The Everest Base Camp Trek stands out as the most popular trek in Nepal and one of the most iconic and renowned treks globally. Sitting atop many travel bucket lists, the journey to Everest Base Camp often marks the initiation of dreams for a trip to Nepal.
Moreover, reaching the base of the world’s highest peak, whether you refer to it as Chomolongma (Tibetan), Sagarmatha (Nepali), or Everest, is an exhilarating experience. However, its fame has brought challenges such as overcrowding and environmental concerns.
Yet, these issues pale in comparison to the awe-inspiring thrill accompanying the ascent toward the world’s highest peak. The Everest Base Camp trek unfolds as an exhilarating adventure, beginning with a scenic flight into Lukla, a quaint small airport nestled in the Himalayas. From Lukla, the journey propels forward along a wooded trail, immersing you in the natural beauty of the region.
As you navigate through picturesque villages, dense rhododendron forests, and high-altitude terrain, each step brings you closer to the awe-inspiring Everest Base Camp. This expedition is not just a physical challenge but a profound exploration of Nepal’s natural beauty and the allure of the world’s highest mountain.
Trip Highlights
- The scenic flight to Lukla and back to Kathmandu.
- Several suspension bridges and crossing high passes routes.
- The heroes of Himalayas- Sherpa Lifestyle, Tibetan Buddhism experience.
- Major tourist destinations like Namche Bazaar, Kalapathar, Gokyo lake, glaciers.
- Longest glacier system in the Himalayas, Ngozumpa Glacier.
- Technical and beautiful high passes, Cho la, Renjo la, Kongma la.
- View from the foot of majestic Mount Everest, panoramic views of Himalayas.
- Sagarmatha National Park, the sanctuary of diverse flora and fauna.
- Everest Base Camp itself, the foot of the tallest summit of the world.
- The beautiful landscape that is not destroyed by the random road trails for vehicles.
- Museums and Monasteries like Sherpa museum, Tengboche monastery, Rimishung monastery, etc.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, a Wind Horse representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure until the evening. Later in the evening, there will be a briefing regarding the schedules for your upcoming days. If you have any questions regarding the trek you can clear with your guide and also if you have missed any equipment or trekking gear, you can go for the last minute shopping after the breifing session. Overnight in Kathmandu
Cost includes
- All transfers by private vehicle.
- 3 nights accommodation in 3* category hotels in Kathmandu.
- 11 nights’ accommodation in a tea house during the trek with an attached bathroom where possible.
- Only breakfast during the stay in Kathmandu.
- Three standard meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and 3 hot drinks (coffee/tea) after every meal during the trek.
- English-speaking licensed trekking guide along with a porter (1 porter for every two trekkers).
- Round trip airfare between Kathmandu/Manthali-Lukla.
- First aid kit, duffel bag, and trekking map.
- Trekking staff accommodation, wages, meals, trekking gears, and insurance.
- All necessary paperwork and permits for the trek (TIMS/National Park Fee/Rural Municipal Fee).
- All government tax and service charges.
Cost excludes
- International airfare.
- Meals other than listed (lunch and dinner in Kathmandu).
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, bar, beverages).
- Bottled/boiled water, battery recharge, Wi-Fi and hot showers during the trek.
- Tips and gratuities to Guide, Porter and driver.
- Travel medical insurance covering rescue and emergency evacuation.
- Personal trekking gears and equipments.
- Trip cancellation cost due to your health, weather condition, political situation, and any other unforeseen events.
- Any other expenses other than the listed above.
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