Arrival At:
Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure From:
Kathmandu, Nepal
Meals:
Welcome dinner-Nepali Cuisine and Breakfast during city tour
Accommodation:
Teahouses during the trek and 3-star hotels during a city tour
Group size:
2-12 people
Max-Altitude:
5,554 m
Destination:
Nepal
Fitness level:
Extreme
Arrival At:
Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure From:
Kathmandu, Nepal
Meals:
Welcome dinner-Nepali Cuisine and Breakfast during city tour
Accommodation:
Teahouses during the trek and 3-star hotels during a city tour
Trip Introduction
Do you want to have a unique and thrilling experience to add spice to your monotonous life? Embrace yourself to be the one who has been upfront with the staggering view of the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest (8848 m). In addition to what many travel agencies provide, Nepal Big Mountain offers you a shorter trek route with highest adrenaline rush possible. Come to experience the most valued trekking route in the world and our travel website alongside the Annapurna Circuit Trek .
It is guaranteed that all the trekkers will be astounded by the beauty and creations of nature that are gifted in forms of snow-capped mountains, wildlife, civilizations, rivers, forests and many more. Along with it, you have the opportunity to experience the most thrilling flight in the world to Lukla.
In addition to this, you move to the altitudes of 5545 m which is a great accomplishment for most trekkers in their entire life. Watch the wildlife of the cold regions from your own vision in the Sagarmatha National Park. You have the ultimate chance of enjoying the sunrise that is reflected by the snow-capped mountains warming your soul in the cold weather.
What else do you obtain from this trek? You obtain the privilege to be one of the Nepalese living in the cold regions by encountering and mixing up with the Sherpas that set their habitat around this region. You acknowledge the lifestyle of the mountain area and their culture that welcomes the tourists with open arms.
Similarly, those having religious interests can raise their spirits in the Tengboche Monastery which is the highest monastery in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The serenity of the place brings a different calmness in your life giving you a different and unique purpose for your trek.
Moreover, four of the world’s six tallest peaks: Mt. Everest , Mt. Lhotse , Mt. Makalu , and Cho-Oyu smile at you from a closer distance. You will also view many of the snow-capped mountains and the civilization of the place in Namche Bazaar.
In a nutshell, put yourself in the position to find out about the natural wonders present before you lose this golden opportunity. Get geared up to utilize your time amidst your busy schedule.
Included in the Cost
Experienced English/Chinese/Spanish/Hindi speaking tour guide Guide fees, government taxes and office service charges Welcome dinner – Nepali cultural cuisine with a cultural dance performance All entrance fees Sim Card Airport pickups, transfers to hotel and drops in a private vehicle All transportation charges as mentioned in the itinerary One bottle of mineral water daily during a city tour All accommodations throughout the journey in twin sharing basis Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) and National Park Entry Permits 1 Porter per 2 pax 1 trekking map per 2 pax 1 duffel bag per 2 pax Trekking certificate Drive to other sightseeing destinations Teahouse accommodation during the trek on twin sharing basis
Outline Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Altitude 1400 m)
Day 02: Fly to Lukla, 8 KM trek to Phakding (2,651 m)
Day 03: 11 KM trek to Namche Bazaar (3,438 m)
Day 04: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 05: 10 KM trek to Tengboche (3,870 m)
Day 06: 9 KM trek to Dingboche (4,360 m)
Day 07: Acclimatization Day – Dingboche
Day 08: 7 KM trek to Lobuche (4940 m)
Day 09: 13KM Trek to Gorak Shep (5,170 m) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) to 16 KM trek to Pheriche (4,288 m)
Day 11: 20 KM trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 12: 19 KM trek to Lukla (2,860 m)
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 14: Final departure
Accommodations
You stay at teahouses throughout the trek . All accommodations are on a twin-sharing basis. After the trek, trekkers make use of Nepal tea houses – small hotels for an overnight stay and home cooked meals.
There will be less strain as the need to cart food and tents are reduced. Quality depends on the number of customers as well as competition. Hence, popular routes like the EBC Trek and treks in the Annapurna Region have a wide variety of quality tea houses. However, other areas have basic tea houses. The bakery is the attraction of teahouses where you can choose from various sweet dishes.
