dinner with Mr. Navin, Mr. Prabhakar and Mr. Samundra spoke a lot about the relation that we will be sharing after this trek. It was a pleasure to trek under your itinerary and the support staff that you have simply rocksss!  All in all, its a start of a wonderful relation all 9 of us will share with Explore Himalaya.”

Name: Mahek Kamdar & friends
Country: India
Area: Everest / EBC Trek
Date: May, 2011

EVEREST TREKKING

"Yalamber was fantastic. Our trek & Tour guides and support staff were all very good. We very much appreciate your efforts in getting us out of Lukla on an early flight. Meals during the trek were excellent, considering the remoteness. Dingboche was fantastic. We suggest you to encourage trekkers to take an extra day to visit. We also suggest you use Family Hotel there - very nice."

Name: Ye’elah Berman
Country: Australia
Area: Everest
Date: November, 2010

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

"The meeting and handling was brilliant. The service of supporting staff was 5 star.The transportation was perfect and our itinerary was informative. Thank you to everyone who helped after I got rescued. I was treated like a King!"

Name:  Lee Haslam
Country: UK
Area: EBC Trek – Chitwan Tour
Date: November, 2010

EVEREST TREK

"Bharat our trek guide, is an exceptionally nice individual and very supportive, kind and experienced. The porters were also brilliant. During the trek, meals were generally good. Hotel Marshyangdi in Kathmandu had great service. Overall we had an amazing experience.We highly recommend this to anyone else in UK seeking a similar experience."

Name:  Chris Wilborne & David Hay
Country: UK
Area: EBC Trek – Chitwan Tour
Date: November, 2010

"Thank you very much for the great support during our trek and more importantly your help after our return to Kathmandu. We had a great guide, Tiger (Bagbir), and porter. They both were very supportive during the entire trek. Tiger was very aware of our condition and health and made sure we stayed within our comfort zone. Your support staff in Kathmandu was great, what else can I say? Although we had some communication issues (mostly on my part), Kisan was always there to offer support. Thanks again!!!!!!"

Name: Mark & Daniel
Country: USA
Area: Everest
Date: October 2010

"Our guide was exceptional. His knowledge of the region, the people and their culture was excellent. And our porter was always very helpful and cheerful. We also felt very safe with Phul, our guide, as his knowledge of AMS was very good. Although very basic, our meals and accommodation, during the trek were fine. The service was always friendly and accommodating. The transportation was good and our itinerary excellent."

Name: Karen & Roy
Country: UK
Area: Everest Base Camp / EBC Trek
Date: June 2010

"Our trek guide (Maule Tamang) was very informative and knowledgeable of the area and rather amusing company. The services in lodges during the trek were better than expected - very clean (except some toilets), friendly & hospitable staff with very good English. The meals during the trek were amazing. Good 'dal-bhat' even right at the top! Lukla airport landing was very memorable. Our itinerary was very good and well planned, but allow extra time in Kala Patthar and perhaps a rest day in higher altitude. Very happy with the selection of hotel in Kathmandu- good location, clean and peaceful."

Name: Soliel McKinly
Country: Australia
Area: Everest / EBC Trek
Date: May, 2010

"The meeting and handling was super. Maule our trek guide is a good guy. He knows a lot about the area and he is very friendly. Services at lodges during the trek was perfect."

Name: Mikkel & BjØrn Thygeso
Country: Denmark
Area: Everest / Everest Base Camp Trek
Date: May, 2010

"The Nepalese people are extremely friendly and welcoming. Our trek guide and support staff were great. The hotels and lodges that we stayed in were quite hospitable. Yak & yeti was awesome. Nice that they had boxed breakfast for us the day we left to go trekking. Also thank you for putting us in the upgraded rooms on our return. Transportation was great - on time and waiting for us at pick up and drop off points! We shared good communication with Natang (trek guide) and the sherpas as well as with Explore Himalaya staff."

