Everest Base Camp Trek takes visitors through the Khumbu region of Nepal and to the foothills of Mount Everest. This trek offers panoramic views of the mountains, as well as modern amenities. This trek can be done independently, or with a guide. In order to ensure a successful trip, it is important to read up on the trail before you leave.
As you travel on the trail, you will pass through several hilltop monasteries and Himalayan market towns. The terrain is a mix of rocks and sand, with some technical inclines and declines. In addition, the Everest Base Camp trek includes several short hikes to villages and viewpoints.
When planning your Everest Base Camp trek, it is important to keep in mind that this is a strenuous trek. You will need to be fit enough to hike at high altitudes for 5+ hours per day. There is also a risk of getting altitude sickness from rapid elevation changes. This can occur due to rapid changes in oxygen saturation, which can cause cerebral edema.
If you are planning an Everest Base Camp trek, you might be wondering whether the trek is right for you. In general, the best time to do the trek is in the spring or fall, when the weather is better. The trek is less popular in the winter and during the monsoon. There is a good chance that you will encounter other trekkers and Everest climbers on the trail.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a popular tourist destination. It is an opportunity to see a part of the Himalayas that is not open to the general public. The route passes through Thamserku and Lhotse, as well as the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. The village is located near the 11,500 foot mark. You can find a number of teahouses here. Some are small, cozy lodges that offer accommodations to trekkers. Some of the establishments may offer a few facilities, such as Wi-Fi, hot showers, and meals on demand.
While you are on the trail, you will need to watch out for animal waste and other debris. You will also need to be aware of water availability. The cost of drinking water at Everest Base Camp is $2 to $4 a bottle. If you want to drink the freshest and purest water, you can purchase a Steri PEN UV Water Purifier.
One of the highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek is the view from Kala Patthar. This peak is 5,550 meters/18,192 feet above the trail. You can reach this point early in the morning and enjoy the vista of the mountains. It is an excellent place to acclimatize to the altitude.
The Sagarmatha National Park is home to a variety of trekking routes. The most popular routes lead to Everest Base Camp and the Gokyo Lakes. This park is located in the Himalayas, and borders Tibet.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is not for everyone, but for those who are physically and mentally prepared for the experience, it is truly a unique and incredible trek.
Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation - 1,300m/4,264 ft.
Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.
Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m.) by plane 30 min. and walk to Phakding
(2,652m/8,700ft): 3 - 4 hrs
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 ft): 6 - 7 hrs walk
Namche Bazaar Rest and acclimatization day.
Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) - 5 - 6 hrs walk
Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 - 6 hrs walk
Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 5-6 hrs walk.
Lobuche to Gorak Shep [5170 m] 3 hrs, to Everest Base Camp [5364 m], 3 hrs to
Gorak Shep, 3 hrs. Total 8 - 9 hrs walk
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche [4280 m/14,070 ft]: 8 - 9 hrs walk
Trek back to Tengboche (3680m) walking 4.5 hours overnight stay in lodge.
Trek back to Manju (2835m) walking 5 hours
Trek back to Lukla(2840m) walking 4.5 hours
An early morning Fight back to Kathmandu from lukla around 30 minute
Rest day Or shopping day or sightseeing day in Kathmandu
Go back to you home. We will drop you at in the airport.
Thanks for trekking with us.
About the Tips – Tips are necessary for porter/ guide. Tips is that thing which is makes workers extra happy.
You leave a tip when you drink a cup of good Coffee or Tea in a comfortable restaurant. Here your porter and guide being more than your family member for help in any cases so, must give them some tip to make them happy and encourage them to be better work in the future .
Thank you .
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Before booking your Trip. Win Himalaya Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd, a Nepal Government Tourism Department fully registered and authorized company of Nepal, a leading and rising trekking and adventure local company with our head office in Kathmandu, operating all types of tourism-related trips within Nepal-Tibet and Bhutan destinations. A trustworthy company where you will be insecure and friendly hand with a complete trip package of great interest to exotic destinations Himalayan holidays of your choices and interest and before you book with us with the trip of your interest please read and follow our norms and conditions
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Last Minute Booking
We accept your last minute booking with 100% payment (07 days before tour starting date ONLY IN CASES OF NEPAL TRIPS, but LAST MINUTE BOOKING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR INDIA, BHUTAN AND TIBET TRIPS).
