Everest Base Camp Trekking – 14 days, an adventure of within two week duration time frame where interested people can join in where walk leads you right beneath world number one Mount Everest.
Mt. Everest towers high at 8,848 m and 29,028 ft straddles the border with Nepal and Tibet / China, the north face in Tibet and the south face located within Nepal where most of the adventure and treks more popular from the south side of Nepal.
Since first conquest of Mt. Everest in May 29th 1953 by late legendry mountaineers Tenzing and Hillary then it was well exposed to outside world and then slowly visitors took interest, at present one of most popular Himalayan adventure destinations.
Walk begins after taking a short scenic flight to reach at Lukla town airport and then heading along the side of Dudh Kosi River through nice Sherpa villages to enter Sagarmatha National Park enriched with exotic flora and fauna added in the list of world heritage sites.
Journey continues through nice woodland of pines and rhododendron tree lines to reach at famous Namche Bazaar, a perfect spot and altitude for rest days to get acclimatized before heading higher elevation.
Namche Bazaar a large settlement almost a town with many good facilities with banks, shops, stores and nice hotels, lodge available where once a week a busy colorful Saturday market takes place an impressive activity to observe.
From Namche walk leads to high and scenic Tengboche Monastery a beautiful spot for excellent views of mountain panorama with Everest and magnificent Amadablam, tour of the monastery is another highlight of the trip.
After Tengboche Monastery walk leads into barren country within complete wilderness of high mountains and deep valley as adventure leads on the foot of Mt. Everest at base camp, within close to Khumbu Ice Fall and glaciers.
Enjoying wonderful time and experience where another highlight takes you to highest spot of the adventure at above 5,545 m on top Kalapathar rocky hill rewards you with stunning panorama of surrounding giant peaks with Everest at close distance.
Adventure completes after exploring Everest base camp and at high Kalapathar where return route takes you through nice scenic places and rural villages to reach Namche Bazaar and back at Lukla.
At Lukla where our memorable adventurous walks ends taking a short panoramic flight to Kathmandu city to conclude our great remarkable journey and experience on world highest Everest base camp trekking.
Best seasons for Everest Base Camp Trekking – 14 Days:
March to May around spring the best times when most of the days are clear for views and walks, can get cloudy during late afternoon with chances of snow higher area, cold in the morning and nights and in shade.
Best months March to May when wild flowers on green hills are in season especially the rhododendron of different species from tall trees to bush.
Mid September to December months another good seasons during autumn or fall and pre-winter where most of days are clear for mountain views and pleasant walks with freezing temperatures in the morning and nights time, and day are shorter due to autumn and pre winter time, expect snow sometimes on walks above 2,800 m high.
People and Culture:
High Khumbu Valley of Everest region within Nepal Far North Mid-East populated with Sherpa the highlanders of Everest, interwoven with Buddhism religions and practice age-old cultures and traditional life similar to Tibetans.
If you want to spend a day more on this amazing and stunning mountain region, then Eco Holidays Nepal recommend you the another Everest Base Camp trekking package, the Everest Base Camp trekking – 16 days. Also, if you’re interested on a short trek to the Base Camp of Everest, then go ahead for the Short Everest Base Camp Trek.
On arrival at Kathmandu international airport received by our staff and guide, and then transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city around Thamel.
Thamel an interesting place, after checking into your rooms then join at hotel lobby for group briefing with necessary information regarding the treks.
Includes welcome dinner in an authentic Nepalese Restaurant to soak in with local culture, where folk musical program entertains you along with dinner.
Начальная точка
त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
Morning after breakfast leave the hotel where our city guide takes you around great interesting places tour of world heritage sites, with time in the afternoon preparation for the trek.
Morning after early breakfast leave the hotel for flights to Lukla on reaching Kathmandu domestic terminal and security check then board in a small aircraft either Twin Otter or Dornier could be similar plane for 30 mins flight to land at Lukla.
