Everest Base Camp / Kalapathar

  • Max. Altitude: 5545m
  • Grade: Moderate
  • Best Season: Oct-Nov-Dec / Mar-April-May

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This trek is one of the lifetime adventures trips that begins with an “eye opening” flight to Lukla at 2800 meters and passes through the picturesque Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar to Gorakshep culminating in the “ascent” of Kala Pattar (5500 m) from where we can enjoy a spectacular views of the mesmerizing peaks of Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt Pumori, Mt. Thamserku, Mt Nuptse , Mt. Lhotse and many other snow-clad peaks.

The Everest region has gained its popularity for trekking, mountaineering, peak climbing and expedition. Among the major destinations of trekking in Nepal, Everest region stood second despite poor accessibility. It is more expensive and difficult to get Solu Khumbu than to the Annapurna region. One must either walk for a week or fly to Lukla to get near Everest. The number of trekkers to Everest has increased dramatically because of the publicity the mountain has received from several sources. Solu Khumbu is famous not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest (8848m.), but also for its Sherpa villages and age-old monasteries and local culture. The primary goal of trekking in Everest region is stepping at least the Everest Base Camp (5340m.) or Everest view point kalapattar (5545m).

Trip profile:-

Trekking destination: Everest Base Camp /Kalapattar
Grade: Moderate
Highest alt: 5545m.
Type of trek: Tea house Trek / Camping Trek
Best season: Oct-Nov-Dec / Mar-April-May

Everest Base camp Trek and Kalapathar Ascent

Days 01 : Arrival In Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal with population around 10,00,000 people.
  • The monasteries, temples, Buddhist stupa and museums make it culturally rich and beautiful.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding - 2,840m/9,315ft (4 hours)
  • Early morning scenic flight to Lukla. The mountain flight over to Lukla is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. We start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazar-3446m (5-6 hours)
  • The next day, Crossing the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region with genuine Tibetan artifacts.
Days 04: Stay at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.
  • We spend a day in Namche Bazar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of 3,446m (11,300ft). Having breakfast, we go to visit some places above Namche.
Days 05 : Trek to Dikuche-3800m. (6-7 hours)
  • Today we encounter the first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, cross the Dudh Kosi River and make a steep climb to Tengboche, home of an impressive and newly rebuilt monastery then descent to Dibuche.
Days 06 : Trek to Dingboche -4410m. (4-5 hours)
  • An hour's walking from Dibuche brings us to Pangboche, an excellent viewpoint for Ama Dablam. Contouring up the valley side, re-cross the river leads to Dingboche
Days 07 : Trek to Lobuche- 4930m (5-6 hours)
  • The trail starts steeply to climb up beside the glacier moraine. After a couple of hours the track eventually leads to a small cluster of tea houses then to Lobuje
Days 08: Trek to Gorakshep (3 hours)
  • Walking on moraine and climbing some hills lead to Gorakshep. Gorakshep is the last village on the way to Everest base camp. Usually, trekkers stop here for a night stay and visit Everest Base Camp from there.
Days 09: Ascent Kalapathar and Trek to Everest Base camp -5370m (6-7 hours).
  • Overnight at Gorakshep
  • Kalapathar is regarded to be the best view point for Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse. So we trek and climb to Kalapathar in the morning and then descend back to Gorakshep for lunch.
  • Continue trekking from Gorakshep on moraine of the Khumbu Glacier lead to Everest base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. This is the home for climbers during their climbing.
  • It is good opportunity for trekkers to spend night at EBC. We organize expeditions to Everest and Lhotse in 2016-April-May. So it is good opportunity for trekkers to stay two nights with climbers at base camp
Days 10 : Trek to Pheriche. (6 hours)
Days 11 : Trek to Namche Bazar. (6-7 hours)
Days 12: Trek to lukla -2640m. (7-8 hours)
Days 13 : Flight to Kathmandu
Days 14 : Fly back from Nepal

Everest Base camp Trek and 2nights at EBC and Kalapathar Ascent

Days 01 : Arrival In Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal with population around 10,00,000 people.
  • The monasteries, temples, Buddhist stupa and museums make it culturally rich and beautiful.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding - 2,840m/9,315ft (4 hours)
  • Early morning scenic flight to Lukla. The mountain flight over to Lukla is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. We start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazar-3446m (5-6 hours)
  • The next day, Crossing the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region with genuine Tibetan artifacts.
Days 04: Stay at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.
  • We spend a day in Namche Bazar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of 3,446m (11,300ft). Having breakfast, we go to visit some places above Namche.
Days 05 : Trek to Dikuche-3800m. (6-7 hours)
  • Today we encounter the first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, cross the Dudh Kosi River and make a steep climb to Tengboche, home of an impressive and newly rebuilt monastery then descent to Dibuche.
Days 06 : Trek to Dingboche -4410m. (4-5 hours)
  • An hour's walking from Dibuche brings us to Pangboche, an excellent viewpoint for Ama Dablam. Contouring up the valley side, re-cross the river leads to Dingboche
Days 07 : Rest Day in Dingboche -4410m.
  • This day we go to hike on a small hill for acclimatization. After that we take complete rest. A reserved day for washing and cleaning too
Days 08 : Trek to Lobuche- 4930m (5-6 hours)
  • The trail starts steeply to climb up beside the glacier moraine. After a couple of hours the track eventually leads to a small cluster of tea houses then to Lobuje
Days 09: Trek to Gorakshep (3 hours)
  • Walking on moraine and climbing some hills lead to Gorakshep. Gorakshep is the last village on the way to Everest base camp. Usually, trekkers stop here for a night stay and visit Everest Base Camp from there.
Days 10: Ascent Kalapathar and Trek to Everest Base camp -5370m (6-7 hours).
  • Overnight at BC
  • Kalapathar is regarded to be the best view point for Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse. So we trek and climb to Kalapathar in the morning and then descend back to Gorakshep for lunch.
  • Continue trekking from Gorakshep on moraine of the Khumbu Glacier lead to Everest base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. This is the home for climbers during their climbing.
  • It is good opportunity for trekkers to spend night at EBC. We organize expeditions to Everest and Lhotse in April-May. So it is good opportunity for trekkers to stay two nights with climbers at base camp in private tent.
Days 11: Rest Day at Everest Base Camp
Days 12 : Trek to Pheriche. (6 hours)
Days 13 : Trek to Namche Bazar. (6-7 hours)
Days 14: Trek to lukla -2640m. (7-8 hours)
Days 15 : Flight to Kathmandu.
Days 16 : Fly back from Nepal

Note:

  • If the client has no time then he/she can fly from EBC to Kathmandu directly after spending 2 nights at EBC. If a person fly from EBC to KTM then the helicopter charter cost is 5500/- USD so whole trek cost 7500/- USD. (the helicopter can carry 4 persons with luggage, so 5500 is divided among how many passenger fly together)
  • 2 way flight tickets (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
  • Two night hotels in Kathmandu on BB plan in 3 stars hotel. Additional 200/- USD for 5 stars hotel
  • Everest Base camp trekking permit
  • Sagarmatha National park permit
  • 3 times meal a day and hot drinks during the trekking
  • Guide and porter
  • All the transportation in Nepal
  • Hotel during trekking
  • Guide and porter insurance
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personnel travel insurance we don’t get it in Nepal for foreigners
  • Tips to staffs if you like

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