Everest Pioneer Trek Nepal (p) Ltd Trekking/Everest Base Camp |
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The Everest Region |
Everest from Kala Pattar
The Everest Base Camp Trek |
This trek starts with an exhilarating 45 minute mountain flight into the airstrip at Lukla. From here we trek slowly upwards to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, following the valley of the Dudh Kosi river. It is not long before we glimpse our first view of Everest as it peeks above the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. At this point it is still many days walk away, but with careful acclimatisation it is not long before we find ourselves high up in the heart of the Khumbu region.
On the Everest Base Camp Trek we visit Tengpoche monastery en route before continuing on to our goal, an ascent of Kalapathar, a rocky outcrop to the west of Everest. This vantage point gives fantastic views of the Ice Fall and South Col as well as the immense south-west face of Everest which was first climbed in 1975 by Chris Bonington's team. This is truly a classic trek which undoubtedly gives one of the best mountain views in the world. Accommodation and food is provided in the local lodges.
References |
'I achieved a lifetime's dream when I trekked into the Khumbu Valley and saw Everest. The trek organization was really excellent and the group had a great time' Tony, UK
'I made my first trek in 1995 when I trekked to Everest Base Camp, and returned again with them to the Annapurna Sanctuary in 2001. Both trips were very well organized and the staff were excellent - very knowledgeable and helpful' Guy, Dubai
Trekking/Everest Base Camp |
Itinerary |
Everest Base Camp Trek Outline itinerary |
Day | | Program | Altitude | |||||||
1 | Arrive Kathmandu, transfer from airport to hotel | 1300m | ||||||||
2 | At leisure in Kathmandu, preparation for trek | |||||||||
3 | Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding | 2800m | ||||||||
4 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3440m | ||||||||
5 | Acclimatisation day in Namche | 3440m | ||||||||
6 | Namche to Tengpoche | 3870m | ||||||||
7 | Tengpoche to Dingboche | 4410m | ||||||||
8 | Acclimatisation day in Dingboche | 4410m | ||||||||
9 | Dingboche to Lobuje | 4930m | ||||||||
10 | Lobuje to Gorak Shep, side trip to Base Camp (5360m) | 5160m | ||||||||
11 | Ascent of Kala Pattar (5545m), trek to Pangboche | 3860m | ||||||||
12 | Pangboche to Namche Bazaar | 3440m | ||||||||
13 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2800m | ||||||||
14 | Fly to Kathmandu | |||||||||
15 | At leisure in Kathmandu | |||||||||
16 | Transfer from hotel to airport, fly home |
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