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Everest Base Camp with 3 Passes
Overview
Region
Nepal
Duration
21 Days
Base Camp
Kathmandu ( Lukla)
Maximum Altitude
18200 Ft
Age
15 years to 60 years
Trekking Km
135 KM
Trail Type
One way. The trek starts and ends at Lukla
Service from
Lukla to Lukla
Difficulty Level
Difficult
Best Season
Summer Treks (April , May, June)
Autumn treks (September, October, November)
Autumn treks (September, October, November)
Trek Charges: Rs. 1,10,499/- Per Person
Itinerary
Day 0
Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla (9,300 ft)
Day 2
Lukla (9,300 ft) to Phakding (8,600 ft)
Day 3
Phakding (8,600 ft) to Namche Bazaar (11,290 ft)
Day 4
Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
Day 5
Namche Bazaar (11,290 ft) to Pangboche (13,074 ft)
Day 6
Pangboche (13,074 ft) to Ama Dablam Basecamp (15,013 ft) and comes back
Day 7
Pangboche (13,074 ft) to Dingboche (14,800 ft)
Day 8
Dingboche (14,800 ft) to Chukkung (15,580 ft)
Day 9
Acclimatisation Day at Chukkung and excursion to Chukkung Ri (18,200 ft)
Day 10
Chukkung (15,580 ft) to Lobuche (16,200 ft) via Kongma La Pass (18,209 ft)
Day 11
Buffer Day
Day 12
Lobuche (16,200 ft) to Gorakhshep (16,900 ft) and Excursion to EBC (17,400 ft)
Day 13
Gorakshep (16,900 ft) to Kala Patthar (18,200 ft) to Dzongla (15,900 ft)
Day 14
Dzongla (15,900 ft) to Thagnag (15,580 ft) via Chola Pass (17,600 ft)
Day 15
Thagnag (15,580 ft) to Gokyo (15,744 ft) via Ngozumpu glacier
Day 16
Rest Day at Gokyo and walk to Cho-Oyu Basecamp (15,744 ft)
Day 17
Gokyo (15,744 ft) to Thame (12,302 ft.) via Renjo La Pass (17,900 ft)
Day 18
Thame (12,303 ft.) to Namche Bazaar (11,290 ft)
Day 19
Namche Bazaar to Lukla (9,300 ft)
Day 20
Fly to Kathmandu
Day 21
Buffer day
What's included and What's excluded
What's included
- Accommodation - Tea houses, hotels (It is not allowed to put campsite on the trail) – Day 1 Night to Day 20 Morning (or Day 21 Morning if we use our buffer day)
- Meals - 3 times a day; veg./egg only (includes freshly-cooked meals, snacks, tea /coffee/soup, etc.)
- Day 1 - Evening refreshments + Dinner - provided by ALPINE SUMMITERS team
- Day 2 - 19 - Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Refreshments - provided by the ALPINE SUMMITERS team.
- Day 20 - Tea/snacks provided by ALPINE SUMMITERS team
- Permit Charges in National Parks and Sanctuaries as part of the experience
- Camping Equipment - sleeping bags, mattresses
- Technical and Safety Equipment - Wilderness Medical Kit, Ice Axe, Microspikes,Climbing Rope, Climbing accessories, Oxygen Cylinder, BP Meter,oximeter,thermometer etc.
- Highly Experienced Outdoor Instructor : Grade A in Advanced Mountaineering course Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified from NOLS
- Cloak room facility - In case you have an extra bag that you do not require during the trek, you can leave it at the cloak room provided by us at your basecamp. Do not leave valuables such as laptops, mobile phones, cash etc.
What's excluded
- Domestic/International Airfare charges to and from Lukla.
- Meals during transit to and from Lukla.
- Trek Insurance for Helicopter rescue.
- Offloading backpack If you wish to offload your backpack; there will be an additional charge of Rs. 600 per backpack per person (inclusive of taxes). The backpack cannot weigh more than 9 kg. Suitcases/strolleys/duffel bags will not be allowed.
- Cost incurred due to change in itinerary due to change in weather conditions, roadblocks or any natural factors beyond human control.
- Additional services availed during the trek (including mules, assistance, health related support etc.)
- Buffer Day Cost - If the buffer day is used, you have to pay us Rs. 4,000 per day (inclusive of 5% GST) . The money will be collected by the Outdoor Instructor only if we use the buffer day. For all your travel plans we advise to include a buffer day for this trek to accommodate bad weather in the Khumbu region of Nepal.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.
- All participants are expected to have a fitness level, stamina and the ability to sustain harsh environments.
- Every trekker will have to undergo a temperature and other vitals check every day.
- Do weigh your Gears post packing. It should not exceed the range of 10-12 kg – preferably on the lighter side.
How to reach
Rail Head
Katmandu is not connected to any railways
Airport
Katmandu ( Tribhuvan International Airport)
By bus
In case a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla isn’t working out, your other option to Lukla will be to take a flight from Manthali airport, which is close to Ramechhap.Take a regular shared cab or bus from Kathmandu to Ramechhap, cost NPR 500 which is much more comfortable than a bus and moves after every one hour. The duration of the drive is between 5-7 hours. And these modes of transport are almost always available in trekking season.
Trek essentials
PREPARATION GUIDE
- Have some previous trekking experience.
- Weight train the body. Walk uphill or stairs steps with a weighted back pack.
- Strength training for the lower body and core. Do planks, crunches and cycling.
- Trekking to EBC requires a fit body and a conscious mind. One needs to be exercising regularly for the past 3-4 months.
- Any high altitude trek requires you to build a good amount of cardiovascular endurance. Jogging is the best exercise to increase your stamina.
- You need strong legs to success fully finish a high altitude trek. Squats are the best way to build leg strength quickly. Especially your thighs, glutes and knees.
- For detailed advice and coordination, we’ ll have a WhatsApp group.
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