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Mount Everest (altitude: 8,848m)
 

Everest Base Camp

This is one of the classic treks of the world with stunning mountain scenery including Everest and Ama Dablam.

The trek starts with an exciting flight in a Twin Otter plane to the mountain airstrip at Lukla, from here we follow in the footsteps of famous mountaineers for the walk into Everest Base Camp. We are now in Buddhist Sherpa country where you will see colourful prayer flags, mani walls and monasteries along the way.

We have designed our Everest Base Camp trek with plenty of time for the necessary acclimatisation. Our route takes you to the prettiest Sherpa villages in the Khumbu and to Namche Bazaar the colourful and vibrant heart of Sherpa country. You have the opportunity to visit the main monasteries of the Khumbu region at Tengboche and Thame. The high points of our itinerary are the walk up to Kala Patar for the panoramic viewpoint of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse and also the hike from Gorak Shep along the Khumbu glacier to Everest Base Camp.

We recommend you read this article writen by Roland on TMC blog with Tips and Advice for a successful trek to Everest Base Camp

Why not consider upgrading to our Luxury Everest Base Camp trek?

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Moderate
  • Duration: 19 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Local leader
  • Minimum Group Size: 2 people
  • Cost: 2012 - £1,195 (US$1,995)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to/from Lukla and Kathmandu
  • All transfers including private airport collections
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu and in teahouse lodges while on trek
  • Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, Sherpa guide and porters
  • Complimentary Everest trekking map
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone or face to face meetings. After booking with us we will send our comprehensive "Nepal Trek Information".

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
  • Travel & trekking insurance (eg. Snowcard from £64)
  • Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • March 4th to 22nd 2012
  • April 1st to 19th 2012
  • April 22nd to May 10th 2012
  • October 7th to 25th 2012
  • November 4th to 22nd 2012
  • November 25th to December 13th 2012
  • December 16th to January 3rd 2013
  • March 3rd to 21st 2013
  • March 31st to April 18th 2013
  • April 21st to May 9th 2013

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Kathmandu sightseeing 
  • Day 3Fly to Lukla (2,840m), trek to Phakding (2,610m) 
  • Day 4Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) 
  • Day 5Acclimatisation day walk to Everest view point 
  • Day 6Acclimatisation day walk to Thame village 
  • Day 7Trek to Deboche (3,770m) 
  • Day 8Trek to Pangboche (3,930m), afternoon walk towards Ama Dablam BC 
  • Day 9Trek to Dingboche (4,410m) 
  • Day 10Day walk to Chukhung 
  • Day 11Trek to Lobuche (4,931m) 
  • Day 12Trek to Gorakshep(5,200m), afternoon to Everest Base Camp 
  • Day 13Ascend Kala Patar (5,545m) and return to Pheriche 
  • Day 14Trek to Phortse village 
  • Day 15Trek to Monjo 
  • Day 16Trek to Lukla (2,840m) 
  • Day 17Fly to Kathmandu 
  • Day 18At leisure in Kathmandu 
  • Day 19Fly back home 
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