Mt. Everest Base Camp Challenge (5,545 m)
& kala Pathar
A Journey to the Base of TOP of the WORLD
For a Cause
Trip Highlights
- Panoramic Views of the world's highest mountain 29,035ft (8,848m)
- Climb Kala Pathar (5 545m) during Sunrise for the most astonishing views on Earth
- Explore the thrills and beauty of Solu-Khumbu Valley
- Experience first hand Sherpa Culture and their hospitality
- Best in the business - highly experienced and trained Guides and supports staff
- Carefully selected Rest/Acclimatization days n hikes for best chances to reach basecamp
- Visit to Kopan Monastery with one hour of fun- get to know Kopan hill walk
- Visit to Pashupatinath (a Major Shiva Temple) & Bouddhanath (the Whitwashed Buddhist Stupa)
- A Detailed talk on Mt. Everest Expeditions by 3 times Everest Summiteer Ms. Susmita Maskey
- Welcome dinner at Nepali Chulo (Authentic Newari food and cultural dance party)
- Stay in the carefully selected Sherpa village Tea- Lodges
- Summit Pokhalde peak (5 200 m)/Chhukhung Ri Top (5 550 m) - acclimatization trek
- Visit to Khunde Hospital established by Sir Edmund Hillary & Himalayan trust in 1966
- Learning Map reading and various other outdoor Survival techniques on the go.
Introduction
Mount Everest is the roof of the world. Standing at 29,029ft it is the highest point on the planet and is well known to command some of the most amazing views possible to witness with the human eye. However you don't have to go to the top to appreciate the awesome majesty imposed by this fantastic mountain. The climb is a twelve-day hike through some of the Himalayas most impressive valleys and ranges to the base camp of the world's largest mountain. The route passes through some of the Himalayas most stunning areas and offering some of the most phenomenal panoramic views of Everest. There is no need to be well-seasoned mountaineers, but it is a strenuous climb, and will take dedication and perseverance to reach the top.
This classic walk through the Sherpa homeland of Solu-Khumbu is strenuous high altitude trek with a clear-cut goal - to see Everest. Much to their surprise, many people find the snout-like Everest out-ranked by peaks like Ama Dablam and the Lhotse wall. You will encounter numerous Monasteries on your way to the Base camp, where you can observe daily rituals and the prayers of the Monks. Khumbu is the best region in Nepal for close-up mountain views. You trek on the Khumbu Glacier to reach the Everest High Base Camp (5410 m) where you will spend one day and Night in the Summit expedition Tents with Everest Summiteers.
This trip features 3 nights in Kathmandu and a 12-day lodge trek to the base of Everest. Gorak Shep is our highest camp from where we hike to Mount Everest High Base Camp and climb Kala Pattar, the Black Rock (5 550 m) where we admire the huge South Col of Everest, the tongue of the Khumbu glacier and more than 15 spectacular Himalaya peaks. This is without doubt one of the best mountain viewpoints of the world `
Summary: -
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1 330 m)
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2 850 m)& Trek Phakding (2 640 m)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3 440 m)
Day 05: Climb to Everest View Hotel (3860 m) (Acclimatization day)
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3 860 m)
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4 410 m)
Day 08: Rest day Dingboche (4 410 m) (Acclimatization day)
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4 930 m)
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5 160 m) & Base Camp (5 410 m)
Day 11: Trek to Kala Pathar (5 545m) & to Pheriche (4 215 m)
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3 440 m)
Day 13: Trek to Lukla (2 850 m)
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu