Known in Tibetan as Chomolungma - "Mother Goddess of the Snows" - Everest is a mountain of superlatives, the star of the Himalayas and an irresistible lure to adventurers far and wide. The experience of gazing on its splendor is an indescribable thrill and, for many, the realization of a lifetime dream. The scenery is varied and spectacular, the lodgings and tracks are of a very high standard, and the interaction with the local inhabitants is truly memorable.
This trek is unique in that we have the privilege of spending some time at Everest Base Camp with climbing expeditions giving an appreciation of the inner workings of expedition life.
We start our trek from Lukla 2840m, after a 30 minute flight from Kathmandu and the beginning of our trek to Base Camp at 5,360m.
The trek takes 15 days after our departure from Lukla until we return to that point. The walking is mostly quite gentle with a couple of long hill climbs following very well formed tracks through the Sherpa homeland.
The Sherpa are of Tibetan origin having traveled over the high Tibetan passes to settle in the Nepalese highlands. They developed trade between the two countries bringing gems, wool and salt from Tibet in exchange for the plentiful Nepalese products. The Sherpas brought their Buddhist religion with them, which they evolved to develop their own sect of the faith. They are very generous and spiritual people with a colorful lifestyle and our trek allows us to spend time with them in their homes and valleys.
The trekking days are moderately strenuous following well established paths between the villages along the route. The daily trekking stages involve walking for between 4 and 7 hours duration with plenty of scenic places to stop along the way.
Day to day itinerary
The above price includes :
- Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van / Bus.
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at 4 star deluxe hotel in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu City Tours inclusive of all entry fees, tour guide, car / van.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
- Accommodation during the trek.
- 1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance.
- Round Trip flight to & from Lukla & Domestic airport taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla.
- First Aid medical kit.
- Sagarmatha National Park permit.
- Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS).
- Government taxes.
- Office Service charge.
The above price doesn’t include:
- Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
- Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist). For detail information regarding the travel insurance, please contact us
- International air fare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
- Trekking Equipments (down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in Kathmandu, which would cost approximately US$ 1 per day per item to hire and US$ 60 to US$ 100 per item to buy).
- Tips for guide, porters, driver..
- Expenses occurred due to unavoidable Events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc.
