Everest Trek with Kalapathar Tour

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu

Meal: L/D

Altitude: 1400m

Distance: around the city

Mode of Transport: bus coach

You will be arriving at Kathmandu. Our driver will drop you at the respective hotels. You will get to view beautiful Mountain View along with waterfalls. It is better to take rest in the hotel room as you will be going to trek the rugged mountainous terrains across the mountains.

 

Day 2: Fly to Lukla and then trekking to Phakding

Meal: B/L/D     

Altitude:Lukla – 2860m ; Phakding- 2610m

Time taken – 4 hours for trekking

Early morning you will be boarding flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. In your luggage, you should keep mandatory objects for trekking like matchboxes, lighter, pen, and other stuff in the check-in luggage to avoid any breach during security checks. You will get a panoramic view of the mountains around you. Generally, you will have to board smaller choppers. After arriving at Lukla, your guide or Sherpa will come to meet you at the hotel. You can go sightseeing enjoying the exotic beauty of the mountains.

You will be trekking to Phakding from Lukla. It is usually a gradual steep inclined with few regular ups an downs on the path. You will get a spectacular view of Kusum Kangru. Here you will be crossing the suspended bridge. After the short climb, you will be reaching the Ghat village. Here you can stay for a little rest. From there you will proceed further to Phakding with gradual trekking for 2 hours.

 

Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Meal: B/L/D   

Altitude: 3440m

Time taken: 6 hours

The following day, you will be starting your trekking from Phakding. You will have to cross the suspended bridge of Dudh Koshi. You will get to climb short uphill and downhill. After crossing the river, you will get to see the amazing view of Thermasarkhu. This mountain range stands at an elevation of 6608m. From Benkar village, you can enjoy the fabulous view of the mountains. Sagarmatha national forest is located nearby. You will get your trekking permission here to proceed further. You will reach Namche bazaar from there.

 

Day 4: Namche Bazaar

Meal: B/L/D   

Mode of Transport: trekking around the town

Today you should make your body and mind acclimatized with the adverse climatic conditions. It is a nice place to stroll around. You can get the glimpse of Kwangde peak in the east along with its sister peaks. You will notice u shaped bowl houses in the village of Namche Bazaar. Today you can trek a little uphill to reach Sagarmatha national park.

From there, you will get a spectacular overview of the surrounding. You can also go to the local museum to get a detailed description of the Himalayas. As you will be trekking across one of the difficult mountainous terrains you must know about its geographical aspects to understand the detailed history of it. You will stay in the locally situated guesthouses.

 

Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Meal: B/L/D   

Altitude: 3860m

Time taken: 6 hours  

You will start with the easy stretch of your trekking. You will reach the optimum height of Namche Bazaar with 20 minutes. You will reach the place called Shanasa after 2 hours of continuous walk. Here you will get a chance to view the national bird of Nepal, Danphe pheasant. You can also get to view Himalayan Thar, antelope and musk deer at this region. Then you will start walking downhill to reach Imjatse River. The place is called Phungitenga which is located at a height of 3250m. After walking for more than 2 hours you will be reaching the Buddhist religious entrance lying before Tengboche. You will stay overnight at Tengboche.

 

Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche

Meal: B/L/D   

Altitude: 4410m

Time taken: 6 hours

You will start your trek today towards Dingboche. You will find out the exotic stretch of natural vegetation in the form of fir, juniper, rhododendron, birch and many more. You will reach Deboche, located at 3650m. From here, you will get a glimpse of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and Nuptse. You will be walking uphill to reach the mani-wall gate. The path toward Dingboche is bifurcated into two parts. One path is directed to reach Dingboche through Pangboche. If you really want to enjoy the natural beauty across the path, you should take this route.

Dingboche is a beautiful place where you will find stone walls built to protect the agricultural fields. Such large walls are built to protect the field from bad weather conditions and the grazing animals. You will stay at a guest house overnight.

 

Day 7: Dingboche

Meal: B/L/D   

Mode of Transport: trekking around the city

The lustrous green pastoral land of Dingboche is a complete place to dins solace in your life. You will find out crop fields and beautiful farms on your trekking path. Here, the local residents engage in farming of crops. You will also find out tea houses as well. You will enjoy the surrounding weather for the acclimatization purpose.

You can stroll around the village to enjoy the beauty. You can also trek for 5 hours to reach Chukung at an elevation of 4730m. This place is located in the eastern part in the Imjatse valley. You will enjoy the pleasant breeze around you while taking the gradual steep inclination. Chukung will give you a feeling that you are enjoying the nature in the lap of mountains.

