Nepal. Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek

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1 Nepal Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek

TRIP SUMMARY Mt. Everest base camp is a magical place. It s nestled deep in the Himalayan mountain range, 30 miles up the Khumbu valley. Its elevation is over 17,000 feet.

As the glacier moves down the Khumbu valley, it creeks and moans, giving the adventurous something to brag about. It s no wonder that it s found on bucket lists around the globe as it should be.

2 TRIP SUMMARY Mt. Everest base camp is a magical place. It s nestled deep in the Himalayan mountain range, 30 miles up the Khumbu valley. Its elevation is over 17,000 feet. Compared to the surrounding peaks, Everest base camp is dwarfed by nearly 12,000 ft. One of the most formidable facts about Everest base camp is that it s constructed on a moving, living glacier. As the glacier moves down the Khumbu valley, it creeks and moans, giving the adventurous something to brag about. It s no wonder that it s found on bucket lists around the globe as it should be. NEED TO KNOW Price: $2,395 USD Duration: 16 days October/November, 2017 March/April, 2018 Difficulty: Moderate It s Volant s mission to safely escort individuals to base camp and back, while at the same time checking off one of the most desired bucket list items seen around the world. 1

TRIP INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS Scheduled restaurant meals in Kathmandu Round trip airport transfers Scheduled hotels in Kathmandu Airfare from Kathmandu

Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, laundry, internet us, etc.

3 TRIP INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS Scheduled restaurant meals in Kathmandu Round trip airport transfers Scheduled hotels in Kathmandu Airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla All meals and overnight accommodations while on the trek Porters and pack animals Sagarmatha Nat l Park entrance fee TIMS Card EXCLUSIONS Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, laundry, internet us, etc.) Airfare to Kathmandu Staff/guide gratuities Nonscheduled meals in Kathmandu Alcoholic beverages Nepal visa costs: $40 USD, 30 days Trip cancellation insurance Evacuation costs, medical, and rescue 2

TRIP MAP & ITINERARY You ll be picked up at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transferred to your hotel. To begin the Mt. Everest base camp trek, you ll take a 45 min flight to Lukla.

4 TRIP MAP & ITINERARY You ll be picked up at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transferred to your hotel. To begin the Mt. Everest base camp trek, you ll take a 45 min flight to Lukla. DAY ACTIVITY Kathmandu Arrive. Transfer to Hotel. Enjoy a stroll through the shopping district of Tamel Visit the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square Visit the historic Swayambunath Stupa Fly to the Himalayas: Lukla mountain village (45 min) Hike through ancient villages to Phakding (3 hrs) (7.8 km / 4.8 mi) Follow the Dhudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar (5 hrs) (10.4 km / 6.4 mi) Cross spectacular suspension bridges First view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam Enter the largest village in the Khumbu region: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization hike to the Everest View Hotel (1 hr) (12,500 ft) Hike to Khumjung Monastery; view head of Yeti (30 min) (1.5 km /.93 mi) Walk to one of the best hospitals in the Khumbu region: Khunde Hospital (25 min) (1.4 km /.87 mi) Return to Namche Bazaar (40 min) (1.6 km / 1 mi) Start you day with panoramic views of Himalayan Giants: Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam Ascend to Tengboche and its historic monastery (12 km / 7.5mi) (5 hrs) LOCATION - ALTITUDE - MEALS Kathmandu, Nepal (1,400 m / 4,600 ft) Dinner Phakding (2,652 m / 8,700 ft) Namche Bazaar (3,438 m / 11,280 ft) Namche Bazaar (3,438 m / 11,280 ft) Tengboche (3,859 m / 12,660 ft) 3

5 ITINERARY DAY ACTIVITY LOCATION - ALTITUDE - MEALS Continue up the Khumbu Valley to Dingboche (5-6 hours) (11km / 6.8 mi) Enjoy hiking below Ama Dablam with views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse Ascend the flanks of Dingboche Peak for an acclimatization hike (3 hrs) Enjoy spectacular views of Island Peak, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and Lobuche. Rest and recover in Dinboche s beautiful valley Circumnavigate Nuptse s flanks to reach Louche (5 hrs) (7.5 km / 4.6 mi) Panoramic views of the magnificent mountain called Nuptse (7,861 m / 25,791 ft) Short acclimatization hike for your first views of the Khumbu Glacier (45 mins) Navigate large moraines to old base camp: Gorakshep (3.5 hrs) (11 km / 6.8 mi) Leave Gorakshep to follow the Khumbu Glacier to Mt. Everest base camp (3 hrs) Return to Gorakshep to rest and recover Wake early and climb Kala Patthar (18,514 ft) for spectacular views of Mt. Everest (3 hrs) Descend the mountain to Pheriche (4 hrs) (15 km / 9.3 mi) Leave Pheriche and follow the north side of the canyon to Pangboche (2 hrs) Visit the Pangboche's famous and historic monastery. Follow the trail high above the valley floor to Phortse Tenga (3 hrs) Descend deep into valley separating Phortse Tenga and Khumjung (45 min) Ascend the deep valley and circumnavigate Khumjung to Namche (4 hrs) Rest in Namche; explore Namche Monastery Descend from Namche Bazaar back to the valley floor (2 hrs) Cross the Sagarmatha National Park border and return to Phakding (2 hrs) Descend the valley through lush forests and rich cultural villages to Lukla (2.5 hrs) Soak in the pleasure of having completed your trek to Everest base camp Explore the sights, sounds, and culture of Lukla Visit Lukla's spectacular monastery or simply rest and recover in a nice hotel Take an early flight back to Kathmandu Visit the historic Boudhanath Stupa Visit the historic Pashupatinath World Heritage Site Free time to shop and enjoy Kathmandu Transfer to Kathmandu's international airport Depart: fly home 4 Dingboche (4,359 m / 14,300 ft) Dingboche (4,359 m / 14,300 ft) Lobuche (4,635 m / 15,207 ft) Gorakshep (16,691 ft) Everest Base Camp Pheriche (4,289 m / 14,070 ft) Kala Patthar (18,514 ft) Phortse Tenga (3,680 m / 12,073 ft) Namche Bazaar (3,438 m / 11,280 ft) Phakding (2,652 m / 8,700 ft) Lukla (2,800 m / 9,186 ft) Kathmandu, Nepal (1,400 m / 4,600 ft) Kathmandu, Nepal (1,400 m / 4,600 ft) Breakfast,

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EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK (16 DAYS))

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK (16 DAYS)) Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek is one of the most challenging mountain treks of the world. Located in Khumbu region of Nepal, this trek has been a very popular destination