Name: Tina Pauley
Country: USA
Area: Everest / EBC Trek
Date: April, 2010

EVEREST TREKKING

"The meeting and handling went perfectly. Our guide and sherpas were excellent. During the trek, the meals as well as the lodges we stayed in were fine. In Kathmandu we were accommodated the hotels we stayed in were quite good."

Name: Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Country: Denmark
Area: Everest
Date: April, 2010

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING

"The meeting and handling was good. Mr. Kishan has been very helpful, good-natured and soft spoken. The itinerary was well planned. We would have liked the guide to give us enough information about the alternative lodges available during the trek. In Pheriche and Namche, we upgraded to different lodges and it was a much better experience."

Name: Anshul
Country: India
Area: Everest Base Camp
Date: March, 2010

"I got to know about your company via Google. This trip was satisfying. The meeting and handling was excellent. I am very happy with guide Bharat. The itinerary was very good, not too exerting and I enjoyed it. Great arrangement! Looking forward to make many more trips to Nepal through Explore Himalaya!"

Name: Nitin Supekar
Country: India
Area: Everest Base Camp
Date: March, 2010

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

"We heard about your company online. We are very happy with Explore Himalaya and its staff members. We had lost a bag and they helped us find it. All were very kind, especially Nirgaman and Bharat - they made our trip more enjoyable. The only suggestion I would like to give is give trekkers different options about where to eat and sleep during the trek. If it is more expensive we can decide to pay the difference."

Name: Jose Orozco
Country: Mexico
Area: Everest Base Camp
Date: March, 2010

More Testimonials on Everest Base Camp


OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 04 - Trek to Namche (3450m)
Day 05 - Rest day in Namche
Day 06 - Trek to Thyangboche[3864m]
Day 07 - Trek to Pheriche [4252m]
Day 08 - Rest day in Pheriche
Day 09 - Trek to Lobuche[4930m]
Day 10 - Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Day 11 - Trek to Everest BC [5357], back to Gorak Shep
Day 12 - Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 13 - Trek to Namche[3450m]
Day 14 - Trek to Lukla[2900m]
Day 15 - Flight to Kathmandu
Day 16 - Depart Kathmandu

Fixed Departures 2012
03 Jan 2012- 18 Jan //22 Jan -6 Feb // 10 Feb - 25 Feb //
29 Feb - 15 March //06 March - 21 March // 22 March - 06 April //
01 April - 16 April // 08 April - 23 April //15 April - 30 Apr //
24 Apr-09May // 04 May -19 May // 11May-26 May //
11 Sept-26 Sept // 25Sept - 10 Oct // 04 Oct - 19 Oct //
14 Oct - 29 Oct // 26 Oct-10 Nov //05 Nov - 20Nov//
18 Nov - 03 Dec // 03 Dec-18 Dec //14 Dec-29 Dec // 23 Dec-07 Jan 2013 // 

PRICE
*This Price Only for 2012 Fixed Departures Dates
Per person on twin sharing
Single room supplement: USD 60 (compulsory if no one to share the room with)

(Discounts up to 15% Available on Fixed Departure Date)

T-house trek:
 Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide, porters and all meals
USD 1670 per person on twin sharing – minimum of 3 persons

Guide, Accommodation and Porter trek (GAP trek):
USD 1275 per person on twin sharing – minimum of 3 persons
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide and porters
Single room supplement: US$ 60 (compulsory if no one to share the room with)

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • All meals during trek (except for GAP trek)
  • Accommodation during trek (local lodge)
  • Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare
  • English speaking local expert guide, porters
  • Sagarmatha National park fees
  • Trekkers' Information Management System fees
  • 3 nights' accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast
  • All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
  • Airport transfers and escort
  • Equipment clothing for porter & staffs
  • Insurance for all staff & porters.

PRICE EXCLUDES:

  • Nepal visa - Multiple Entrée 30 days - USD 40  Details in Visa Page
  • International flight & all domestic departure tax (NRS 170 (Subject to change) per person each way)
  • Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu
  • Meals during GAP trek, hot shower
  • Extra baggage charges
  • Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
  • Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking
  • Your insurance.
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