 

Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche

Meal: B/L/D   

Altitude: 4940m

Time taken: 6 hours

The trekking trail is now directed toward the northern part from Dingboche onwards. You will find easy trekking for an hour. Then you will come across the mani prayer stupa. You can take rest in the chaitya or you will have to go downwards to the village of Pheriche. Today you will get an amazing view of Pokalde, Ama Dablam and Mt. Tawache towards the north. You can also get to view the beautiful sight of the wall of Nuptse.

For 3 hours from Pheriche, you will be trekking to reach the small bridge suspended over Khumbu glacier. Before Lobuche, it was the only place with tea houses. Thugla is the other name of the place. You will be trekking for another 4 hours to reach Lobuche. You will have to walk uphill so it will be a little difficult to climb. At night you will be staying in the guesthouses.

 

Day 9: Lobuche to Gorakshep

Meal: B/L/D   

Altitude: 5164m

Time taken: 7-8 hours

Today will be one of the strenuous days of the entire trekking camp. You will start your day with a gradual walking across the valley to reach a green pastoral land. Then the walk for another 20 minutes, you will be reaching the moraine dunes. From there if you go ahead, you can see the icebergs and the icy glacial ponds. After viewing such a picturesque landscape, you will be trekking downhill to reach Gorakshep.

You will be trekking towards the base camp of the Everest as well. Here you should follow the route map of the Sherpa unless you can be misled. Every year, the course of the route changes due to the glacial advance. After 7 hours of walk, you will reach EBC.

 

Day 10: Trek to Pheriche via Kalapatthar

Meal: B/L/D   

Altitude: 5643m

Time taken: 7 hours

Today you will be climbing up to Kalapatthar. In the 1950s this place was used as the base camp for Everest summit. You will be walking through the sandy fields from Gorakshep to reach Kalapatthar. From there, you will have to trek the inclined place for an hour. After that, you will be in the level lands which will allow you the gradual and easy trekking. At this point, you will be again trekking uphill to reach the optimum height of Kalapatthar. From here you will get an outstanding view of Mt. Everest. From here you will be trekking back to Pheriche.

 

Day 11: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

Meal: B/L/D   

Time taken: 6-7 hours

Your tiresome trekking camp is already over as you have already witnessed the beauty of Mt. Everest the day before. From here, you will be only trekking on the pleasant level lands. You will be trekking downhill at a lower elevation. It is a similar kind of trekking as that of Thugla. After reaching the ridge, you will follow the course of the stream to reach the Pheriche valley.

After walking for 40 minutes, you will be reaching the valley floor. After 2 more hours, you will be reaching Pheriche. From there, you will be trekking down along the slope to reach Namche Bazaar. At night you will be staying in the guest house to enjoy the meals.

 

Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Phakding to Lukla

Meal: B/L/D   

Time taken: 6 hours

Today start your day by enjoying the beautiful weather of Namche Bazaar. You will be visiting the place around you before starting your downhill trek. You can visit the local markets as well to enjoy the art, craft and culture prevailed in this society. You can also to Sagarmatha National park to take a few good pictures.

You will manage your trek easily to Phakding from Namche Bazaar. You will get to see the beautiful lush forests. The trekking trail is comparatively easier.

 

Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu

Meal: B/L/D   

Time taken: 35 minutes flight

Today you will be taking your flight back to Kathmandu. Due to bad weather conditions, your flight might be a delay. In the flight, you will enjoy the extravagant views of the mountains around you. After 45 minutes of flight, you will be reaching Kathmandu. You can take a day off for relaxation.

Day 14: Departure

Meal: B/L/D   

Mode of Transport: private car

Today early in the morning after breakfast, our drivers will drop you at the airport to board the homebound flights. Your entire trekking to Everest Base Camp will be an amazing journey experience for you. The wonderful memories will be cherished for the lifetime.          

Inclusions:

Guide and Porter 

14 days Trekking with 3 time meals (Beverage + Min water not included)

Kathmandu to Manthali to Kathmandu drive by private vicles 

Manthali to Lukla to Manthali Flight Tickets 

TIMS and Permit 

Guide Flight tickets 

 

Exclusion:

GST 5%, extra not mention as Inclusions, Laundry, Beverage, tips and any emergency rescue 

Things to carry

·         Light weighted ruck sack along with rain cover with comfortable straps

·         Day pack along with rain cover

·         Walking stick

·         Head Torch

·         Water bottle, Thermos flask, Hydration pack

·         Dry foods

·         First aid along with personal medical kit

·         Tshirts

·         Jackets

·         Down feather jacket

·         Waterproof pant

·         Thermal inners

·         Trek pants

·         Poncho

·         Sunscreen cream

·         Moisturizer

·         Toilet paper, paper wipes, hand sanitizer

·         Antibacterial power

·         Toothbrush, mouth freshener

·         Towel

·         Lip balm

·         Sun cap

·         Woolen cap

·         Balaclava

·         Neck gaiters

·         Sunglass (uv protected)

·         Trekking shoes

·         Flip flops

·         Cotton socks

·         Woolen socks

·         Waterproof and woolen gloves

·         Gaiters 

 

Accommodations in kathmandu and Trekking:

The team will take an accommodation in a three star hotel in Kathmandu. Arts Hotel will be the right choice for that matter, where the accommodations are available in double-shared basis. However, single supplement with slightly increased price can be provided depending on the demand of an individual. Nepal Tourism Package can arrange rooms with attached bathrooms that have cold and hot water running 24/7 for shower and other purposes. However, there are teahouses that have shared washing and toilet arrangements during the trekking. Also, it is worth noting that single rooms are rare to find at higher elevations.

