Trek Everest Basecamp

Trek Highlights

Everest is more than a mountain and the journey to Everest Base Camp is the ultimate bucket list trek for any active adventurer dreaming about their next epic challenge.

This 12-day trekking tour is your chance to make these dreams come true, to challenge yourself and discover both the majesty of the mountains and your own potential. Walk among giants of nature and revel in the sense of freedom that comes from leaving Wi-Fi and Netflix behind for card games in tiny teahouses, learning about Sherpa life and watching the sunrise over Everest.

The classic Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal is a demanding climb but not technical and should not be beyond most competent walkers. The view from Base Camp across the Khumbu Icefall and its sharp ice seracs is breathtaking.

In addition to immense rugged mountains, witness everything from still alpine lakes and glacial plains to frothy rivers and valleys covered in pink blossoms, depending on the season.

A trek like this is the bonding experience of a lifetime and the genuine comradery formed between members of your small group will stay with your forever.

You will hike with an experienced and passionate English-speaking leader (from the UK) as well as a team of local guides and porters who will introduce you to rich Sherpa culture.

Altitude range: 2,600 - 5,400m

Difficulty: 5/5

Number of days: 15

Number of Days Hiking: 12

Registration Cost: £300

This trek has been organised in collaboration with Peak Adventures.

Peak Adventures, create exciting, exhilarating, safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences to inspire you to discover your own adventures. You can experience the outdoors with them through guided walks and navigation training.

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ITINERARY

Day 01. (26 Nov) Arrive Kathmandu, receive and transfer to Hotel.

Day 02. (27 Nov) Fly to Lukla (2,840m), trek to Phakding (2,610m)- 3.5 hours walking.

You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for the early morning flight to the mountain airstrip at Lukla. This is a truly spectacular beginning to the trek as you fly over the rolling foothills of Nepal with the huge Himalayan peaks visible to the north. On arrival we meet our Sherpa guides and then begin the trek following the Dudh Khosi valley to the village of Phakding.

Day 03. (28 Nov) Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,445m)- 5 to 6 hours walking.

Today there is a long and steep climb up to the trading town of Namche Bazaar. Halfway up the hill we are rewarded with our first views of Everest and Lhotse. Namche is the largest town in the Khumbu and has superb views of Thamserku (6,648m), Kwangde (6,220m) and Khumbila (5,700m).

Day 04. (29 Nov) Acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar.

Today we take a rest day to allow us to adapt to the gain in altitude. There is plenty to do in and around Namche, we can take a short walk above the town to get a view of Everest. There is also an interesting Sherpa Culture Museum which is well worth a visit. We will return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon you can either relax or visit the Bazaar.

Day 05. (30 Nov) Namche to Deboche (3,867m)- 5 hours walking.

Straight through Namche's town, join the main trail emerging onto a precipitous canyon wall above the Dudh Kosi. Continue to a junction in the trail then descend to the river, crossing the bridge at Phutenga, 2 hours from Namche. Ascend steeply up a forested ridge to a saddle, a little less than 2 hours away. Thyangboche's monastery lies here with its spectacular views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku & Tobuche.

Day 06. (01 Dec) Debouche to Dingboche (4,350m)- 5 to 6 hours walking.

After a descent to the Imja Khola, we cross the river and climb gradually to the village of Pangboche. We spend two nights at Dingboche to help with the acclimatisation process. This village is in a sheltered location above the Imja Khola and is warmer and less windy than the neighbouring village of Pheriche. Dingboche village View of Ama Dablam.

Day 07. (02 Dec) Acclimatisation day walk to Chukhung and back to Dingboche.

Today we recommend you have walk to Chukhung towards Island Peak. This greatly helps your acclimatisation by following the golden rule of “climbing high and sleeping low”. The views from this valley are superb with Ama Dablam and the massive wall of Nuptse and south face of Lhotse.

Day 08. (03 Dec) Dingbouche to Lobuche (4,931m)- 5 hours walking.

From Dingboche the trail contours above Pheriche and on towards the moraine of the Khumbu glacier and then across to Dughla. From Dughla the trail goes directly up the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier before turning left just past the climber and sherpa memorial. From here the route descends a little and follows the western side of the valley to Lobuche. Tawache and Nuptse are particularly spectacular from Lobuche, towering almost two kilometres directly above you! Pumori Bird of prey.

Day 09. (04 Dec) Trek to Everest base camp (5,346m) and back to Lobuche (5,160m). 8 to 10 hours walking.

After an early start we follow the trail along the western side of the broad Khumbu valley. The conical peak of Pumori comes into view further along; it is on a lower ridge of this mountain. The trail makes a short descent onto the sandy area at Gorakshep. It should take between 2 to 3 hours walking to get to Gorakshep from Lobuche. After a light lunch those in the group we would like to walk to Everest base camp will head off for the 4-5 hour return trek. The trail is mainly on rocky moraine before crossing over on to the glacier. There is a dramatic view of the infamous Khumbu icefall from the basecamp. We will then return to Lobuche.

Day 10. (05 Dec) Descend from Lobuche to Tengbouche. 7 to 8 hours walk.

We then start our descent and return to the thicker air of Tengbouche. This is the first of 3 easy days back down. Eventually we will cross the bridge over the Khumbu River and then rejoin the trail that we took just a few days earlier. Just before entering Pangboche village we take a different trail that contours high up the hillside and finally reaches the village of Phortse. From here there are superb views of Tengboche monastery with Mount Kangtega behind.

Day 11. (06 Dec) Tengbouche to Namche Bazar. 4 - 5 hours walking.

On leaving Tenbouche we descend steeply through birch and rhododendron forest to the Dudhi Khosi. After crossing the river there is a steady walk up to the Mong La pass at 3,963m. From here we descend to Tashinga where we join the main Base Camp trail again. We retrace our steps back to Namche Bazaar.

Day 12. (07 Dec) Namche to Lukla. 6 - 8 hours walking.

From Namche we carry on the descent of the Dudh Khosi valley through the villages of Phakding, Ghat and Cheplung. At Chaurikharka we start ascending the final hill of the trek to reach Lukla. Overnight at Namaste Lodge.

Day 13. (08 Dec) Fly to Kathmandu.

If the weather is fine in Lukla then we will get an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. The rest of the day you are free to relax in Kathmandu or to go shopping. In the evening we will enjoy a celebration dinner with halal meat organised by Peak Adventures and Partner.

Day 14. (09 Dec) Relax, chill and shop.

Day 15. (10 Dec) Free till departure transfer.

Price includes:

1. All airport and other surface transfer,

2. 2 nights hotel*** in Kathmandu with breakfast on sharing basis,

3. Internal flight: Kathmandu./Lukla/Kathmandu,

4. Lodge accommodation during trekking with main meals with four times tea or coffee.

5. Sherpa trek guide and porters,

6. Trek permit (TIMS card), Sagarmatha national park fee,

7. Celebration dinner in Kathmandu post trek.

8. Medical kit box and required medicine for trek { Oximeter to measure heart beat and oxygen level in body along with pressure measurement device}

9. All government tax and vat.

10. Everest trekking map for each trekkers and Waterproof company duffel bag will provide during trek which porter carry.

11. walkie talkie services during trek.

Price excludes:

1. Additional tours and meals that are not mentioned,

2. Beverages,

3.Personal equipment,

4. Insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, high altitude trekking, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects),

5.Tips for guide, porters and drivers. (around £100 per challenger)

6.Nepal entry visa fee.

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