Refund:
No refund will be made for a 20% deposit amount in case of cancellation of trip for any other reason. Having paid the full amount of any trip, you’re entitled to incur a refund in case you want to cancel your trip. Still, the cancellation charge is invoiced to you. Written notification of your cancellation should be made to cancel any trip. Nevertheless, you’re imposed cancellation charge as advised below: -
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Supplement Charge: On our adventure and holiday tour with trekking packages, rooms in the lodge on route or tents are provided on twin sharing basis. For a single room supplement charge will be imposed on the client who does not have another tour participant to share room/tent with.
Incomplete Tour:
No refund will be made to clients who drop out or quit from the journey regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.
Amendment in Tour Cost: We reserve the right to revise the pricing rate mentioned at our website, under any circumstances, or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control, for instance, changes in the exchange rate, government action, etc. But, we put forth an effort to keep at the present rate.
Unforeseen Circumstances:
If the company cancels your trip due to unforeseen circumstances like bad unfavorable weather, natural disasters, conflict, trail bad condition (landslides), etc., we will refer you to an alternative trip of a similar standard. Even if this doesn’t fit your interest, all payments paid by you to our company will be refunded. But remember, any other expenses incurred by you as a result of the booking are entirely your responsibility.
Clients' Responsible:
A tour/trekking guide who represents Mountain Eco Treks deserves all authority during your trips. If you commit any unlawful act, you are compelled to leave the tour. No refund will be made in such a case.
Impact on your journey:
The company extends its best hand to see your convenience at all times, as this is an Adventure Travel Holiday and you will be traveling into a remote Himalayan Destination, weather conditions in the Himalaya can be unpredictable sometimes. Local availability of porters/yaks or any other means of transport vehicle breakdown, road condition, or local strikes can contribute to the need for change or even delays at times in the itinerary.
However, we will do everything in our capacity to see that you are inconvenienced as little as possible on such events: which are beyond our control. As such, no claim of refund will be entertained including early return from the trip or change in the itinerary due to unforeseen reasons. All your return expenses including Hotel bills where applicable or extra transport costs will have to be borne by yourself.
We put every effort to ensure comfortable traveling of yours, but it is a must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the western affluent countries, the Himalayan countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impacts your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm, and proper preparation before the head is must venture into the journey.
Travel & Medical Insurance:
You must obtain a comprehensive travel & medical insurance package against natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation, etc. This is strongly suggested to all esteemed booking clients.
Tour Amendment:
To make alterations of any trekking/tour itinerary, prior notice is requested. You’re advised to stay in touch with us thus. Occasionally, you may be obliged to do so on the route under certain circumstances for instance bad weather, etc.
Your personal belongings:
On any account, we’re answerable for any loss or damage of your luggage or property belonging to you even when shouldered by porters, vehicles,
Papers & Documents:
All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visas, necessary permits, etc. We’re not accountable in case of any trip formality not completed in time before the trip departs in the absence of essential papers and documents.
Risk & Responsibility:
Your safety and satisfaction is our prime concern. We, therefore, carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday trouble-free, as well as you, have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, the trip may be changing under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as landslides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents, etc. Any extra cost incurring there is your responsibility and should be borne on the spot.
Flight Delay / Cancellation:
There is more or less possibility of flight delay or postponement for unpredictable weather in Himalayan regions which could happen, in particular, Everest region (Lukla), Kanchenjunga area at Taplejung, Mustang area at Jomsom and far northwest, Dolpa, Simikot, and Jumla region, etc. if the flight is canceled or get delayed, mountain eco treks is not responsible for the extra expenses, we can manage alternative arrangement on request which may demand other extra costs.
Age Group:
No bar on ages, however for children of below 16 years require family, guardian, or parents to accompany which includes for elderly people of 60 -70 yrs of age, this is only for short moderate treks and tours. For longer treks, elderly people should refer to their doctors with a medical certificate to book for the trek if one is physically and medically fit.
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Because it is so simple, we suggest that you obtain your tourist visa upon arrival. You must have a valid passport and one passport-size photo with a light background to get your visa on arrival. Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, a visa can be obtained. It is also available at Kakarvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki, and Kerung on the Nepal-India and Nepal-China sides of the border.
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