Everest Base Camp Trek by Road - 14 Days
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NPR 57,999
Flexible Cancellation Policy & Fair Prices
INCLUSIONS Kathmandu-Phaplu-Thame Danda Drive Lukla to Kathmandu flight Accommodation Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Trekking Guide Hot drinking water Permits
-------------------------- ADD-ONS Porter from Thame Danda: NPR 1,800 per day
INR 47,499
Flexible Cancellation Policy & Fair Prices
INCLUSIONS Kathmandu-Phaplu-Thame Danda Drive Lukla to Kathmandu flight Accommodation Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Trekking Guide Hot drinking water Permits
-------------------------- ADD-ONS Porter from Thame Danda: NPR 1,800 per day
USD 699
Flexible Cancellation Policy & Fair Prices
INCLUSIONS Kathmandu-Phaplu-Thame Danda Drive Lukla to Kathmandu flight Accommodation Breakfast Only Trekking Guide Hot drinking water Permits
-------------------------- ADD-ONS Porter from Thame Danda: NPR 1,800 per day
HIGHLIGHTS
QUICK FACTS
- Difficulty LevelHard
- Total LengthNot available
- Highest Altitude5,644 meters
- Elevation ProfileNot available
- Start locationPhaplu
- Finish locationLukla
- PermitsSagarmatha NP Permits, Khumbu Rural Municipality (only for non-nepalis)
- Best SeasonMarch to june. september to december
DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
- Phaplu
(2,485 m)
- Kharikhola
(2,022 m)
- Thame
(3,785 m)
- Paiya
( m)
- Paiya
( m)
- Thado Koshi
(2,550 m)
- Phakding
(2,620 m)
- Phakding
(2,620 m)
- Monjo
(2,820 m)
- Namche Bazaar
(3,460 m)
- Namche Bazaar
(3,460 m)
- Syangboche
(3,750 m)
- Khumjung
(3,780 m)
- Namche Bazaar
(3,460 m)
- Namche Bazaar
(3,460 m)
- Phungi Tenga
(3,315 m)
- Deboche
(3,740 m)
- Gorakshep
(5,170 m)
- Kala Patthar
( m)
- Pheriche
(4,250 m)
- Pheriche
(4,250 m)
- Phungi Tenga
(3,315 m)
- Namche Bazaar
(3,460 m)
- Namche Bazaar
(3,460 m)
- Phakding
(2,620 m)
- Lukla
(2,850 m)
DESCRIPTION
DAY 1 Drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu (2,485 m) ~ We will start our trip by, early morning drive from Chabel or Koteshwor at 5 am via BP Highway and reach Ghurmi for Lunch. (Approx. 5 hours) ~ Highway ride, rivers, terraces, green fields, and villages on the way make our drive more exciting. ~ After 4 hours drive from Ghurmi, we will reach Phaplu for an overnight stay.
DAY 2 Drive Phaplu to Thame Danda and Trek to Paiya. ~ After breakfast, drive approx. 3-4 hours off-road to reach Kharikhola for lunch. ~ Start trek from Thame Danda (which is the last road destination) to Paiya for overnight settlement. (2 hours)
DAY 3 Trek from Paiya to Phakding (2,620 m) ~ After breakfast at Paiya, walk 3-4 hours to reach Thado Koshi for lunch. ~ Walk through villages, forests, and some long-ass bridges. ~ Walk for another 2 hours to settle for the night at Phakding.
DAY 4 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,460 m) ~ Walk 3 hours to reach Monjo. ~ Get your Sagarmatha National Park permits and lunch at Jorsalle. ~ Walk uphill for around two to three hours to reach Namche Bazaar ~ Stroll around Namche and enjoy the sunset from the National Park ViewPoint. ~ Overnight at Namche Bazaar
DAY 5 Acclimatization Day: Namche Bazaar (3,640 m) ~ After breakfast at Namche, walk to Hotel Everest View to enjoy amazingly stunning mountain views. ~ Play the grand piano at 3,880 meters. ~ Return to Namche through the twin Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Khunde (2 hours).
