Everest Base Camp Trekking

The Everest Base Camp trek, a well-known adventure hike, starts from Lukla, treks through upper Phakding and heads towards the Dudh Kosi valley. Treks uphill to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling Bazar junction for trekkers, the local Sherpa and expeditions en route to the mighty Mt. Everest.

All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it the kind of walk you will remember for a long, long time.

Mt Everest Base Camp is the most popular destination for trekkers in Nepal. Its popularity has grown since the first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1950s. The trek takes off from Lukla. First, we should take 40 minutes morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, and we will land its tiny at Lukla Airstrip. Then our trek start in Khumbu Region. After that, the trek follows the Dudh Kosi valley route with an ascent up to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar.

From Namche, you traverse along a high path from where you have the first good view of Everest. Next, you trek ahead to Thyangboche Monastery, located on top of a mountain hill, descend the Imja Khola, and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche. After that, you will arrive at the Khumbu Glacier. The trek through the glacier takes you first to Lobuche and then to Gorak Shep, where you finally reach your destination, Everest Base Camp, at the foot of the Khumbu ice falls.

We commence the trek around 8 am after breakfast. We will stop for lunch between 12 - 1 pm, which may take about 1.5 hours. After lunch, we continue our trek to reach today's destination by 4 - 5 pm.

We will serve dinner around 7:30 pm.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (T.I.A.), you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. B.B.
Day 02: Full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 03: Today, early in the morning, we drive about 15 minutes to Tribhuwan International Airport. After 30 minutes scenic flight to Lukla (2804 meters.), we begin our trek to Phakding (2610 meters.) - 3 hours of easy walking. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3535 meters). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
It is a day for acclimatization. We have a fine walk around the valley to adjust to thin air. Namche Bazaar is known as the gateway of Everest. We will take you to a museum too on the same day. There you can see the traditional custom of the Sherpa people. Besides, you can also see a fine view of Everest and other mountains from this place. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3850 meters).
By reaching Tengboche, we visit a monastery known as Tengboche monastery. Then you will observe the prayer ceremony, whether in the evening or morning. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 08: Day trip to Chhukung valley and trek back to Dingboche.
Today you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. On this day, we will have a trip to Chhukung valley, and then we will return to Dingboche in the evening. We will take you to Chhukung Ri (5546 meters) too. From there, we can observe the fifth-highest mountain Makalu. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4950 meters). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5160 meters.). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 11: Trek to Everest Base camp (5400 meters.) and return to Gorakshep. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 12: Hiking to Kalapathar (5545mtrs.)
The day starts with a hike up to Kalapathar (5545 meters.), an excellent viewpoint to observe the Mount. Everest and innumerable spectacular mountain views. Then trek back to Pheriche (4280m). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 13: Trek to Khumjung Village (3753 mtrs.). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 14: Trek to Phakding (2610 mtrs.). Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 15: Trek to Lukla. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 16: Morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 17: Leisure day in Kathmandu (spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla). Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 18: Transfer to Airport for your home departure. Farewell!!

We offer this trek to everyone who is physically fit and mentally prepared. Our kids' group, age 10 years, accompanied by their parents and friends, have completed this trek.

This trek is suitable for family, friends, couples, and individuals. In addition, small group departures and private departures are available!

We arrange a twin-sharing private room at guesthouses for an overnight stay, including breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee.

In Kathmandu, 4 nights twin sharing accommodation (2 nights pre-tour, 2 nights post-tour) at 3-4 start are included (inclusive of breakfast), 1 day guided city tour in the vibrant city of Kathmandu (pre-trek).

Terms and Conditions:

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1. Down Payment

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2. Last-Minute Booking
We accept your last-minute booking with 100% payment (07 days before the tour starting date ONLY IN CASES OF NEPAL TRIPS, but LAST-MINUTE BOOKING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR INDIA, BHUTAN AND TIBET TRIPS).

3. Refund
No refund will be made for the 20% deposit amount in case of cancellation of the trip for any other else reason.

Having paid the full amount of any trip, you are entitled to incur a refund if you want to cancel your trip. Still, the cancellation charge is invoiced to you. Written notification of your cancellation should be made to cancel any trip. Nevertheless, you’re imposed a cancellation charge as advised below: -

56 days or more deposit retained
42 - 55 days before departure, 50%
29 - 41 days before departure, 75%
01 - 28 days before departure 100%

4. Supplement Charge
On our holidays tour/trek packages, rooms or tents are provided on twin sharing basis. Thus, a single room supplement charge will be a supplement for the client who does not have another tour participant to share a room/tent.

5. Incomplete Tour
No refund will be made to clients who drop out from the journey, regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.

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We reserve the right to revise the pricing rate posted on our website, under any circumstances or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control, for instance, changes in the exchange rate, government action etc. But, we put forth an effort to keep at the present rate.

7. Unforeseen Circumstances
If the company cancels your trip thanks to unforeseen circumstances like war, natural disasters, conflict, unfavourable climate etc., we would be happy to refer you alternative trip of a similar standard. Even if this does not fit your interest, the company will refund all the money paid. But remember, any other expenses incurred by you as a result of this booking are entirely your responsibility.

08. Clients' Responsible
A tour/trek guide representing Accessible Adventure deserves all authority during your tours. However, you are compelled to leave the tour if you commit any unlawful act. No refund will be made in such a case.

09. Impact on your journey
We put us every effort to ensure your comfortable travelling of yours. Still, one must understand that what you might be accustomed to in affluent western countries, the Himalayan countries can't afford such facilities. Moreover, the weather is another factor that directly impacts your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm and proper preparation before heading is a must to venture into a journey.

10. Travel Insurance
You must purchase a comprehensive travel insurance package against medical, natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation etc. It is strongly suggested to all our esteemed clients.

11. Tour Amendment
Prior notice is requested to make alterations to any trek/tour itinerary. You're advised to stay in touch with us thus. But occasionally, you may be obliged to do so en route under certain circumstances, such as bad weather.

12. Your personal belongings
On any account, we are not answerable for any loss or damage of your luggage or property belonging to you, even when shouldered by porters, ponies or vehicles. That means your possessions and luggage are at your risk at the time.

13. Papers & Documents
All necessary documents should be presented in sequence, for example, to issue visas, necessary permits etc. We are not accountable if any trip formality is not completed before the trip departs without essential papers and documents.

14. Risk & Responsibility
Your safety and enjoyment are our prime concerns. Therefore, we carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday is trouble-free as well as you have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, we can amend your trip under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as landslides, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delayed arrival, sickness or accidents etc. Any extra cost incurred is your responsibility and should be borne on the spot.

15. Flight Delay/Cancellation
There is a possibility of flight delay or postponement for notorious weather in Himalayan regions, which could be happened, in particular, in the Everest region (Lukla), Jomsom, Dolpa, Simikot and Jumla region etc.

Trekking in remote areas or as described above, especially during the odd season, you are highly advised to reserve extra days to prepare for some delays and avoid frustrating consequences. Furthermore, in case of flight cancellation pre-tour/post-tour, you need to meet your accommodation and food costs yourself.

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