On reaching Lukla after a sweeping short flight facing views of Himalayan range of mountains with Mt. Everest. From Lukla walk starts heading down towards Dudh Kosi River to reach at Phakding village for overnight stop, after following through many interesting Sherpa farm villages.
Second day walk follows the river and crossing over bridges to reach at Monjo village with views of Tharmarserku and Kongde peaks, then enter Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha in Nepal with another local name of Sherpa Chomolungma for Everest), from here within serene forested area to cross a high bridge to reach at Namche Bazaar.
Walk follows on winding ups for few hours with grand views of peaks in clear day Everest can be seen along the treks to Namche.
On reaching transfer into nice lodge and rest with time to browse around the Street of Namche with many shops and restaurants.
Namche at the height of 3,440 m a perfect spot for rest to support acclimatization where one can take short excursion to the view point above Namche for glorious panorama that includes Kongde, Tharmarserku, Kangtenga with Amadablam and Everest.
Enjoy visit to the park museum full of information of Khumbu area and Sherpa culture with mountaineering history, other options for side walk is climb up to Everest View Hotel (the first luxury hotel within Khumbu) where you can relax with refreshing drinks with views of Mt. Everest and other close peaks.
After pleasant stop at Namche with rest days, morning walk follows on a scenic wide trail with gorgeous views of high snow capped peaks with Everest, as walk leads downhill to Imjatse River in a small place at Phungi-Tenga.
Possible lunch stop and then afternoon leads to climb for few hours into deep woods of rhododendron, magnolia, oaks, pines, firs and juniper trees then reaching at famous view point at Tengboche and the monastery.
Tengboche offers grand vista of surrounding peaks with Everest and close views of Amadablam with other chain of mountains where this beautiful spot located in the midst of forest.
Here with time for visit to its interesting monastery, where once a year great religious events Mani-Rimdu festival held in the month of October / November as per Buddhist calendar, a colorful festival with monks and priest in various masks dance to wade away evil spirits.
On this monastery where mountaineers gets blessed from the high priest for successful and safe climb to Everest or other adjoining famous peaks.
From Tengboche catching morning views of peaks with downhill start to reach at strong steel bridge where tree lines drops, from here onward with slow climb to Pangboche the last permanent village on route Everest Base Camp, where other places are temporary settlement to cater the needs of travelers.
With short rest walk continues up facing grand close views of Amadablam as walk nears above into an open exposed area to reach at Dingboche, a nice settlement located at Imjatse valley at the bottom of Amadablam North Face with views of famous Island peak.
At Dingboche for two overnight stops in this beautiful and scenic surroundings for acclimatization and hike.
Journey slowly getting close to our destinations where morning walk starts with short climb to a hill marked with Buddhism monuments and prayer flags, where walk takes you on pleasant uphill path to reach at Thugla, where trails from Pheriche and Dingboche joins.
At Thugla for refreshing break or lunch with super views of Amadablam, Cholatse, Taboche with other giant peaks, from here climb for an hour to a hill called as Thulga pass, where you can notice many stone memorials of unfortunate climbers died on Mountains of Khumbu.
From here an hour or more walk on gradual path to reach at Lobuche for overnight stop, a small settlement with many good lodges to stay beneath peaks of Lobuche and views of Nuptse.
Morning and day walk that reaches to our main highlight of the adventure at Everest Base Camp, walk follows on wide open field with small climb to reach a place, where short trail leads to an interesting place with Glass Pyramids, a Meteorological station a joint ventures of Italian and Nepalese Governments.
From here walk leads over moraine of ice and rocks above Khumbu glacier with views of Everest and Pumori peaks then reaching at isolated place of Gorakshep.
A place with few lodges on the mid way of Everest base camp and to Kalapathar Hill top close to Mt. Pumori, Gorakshep was an early Everest base camp till mid 1970’s then shifted further to present base camp as glaciers receded over many years.
