Everest
Base Camp Trek
Everest
Base camp trek gives you the opportunity of achieving
this once in a lifetime trek through mountainous terrain,
beautiful valleys and meeting wonderful friendly people.the
trek to Everest Base camp is strenuous, it can be achieved
by positive thinking people who are reasonably fit.
You are invited to join
our small group of 10-12 for a 12 day trek towards Everest
Base Camp, climbing to Kala Patthar at 5,545 m to view
the World's Highest Peaks. |
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A couple of days will be spent in the Nepal's capital, Kathmandu
before and after the trek to shop, visit ancient temples and
explore the Kathmandu Valley.
Our aim is to visit Everest base camp on the Khumbu
glacier as well as climbing Kalapathar(5545m), which offers
fabulous views of Everest with a host of other stunning peaks.
Experienced
Group leader and Sherpa Guides will ensure your health
and welfare will be a priority throughout the trek,
providing everything possible for a safe and memorable
adventure. We have allowed additional rest days for
acclimatization to lower the risks of altitude sickness
and therefore extending the trek to 22 days with 4 days
in Kathmandu. |
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Day to Day Itinerary (17 days)
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1-2: |
Arrive in Nepal's
capital, Kathmandu. Free in the afternoon. Evening meal
to try local fare and to get acquainted with the group.
Morning: Walking tour of Ason (an old spice market), walking
through old busy streets of the capital, seeing the old
Durbar (palace) Square. After the walking tour we will
go to Kilroy's restaurant for lunch and briefing for the
whole trek. Those who want to buy or hire equipment for
the trek can do so after lunch at the nearby trek hiring
shop. Rest of the afternoon free. Evening get together
for drinks and briefing about the next morning's departure
and go out for dinner. |
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Fly to Lukla (2,840m)
with spectacular views of the Himalaya. We trek slowly
through mountain villages which are home to the Sherpa.
and people of various ethnic background. Phakding. 2650m
Trek to Namche.The next day is reserved for acclimatisation
in Namche.3441m
Trek to Deboche via the famous Thyangboche monastery.3650m
Trek to Dingboche.4320m
Acclimatisation day at Dingboche.4320m
Trek to Locuche.4900m
Trek to Everest base camp and overnight Gorakshep.5120m
Trek to Kalapathar and head back toward Lobuche or Pheriche.
Trek Kyangjuma or Namche.
Trek to Monjo or Phakding.
Trek to Lukla. Last night party with the lads.
Fly back to Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu.
International departure. |
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Fact Finder
| Duration: |
17
days |
| Trip
Details: |
- Experienced Nepalese guides & Leader
- Porters to carry personal gear
- 4 Days in Kathmandu
- Safe food handling and hygiene on trek
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| Activities: |
Cultural, Touring,
Walking |
| Grade: |
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| Mode
of Travel: |
Private
coach, domestic flights. |
| Group
& Staff: |
Min 2, Max
12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver
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| Accommodation: |
Comfortable
lodges throughout 13 day trek |
| Trip
Dates: |
- 4th October - 20th October 2008
- 18th October- 3rd November 2008
- 1st November - 17th November 2008
- 15th November -31st November 2008
- 29th November - 15th December 2008
- 13th December - 29th December 2008
- 20th December - 5th January 2009
- 10th January - 26th January 2009
- 25th January - 10th February 2009
- 7th February – 23rd February 2009
- 21st February - 9th March 2009
- 7th March – 23rd March 2009
- 21st March - 6th April 2009
- 4th April - 20th April 2009
- 18th April - 4th May 2009
- 2nd May - 18th May 2009
- 16 th May – 2 nd June 2009
- 3rd October - 19th October 2009
- 17th October- 2nd November 2009
- 31st October - 16th November 2009
- 14th November -30th November 2009
- 28th November - 14th December 2009
- 12th December - 28th December 2009
- 19th December - 4th January 2010
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Land
Costs:
Local payment: |
USD $1400
USD $400 |
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(Guaranteed
to run for a minimum of 2 clients ) |
Inclusions
Included:
5 Star Hotel in Kathmandu on full board basis,twin sharing,
all transfers, Responsible Adventures' Trek leader, guides,
porters, food for porters & crew members,insurance
for crew and porters that includes helicopter evacuation when
necessary and medical treatment, all permits, twin
sharing room on trek, all meals on trek, domestic airfare,
domestic airport tax.
Not Included:
International airport taxes, visas, all optional additional
tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of
the tour program, travel insurance, tips(suggested amount;
US$50 per week)and items of a personal nature. |
