Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp 15 days | Starts/Ends:

Rise to the challenge and follow • 3 nights - 4 star hotels with private attend a briefing about your trek. Overnight - in the footsteps of Sir Edmund ensuite, 11 nights simple tea houses Kathmandu Hillary with this adventurous trek (shared bathroom facilities) • Airport arrival and departure transfers any Day 2 : to Everest Base Camp. Take in day, any time Sherpa villages, monasteries, • Return flight from Kathmandu to Lukla magnificent glaciers and the • Escorted by licensed English-speaking world's most majestic mountains. local guides • Trek to Everest base camp with licensed trekking guide and porters HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS • Everest National park fees Trip Highlights • All relevant transfers and transportation in private air conditioned vehicles • Trek to Everest Base Camp - Discover • Personal insurance for trekking guide & Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding. This morning 8000 metre peaks, rhododendron forests, porters during the trip we take a scenic flight to Lukla, gateway to the mountain villages and glaciers in the • Trekkers’ Information Management Everest region flying over the Langtang and Everest region Systems (TIMS) Card • - Gateway for all Jugal ranges that surround the Kathmandu Himalayan expeditions What's Not Included basin and the Rolwaling Himal. After lunch • Chukkung Valley - See the beautiful great at the riverside village of Ghat, we begin • Entrance Fees: USD$30-40pp, paid in fluted walls of the Amphu Laptsa Pass our expedition with a series of short trekking local currency • Stay in the traditional Sherpa village of days to ensure we acclimatise. Following the • International flights and visa Phortse and meet local people banks of the river we begin our • Tipping - refer the 'Tipping' paragraph • Spectacular views of Everest from Kala ascent to Phakding where we spend the night. in the trip notes for a recommended Patter Overnight - Phakding (lodge) (B, L, D) guideline. • Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Valley - Enjoy two free days to spend at leisure ITINERARY exploring, shopping or simply relaxing after your trek Day 1 : Kathmandu What's Included Welcome to and the start of your Everest adventure! Arrive into Kathmandu • 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners Airport and included transfer to your hotel. This evening have a welcome drink and

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Everest Base Camp

Day 3 : Namche Bazaar Khumjung – Phortse. A steep walk takes to Lobuche, where we can watch the sun set us to the Mong La pass today with over Mountain. Overnight - Lobuche spectacular views of Ama Dablam and (lodge) (B, L, D) Khumbila mountains. Our camp for the night is in the very traditional Sherpa village Days 9-10 : Everest Base of Phortse, where we may spot mountain Camp goats or danphe, the national bird of Nepal. Lobuche – Gorakshep – Everest Base Camp Overnight - Phortse (lodge) (B, L, D) - Gorakshep - Pheriche. Continuing along the main trail to Everest, we hike to Gorakshep. Day 6 : This is a short distance but somewhat Phortse - Dingboche. Enjoy wonderful views challenging at the present altitude. From Phakding – Namche. Crossing the river on of and Ama Dablam mountain here we can follow in the footsteps of a large suspension bridge we head over to during this morning’s ridge climb up the the late, great Sir Edmund Hillary and trek Jorsale and continue trekking along the river Valley to the village of Upper up to Everest Base Camp, where he and today. The trail climbs out of the valley to Pangboche with its ancient monastery. After Tenzig Norgay began their immense, record- Monjo where we enter the Everest National lunch, we continue up the glacial valley breaking expedition to reach the highest peak Park. Continuing, we make a steep ascent to to Dingboche, passing some of Khumbu’s on Earth! Take in the atmosphere and witness reach Namche Bazaar, our resting place for beautifully carved prayer stones. Overnight - the ‘expedition life’ of those present day the night. Namche Bazaar is the gateway to Dingboche (lodge) (B, L, D) mountaineers attempting to reach the summit. the and a famous trading place. Return to Gorakshep where we spend the Overnight - Namche Bazaar (lodge) (B, L, D) Day 7 : The Chukkung Valley night. Dingboche - Chukkung Valley - Dingboche. Day 4 : Khumjung Today we’ll experience one of the highlights On day 10 we climb Kala Pattar for arguably of the trek with an excursion to the incredible the most magnificent mountain vista in the Chukkung Valley, flanked by Mountain world - the west and south face of Everest, to the north, Ama Dablam to the south and so close you can even see the incredible the great fluted ice walls of the Amphu Laptsa climbing route from base to summit. We Pass. We trek back to Dingboche where there descend back to Gorkashep for a rest before is the option to spend a second night or trek continuing our journey to Pheriche for the on to Duglha if we’re not too tired. Overnight night. Overnight - Gorkashep (1), Pheriche - Dingboche (lodge) (B, L, D) (lodges) (1) (B:2, L:2, D:2) Day 8 : Lobuche Namche Bazaar – Khumjung. Today we set off Day 11 : Namche Bazaar on a steep climb to the Shyangboche airstrip which services the famous Hotel Everest View, before following the trail down to the Khumjung Village at the foot of the Sacred Mountain Khumbila. The panoramic mountain views en route today are superb! Overnight - Khumjung (lodge) (B, L, D) Day 5 : Phortse Dingboche - Lobuche. Continuing our journey, Pheriche – Namche Bazaar. Our route today the trail gradually climbs to the tiny settlement starts back through the long walled paths of of Duglha, nestled below the terminal the Pheriche Village and a gradual ascent morraine of the humbu Glacier. From here along the flanks of the hills below the there’s the option to take a side trip to a village before a drop to the Duh Koshi. A breathtaking viewpoint overlooking Tshola little further the route joins the main trail Tsho glacial lake with a dramatic backdrop coming from Pheriche. We pass through the of rugged peaks including Cholatse, Taboche village of Pangbouche and stop for lunch and the mountains at the head of the Khumbu in Thyangbouche. After lunch, we descend Valley. Back on the trail it’s a steep climb up steeply to Phunki Tanga. After a short

