Everest Base Camp- Nepal

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15th Apr 2020

Everest Base Camp

Photo of Everest Base Camp- Nepal by Rahul

Everest region is where four of the world's six tallest peaks rise above everything else. On Everest Base Camp Trek, we experience astounding mountain views, get glimpses of the life of the world-famous climbers (the Sherpas) enter Sagarmatha National Park, a world heritage site, and tour high altitude Buddhist monasteries before accomplishing our ultimate goal-reaching

the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain, Everest.

But nothing beats the thrill and sense of accomplishment that grips travelers on seeing the power and grace of the mighty Everest up close.

Photo of Everest Base Camp- Nepal 1/9 by Rahul

Here's a brief itinerary for you:

Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu

Day 2: Fly to Lukla / Ramechapp, Trek to Phakding

Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Day 4: Rest at Namche Bazaar

Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche

Day 7: Acclimatization at Dingboche

Day 8: Dingboche to Thukla

Day 9: Thukla to Lobuche

Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp

Day 11: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche

Day 12: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Ramechapp, drive to Kathmandu.

Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu.

Mountains, and their magic await you, let the adventurer in you be set free and come along with me as I take you through a detailed itinerary of the trek.

Photo of Everest Base Camp- Nepal 2/9 by Rahul

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu (1350 M/4428FT)

This day is dedicated to exploring the vibrant capital city of Nepal. The Durbar Square with it's temples, markets and busy atmosphere is a must visit. It is also worth the climb to visit the Swayambhunath - the 'monkey temple'.

Photo of Everest Base Camp- Nepal 3/9 by Rahul

Day 2: Fly to Lukla / Ramechapp, Trek to Phakding

Altitude: 2651M / 8700FT

Time taken: 40 Min, flight, 3 Hours trek, 9 KM Trek gradient: Easy. Gradual descent throughout.

An early morning flight to Lukla- Kabirians fly through small hills, amidst a high turbulence weather conditions until touch down on the famous short, steep and precarious mountain-side run way. and the base camp trek begins...

Photo of Everest Base Camp- Nepal 4/9 by Rahul

Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Altitude: 3438 M / 11280 FT

Time taken: 5 Hours

Trek gradient: Moderate. Initial level walk for 30 minutes followed by an undulating trail for a

few hours. Steep climb to Namche hereafter.

With an early start of the day, it involves climbing, steep steps through stunning forest, and swaying Swiss Suspension Bridges over rivers. Be awed by the Sherpas, who carry bundled backpacks. Monjo village is the mid-point of today’s trek. Highlights of the day include entering the Sagarmatha National park, spotting the Kongderei and Thamserku peaks, and getting your first Everest view point.

Photo of Everest Base Camp- Nepal 5/9 by Rahul

Day 4: Rest day at Namche Bazaar

Namche is the capital of the Khumbu region. This day we will hike to Everest view hotel, 3800

M, highest point during the trek past the Himalayan airstrip at Shyangbonche.

Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Altitude: 3870 M / 12694 FT

Time taken: 5 Hours

Trek gradient: A sweet decent past the river followed by a steep hike to reach the Tengonche monastery.

We will be here by lunchtime and in the afternoon we will visit the famous Tengonche monastery. If you are hiking in the month of spring- Februray to May, you will come across the famous Rhododendrons across the routes.

Photo of Everest Base Camp- Nepal 6/9 by Rahul

Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche

Altitude: 4360 m/14300 ft

Time taken: 5 hours

Trek gradient: A gradual descent and ascent throughout the trek.

Climbing steadily the trail we will enter Pangboche, 3,900m, the highest permanent settlement in this valley. Amadablam is the highlight of the this place. It will always keep you in awe and marvel.

Day 7: Acclimatization at Dinboche

Kabirians spend a day at Dingboche to continue our acclimatization. Those adapting well to the

altitude can climb Nangkartshang Peak at 5,100 M. Acclimatization days are aimed at preparing the body for the elevation gains to come.

Photo of Everest Base Camp- Nepal 7/9 by Rahul

Day 8 : Dinboche to Thukla

Altitude: 4620 M / 15,157 FT

Time taken: 3-4 Hours

Trek gradient: Hike on this day a range from moderate ascend to walking on flat ground.

Today's trek to Dughla (4,620m) will be our shortest trek in this trip. The flat trail till Dughla will offer some of the best views of this trekking expedition. On our right, we can see a magnificent view of mount Pumori (7,138m) and a glacial lake. We will cross the Dhudkoshi River just before our Tea House; in fact the source of this river is just 1KM from this place.

Day 9: Thukla to Lobuche

Altitude: 4940 M / 16,207 FT

Time taken: 4 - 5 Hours

Trek gradient: Hike on this day a range from moderate ascend to walking on flat ground.

Today we will start our trekking towards Lobuche which is situated beside the Khumbu glacier. You can find many famous mountaineers memorials who lost their lives in different expeditions. We usually spend some time at the pass and then proceed to Lobuche. Dhugla / Thukla Pass to Lobuche trail is almost flat. Overnight in a Tea House / Mountain Lodge.

Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp

Altitude: 5170 M/16961 FT (Gorak Shep); 5364 M /

17594FT (EBC)

Time taken: 6 Hours

Trek gradient: Gradient is moderate with ascends and descends.

Everest base camp prior to year 1991, Gorekshep a place with hardly 4 settlements is the highest place we will be staying. A long, hard day today as we leave very early, following the Khumbu Glacier northwards to Gorak Shep (5,184m). From the Base Camp we get fantastic close up views of the Khumbu Ice Fall while Nuptse towers above us and Pumori rears up behind us.

Day 11: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche

Altitude: 5,545 M / 18,192 FT to 4280 M/14037 FT

Time taken: 6 Hours

Trek gradient: Hike to Kala Pathhar is a steep hike of 2 hrs. Rest entire day is descend. You will witness one of the best views and sunset of your life from this place, though it will be a long trek this day, you will walk through windy yet one of the most beautiful valleys to reach Periche.

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Day 12: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

Altitude: 3440 M / 11280 FT

Time taken: 6 Hours

Trek gradient: It will be a descend and an occasional ascend to reach Namche.

Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Altitude: 2800 M/9186 FT

Time taken: 6 hours

Trek gradient: A steep descend initially followed by some ascend to reach Lukla.

Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Ramechapp, drive to Kathmandu.

The next two days are for exploring the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. These days also act as buffer days to get your body acclimatize to lower altitudes again. (see the box for Kathmandu)

Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu

This is the departure day as we say 'Namaste' to the memories that will last a lifetime. There are no activities planned for today and you are able to depart the hotel at any time. Check out time from the hotel is at 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel.

Photo of Everest Base Camp- Nepal 9/9 by Rahul

Why Chal Kabira?

-Personal Involvement

-Local & certified operations team

-Facilitated equipment rentals

-Smaller groups

-Adherence to ethics