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Nepal Everest Base Camp Trek Trip Packet Nepal Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek TRIP SUMMARY Mt. Everest base camp is a magical place. TRIP DETAILS It’s nestled deep in the Himalayan mountain range, 30 • Price: $2,999 USD miles up the Khumbu valley. Its elevation is over 17,000 feet. Compared to the surrounding peaks, Everest base • Duration: 15 days camp is dwarfed by nearly 12,000 ft. • March 22 - April 5, 2019 • March/April, 2020 One of the most formidable facts about Everest base camp is that it’s constructed on a moving, living glacier. • Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult As the glacier moves down the Khumbu valley, it creeks and moans, giving the adventurous something to brag about. It’s no wonder that it’s found on bucket lists around the globe—as it should be. It’s Volant’s mission to safely escort individuals to base camp and back, while at the same time checking off for their clients one of the most desired bucket list items seen around the world! www.Volant.Travel "1 INCLUSIONS & MAP INCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS • Scheduled meals in Kathmandu • Items of a personal nature (personal gear, • Round trip airport transfers telephone calls, laundry, internet us, etc.) • Scheduled hotels in Kathmandu • Airfare to Kathmandu • Airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla • Staff/guide gratuities • All meals and overnight accommodations while • Nonscheduled meals in Kathmandu on the trek • Alcoholic beverages • Porters and pack animals • Nepal visa costs: $40 USD, 30 days • Sagarmatha Nat’l Park entrance fee • Trip cancellation insurance • TIMS Card • Evacuation costs, medical, and rescue insurance To begin your adventure in Nepal, you’ll be picked up at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu by a Volant Travel representative and transferred to your hotel, the Hotel Mulberry. To begin the Mt. Everest base camp trek, you’ll take a 45 min flight to Lukla. From Lukla, you’ll hike 60+ miles to the base camp of the tallest mountain on earth! www.Volant.Travel "2 ITINERARY LOCATION - ALTITUDE - DAY ACTIVITY MEALS • Kathmandu – Arrive. Transfer to Hotel. Kathmandu, Nepal • Enjoy a stroll through the shopping district of Thamel (1,400 m / 4,600 ft) • Optional visit: historic Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar 1 Hotel Mulberry Square • • Optional visit: historic Swayambunath Stupa Dinner: Kimbu Restaurant • Welcome dinner at hotel: Hotel Mulberry (7pm) Phakding • Early morning flight to the Himalayas: Lukla mountain village (45m) (2,652 m / 8,700 ft) 2 • Hike through ancient villages to Phakding (3h) (7.8 km / 4.8 mi) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Follow the Dhudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar (5h) (10.4 km / 7 mi) Namche Bazaar • Cross spectacular suspension bridge at the confluence of the Bhote (3,438 m / 11,280 ft) 3 Koshi and the Dudh Koshi Rivers • First view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam! Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Enter the largest village in the Khumbu region: Namche Bazaar • Acclimatization hike to the Everest View Hotel (2h 30m) (12,500 ft) • Optional hike to Khumjung Monastery; view head of Yeti (30m) (1.5 Namche Bazaar km / .93 mi) (3,438 m / 11,280 ft) 4 • Optional walk to one of the best hospitals in the Khumbu region: Khunde Hospital (30m) (1.4 km / .87 mi) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Return to Namche Bazaar (1h 30m ) (1.6 km / 1 mi) • Start your day with panoramic views of Himalayan Giants: Mt. Everest, Tengboche Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam (3,859 m / 12,660 ft) 5 • Traverse, descend, then ascend to the hilltop village of Tengboche and its historic monastery (12 km / 7.5mi) (5-6h) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Continue up the Khumbu Valley following the Imja Khola (river) to Dingboche Dingboche (5-6h) (11km / 6.8 mi) (4,359 m / 14,300 ft) 6 • Enjoy hiking below Ama Dablam with views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Ascend the flanks of Dingboche Peak for an acclimatization hike (4 hrs) Dingboche • Enjoy spectacular views of Island Peak, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and (4,359 m / 14,300 ft) 7 Lobuche. • Rest and recover in Dinboche’s beautiful valley Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Circumnavigate Nuptse’s flanks to reach Louche (5h) (7.5 km / 4.6 mi) Lobuche • Panoramic views of the magnificent mountain called Nuptse (7,861 m / (4,635 m / 15,207 ft) 8 25,791 ft) • Short acclimatization hike for your first views of the Khumbu Glacier Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (1h) www.Volant.Travel "3 ITINERARY LOCATION - ALTITUDE - DAY ACTIVITY MEALS • Navigate large moraines to old base camp: Gorakshep (3h 30m) (11 km / Gorakshep 6.8 mi) (5,087 m / 16,691 ft) 9 • Leave Gorakshep to follow the Khumbu Glacier to Mt. Everest base Everest Base Camp camp (3h) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Return to Gorakshep to rest and recover (3h) Pheriche • Wake early and climb Kala Patthar (18,514 ft) for spectacular views of (4,289 m / 14,070 ft) 10 Mt. Everest (3h) Kala Patthar (18,514 ft) • Descend the