Trek to Everest base camp
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Everest region, Everest Base Camp |
| trip type: | High altitude trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 15 Dec |
| price: | From £1090 (20 days) including domestic flights only as per the itinerary. Price includes kit bag (yours to keep), sleeping bag and liner, sleeping mat and down or fibre filled jacket on trek |
the amazing things you'll be doing
This trek is designed to fulfill the dream of many people of experiencing the historic route to the base of the world's highest mountain.
Our carefully devised itinerary provides a fine opportunity to visit both Base Camp and the nearby peak of Kala Pattar (5545m) for uninterrupted views of Mt Everest. We trek the more remote trails along the far side of the Khumbu valley, savouring the high mountain views from our selected campsites in the company of our Sherpa guides, whose knowledge and passion for trekking in the Khumbu add a further dimension to this memorable trek.
HighlightsStunning views of Mount Everest Sherpa Culture Market day in Namche Bazaar Thyangboche Monastery Fully supported camping trek Climb Kala Pattar Visit Everest Base Camp Ample acclimatisation days built in Himalayan Mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Sightseeing in Kathmandu Royal Palace, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath
Our carefully devised itinerary provides a fine opportunity to visit both Base Camp and the nearby peak of Kala Pattar (5545m) for uninterrupted views of Mt Everest. We trek the more remote trails along the far side of the Khumbu valley, savouring the high mountain views from our selected campsites in the company of our Sherpa guides, whose knowledge and passion for trekking in the Khumbu add a further dimension to this memorable trek.
Highlights
what's included in our trek to Everest base camp
19 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 15 dinners, airport transfers, expert bilingual guide, group medical kit, good quality accommodation in Kathmandu, trek pack including sleeping bag, down or fibre filled jacket and insulated mat, souvenir kit bag, private transportation, all park entrance fees and trekking permits, porters to carry all personal and group equipment, porter's insurance, sightseeing in Kathmandu, site entry feesday-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Join Kathmandu. |
| Day 2: | In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley. |
| Day 3-4: | Fly to Lukla, commence trek through Sherpa villages. |
| Day 5-6: | Arrive Namche Bazaar, rest and acclimatise. |
| Day 7: | Trek to visit Thyangboche Monastery. |
| Day 8-10: | Slowly ascend through villages and yak pastures to Khumbu Glacier. |
| Day 11: | Ascend Kala Pattar (5545m) to gain uninterrupted views of Everest (8848m). |
| Day 12: | To Everest Base Camp. |
| Day 13-15: | Trek via Khunde and Khumjung, visit Himalayan Trust projects. |
| Day 16-17: | Return trek to Lukla. |
| Day 18: | Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. |
| Day 19: | In Kathmandu. |
| Day 20: | In Kathmandu, trip concludes. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
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how this holiday makes a difference
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We stay in tents, not lodges and teahouses. Why does that make a difference? We want to support the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayas. Many lodges and teahouses burn wood to heat their water for cooking and hot showers. This in turn contributes to deforestation, associated erosion and loss of biodiversity. That is why twenty five years ago, we pioneered the use of only kerosene above and below the tree-line – to ensure that we are loyal to our policies of making a minimal impact on the environment. Also, we want to stay off the beaten track. We believe that you will get a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural beauty of your surroundings if you are away from the hordes which follow the ‘tea-house trails.’
Our pioneering Porter Policy Porters are an integral part of your trip, and we have a close association with the IPPG, IMEC and Porters Progress to improve the conditions for porters. As well as paying our guides out of season, and an above-average take-home wage, our porter welfare supplement includes insurance, all meals on trek, appropriate clothing and accommodation for ALL our porters on all our treks. Their safety and comfort is as important to us as our customers. We have committed US $3000 to sponsor the Porter Rescue Post at Machermo which has been set up by the IPPG. This facility is for the benefit of sick or injured porters in the Everest region and building has already started. Our Responsible Travel Guidebook Our philosophy since 1975 has been to leave only footprints and take only photographs. To reiterate this, every customer who travels with us receives a copy of our award-winning Responsible Travel guidebook. This detailed book outlines our environmentally sustainable principles, and outlines how each customer can minimize their impact while travelling. Global Warming and Carbon Balancing The root cause of Global Warming is society's dependence on emission creating fossil fuel. Planting trees is not going to reverse this trend or cancel our carbon emissions very quickly or effectively. We believe the way to reduce these dependencies is to create clean energy production. Therefore, we support renewable energy projects like wind and solar power, and we are aligned with Climate Friendly, the gold standard setter in effective, meaningful action addressing climate change. So, while we believe that tree planting can play a small role in greenhouse gas abatement, we have gone the extra mile in promoting a longer term solution. Is this cheap? No. Is it responsible? Absolutely. By joining this trek you can be assured that you will not be contributing to deforestation or the associated soil erosion and loss of biodiversity but rather you'll be making a significant contribution by supporting our efforts to set the standards for a sustainable trekking service. |
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