You will be able to experience the native and ancient lifestyle. With higher elevations, there are fewer chances of good flushing mechanisms, making the tour more interesting for the challengers. It is highly recommended to use four seasons’ sleeping bag and earplugs for a better experience. You will have facilities of plug points and lighting which gives you unique experience of convenient trekking.
Meals
The meals also provide you with a slight pinch of cultural taste. It comprises of welcome dinner and breakfast. Firstly, welcome embraces the refreshments after you reach the arrival destination, Kathmandu.
Secondly, you can enjoy the traditional Nepali cuisine that is a blend of rice, lentils, vegetables, and pickle. We respect and provide the choice of vegetarian or non-vegetarian food. Lastly, breakfast consists of organic tea or fresh plump of organic fruits. You are given a choice of a range of cookies, omelettes, porridge or boiled eggs.
The trip excludes the dinner so that you can explore the multiple choices of cuisines in Nepal without being bound by the travel agency. You can choose from a variety of noodle dishes, rice, vegetables with the choice of meat. However, you can choose meals according to your preferences excluding the provision at your own expense.
Nepal Big Mountain also provides a provision of lunch and dinner for the minimum amount of extra USD 25 per person per day for city tours. In addition to it, during the trekking period, for the prerequisites of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the minimum amount of extra USD 40 per person per day is provided such that you have the convenience of easy access to meals throughout the trek.
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
The traveller must specify any kinds of sickness, diseases or phobias before the trip because Nepal Big Mountain believes every traveller needs to be under perfect care and guidance to enjoy the trip with the best convenience possible.
There are high chances of altitude sickness to many trekkers since the trek covers the altitude of 5545m. Along with it, there is a need for the trekkers to be familiar with the cold weather. It is essential for the trekkers to have the common vaccinations. If there are any children travelling, it must be on the guidance of their guardian.
The trip is not suitable for pregnant women and people with an adverse health condition. For children who are under 14-15, it is best to hire porters to carry the heavier equipment, since the children will not be able to manage the heavy loads over rough terrain, and you do not want to have to carry all their stuff as well as your own. The same can be said of elderly people, over sixty may be able to make the long trek to ABC, but they need to be physically fit and have no serious conditions .
The trek can take you to remote areas. Following are the requirements:
Information about the pre-existing medical conditions
Information about heart problems
written prescription of a physician in generic names
Contact lenses and plenty of solution for the needed. Carry backup glasses and sunglasses.
Best Time to Travel
Deciding the best time for trekking is itself an adventurous elimination game. It is not completely unfavourable to visit during the other seasons. However, for the best experience, a clear season is recommended. If you are interested in adventure travel in the time period later than the mentioned date, you can also check our package to Pokhara .
The months from December to February are cold seasons and May brings summer vibes. If you are interested in travel in your choice of season, it is a remarkable choice for you. However, as a travel agency, Nepal Big Mountain seeks the best experience for a trekker. This trek is highly recommended in the month of October-November or mid-March-mid April when the season is clear.
The choice of these months will give you a great chance to view the beauty of Himalayas at their best. There are blooming flowers like rhododendron, the national flower of the country found abundantly. The trail will be colourful and eye-catching giving you a different level of energy during these months.
Additional Information
Altogether, this is a trip of 14 days and 15 nights. However, if you’re interested in customized trips, contact us. You can get some concession for group booking. Please contact Nepal Big Mountain for the group rates via email to info@nbmtravel.com . Any kinds of a health condition that may have a negative effect on the traveller must be specified at an earlier stage before booking.
You will be able to blend with various ethnic groups including the Mongoloid Himalayan people, Brahmins, Chhetris to experience being reborn as a unique person. You should wear comfortable clothes and sports shoes during trekking.
Everest is the highest mountain in the world standing tall at 8848m. The trekkers need to cope with the cold climate in the Everest Base Camp Trek.
For this, the suggestion of carrying the following things is counselled:
four seasons sleeping bag,
trekking poles,
earplugs,
adequate pre-existing medications,
contact lenses and the required solution,
extra glasses or sunglasses,
warm clothes, etc
Tips are also expected from the trekker if satisfactory performance is shown by the trek and tour guides.
Manu Sporny –
It was a trip that I will never forget. Wonderful view of the Mt Everest.