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16 Days - Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu Highlights: This trek winds, climbs and descends its way through lush low land Highlights of this trek include the lifestyle of the Himalayan people, their religion, customs and traditions, rare birds like the golden eagle. Everest Base Camp trekking involves a remarkable amount of up and down walking. Tea house trekking is possible on the main trail to Everest Base Camp. Explore alpine forest, Buddhist monasteries and authentic Sherpa Villages. A16 Day Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu Overview: Among other trekking destination Everest Base Camp trekking is the most desired by many trekkers and a visit to Mount Everest is the life time dream of many people. Description: Day 01- Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel. Day 02- Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. In the morning after breakfast at 9 AM, we host a Pre-Trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduced your trek Leader/Guide mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the your trek and to introduce you to other participants. This includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip. After the Pre-Trip meeting and breakfast your sightseeing trip will start at 9.45 AM in the morning. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. We visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Bodhnath Stupa we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. We also visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is a collection of pagoda and shikhara – style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is The Lion gate, The Golden gate, The Palace of fifty five windows, Art Galleries, The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area near by your hotel. Later, we are supplied with our Trek Pack and departure information for tomorrow. Overnight at hotel. Day 03- Fly to Lukla (2804 meters) trek to Phakding (2610 meters) 3 hours. An early morning start takes us to Tribhuwan international Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla at 2804meters. On arrival at the airport guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding at 2610meters. After landing we have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sort and load our trekking equipment. Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2713m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m) it is a short walk to Phakding. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 04- Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5.30 hours. We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest which is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, Money exchange, internet cafe and a bakery. Day 05- Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. As well as a short trek where a museum is celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. Today we hike up the Syangboche Airport around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 06- Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours. The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We trek to an altitude of 3860meters today. On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the days trekking went. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 07- Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters) 5.30 hours. From Thyangboche the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time so we avoid getting affected by the altitude. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 08- Trek to Chhukung (4710 meters) and trek back to Dingboche. 4.30 hours. Today you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. We will have trip to Chhukung valley via the Imja Khola valley to get a marvellous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse’s massive south wall, then return to Dingboche in the evening. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 09- Trek to Lobuche (4910 meters) 5 hours. Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits.We continue to climb as we are heading to the altitude of 4910 meters at Lobuche which is really just a few huts at the foot of giant Lobuche peak. Some breathing problems may arise today due to the altitude. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 10- Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) then back to Gorak Shep (5180 meters). 8 hours. This is another big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5365meters. , the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. There will likely be a team there about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. We return back to Gorak shep for the night. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 11- Hike up to Kalapattar (5555 meters) early in the morning and trek down to Periche (4200 meters). 7 hours. This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. Most of morning in this day is spent climbing Mt. Kala Patar, a small peak (by Himalayan standards) at 5555meters. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 29028ft, 8848meters, towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep, a tiny hamlet at 5180 meters then trek down to Periche. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 12- Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5.30 hours. From Periche we take a slightly different route down to Orsho then to Pangboche village. Here is the oldest monastery in the region which contains what is said to be the scalp and bones of a Yeti, or abominable snowmanthe. Leaving mountains behind us our descent takes us through Tengboche Monastery at elevation of 3860 meters before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar at 3441meters. We arrive back into Namche Bazaar in the afternoon. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 13- Trek to Lukla (2804 meters) 6 hours. Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Also giving you time to explore the town. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day 14- Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu we are met and transferred back to our starting hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 15- Leisure day in Kathmandu. It's also spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla, If you are interested in continuing on to Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Shopping Tour you can start today. Day 16- Transfer for your final flight departure. The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal. What's Included: International/domestic arrival/departure transfers Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu A welcome/farewell Nepali dinner with live culture program Sagarmatha National Park, TIMS and monument entrance fees Accommodations at teahouse in the mountain Three meals (B/L/D) on trekking An English speaking Trekking Guide A porter shared between two trekkers Staff insurance, salary, food, accommodation and their transportation Kathmandu-Jiri overland transfer by a private vehicle (4WD) Lukla-Kathmandu flight, airport tax International/domestic arrival/departure transfers Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu A welcome/farewell Nepali dinner with live culture program Sagarmatha National Park, TIMS and monument entrance fees Accommodations at teahouse in the mountain Three meals (B/L/D) on trekking An English speaking Trekking Guide A porter shared between two trekkers Staff insurance, salary, food, accommodation and their transportation Kathmandu-Jiri overland transfer by a private vehicle (4WD) Lukla-Kathmandu flight, airport tax What's Not Included: Bar and beverages bills, bottled water Nature of personal expenses Personal cloths and equipment such as sleeping bag, jacket, boots etc. Insurance for accidental, medical and evacuation Tips to the staff Meals in Kathmandu International Airfare and taxes http://nepalguideinfo.com/everest-base-camp-trek/ http://nepalguideinfo.com/ http://www.hikehimalayas.com/trekking-in-nepal/trekking-region/everest-region/everest-base-camp.htm Email-:sanjib-adhikari@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Independenttrekkinguidenepal http://nepalguideinfo.com/ http://www.hikehimalayas.com/trekking-in-nepal/trekking-region/everest-region/everest-base-camp.htm Email-:sanjib-adhikari@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Independenttrekkinguidenepal