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Everest Base Camp break, we start the uphill climb to Shanasa This stylish 4 star hotel offers an oasis of PRICES / DATES 2021 where they’ll be the opportunity to purchase modern comforts in the bustling city of traditional souvenirs from Tibetan traders. Kathmandu. Conveniently located in the Date Twin Share Single From Shanasa we take an easy trail to reach vibrant Patan District, just 1.1km from Patan 27 Nov USD 2,795 USD 3,365 Namche Bazaar. Overnight - Namche Bazaar Durbar Square, Vivanta Kathmandu offers 18 Dec USD 2,795 USD 3,365 (lodge) (B, L, D) spacious en suite guest rooms, equipped with a desk, flat screen tv, mini bar and free Day 12 : The Final Descent! WiFi. After a busy day of sightseeing, head Namche Bazaar – Lukla. This morning, we to the rooftop to relax in the heated infinity retrace our steps down hill through the pool, enjoy a drink at the Koko Bar and beautiful forest landscapes, continuing back watch the sunset, taking in the wonderful to Jorsale where we leave the national park panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. before stopping for a rest in Monjo. We For those that like to work up a sweat there's further re-trace our steps along the Dudh Kosi, a state-of-the art fitness centre and a spa crossing to the western bank at Benkar. Lunch complete with a steam room and sauna to will be taken at Phakding and in the afternoon, rejuvenate. The hotel has a choice of two we ascend out of the river valley back to restaurants, offering authentic local dishes the airstrip and our lodge accommodation at in addition to international cuisine, and Lukla. Overnight - Lukla (lodges) (B, L, D) the kitchen is open 24/7, so you can enjoy delicious food at any time of the day or night. Days 13-14 : Kathmandu

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Departure dates noted with a 'G' Lukla – Kathmandu. We fly back to Kathmandu to spend our final days at leisure. Sightsee, are guaranteed to operate. All other shop or simply relax after our exhausting but departure dates are guaranteed with a momentous adventure – the choice is yours! minimum of 4 persons. The 'Twin Share' Overnight - Kathmandu (B:2) price is per person when there are 2 Day 15 : Kathmandu people sharing a room. The 'Solo Room' Hotel check-out and included transfer to price is applicable to all solo travellers, airport for your onward travel. Overnight - or if your booking party cannot reach the Kathmandu (B) minimum of 2 persons in a room. Solo Rooms can also be booked by any other HOTELS person wanting the comfort and privacy Highlighted below are some of the hotels of their own room. which we frequently use on this tour, though we reserve the right to substitute these PRICES / DATES 2021 hotels to ones of a similar standard. Date Twin Share Single Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your 18 Sep USD 2,795 USD 3,365 confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival 02 Oct USD 2,795 USD 3,365 information. 16 Oct USD 2,795 USD 3,365 Vivanta Kathmandu 30 Oct USD 2,795 USD 3,365 13 Nov USD 2,795 USD 3,365

Everest Base Camp - 15 days updated on 29-09-2021 08:52:12 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 3 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311