A Trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal.
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Everest Base Camp Trek

From Lukla trek to the Sherpa villages of Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Tengboche Monastery, Lobuche, Kala Pathar and Everest Base Camp in Nepal. The Trek to Everest base camp is one of the most famous trekking trails in the Himalayas.

EVEREST AREA LODGE TREKS
GRADE
 07-Day EVEREST GETAWAY Trek
 10-Day EVEREST PANORAMA Trek
 20-Day EVEREST B.C. & GOKYO Trek
 21-Day JIRI TO EVEREST BASE CAMP Trek
  EVEREST




15-Day CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH EVEREST Lodge Trek
A Famous Trek Through Sherpa Country To Kala Pathar and Mt. Everest Base Camp.

Trek Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Maximum Sleeping Altitude: 5140m/16,860ft (Gorakshep)
Maximum Hiking Altitude: 5550m/18,200m (Kala Pathar)
Best Season: Mar-June and Oct-Dec.

This trek to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar offers the best this area has to offer without taking too long. This trek is truly an incredible experience of this magnificent region and its fascinating people. From Lukla (2,805m/9,200ft) we trek to Namche Bazaar (3,436m/11,270ft) for a day of acclimatization and optional hikes. From Namche we explore the Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung before heading for Tengboche Monastery. After visiting Chukung Ri we trek to Lobuche for a day-hike along the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,600ft) and a climb of Kala Pathar Peak (5,550m/18,200ft) for a close encounter with Mt. Everest. Surrounded by some of the highest mountains on the Earth you will bask in this incredible mountain scenery before swinging back by way of, little visited, Phortse village to fly out of Lukla.

Moderate to difficult trek to Everest base camp starting from 2,805m (9,200ft) to 4,940m (16,200ft) with optional day hikes up to 5550m (18,200ft). Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by Sherpa families. The trek to Everest base camp starts with a flight from Kathmandu and includes all meals, services of experienced English speaking Trek Guide and porter/s to carry luggage. Clients carry light back pack only and walk at their own pace.

 Everest Base Camp Trek Dates - 2013 (ex Kathmandu)
 05-19 March, 2013
 05-19 October, 2013
 10-24 March, 2013
 10-24 October, 2013
 20 March-03 April, 2013
 20 October-03 November, 2013
 05-19 April, 2013
 05-19 November, 2013
 10-24 April, 2013
 10-24 November, 2013
 20 April-04 May, 2013  20 Nov-04 Dec, 2013
 05-19 May, 2013
 23 Dec 2013-06 Jan, 2014    Christmas-New Year Trek
 10-24 May, 2013
 20 May-03 June, 2013
 Bookings are open for all treks.
 Private treks are available on request.

  Everest Base Camp Trek Dates - 2014 (ex Kathmandu)
 05-19 March, 2014
 05-19 October, 2014
 10-24 March, 2013
 10-24 October, 2014
 20 March-03 April, 2014
 20 October-03 November, 2014
 05-19 April, 2014
 05-19 November, 2014
 10-24 April, 2014
 10-24 November, 2014
 20 April-04 May, 2014  20 Nov-04 Dec, 2014
 05-19 May, 2014
 23 Dec 2014-06 Jan, 2015    Christmas-New Year Trek
 10-24 May, 2014
 20 May-03 June, 2014
 Bookings are open for all treks.
 Private treks are available on request.

2013 ITINERARY for
Everest Base Camp Trek
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding.
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 03: Acclimatization day. Optional hikes around Namche.
Day 04: Trek to Khunde-Khumjung villages.
Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche monastery.
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche village.
Day 07: Acclimatization day with optional hike to Chukung.
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche.
Day 09: Trek up the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp. Overnight at Gorakshep.
Day 10: Morning trek to Kala Patthar Everest View Point.
Afternoon trek to Lobuche or Pheriche.
Day 11: Trek to Phortse village.
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 13: Trek to Monjo or Phakding.
Day 14: Trek to Lukla.
Day 15: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
End of Everest Base Camp trek.



Everest Base Camp Trek Map      

Everest area trekkers.
Trek to Everest Base Camp       

Mt. Everest at sunset from Kalapattar.
Mt. Everest from Kala Pathar    

Traditional Sherpa welcome.
Sherpa Welcome Party           



TREKKER COMMENTS
"Our trek in Nepal to the Sherpa Villages, Everest Base Camp and Gokyo with our Sherpa guide and porters is one of our most cherised memories .... "

 Natalie Smith & Ian Baker (UK)
 

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