After a rest at Gorakshep continue walk to reach at Everest Base Camp taking few hours, at base camp enjoy the great thrill of a lifetime experience within close to Khumbu Ice Fall and glaciers and beneath world number one Mt. Everest, in high mountaineering season this place is flooded with tents of expeditions camps.
Enjoy this great moment and the highlight of the adventure and return back to Gorakshep for overnight stop after fulfilling dream of a lifetime reaching at base camp.
Early morning climb on top Kalapathar located above 5,545 m, the highest point of the adventure enjoy magnificent views of mountains with Mt. Everest at close distance.
After enjoying views descend to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue walk to Thugla, from here downhill to Pheriche around windy valley with nice scenic walk to Pheriche for possible lunch stop.
Pheriche houses many lodges with a health post and a station of HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association). From here another few hours of good walk reaches you at Pangboche village for overnight halt.
Today walk from Pangboche to Namche, morning trek follows on same route from Pangboche to reach at scenic Thyangboche Monastery, allowing you with more time on this beautiful spot to explore its interesting monastery and observe monks and priest on prayer chanting in the harmony of tranquil surrounding of green woodland and mountain views.
From Thyangboche walk downhill with short up to reach at Namche Bazaar with grand views of Everest and Amadablam includes other close peaks then reaching at Namche for overnight stop after a pleasant walk of short ups and downs.
Today long and last walk of the journey from Namche to Lukla, morning starts with long descend towards Sagarmatha National Park entrance at Monjo village and then crossing a long bridge to reach at Phakding.
From Phakding towards Lukla as walk leads ups and downhill with last climb of an hour to reach at Lukla for last overnight stop in Khumbu and Everest region.
From Lukla an early morning flight to Kathmandu with panorama of mountains views all the way to Kathmandu, at Kathmandu domestic airport our staff transfers you back into your hotel with free afternoon to relax after a great and wonderful time on Everest Base Camp Trekking – 14 days.
Last day in Nepal enjoying exciting and fantastic time and experience on Everest Base Camp Trekking – 14 days, then transfer to Kathmandu international airport for homeward bound flight or to respective countries.
Конечная точка
त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
On reading and studying wide range of trips that we offer around Himalayan destinations in Nepal-Bhutan and Tibet including North states of India, where interested travelers should read Terms and Conditions before signing up the trips with us.
After understanding the nature of our policy and norms then you can book with us with varied range of Himalayan destination that we have, as per one interest and duration of time of your holidays in Himalaya.
It is important that you catch the points as stated so that there will be no misunderstanding and confusion regarding the trips and norms that we have, where you can get all the information required for the trips of your choice, and we will feel very proud that you have read and understood the norms and policy as stated.
Eco Holiday Nepal a travel and adventure companies based in Kathmandu / Nepal which is fully registered and approved from the Government of Nepal as well with concern Tourism Department, and life time member of TAAN (Nepal Trekking Agents Association of Nepal), NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association), NTB (Nepal Tourism Board) PAC (Porters Act) as well with other non governments committed with Eco-Tourism and Responsible Tourism.
Booking with us:
After going through our norms and conditions you ask for information and queries if in doubt, all trip booking for Nepal destinations should be made by two months earlier minimum of two weeks times, so that we arrange necessary details well in advance to avoid disappointment like hotel-domestic airlines booking and as well chartering bus-coach or booking tourist bus tickets ahead before your arrival.
25% down payment which you can transfer to Bank Account in Kathmandu / Nepal rest of the trip cost to be made on arrival in Kathmandu before trek / tour departures, where applicable foreign currencies accepted like US $ – UK Pounds, and Euro or Chinese / Indian.
For Tibet and Bhutan at least minimum of one month booking ahead to arrange all logistic and entry permits for neighboring countries with 50% in advance.
Booking in Last Hour:
We accept your last hour booking in the eve of trip departure with 100% payment (07 days prior to tour starting date only for Nepal Trips, excluding trips Tibet, Bhutan and India not accepted as this requires at least 3 weeks in advance prior to trip departure for Nepal neighboring countries.
