Everest Base Camp Hike - 12 Days
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Everest Base Camp Hike - 12 Days Trip Facts Destination Nepal Duration 12 Days Group Size 2-18 Trip Code DWTTK01 Grade Challenging Activity Everest Treks Region Everest Region Max. Altitude 5,555m at Kalapatthar Nature of Trek Lodge to Lodge Trekking Activity per Day Approximately 4-6 hrs walking Accomodation Hotel/Lodge/ Tea House during the trek Start / End Point Kathmandu / Kathmandu Meals Included All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek Best Season Feb, Mar, Apri, May, June, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec Transportation Domestic flight (KTM-Lukla-KTM) and private vehicle (Transportation) A Leading Himalayan Trekking & Adventure Specialists TRULY YOUR TRUSTED NEPAL’S TRIP OPERATOR. Imagine you're surrounded by the world's highest peaks around you and everything seems so pure and heavenly, that's what Everest base camp is. For decades, many adventurers have been drawn... Discovery World Trekking would like to recommend all our valuable clients that they should arrive in Kathmandu a day earlier in the afternoon before the day we departed and start our 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek the next day, To make sure that you’ll attend our Official Briefing as an important Pre-meeting. The reason we do so is we want to make sure that you get proper mental guidance and necessary information just to have a recheck of equipment and goods for the journey to make sure you haven't forgotten anything and if forgotten, then make sure that you are provided with those things ASAP on that very day. This pre-meeting will give a clear idea about the necessary types of equipment and the challenges you may face in the trek which will be a kind of motivational seminar for you to be prepared and excited about the trek. Similarly, it is best to have at least 1 or 2 days extra because the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or from Lukla to Kathmandu might be canceled or delayed due to bad weather and that might make you miss your international flight back home. About the Trip Imagine you're surrounded by the world's highest peaks around you and everything seems so pure and heavenly, that's what Everest base camp is. For decades, many adventurers have been drawn towards the natural beauty of the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest (8,848.68m/29,029 ft). This adventurous trek is best suited for those whose dream soars higher than the clouds. It is one of the best-traveled destinations of the mountains due to its natural beauty along with calm, charming, and attractive features. Come and join this exhilarating once in a lifetime trekking experience. Once you taste the cold breeze of Everest base camp, you'll remain nostalgic about it your entire life. Best Price Guarantee Hassle-Free Booking No Booking or Credit Card Fees Team of highly experienced Experts Your Happiness Guaranteed Highlights World’s highest airport in Syangboche Explore the culture and lifestyles of the local Sherpa people The exquisiteness of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848.68m/29,029 ft.) View of other peaks such as Mt. Lhotse(8,516m), Cho Oyu(8,201m) and Mt.Makalu (8,463m) Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites Prayer wheels, colourful flags, Mani stones, high suspension bridges The wide range of Flora and Fauna Wildlife like musk deer, colourful pheasants, snow leopard and Himalayan Thar Highest glacier on Earth- Khumbu Glacier (4,900 m) Amazing panoramic view from Kala Patthar (5,555m) What is Included? Domestic Flights (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu) Tickets and airport departure taxes Five nights at Lukla, Phakding and Namche(3N), room with private attached bathroom, standard room at Tengboche, Dingboche(2N), Loboche, Gorakshep, and Pheriche.(twin sharing ) - 11 Nights All Standard Meals (12 Lunches, 11 Dinners and 12 Breakfasts) during the trek. Government License holder English Speaking Discovery World Trekking experienced and qualified trek leader,( 12 or above trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and porter to help trekkers luggage. (2 trekkers:1 porter "9 kg per trekker max limit") Coverage of Guides and Porters, Their meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, flight and other necessary equipment. Water purification tablets for safe drinking water Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees. Snacks (cookies) and Seasonal fresh fruits every day All government, Local taxes and official Expenses Assistance in arranging rescue operation in case of complicated health condition (funded by travel insurance) Souvenir - A company's T-shirt & Cap Discovery World Trekking’s appreciation of certificate after the successful trek Farewell Dinner at the end of the trek What is Excluded? International flight airfare Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple Entries on arrival at Tribhuwan Internationa Airport- (15 days - $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110) Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9kg per Person) All Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu, before and after we start our journey Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure, early return from the trek. Personal expense (shopping, snacks, boil bottle water, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, Alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re- charge fee), extra porters etc Personal clothing and gear Travel insurance which has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation compulsory Tips for guide and porters (Recommended by the Culture) Additional costs or delays caused by out of management control, for example, landslide, weather condition, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes etc. All the costs and expenses which are not listed in "cost includes" will be counted as Excludes Overview Hiking up to "Everest base camp" has been a classical trek since the ages after Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay kissed the peak of mighty Mt Everest. Since the 90s, Trekkers have admired hiking up to EBC surrounded by the tallest mountain in the world and other peaks over 8,000m, spectacular lakes and glaciers is definitely a lifetime experience that one should not miss even in this generation and will forever be. This popular trek will pass through the famous Sherpa town where trekkers acclimatize, ancient Tengboche Monastery, Sagarmatha National Park, famous Kala Patthar (5,550m/18,208fit) viewpoint, and many more admirable landscape views which will make you live in a dream for some moments. Along with snow-capped mountain views, the biodiversity is very beautiful up there. The flora and fauna, Rhododendron forests, and the wildlife like musk deer are awe-gazing. The traditional Everest Base Camp hike journey commences with 40 minutes flight to Lukla. Our 1st destination after a breathtaking mountain flight will be trekking towards Phakding (2,610 m/ 8,562 ft). Walking in the wonderland of villages and suspension bridges unlike anywhere in the world. The exotic landscapes will be spectacular and depending upon the season, we’ll unlock many majestic views of the Himalayas continuing all the way up to Namche Bazar (3,440 m/11,286 ft); a famous Sherpa town or also known as the gateway to Everest. In this small town(Namche Bazar), we will experience the breathtaking scenery and the lifestyle of the local's sherpas up there. A relatively small modern mountain valley in the dense green pine forest, hiking almost 1,000 m above from 2,600 m/8,530 ft. To adjust our body to the oxygen level and altitude pressure we’ll acclimatize one day at Namche Bazar with tons of exciting things to see. Starting with the Sherpa museum (Which is run by a local photographer Sonam) who collects has an extensive collection of traditional Sherpa Households, Art gallery and gives a gist glance at Sherpa lifestyle throughout history. We’ll also Visit breathtaking places like the Highest altitude Airport (Syangboche Airport) Constructed in the History of Nepal (It’s closed for almost a decade now but the views are still amazing), Hillary School, Yak farm, Hotel Everest View (as they quote “Opened in 1971, Hotel Everest View has been listed on the Guinness Book of World Records (2004) as the Highest Placed Hotel in the world at 13,000ft.”) and last but not least The Famous Khumjung Monastery famous for Yeti Scalp. From Namche Bazaar, the trail leads us trekking up to Tengboche, where we’ll come across an ancient Buddhist monastery (Dawa Choling Gompa) also known as the famous Tengboche monastery at an elevation of 3,867 meters/12,687 ft, with various peaks pouring beauty to the mountains plateau. It’s a calm and quiet environment as it’s a holy place for meditation and prayers also known as “Incense Monastery”. Then we’ll further continue our trek to Dingboche at an elevation of 4,410 meters/14,470 ft (Island Peak River directly flows from the east of Dingboche). Lost in the village of Deboche, a beautiful village with frozen river streams directly from mountains and a magical view of sunrise and sunset of Mt Ama Dablam, and from Deboche we’ll head to Dingboche where will give relaxation to our legs and again acclimatize in Dingboche. We will be acclimatizing at Dingboche (The best place to acclimatize as it’s quite a unique spot that despite having ChhuKung Ri (5,550 m /18,209 ft), Imja Lake (5,004 m/16,417 ft) yet Dingboche is a warm mountain valley with spectacular views. Making it one of the wonders of nature.) After a cheery acclamation and a little tour around, we’ll be ready to head towards Lobuche. An important trail awaits as we accent via Thukla Pass, the memorial park right above the Thukla pass, a plateau covered with Mane and stones.