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Trip code: HNXE
Countries experienced: Nepal
Price From: R 19 640 Land Only
Conquer the climb to Everest Base Camp trekking in Nepal
Take on the adventure of a lifetime trekking in Nepal to reach Everest Base Camp. First conquered by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953, Everest has traditionally been the ultimate goal for mountaineers. Today hard core trekkers seek the challenge of reaching the mountaineer's Base Camp. Flying in to Lukla, explore the mountains and valleys around the towering peak, rest in Nepalese teahouses, learn about the traditions and cultures of the famous Sherpa and spend time in exotic Kathmandu.
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Everest Base Camp Summary
Everest Base Camp Summary
Day 1 Kathmandu
Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. Please arrive by 14:00 on Day 1 as we will have an important group briefing.
Day 2 - Phakding (2610 m)
Today we fly from Kathmandu to Lukla.After breakfast in Lukla (2840 m), a short safety talk and an introduction to our porters, we gear up and commence our trek.
Day 3 - Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Today we trek 9 km to Namche (approx. 6 hours), the administrative centre of the Khumbu region.
Day 4 - Namche Bazaar
Today is an acclimatisation day where we will also visit the local museum and surrounding villages.
Day 5 - Phortse Gaon (3810 m)
Today we trek for about 6-7 hours to cover the 9 km from Namche Bazaar to Phortse Gaon.
Day 6 - Dingboche (4410 m)
Climb above the tree-line and trek approximately six hours covering the distance of 8 kms to Dingboche.
Day 7 - Dingboche (4410 m)
Today is another acclimatisation day. Staying the night in Dingboche we take day hikes to Amadablam base camp, Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung.
Day 8 - Lobuche (4900 m)
The trek to Lobuche is about five hours and covers 7 km, bringing us close to our ultimate goal!
Day 9 - Everest Base Camp (5364 m)
From Lobuche we trek to the Everest Base Camp and then back down to our lodge at Gorakshep (5140 m). Here we have astonishing views over the Himalayas.
Day 10 - Kala Pattar/Pheriche or Orsho
We trek to Kala Pattar (5545 m) to witness the best views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and other surrounding peaks.
Day 11 - Tengboche (3840 m)
Trek to Tengboche (approx. 4 hours), for excellent views of Amadablam.
Day 12 - Monjo (2860 m)
Trek downhill and out of the national park to the small settlement of Monjo.
Day 13 - Lukla
This morning we descend to Lukla for the night before flying back to Kathmandu.
Days 14-15 Kathmandu
Weather permitting we take a short early morning fight from Lukla to Kathmandu on day 14 (approx 45 minutes). We'll return to the Kathmandu Guest House and have free time during the afternoon for further sightseeing or shopping.
Stay in mountain teahouses
Learn about Sherpa culture
Take a flight over Nepal's mountain peaks
Discover remote monasteries
Admire spectacular Himalayan vistas
Explore colourful Kathmandu
Experience the exhilaration of reaching Everest Base Camp
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Accommodation: Guest House (2nts), Teahouse (12nts)
Meals included: No meals included
For the trek on this trip the general rule is you will need to be very fit, and the more preparation you have done for it the more you will enjoy it. You will be walking at altitudes of up to approximately 5545 metres above sea level and it will be demanding trekking. You will be walking with your day pack, with the possibility of extreme variations in temperature.
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