mountain to Pheriche (4h) (15 km / 9.3 mi) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Phortse • Leave Pheriche. Follow north side of the canyon to Pangboche (2 hrs) (3,680 m / 12,073 ft) 11 • Follow the trail high above the valley floor to Phortse (3 hrs) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Namche Bazaar • Ascend then descend deep into the Khumbu Valley (1h) (3,438 m / 11,280 ft) 12 • Ascend the deep Khumbu Valley to Namche Bazaar (4 hrs) • Rest in Namche; explore Namche Bazaar at your leisure Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Descend the valley through lush forests and rich cultural villages to Lukla (5h) Lukla • Soak in the pleasure of having completed your trek to Everest base (2,800 m / 9,186 ft) 13 camp! • Explore the sights, sounds, and culture of Lukla Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Visit Lukla's spectacular monastery or simply rest and recover in a nice hotel Kathmandu, Nepal • Take an early flight back to Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,600 ft) • Optional visit: historic Boudhanath Stupa 14 Hotel Mulberry • Optional visit: historic Pashupatinath World Heritage Site • • Free time to shop and enjoy Kathmandu Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Kathmandu, Nepal • Transfer to Kathmandu's international airport (1,400 m / 4,600 ft) 15 • Depart: fly home • Thank you for choosing Volant Travel! Breakfast www.Volant.Travel "4 EQUIPMENT LIST ! Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek Gear List Depending on sleeping arrangements—whether or not you sleep in tents or tea houses—the gear you pack for Nepal will change accordingly. Fortunately for you, all our sleeping arrangements are in guest houses, which means you do not need at tent, a stove, cooking utensils, a sleeping pad, etc. With that said, you will need a warm sleeping bag. Because Volant’ Travel’s sleeping arrangements are in local tea houses and hotels, you will need to pack less, allowing you to enjoy traveling more. The following list should be closely followed. Typical Mountain Tea House Accommodation www.Volant.Travel "5 EQUIPMENT LIST Provided Equipment Footwear • Trip leader first-aid kit • Hiking boots, sturdy, ankle support, water-resistant, • TIMs Card well broken in • National Park entrance card • Camp shoes: trail shoes or running shoes (these are Ofcial Papers great for after long hikes and for the early stages of the • Valid Passport (6 months validity prior to departure) trek) • Copy of first page of passport City/Town Clothing • Airline tickets • Lightweight, easily washable items for travel and daily • Visa form for Nepal (or obtain at Kathmandu airport) wear • 2 extra passport photos • Comfortable shoes Luggage Travel Accessories • Duffel bag: extra-large (5,500 – 8,100 cu. in.) • Reliable flashlight or headlamp (lithium batteries are • Duffel bag or luggage/suitcase: for non-trek items left best for cold weather) at the hotel in Kathmandu • Ear plugs (highly recommended; tea house walls are • Day back: for carrying personal trekking items thin) (camera, water bottle, extra clothing, sunscreen, trail • Small quantity of favorite energy snacks snacks, etc.) • Trekking poles (2) • Luggage tags and 2 TSA approved locks • Small waterproof pack cover for daypack Sleeping Gear • Two 1-quart water bottles or hydration system and one • Sleeping bag: 0° or less (for all expeditions between 1-quart water bottle Feb. and Nov.) -20° bag for expeditions in Dec. and Jan. • Sunglasses with strap (side-shields or glacier glasses • Tip: most tea houses have blankets, which recommended) can be used to supplement lighter bags. Also, • Sun block and lip balm – SPF 30+ warm clothing can be worn to supplement • Personal hygiene supplies including biodegradable soap lighter bags. • Medium quick-dry towel Outerwear • Personal first aid kit / medicines • Rain jacket with hood, both waterproof and • Hand sanitizer gel or hand wipes breathable (REQUIRED) • Spare contact lenses or glasses • Rain pants (full side-zips are recommended) • Roll of toilet paper in plastic bag or a package of wet (REQUIRED) ones • Insulated parka/ski jacket, either down or synthetic • Throat lozenges or hard candies for dry or sore throat (REQUIRED) Optional Field Gear Clothing • Camera and accessories • Mid-weight fleece or wool sweater • Battery charging station for cameras or personal • Fleece pants or tights electronics • Mid-weight thermal underwear tops and bottom, • Solar charger for batteries synthetic or wool • Plug adapter (from Nepal – 2 round peg to US – 2 flat • Expedition-weight thermal tops/bottoms peg) • Hiking pants/skirt (soft shell pants work well) • Water treatment tablets or drops or water filter • Hiking shorts – men (Spring and Summer treks) • Down or synthetic-filled pants (On fall treks these are • Long-sleeve shirts a very wise addition) • T-shirts (synthetic are suggested) • Down booties • Underwear • Knee supports • Hiking socks, wool or synthetic • Altimeter • Liner socks • Games, playing cards, etc. Clothing Accessories • Reading and writing materials • Sun hat • Wool or fleece hat (over ears) • Bandana and/or buff • Wool or fleece gloves; winter gloves • Thin liner gloves www.Volant.Travel "6 TREKKING MAP ! 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