Trips Cancellation Policy:
On booking, some might be compelled to cancel the trip with various reasons from personal / domestic, medical, health, job or with some other situations, in this case where cancellation fees will be applied of 25% as cancellation charge, where you will be notified us or to our overseas agents with minimum of month in advance before trip departure.
60 % cancellation fee applied on 2 weeks to a month notice.
No refund on last minute or no show situation.
If clients has to return or break from the tour, trekking / or any other trips earlier than proposed itinerary days due to medical / physical or personal reasons clients has to borne his / her own expenses on route of trekking and at hotel in Kathmandu or in any other last main cities before you departure for home.
There are no refunds, if the company has to reroute to other areas due to unavoidable circumstances and from bad weather.
If such conditions arise company holds the right and providing you a hassle free adventure holidays with enjoyable time.
Clients’ Responsibility:
A tour / trekking guide representing our company holds all authority during treks and tours. If one behave badly or commit any unlawful act, where you will be compelled to leave the tour / treks. No refund will be made in such condition.
NEPAL VISA & PASSPORT CONDITION:
All clients are requested to have a valid passport with at least six months validity from the return date. Nepal visas can be obtained from the Nepal Consulate or Embassy in your country or upon arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. The costs of Nepalese visas are sole / own responsibility of clients.
CANCELLATION & BOOKING CHANGES FOR BHUTAN:
01: Required minimum of 30 days for cancellation notice prior to trip departure and it must be in written form, such notice will be implied from the day the note is received. Cancellation shall be valid after the company approval on receiving the documentation. The Trip shall then be termed as cancelled and then 50% of the trip amount would be deducted from the advance paid as cancellation charge.
02: There will be no refunds if a passenger cancels the trip or leaves a trip for any reason whatsoever, either voluntarily, involuntarily or if you commit any unlawful act after the trip has commenced. We will make no refunds for any meals, accommodation or services not used.
03: On the eve of trip departure if you are prevented in joining the chosen tour, unfortunately there is no refund regarding this, transfer or postponing options are available as the Bhutanese Government has strict Tourism act and policies.
BHUTAN VISAS & PASSPORT CONDITIONS:
All clients requested to have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. For Bhutan visas you need to send your passport details to Destination Holidays for visa applications at least 45 days prior to the fix departure date.
TIBET CANCELLATION & BOOKING CHANGES:
01: As per the company rules, there will be no refund to clients with less than 20 days notice given to us, on or before Trip departure and if a clients leaves the trip earlier for due to personal or medical reason whatsoever, either voluntarily or involuntarily and if committed any unlawful act after the trip has commenced. Then the company is compelled to make no refunds for any meals, accommodation or services not used.
02: If client require any changes from the chosen original tour, the person who have booked the tour must submit a written document with any changes required. Then we will make every effort after the notification, but the changes cannot be guaranteed.
03: If you are compelled to cancel from travelling on the tour by genuine reason or circumstances, for example (without restriction) due to death, injury or any serious illness of the person, close relative or friends, redundancy or jury service, in this case one may postpone or transfer your booking to another close person, as long or provided they meet all the requirements relating to that trip. You are requested to provide proof of why you were unable to travel at the time and need to change your booking.
NEPAL / TIBET VISAS & PASSPORT CONDITION:
All clients are requested to have a valid passport with at least six months validity from the return date. Nepal visas can be obtained from the Nepal Consulate or Embassy in your country or upon arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. The costs of Nepalese visas are sole responsibility of clients.
All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. As you are unable to obtain visas to Tibet you need to send your passport details to Destination Holidays for visa applications to this country, we require this information at least three weeks prior to departure.
HEALTH & FITNESS:
All Treks and Tours requires where one should be in sound health and good level of fitness before signing trip with us, client requires should with your Doctor or Physician regarding your health and fitness before the trip departures to Himalayan destinations.
