Everest Base Camp
(18 Days, Lodges/Hotels)
 

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Its elevation of 29,035 feet (8,850 meters) was determined using GPS satellite equipment on May 5, 1999. It was previously believed to be slightly lower (29,028 feet /8,848 meters), as determined in 1954 by averaging measurements from various sites around the mountain.

There is no greater mountain on earth and this lodge-based trek follows in the footsteps of the great climbing parties attempting to summit the mountain from the Nepalese side. Trekking through Sherpa country past cultivated fields and small villages, the trail follows the Dudh Koshi before the hard work begins as we climb up to Namche Bazaar. Above the tree line the scenery is stark but spectacular and the incredible monastery at Thyangboche is a photographer's paradise and a highlight of the trek, set against the backdrop of Ama Dablam, Everest and other huge, snowcapped peaks. With time for acclimatization en-route our goal is Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu glacier and the opportunity to climb Kala Pattar (5545m) for a breathtaking view of Everest and one of the greatest mountain views on earth.

Trip Profile: 12 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 5545m., average 3350m.
Grade: Challenging.
Group & Staff: min. 4, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation: 4 nights hotels, 13 nights lodges.
Food: Meals not included except breakfast only in Kathmandu


Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 2 Free day for sightseeing.
Day 3 Take the short but spectacular flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding.
Day 4 Follow the Dudh Koshi and ascend to Namche Bazaar, with time to explore the Sherpa Villages.
Day 5 Namche Bazaar & explore Sherpa villages.
Day 6 Trek through the Sherpa heartland to the monastery at Thyangboche for superb mountain views.
Day 7 Thyangboche to Pheriche.
Day 8 Pheriche to Labuche.
Day 9 Continue up the main Khumbu valley to Gorakshep.
Day 10/ 11 Climb Kala Pattar for Classic Mountain views of Everest and visit the Base Camp.
Day 12 Retrace steps to Dingboche.
Day 13/14/15 Retrace our steps to Namche and walk to the mountain airstrip at Lukla.
Day 16 Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 17 Free day in Kathmandu for individual sightseeing or shopping.
Day 18 Last minute, transfers to airport for onward journey.
 

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