Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar Trek on a shoestring - 12 Days
Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar Trek Highlights:
- One of the most famous - and greatest - treks in the world.
- Follow in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's footsteps up to the legendary Everest base camp.
- Breathtaking vistas and spectacular views of Mt. Everest (highest mountain in the world), Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Pumori and many other Himalayan peaks.
- Immerse yourself in the Sherpa culture and sleep in local tea houses.
- Impressive suspension bridges swinging high over rivers.
- Explore the authentic Sherpa villages of the Khumbu region.
- Climb Kala Pattar (5644m) and witness the stunning panoramic view of the Himalayan giants and Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
- Scenic flight to Lukla.
Note: Our expert local guides are professional license holder Trekking Guides and have years of trekking experience. They are highly trained, uphold the highest safety standards and have an excellent knowledge of the Himalayan mountains. You can rest assured that you will be in safe hands.
Day 01. SCENIC FLIGHT TO LUKLA (2860m)* / TREK TO PHAKDING (2610m) | ≈ 3 hours
Day 02. TREK FROM PHAKDING TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3440m) | ≈ 5-6 hours trek
After breakfast, we will continue our trek while enjoying an excellent panorama of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kantega and Kusum Khangaru. After a steep climb, we will go down to the river and arrive at Phunki Tenga. Then, we will climb through the rhododendron forest to Tengboche. We will visit the famous monastery (the largest gompa in the Khumbu region).
Accommodation: Tea house.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Accommodation: Tea house.
*The mountain weather in Nepal is always unpredictable and the flights from/to Lukla may be delayed or canceled due to the bad weather. We advise allowing 2 to 3 extra days should our flights from/to Lukla be cancelled or delayed due to bad weather.
- Rucksack or duffle bag.
- Daypack.
- Outdoor clothing: Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable. Wearing several thin layers is better than a few thick layers.
- Mountaineering/ trekking boots, trainers & sport sandals. Lightweight socks & med-heavy wool socks.
- Gaiters.
- Crampons.
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder with Water Purification Tablets. We recommend LifeStraw, an advanced water filter bottle.
- Trekking Pants & Shorts.
- Trekking shirts.
- Lightweight thermal pants.
- Breathable underwear.
- Fleece jacket.
- Down jacket.
- 1 waterproof jacket.
- Gloves.
- Scarf.
- Sun hat and knit cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Trekking poles.
- Sunscreen.
- Flashlight.
- Sleeping bag.
- Wash kit & Travel towel.
- Medicine (in particular, diarrhea medication): Isotonic Powder/ Basic First Aid Kit/ Diamox/ Oximeter / Ibuprofen for general aches and pains/ Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Copies of important documents (passport, vaccination certificates, travel insurance), air tickets & extra passport photos.
- Power adapters.
- Padlocks.
- Camera with extra cards and extra batteries.
- Little trash bags to carry your waste during your trek.
*THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Experienced and government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
- Porter service (2 members : 1 porter).
- 2 Flight tickets: Kathmandu to Lukla & Lukla to Kathmandu.
- Airport pick up and drop off (domestic airport).
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis: tea houses during the trek.
- Trekking permits.
- First aid kit/s including a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen during your trek.
- Little trash bags to carry your waste during your trek.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights.
- Excess baggage fees (domestic flights).
- Meals.
- Tips for porters, guides & others.
- Personal climbing boots, clothing & equipment.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, nutri-bars, etc.
- Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs.
- Visa fees.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Health:
Excellent level of fitness.
Very active walker-climber in good health.
Experience:
You should be able to walk for 5 to 9 hours in a day.
You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate travel insurance.
Please note: Before your arrival, we will send you a complete detailed brochure regarding Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and how to prevent it. Please read this brochure carefully.
Our local trekking guides are highly experienced in preventing, recognizing and treating altitude sickness. They will monitor your health closely during your trek. A proper acclimatization is not only essential but also a necessary life-saving measure.