It’s solely client’s responsibility to inform Eco Holidays Nepal of any pre-existing medical condition or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your required medical attention, which may affect your capability to travel on the trips booked with us.
CHILDREN:
An authorized guardian by the parents must accompany all travelers under the age of sixteen. If you have any queries regarding age and suitability, please contact us for further information.
PUBLICITY:
Request to allow Eco Holidays Nepal to use pictures, snaps or images of you taken during the trip without being informed and as well without compensation, for company promotion and advertising purpose only through whatever medium takes place.
CHANGES TO YOUR HOLIDAY AND PRICING:
Travelling with us requires a degree of flexibility, positive attitude good humor and understanding where mode of transport, accommodation and itineraries may change, even after the tour has commenced, without prior notice due to local circumstances such as flight delay, cancellation or postponement, road block due to riots and political crises.
WEATHER:
Himalayan regions or other unpredictable circumstances such as land-slides, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest or delay arrival etc. Eco Holidays Nepal is unable to refund any payment under the above circumstances due to prior supplier arrangements. If possible we will always endeavor to provide you an alternative or substitute trip of same category.
Eco Holidays Nepal does not accept any responsibility for loss on employment, delays or compensation resulting from situations beyond our control.
Our holidays, tour / trek packages, are based on twin share accommodation. Thus, single room supplement charge will be imposed to clients who do not have another tour participant to share accommodation with.
We reserve the right to revise pricing rates posted in our marketing material, under any circumstances, or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control, for instance changes in exchange rate, government action etc.
PRIVACY:
In order to gather information from you to make a booking through Eco Holidays Nepal Destination, may ask many questions to obtain necessary permits etc. No private or personal information that you supply to us when making a booking will be disclosed for any other purposes.
RISK & LIABILITIES:
We are committed to providing the best services which will give you a once in a life time journey in this connection, we perform our duties honestly & seriously to make your journey very smooth & pleasant. However, the entire program is conducted strictly under the rules and regulation of theirs’ own policies.
Eco Holidays Nepal shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstance such as govt. restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident, Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spots.
OUR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM POLICY
Eco Holidays Nepal re-inventing tourism for the benefit of local people, tourists, environment and the tourism industry at large. As we expect that you will adhere to our policy and guidelines while travelling with us.
COMPLAINTS:
Should you have a complaint about the trip or tour you must make it known to a tour leader or guide at the earliest opportunity who will take the appropriate action.
IMPACT OF THE JOURNEY:
Eco Holidays Nepal makes great effort to ensure enjoyable, comfortable traveling within our limit and control.
Client also should understand that what you might be accustomed to the western affluent countries, Himalayan or Third World and Developing Countries can’t afford such facilities.
Weather is another factor that directly impact on the journey. Hence, patience and positive in mind, enthusiasm and proper preparation before hand is must in taking part around third world countries.
The best thing is to take as it comes and think positively, then you will enjoy the holiday with us.
Travel Insurance:
You must have complete travel insurance package against medical, travel for natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation etc. This is strongly suggested to all our respected clients.
Tour Amendment:
To make alterations of any trek / tour itinerary, prior notice is requested.
You are advised to stay in touch with us thus, but occasionally, you may be obliged to do so en route under certain circumstance for instance bad weather etc.
Your personal belongings:
On any account, we are not responsible for any loss or damage of your baggage / luggage or property even when it is shouldered by Eco Holiday Nepal porters, yaks-ponies or vehicles.
That means your personal possessions; luggage might be at your risk at the times, and however our trip escorts and guides will provide necessary safety precautions that this does not arise while with us.
Papers & Documents:
All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visa, obtain necessary permits etc. We are not accountable in case of any trip formality not completed in time before the trip departure on the absence of essential papers and documents.
Risk & Responsibility:
Assuring your complete safety and satisfaction which is our main responsibility and concern, we therefore carry out our service sincerely & earnestly ensuring a hassle free holiday.
Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, trip may change under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as land-slides, road block, floods, heavy snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents etc. Any extra cost incurring there is your personal responsibility and should be borne on the spot.