 

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements:

This trek being a moderate of sort requires a good health of a person with ability to walk on the trail for at least five to seven hours carrying a light backpack. Walking at higher elevations require more physical stamina than at lower elevations but since this is an average route anyone with good health, willingness to walk and passion for travel can enjoy it. For the warm up, physical orientation needed for this elevation can be gained through various exercises that can be done prior to the commencement of the journey. In addition to the sound condition of heart, lung and entire setting of a body, past hiking experiences will be a plus point. Besides, it is advisable that those with any past health problems have to make sure that are medically able to walk on the trail. It is also advised that you inform NTP of any conditions before booking the trek.

 

Meals in everest base camp and kala patthar Trekking:

Typical Nepalese food is the specialty we will relish on our journey in addition to the international cuisine that is Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian and so on. Breakfast and dinner will be provided according to menu that is in the lodge or a guest house. As for the lunch, it will be provided on the way to the next destination. All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner, will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu and Pokhara. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners.

 

Best season to Travel:

As for the propitious seasons to carry out the trekking in the Everest Region, the suggestable time would be September to November and March to May. During these times, the visit will be showered with the arcane beauty of the nature and the outstanding landscape views. To avoid the traffic, you can choose any of the times from December to February. It is also to be informed that during the winter the temperature here goes down low that poses challenges to the travelers. Except for botanists, the trekking in this region in monsoon or summer that is from June to August can be impacted by the rain.

 

Trip Date and Cost 

We have fixed departure and if that does not suit your time we can arrange itinerary and date according to your timing. Please, feel free to contact us any time. We are open 24 – 7.

 

Everest Base Camp Kala Pathhar Trekking Highlights:

Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar Trekking is world famous because Namche, the gateway to Everest opens up the beautiful journey after we land at Tenjing Hillary Airport at Lukla. Tyangboche offers a crystal clear view of wide ranges of mountains like Tawache , Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku,Ama Dablam and world’s highest peak Mount Everest. Additionally, Tengboche monastery is popular in the region.  Khumjung is a beautiful valley where world famous Sherpa people live and Khumjug Gomba is equally renown among the tourists. Besides, Everest Region is rich in unique and rare Sherpa culture and tradition.  Khumbu glacier, the 17 kilometers river of ice glacier on the planet is found in this region.  Being intersected with the UNESCO world heritage site Sagarmatha National Park, this region offers a wide range of flora and fauna including the rarest of the species of birds, insects and animals in the wildlife of the world.

Difficulties – Most part of the journey is in the mountain, however, this trekking does not require climbing expertise and super fitness. Trekkers with average fitness and commitment are capable of doing this trekking with ease. With that said, acute mountain sickness (AMS) is something not to be underestimated. The steep rugged terrain can be mildly challenging at times but any novice trekker with basic hiking experience can do this trekking.

 

Weather and season – Spring obviously gives the calmest weather and tourist flock to Everest during this season. Summer would not be suggestible for it is often wet , cloudy and slippery whereas Autumn offers crystal clear sky with extraordinarily good weather  and for that reason it is the most popular time. During the winter, on the other hand offers clear weather, however,  the temperature drops to -20 and -30 but trekkers still enjoy exploring this trail in this season.    

 

Basic Guidelines for Nepal Tour Packages:

 

Best time to visit Nepal – March, April, May, June (during summer)

                                          September, October, November, December (during winter)

 

Nepal Visa - The passport holders of India do not require any Nepal Visa. They must carry their Voter ID card or passport (For Indians).

 

Transportation: If you are booking your Nepal tour via Nepal Tourism Package, then you will get cars like Toyota Etios, Skoda Rapid, Volkswagen Polo, Tata Manza or similar kind of cars for 1-3 persons. Cars like Tourist Van (Toyota Hiace) or Jeep or Scorpio will be allotted for 10 persons. We will provide Green Plate vehicles for our tourists.

 

Recommendation - Some tourists avail flight on way to Pokhara from Kathmandu. It is advisable to take at least one way via road to enjoy the enchanting beauty of the natural landscape of Nepal.