DAY 6 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Deboche (3,740 m) ~Walk past some beautiful mountain views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtega to reach Phungi Tenga for lunch. (3.5 hours) ~Walkout for Himalaya Tahr and Himalaya Monals in the first section. ~Climb up to the famous Tengboche Monastery. (2.5 hours) ~Settle for the night at the quiet monastic village of Deboche. (20 minutes)
DAY 7 Trek from Deboche to Dingboche (4,340 m) ~ Walk past the village of Pangboche, past the treeline, to have lunch at Syomare. (3 hours) ~ As you settle in for the night at Dingboche (2.5 hours), make sure to take an oximeter reading and see how you are feeling. Read more about AMS
DAY 8 Acclimatization Day: Dingboche (4,340 m) ~ After breakfast, hike to NangkarTshang Peak (5,083 m) and return back to Dingboche for lunch. (3-4 hours) ~ Overnight stay at Dingboche.
DAY 9 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m) ~ Walk past some amazing mountain sceneries to have lunch at Thukla right at the mouth of the Khumbu Glacier. (3 hours) ~ Settle in for the night at Lobuche (3 hours). This is another spot where you have to take stock of your physical well being with regards to altitude. If you are not feeling too well, let us know. We can help you with the best course of action. ~ Overnight at Lobuche.
DAY 10 Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,170 m) and hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and back to Gorakshep ~ An early start from Lobuche will make sure that you get to Gorakshep at a good time to have a leisurely lunch. (3 hours) ~ After lunch, walk to Everest Base Camp and come back to Gorakshep to settle down for the night. (3 hours)
DAY 11 Early Morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,643 m) -and trek back to Pheriche (4,250 m) ~ You might want to start real early on this day if you want to enjoy the sunrise from Kala Patthar. (3 hours) ~ After the hike to Kala Patthar, you come down to Gorakshep for lunch and then pack off and head down to Pheriche for the night. (3.5 hours)
DAY 12 Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,460 m) ~ This is another long day. From Pheriche, it will take you approximately 4 hours to get to Phungi Tenga where you will have lunch for the day. ~ From there it will be another 3 hours to Namche Bazaar.
DAY 13 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,850 m) ~ Walk down from Namche to Lukla. (7-8 hours)
DAY 14 Fly back to Kathmandu. (25 minutes)
Please note that we will be more than happy to assist you to tweak this tour to your liking. However, we will not entertain requests to shorten this trek as we like our trekkers to come back smiling rather than in a rescue helicopter. Some possible changes are: ~ Book a porter. - NPR 1,800 per day. ~ Room with attached bathroom where possible.
In case you have any questions, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email Ashish at +977-9841370673.
INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS Includes ~ Kathmandu - Phaplu - Thame Danda Drive ~ Lukla to Kathmandu flight ~ Accommodation on a twin sharing basis ~ 15 Breakfast, 14 Lunch and 14 Dinner ~ Trekking guide from Thame Danda ~ 2 liter Hot Drinking Water per day ~ Permits (Sagarmatha National Park & Khumbu Rural Municipality).Learn More
Excludes ~ Tips for guides and porters (15% of wages is considered fair) ~ Battery Charging. (NPR 100-500 per hour) ~ Extra Hot Water. (NPR 100-300 per liter) ~ Hot Shower. (NPR 300-500) ~ Everest Link WiFi Cards. (NPR 600 for 600MB) ~ Oxygen Support available at extra cost ~ Drinks, Travel Insurance, and anything else not mentioned in Inclusions.
Relevant Links: Best Time and Weather / Packing List / Accommodation / Lukla Flight / WiFi, Mobile Network, and Electricity / Food and Drinks / Sherpa Food / Wildlife / Flowers / Birds / Difficulty
FAQS
Traveling to the mountains poses some inherent risks. As such, the best strategy is to prepare for the worst and then hope for the best.
PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS
The first thing to keep in mind is to see if you have pre-existing conditions that could cause complications at high altitudes. Specifically, suppose you have sickle cell disease, pulmonary hypertension, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, or congenital heart problems. In that case, we highly recommend you consult with a qualified physician before planning a trip to the mountains. Read more.