What’s included in our package service:
01: All Arrival and Departure Transportation from the airport to hotel and with our company staff to receive you on arrival and see you off at departure.
02: Guided Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu as per trip itinerary with applicable entrance fees and private coach and cars.
03: Twin sharing accommodation at tourist of 3 to 4 or 5 stars standard hotels in Kathmandu on Bed / Breakfast basis (Unless booked for Single Room Supplement) includes other cities with similar standard hotels.
04: Domestic Airfare as per the trip selected and Itinerary.
05: Applicable Trekking / Climbing Peaks / National or Conservation Permit Fees.
06: On full board trekking on Lodge basis with twin sharing accommodation includes all meals (breakfast-lunch and dinner)
07: On Camping services includes twin sharing tents (unless booked for single supplement) with separate kitchen unit backed by cook, kitchen staffs, guides and porters (in some area we use pack animals Yaks or Mules).
08: Private comfortable cars, coach or bus (as per the size of the group) on long driving journeys as per the trip selected.
09: Group Orientation program on do’s and don’ts regarding your trip.
10: International Air Tickets Re-Confirmation.
11: Our guide will have basic First Aid and Medical Kits.
Our Package excludes:
01: International Airfare-Nepal Entry Visa.
02: Personal Travel and Medical Insurance.
03: Expenses of Personal Nature-Gratitude and Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per the program.
04: Personal Trekking / Climbing gear and equipment, down or duvet jackets, sleeping bags. (Sleeping bags and down jackets and climbing equipment can be hired in Kathmandu at reasonable cost if it’s too much to carry from home)
05: Emergency Evacuation if necessary by any means of transportation including Helicopter
and personal medical kit as prescribed by your doctors.
Trek / Tour Grades information:
Leisure tours or walking trips:
For any physically fit of all ages with sound health, these trips involves short walking days of few hours and more of tour with scenic drives at places of interest. The whole trip goes from 4-5 to 8 days on trek or scenic tour.
On rafting for a day or two days.
Moderate Trips:
For any physically fit of all ages that have done normal walk and with sound health. These trips involves few ups and down and the length of treks will be from 4-5 hours of walk every day with plenty of break in between. The whole trip goes from 2-5 to 8 days.
Adventurous Trips:
For physically fit person of all ages with sound health who have done moderate to vigorous walk or activity before or at present. These kind of treks involves long ups and down and the length of treks will be from 6-7 hours of walk every day with break in between. The whole trip goes from 10 to 20 days in the high altitude. On Rafting it involves river expedition for 7 -10 days.
We have listed our norms carefully so that there won’t be any misunderstanding as per our terms before signing up the forms which you must be fully committed as this is not just formality but might occur some of the incident that’s mentioned in our terms and conditions.
Beside our terms if there’s any queries please feel free to contact us by e-mail or just call us in the following numbers.
Three night accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis.( Two night before trek and one night after trek).
Tea house accommodation on twin sharing basis during trek.
Necassary transports by private vehicles.
Full insurence for Guide and Porter.
One Day city tour by private vehicles $75
Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight.(Both way)
Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner.
Your Travel and Medical Insurance.
Porter if needed($220).
Your Personal Expenses.
All the alcoholic and non alcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek. ( Those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the Tea Houses).
All desserts sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
Hot shower and battery charging on the tea houses.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected)
Excess baggage more than 15kg for Lukla flight
Comprehensive medical supplies(first aid kit will be available)
Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service(paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
Use of sleeping bag,down Jacket, Duffel bag and walking Poles.(if you don’t have your own,need to return after trip completed.)
Eco Holidays Nepal T-shirt and cap.
Government taxes and official expenses.
Everest base camp trek map.
Oximeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily. (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms.) This will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker.
Assistant guide group size above 6 + person.
Breakfats in Kathmandu.
Three meals per day during trek.(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
A professional trekking guide during Trek.
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