Everest Base Camp Trekking

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Everest Base Camp Trekking (5,364m/ 17598ft)

Mount Everest (8,848M) is the earth’s highest peak above the sea level located in the sub-range of the Himalayas. The base camps are semi-primitive campground at the base of Mount Everest that is used by Mountain climbers. Mt. Everest base camp trek generally refers to two base camp on opposite of Mount Everest. The South Base Camp is in Nepal at the height of 5,364 meters (17,598 ft) and North Base Camp is in Tibet at the height of 5,150 meters (16,900 ft). Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first climbed it in 1953, with taking the famous photographs of Tenzing Norgay in the summit by Edmund Hillary. The Everest base camp trek on the south side is one of the very well liked trekking routes of the Himalayas. Every year high volume people make the trek there from Lukla airport. The trekkers begin their trekking usually fly from Kathmandu airport to Lukla airport to save time and energy, before starting the trek to base camp. The Everest base camp trekking route is known for its incredible landscapes, alpine forests, Sherpa villages, flora and fauna, natural habitat for such animal and bird species like Musk deer, Snow leopard, Red panda and many more.

EBC is a famous and demanding base camp trek all over the people. Another very popular part of Nepal is the Khumbu region that has made itself a success point of the globe. If you are excited for a stunning view of the mountain and mesmerizing Nepalese beauty, this base camp trekking itinerary will make you satisfy your eyes. Around the regions, there are so many places to explore closely. On the first day of hiking towards the village of Phakding, the hiking is a fairly easy downhill route. This is a small village with Buddhist prayer and prayer stone sculptures that would found near the river. Namche Bazaar is a hidden village and monastery towards Thami. A small town is notable for producing good quality Sherpa. And another main point of the Everest region is Monju, which is the checkpoint for entering the Sagarmatha National Park where every trekkers and climber have to show and issue the TIMS cards (Trekkers information Management Systems) to begin the journey for Everest Base camp trekking. Tengboche is the largest monastery within the Khumbu regions. It drags to the backdrop of stunning mountain peaks, including Mt. Everest, Ama-Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, and Nuptse. Most people follow the Buddhist religion so that many monasteries would be seen there. On the final day before entering to Everest base camp make the sure climb to Kala Patthar at 18000ft. This small peak warmly gives you a wonderful closeup view of Mount Everest. Kala Patthar is the best opportunity for those who love to take photographs.

Now a day, a number of lodges and teahouses found along Everest Base Camp trail and cooks varieties of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will enjoy plenty of cuisines like Nepali, Indian, Italian, Tibetan, continental foods. Restaurants and Lodges are easily available to Namche and Khumbu region for food and overnight accommodation. There is an emergency rescue center located in the village of Machhermo in the Gokyo valley managed by volunteers and doctors for any of the emergency treatments. If you are solo trekkers, you can buy the Everest Base Camp map at book shops available in Thamel for your guidelines. The below Everest Base Camp trek itinerary will guide you clearly to reach base camp successfully.

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Facts of the Trip

Highest access: 5,364/ 17,598 ft

Duration:17 days

Group Size: 01-10 persons per group

Location: Khumbu region

Country: Nepal

Airport: Kathmandu

Departure From:Kathmandu

Grade: Moderate + fairly Strenuous

Accommodation: Three-star to five stars as per request

Meals: During the Trek (B, L, D)

Transportation: private car, flight

Best season: Autumn (September to December) & spring (March to May)

Major Activity: Trekking/Hiking

Include Activity: Sights trips of Kathmandu

Culture: Sherpa, Tamang

Mode of Travel: Tea house, lodge, Restaurants

Himalayan sights:Mt. Everest, Ama-Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and more

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Everest Base Camp Trekking Itinerary:

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport and you will transfer to request category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (1350M/4430ft).

Day 02

Schedule domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla; Trek to Phakding (2650M/8695ft, 04-05hrs) lodge accommodation

Day 03

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440M/11287ft, 06-07hrs) lodge accommodation

Day 04

Acclimatization Day, Hike to Everest view hotel (3800M/12468ft) for sunrise or a panoramic view of Everest Lhotse face, after lunch explore Sherpa and Hilary museum at the modern village of Namche.

Day 05

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche(3860M/12665ft, 05 hrs) lodge accommodation

Day 06

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4250M/13943ft, 05hrs) lodge accommodation

Day 07

Acclimatization Day at Dingboche, Hike to Chhukung (4750M/15584ft.) for better acclimatization before climbing up to Kala-Patthar and Everest base camp.

Day 08

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (5018M/1646ft, 04hrs) Lodge accommodation.

Day 09

Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170M/1696ft, 03hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 10

Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatther (5200M/17060ft, 06hrs) and back to Lobuche (5018M/1646ft) lodge accommodation.

