Trekking to base camp of world highest peak, Mount Everest

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Trekking to base camp of world highest peak, Mount Everest

Enjoy the amazing perspectives on Everest and adjoining mountains from the vantage point of Kala Patthar. Watch a Himalayan dawn or nightfall from Kala Patthar where Mount Everest sparkles like gold.

The base camp of world highest peak, Mount Everest

A journey to Everest Base Camp is the best trips in Nepal and the world. Your excursion starts and finishes in Kathmandu. Leave on an awesome journey in the UNESCO recorded Sagarmatha National Park to the headquarters of Everest's most noteworthy mountain on the planet. The standard Everest Base Camp journey is for a considerable length of time. It is a moderate journey reasonable for both experienced and unpracticed adventurers.

Enjoy the amazing perspectives on Everest and adjoining mountains from the vantage point of Kala Patthar. Watch a Himalayan dawn or nightfall from Kala Patthar where Mount Everest sparkles like gold. In addition, you will get a slip look into rich Sherpa culture and custom. Additionally, visit antiquated Buddhist cloisters including the greatest religious community of Khumbu locale, Tengboche Monastery.

Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu [1,350m]

Day 02:Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation [1,350m]

Day 03:Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding [2,651m] [40 minutes flight] & [3-4 hours trek]

Day 04:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar [3,438m, 5-6 hours]

Day 05:Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar [3,438m]

Day 06:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche [3,870m, 5-6 hours]

Day 07:Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche [4,360m, 5-6 hours]

Day 08:Acclimatization Day in Dingboche [4,360m]

Day 09:Trek from Dingboche to Duglha [4,600m, 3-4 hours]

Day 10:Trek from Duglha to Lobuche [4,940m, 3-4 hours]

Day 11:Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp [5,364m/17,594ft] via Gorak Shep [5,170m, 6-7 hours]

Day 12:Trek from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar [5,545m/18,192ft] to Pheriche [4,288m, 7-8 hours]

Day 13:Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar [3,440m, 6-7 hours]

Day 14:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla [2,860m, 6-7 hours]

Day 15:Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu [1,350, 30 min]

Day 16:Final departure

How far from Kathmandu to Everest base camp?
Everest base camp trek starts from Kathmandu Valley and takes scenic 35-minute flight to Lukla airport. From Lukla to Everest base camp and return to Lukla is 130 KM distance which takes 10 - 16 days.

Where is the Everest Base Camp?
Everest Base Camp is located at Khumbu Valley Solukhumbu district and Himalayan Everest region.

How high the Everest Base Camp?
Everest base camp elevation is (5,380m) above the sea level ( from the southern side of Nepal) and (5,200m) ( from the northern side of Tibet).

Is Everest base camp trek difficulty?
Yes, the Everest base camp trek is difficulty through Kala Patthar (5,545m) rock way and Everest Base Camp (5,364m). It's the most challenging adventure trekking in Himalayan Nepal. If your health is fit and already has done trek above 3000m then, Everest base camp is not difficult for you.

Is Everest base camp trek permits necessary?
Of course, the TIMS (Trekkers Information management system) permit is necessary to enter the Everest region. The Everest base camp trek permits cost.

Sagarmatha National Park fees = 3000.00 NPR
TIMS permit = 1000.00 NPR

Wi-Fi and shower available the Everest base camp trek?
Yes, most of the place and lodges/teahouse have available but you have to pay extra for Wi-Fi and shower. At the high elevation is not possible to found a shower because the area is surrounded by the glacier.

Do I have to take sleeping bags on the trek?
Yes, is necessary to take sleeping bags on the trek because the lodges don't have enough blanket.

How can I respect the culture?
During the trekking, we can get amazing Sherpa culture, there we can see some notice, we have to follow that notice rule and regulation.

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