ALTITUDE-ILLNESS
Given the low amount of oxygen at high altitudes, a sensible ascent is essential to give your body the time to acclimate to the thin air. Failure to do so can lead to your lungs or brain filling up with water leading to death in some cases. The key is not to climb more than 500 meters in one day once you pass the 2,500 meters mark. Read more.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Given the extreme weather in the high mountains, proper gear and regimen must have a safe and comfortable tour. The three most important things that you have to prepare for are cold, snow, and radiation. As such, invest in the right sunglasses, sunscreen, boots, and clothing. Read more.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We highly recommend everyone get travel insurance covering high altitude evacuation before leaving on a trek to the high mountains. Global Rescue and World Nomads are both highly recommended. For Nepali travelers, please note that insurance that covers helicopter rescue is not available as of now. As such, please be careful while planning your tour and only work with companies that can provide timely evacuation service if needed.
RESCUE AND EMERGENCY
As health facilities are limited in the mountains, a helicopter's evacuation is usually the only option during an emergency. As such, the right insurance provider is essential. If you are not buying insurance for some reason, please ensure that there is someone in Kathmandu who can coordinate payments for a helicopter rescue. Here are some other contacts that might come in handy during an emergency. If you still have questions, please feel free to call / whatsapp us at +977-9801916215 or email Ashish at nectar@honeyguideapps.com
HOW DO I MAKE A PAYMENT?
To confirm your tour, you will have to make complete payment either through one of your integrated payment gateways or transfer the funds to the following bank accounts:
For Nepali citizens:
Account Name:: HoneyGuide Pvt. Ltd. Beneficiary Bank: Himalayan Bank, Patan Branch Account Number: 00606903770018For Indian Citizens:
For USD transfers
Account Name: HoneyGuide Apps, Inc. Bank Name: Silicon Valley Bank Account Number: 3302225311 Swift Code: SVBKUS6S ABA Routing Number: 121140399BOOKING A TOUR
Deposit Required for Reservation: 50 percent of total tour cost Deadline for Full Payment: 2 weeks before the tour begins
CHANGING A TOUR
Two weeks before tour date: No extra charge 1 to 2 weeks before tour date: 10% additional charge Two days to 1 week between tour date: 20% additional charge Within two days of tour date: Above 30% (variable)
CANCELLING A TOUR
Two weeks before tour date: No charge (transaction charges may apply) One to two weeks before tour date: 20% Cancellation Charge Two days to one week between tour date: 50% Cancellation Charge Within two days of tour date: No Refund.
DELAYS AND CHANGES DURING THE TOUR
In case of flight delays/cancellations due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, HoneyGuide will change the dates at no additional costs. However, any extra cost incurred, including but not limited to accommodation and food, will be the responsibility of the traveler.
In case of changes due to the trekker's health issues, HoneyGuide will make all the changes without any additional cost. However, any extra charge because of the changes will be the responsibility of the traveler.
While Nepal's mountains see six seasons, the best period to go to the mountains is from March-May and September-December. However, every season has its quirk, just like people. So keep reading to find your match.
For those going to Everest Region, do check out the Best time to go to Everest post.
January/February (Winter)
January/February is a good time for trekkers willing to brave the cold and snow for empty trails, fantastic mountain views, and wildlife sightings.
March/April (Spring)
This is a period that offers a little bit of everything: a little bit of mountain view, a little bit of warm weather, a little bit of flowers, a little bit of crowd, and a whole lot of fun.
May/June (Summer)
This is the best time for those into nature. The flowers are quite something this time of the year, and the bird activity is fantastic. The monsoon hasn't started, and as such, mornings are still clear with beautiful mountain views.
July/August (Monsoon)
Only for hardcore trekkers who are willing to put up with the elements for an authentic cultural experience and high altitude flowers. Also, flight disruptions are very likely, and chances of mountain views are close to zero.
September/October (Fall)
This period is everyone's darling, and the trails are as crowded as they can be. The mountain views are something to write home about, and the temperature is just perfect.
November/December (Pre-Winter)
Another popular period among trekkers and the driest two months in the calendar. Indeed it has gotten a bit nippy during the mornings and evenings, but it is still manageable. Count on a lot of sunshine and crystal clear mountain views.