Day 11

Trek from Lobuche (5018M/1646ft) to Dingboche (4250M/13943ft, 05hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 12

Trek from Dingboche to Tyangboche (3860M/12665ft, 04hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 13

Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440M/11287ft, 05hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 14

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2860M/9383ft, 04hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 15

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1350M/4430ft) transfer to the hotel.

Day 16

Free day at Kathmandu for shopping and explore around Thamel, farewell dinner with culture program in the evening.

Day 17

Drop to airport for final departure, or Join alternative activities.

The services we provide in the package (Cost Includes) :

To ensure your safety and avoid the natural panic of people entering a new destination for the first time, Satori Adventures provides pick-up and drop services from international and domestic airports on your arrivals and departures.
Representatives of Satori adventures will be waiting for you on arrival at both domestic and international airports with a Satori banner with your placard so that you can easily find our person. Satori's identity card will accompany the person for your confirmation.
According to the above trekking package schedule, Satori Adventures will arrange Three nights demanded category (from tourist star to five-star) of hotel accommodations in Kathmandu.
Satori Adventures will provide Experienced and government authorized (licensed holder) high altitude trekking guide during the trekking period.
Surface transportation will only be included during the trekking and major city for members as per the itinerary.
According to the schedule program, Satori Adventures arranged regular flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
Apart from Camping trekking, Satori Adventures Will provide you with a lovely tea house (except chain hotels) to stay in and eat during the trekking.
Most of the trekking trail, lunch is done on the way between the starting and ending the day of hiking while dinner and breakfast at the tea house where you have your overnight stay. Satori Adventures provides a clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee at the tea house's menu throughout the trekking.
We will provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trekking, taking care of your comfort and health to not have a cold problem and do not weigh too much on international flights.
Satori Adventures allow up to 15kg of personal trekking equipment per person during the flight onboard and the trekking period carried by porter or yak or mules.
As Everest base camp is at the Mount Everest National Park territory, Satori adventures provide you a permit for Mount Everest National Park.
The Trekkers' Information Management Systems permit issued by the trekking agency association of Nepal is required to enter the area of Everest National Park, so Satori adventures provide you a TIMS permit too.
As far as possible, we will provide you weather reports throughout the trekking period.
Satori Adventures provides all wages, clinical, equipment, and accidental insurance for all elaborate trekking staff.
We provide first aid medical kits for the group and the staff, taking care of your climbing and health safety.
Trekking trails are often inaccessible and far from information, communication, and transportation in the Himalayas, so that information communication is a significant factor for safety and a successful trip. That's why Satori Adventures provides satellite phones with your trekking guide in case of emergency required.
During your trekking, satori adventures offer you clean, Nutritious, and fresh food at the tea house.
Satori Adventure always has a concern and top priority about our trekking guides, cooks, porters, and involved trekking staff safety during the period of trekking. For this reason, we always do medical insurance, helicopter evacuation insurance, and treatment insurance for all engaged staff with a reputed insurance company.
For your convenience, we always provide maps of related trekking trails.
The above offer price includes our official service charges, government charges, and all taxes and vat. Except for the above amount, there are not any hidden costs charged by us.
If you need any assistance with departure information, Flight ticket reconfirmation, Visa extension procedure services, Satori adventures fully support you without any charges.
We want to offer you to have dinner with us before you departed from Kathmandu. It will be an opportunity for you to see and learn about Nepali culture and tradition. Thus, satori adventures offer you farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.
Before your departure, as a memory of your lifetime experience, Satori Adventures would like to handover Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and Brochure.

Things you need to manage yourself in the package (Cost Exclude) :

Kathmandu is Nepal's capital, and since this place offers high quality and delicious food from different countries and groups, we were hoping you could taste the food you like. For that reason, during your stay in Kathmandu, you will have to arrange lunch and dinner (except farewell dinner) yourself.
Suppose you want to take any packed food, snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, and carbonated soft drinks, any types of alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutria-bars during the trek. In that case, you have to buy it yourself as a customer often requires these items during the trekking. No, and there is no guessing how much it will take by the client and its cost.
Expenses incurred towards usage of Items of personal nature trekking equipment, laundry expenses, tips, Landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and the internet service exclude in the package. You have to pay for it yourself when you use it.
Trekking is, in itself, an adventurous activity that always takes place in remote areas. So, safety is the primary factor for us. Therefore, you have to have your travel insurance covering the cost of emergency rescue, medical treatment, medical tests, and hospitalization before you arrive for the trip to Nepal.
The package cost offered above does not include your international flight ticket and Nepal's tourist visa, so that you have to pay for your international flight ticket and tourist visa yourself.
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations costs exclude in the package cost.
Additional costs for extra workers then what we have included in the package.
The short sentence, "The services we provide in the above package cost inclusive," will cost extra if you want additional services.
Employees involved in your trekking are hoping for tips, gifts, or something at the end of the trip, which is an opportunity to say how happy you are with our staff and what kind of service you have rendered. Your guide and porters expect tips according to the international system in the trekking package for your information.